Name: Luthman Wave
Brand: Luthman
SKU: 70224

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jetster94

Published on 11/14/09 at 01:57

Construction: bolt-on neck or neck through
Handle: Wenge / 2 slices maple
fingerboard: rosewood-ebony fretless-
body: ovangkol or bubinga
table: ovangkol or bubinga
Scale: 864mm/34 "
cases: 24
Nut: ebony
Pickups: 2 Bartolini jb
E: 9-volt active Bartolini
Mechanical: Gotoh
bridge: Luthman
5 knobs: vol, balance, treble, midrange, bass
potentiometers info: push-pull active / passive + frequency
finishes: wood or bubinga ovangkol
body and top finishes: natural oiled

 (The photo above is outdated, the model has evolved, you can see its current form at: http://www.luthman.fr/basses_wave.php) ( http://www.luthman.fr/basses_wave.php )

UTILIZATION

 The use of Luthman Wave is sure to delight the most demanding bass players ...

 


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On the form ...

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The general shape of the wave is still quite conventional for a bass violin. For proof, just do an overview of some models of luthiers who, admittedly, may offer some very bizarre forms. No, here Luthman prefer to play the card of sobriety with a touch of originality and character. When you look at this bass, one is tempted to say that this is a model produced in series, we will certainly be able to find it in stores in Paris, Rue de Douai, so its forms seems so familiar and yet so unique at a time ...

 


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Electronics

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The configuration of the type pickups Bass can not be diverted, unlike other configurations microphones that can sometimes take some time to adapt.

 Bartolini preamp (Made in USA) offers five controls whose functions are described in the section above. Big advantage, the volume knob is detachable and can switch to passive mode. Handy in case of battery failure live. The three-band equalizer is quite efficient. We can get all kinds of sounds, from funk to mid / treble slap to rock / metal and heavy percussion. More potentiometer medium is also detachable and can Elag the frequency band concerned. However, the access door to the electronics and thus the battery is locked by a set of screws, not very practical. However, there is no need to change batteries every four morning either ...

 


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The Violin

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 The game is very easy to finger. The handle is fine. Fast? A real "highway"? Stop with these terms that mean absolutely nothing! (Although in this case, you feel the urge to say). The natural oiled finish gives the neck a very nice touch. Small grooves in the natural wenge give it a very rustic and refined as much at a time. We are dealing with the high quality violin. Access to the 24 th box is no problem.

 


 Adjusting the curvature of the handle is covered with access via a cache at the head. You can adjust the strings very close to the handle without it frieze is very significant, especially for slap. My previous bass did not allow a setting that low. Today I can enjoy a very fluid instrument to play.

 


 To the head when it bears the signature Luthman. She is also the only point in common with all models of the brand. The tuners are Gotoh very accurate.

 


 The straplocks Schaller can play safely. Live, you can move in any direction and jump around without fear of unexpected fall of our instrument.

SOUNDS

 Here too, the palette of sounds will satisfy all your gaming styles and sounds, but not only ....

 


 As mentioned previously, potentiometers equalizers are extremely effective. The slightest movement on a control and it is quite another thing.

 


 In its way clear, mids and highs are very melodious. Slap in the response of the electronics Bartolini is up and your performance will qu'enjoliver percussive. I, myself, made some further steps on the audio response of the instrument. By plotting the spectrum of the outgoing signal, I found that the extent of harmonics was very broad. There's even a resurgence of power at some fairly remote Yet harmonics of the fundamental. This is what gives this particular sound, heavily wooded. Unfortunately, I can not insert here the results of the measurements.


 


 In his heavy fashion, there is also electronic appointment. With serious substance, you will shake the walls. Truly, this bass can assume many different personalities. It does not limit himself to one style, she wants to expand to all styles of games and does so remarkably well.



OVERALL OPINION

 You understood, I never fail to praise the Luthman Wave 4. Having tried almost every brand models, my choice was the Wave for aesthetic reasons. The photo in the box at the top of the page is no longer valid. (See the link on the site http://www.luthman.fr/basses_wave.php ) Indeed, the Wave has been redesigned and its designer, Thierry Etienne, has given him a second youth.

 


 Luthman and the Wave 4 low of Lutherie an exceptional finish. The sound of wood associated with quality electronics Bartolini gives him a powerful sound excellent. All this at an unbeatable price. As expensive as' more than sight and we are tired of seeing her on TV "Fender Jazz Bass U.S., you can offer at this price an instrument that will make you rediscover the fun new game.

 


 The friendliness and availability of Thierry Etienne was impressive and we all know that these are qualities that are increasingly rare in the middle of the sale of musical instruments. These are qualities I really appreciate and that is what has largely caught my attention at first.


 In addition, you will be able to customize your instrument at will (insert pearl buttons, signature custom engraved, carved out of the hearing body and lots of other possibilities). I suggest you take a ride on the brand website and visit the gallery to preview custom of customization options.

 


 If you want a glimpse of the bass sound Luthman, I conseillle also go have a look at these videos. Charles Francis Delacoudre with his title "Boomerang," played on a 4-string Natural:

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 G. Roma meanwhile opted for a 5 string Maple Mystic:

With experience, I would do this choice without hesitation. Maybe my next investment will be on a 5 string in Mystic.