New CD

[sobear2003]

I have just released my new CD "Small Talk".

You can check it and me out at http://www.tommcmahon.ca and http://www.cdbaby.com/tommcmahon

Tom

[rjgoos]

Tom...tell us about your instrument, I had not seen one like this before.

Jay

[sobear2003]

Well Jay I don't know how much detail you want so I'll give you way to much ;)

The neck is made of laminated Maple - nine pieces that are bent back at the headstock.

The string spacing is that of a strat. I did this for two reasons. Firstly, so that I could use non proprietary parts. This decision has stood me well as I can use advanced technology as it is released for the wider guitar market. Secondly, I am an acoustic bass player and I prefer wide spacing.

The pickups are as follows - for the treble side an EMG active and a RMC piezo, and the bass side has a Bartolini passive. The RMC also drives a GR and VG unit and the tracking is superior to anything else that I have tried.

There are far too many switches and knobs on it (a good BPD ratio - Buttons Per Dollar).

I use straplocks to attach it to a belt and shoulder strap.

I hope that is satisfactory. If you want more detail let me know.

Tom