Product: Overwater Progress 3 Deluxe Custom 6
Price Paid: UNKNOWN
Submitted
03/20/2008
at
12:42pm
by
Matt Denney
Features
:
10
-Finished April 2006, made at the Overwater workshop in Carlisle.
-6 strings, Fretted, 26 frets.
-Laminated top.
-Mahogany body with English Walnut facing(headstock faced also), accented by a black maple coachline srip. 5 piece Maple/US Walnut Thru-neck. Rosewood fingerboard.
-Volume, Pickup Blend, 3 Band Equaliser.
-Two Overwater soapbar pickups.
-Fully active electronics.
-Semi-satin transparent finish.
-Overwater own design body.
-Overwater own design CNC machined brass bridge.
-Gotoh Machineheads.
-Very comfortable wide neck. 35" scale.
-Schaller Straploks, XLR and 1/4" jack out.
Sound
:
10
Extremely versatile bass, great Eq. with sounds to suit any taste. I use for jazz playing mainly, but have used it in almost all situations, and the bass is superb in all!
Great tone, almost honky (is that the word), really cuts through the mix, very warm also, with a great bassy response and thud. Very full tone, and very even across all registers. Can work with the Eq. on the bass to achieve many sounds, form bright, to warm.. very versatile!
Not noisy at all, no problems with the circuit.
Great for all situations, superb for studio use, but equally as good live!
No dislikes at all, this is the perfect bass for me.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
The setup and action was setup perfectly first time, but as the guys at Overwater are so helpful, they will setup the bass precisely to your own spec.
The pickups are spot on, and really acheive the best possible tone from this bass.
No flaws at all, never had to have anything changed. The fit and finish of Overwaters basses is flawless, and they really go that extra mile to deliver the perfect product!
The finish of the bass is definately one of the best features, and is one of the finest finishes around. So durable, and really brings out the best in the look of the bass.
Reliability/Durability
:
10
The bass was built to last, and I never feel the need to take a backup, ever! Live playing is a breeze.
The hardware is rock solid, and very durable.
The finish is like I said, the best I have seen on a bass, and it will last a long long time!
The strap buttons are Schallers, and are superb.
I have never had to touch the neck or adjust the action yet.. rock solid!
Customer Support
:
10
This bass has a lifetime warranty, and if I ever had any problems, Chris guarantees that he will sort the bass out.
The customer service is one of the the best I have ever come across. The guys at Overwater are all fantastic, and are great to talk to and just go to visit. They will make sure buying your bass is one of the most enjoyable buying experiences. I cannot rate these guys enough!!
Overall Rating
:
10
I have played a number of basses in the time I have been playing, and have experienced the flaws and faults others have, and Overwater can easily stand up to them.
If it were stolen or lost, I would be absolubtly devostated beyond belief, I love this bass, and never want to lose it. If it did get lost, or stolen, I would immediately have another on made.
I chose Overwater because of the ratings from friends, several friends own them, the customer service and guys there are superb, and give a very fine service, and overall because they make the finest basses in the world in my opinion, and I can really get the best out of my playing with this bass.
I love everything about the bass, its stunning to look at, and just as good to play. I don't like anything about it.
