Rick Toone | Luthier

Monster Eats Orchid

Although Orchid was designed to ergonomically fit a petite player, watch Monster chew on the bass. He's 12" taller than Halie and outweighs her by 110 lbs. Because the bass also comfortably fits him, I would characterize this body shape as successful.

For now.

Heh.

HUGE THANKS:

Pam
Halie
Tricia
Dad
Robert Irizarry
Damon Whittemore
Monster

SIGNAL CHAIN:

Orchid >>
MACKIE 1202 VLZ (direct no eq) >>
Sony TC-K615S cassette deck >>
MOTU DP 5 (audio edits no eq) >>
Panasonic PV-L581 camcorder (video & room mic) >>
iMovie >>
YouTube

CREDITS:

Catering by Galasso's Pizza
Lighting by Lamps in My Living Room
Wardrobe by King's X
Color by B&W

Etc.

American Music Revolution

I learned about this intense and energetic instrumental improvisational rock band in Worcester, Massachusetts, through an email I got from bassist Tom Lubelczyk. He was looking for a "body-friendly" bass design, and discovered Orchid — in particular the trapezoidal neck profile.

"I somehow stumbled on your site the other night and I am very intrigued by your trapezoidal neck design. I have had my share of hand and arm problems due to playing (upright too) in the past, so I am always on the lookout for new designs that are body friendly, I also like interesting looks as well. Anyhow, I saw that you like people to ask for permission to copy your designs, so I was wondering if you don't mind if I try to copy it in one of my upcoming creations..." (read more)

Tom is the first to see one of my designs, decide to copy it for himself...and ask permission to do so, as per my request. This is a significant victory for free trade.

And respect.

Thanks, Tom. Keep us updated with your lutherie progress.

Check out American Music Revolution
Tom's Myspace (www.myspace.com/tomlubelczyk)