NORDSTRAND ACINONYX // The Cat Bass

The Nordstrand Acinonyx shortscale bass!
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bass: Frank Itt
camera: Christian Fleischer
not the son of Frank Itt: Gregor Fris
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[@Matheus.t.e]

2:40 that smile... Only bassists has it. Hahaha

[@dirtlord7257]

that was wholesome as FUCK, i love frank

[@PK_TANG_PK]

@@dirtlord7257 FRANK IS CUTE!

[@RayLilith]

Frank's bass stank face in 4k is all I need in life

[@indelebi]

Someone please make a wallpaper. Please.

[@yuichituba]

His smile at 2:41 tho

[@Prince_Sharming]

Mute button? That's the guitarist's favorite!!

[@ShazShaun]

2:41 cutest bass face in the world

[@sillyioussodus6373]

Them push button tone and pickup controls remind me so much of a ford cortina estate we had back in the 70s , the radio had those clunky buttons , and twas a pivotal moment in my adolescent life when I clunked a particular button and "san plane pour moi" was just strumming it's first decadent chords , and for a twelve year old raised on country music it was just like loosing my musical virginity , ok, I've probably wandered of the actual bass guitar in question but those buttons sure are nostalgic , Maybe there is a bass pedal with a wind up crank start handle to complement this quirky bass guitar,

[@bumblesnowmonster]

Get well Juan!!! We miss you buddy! Props for the shout out Gregor. Yeah… you got me interested in this bass too. 🎸🎸🎸

[@ericward8010]

Abraham Laborial had a Goya like you showed, and I got to play it once. I first saw it in Boston, and played it here in Cali. Set-up was not good, but he made magic on that bass. I like that Nordstrand- reminds me of Alphonso Johnson's first bass.

[@danteferrari8032]

2:40 THAT SMILE MAN

[@gair1944]

Excellent demo! Loved all your talking pointings citing the the highlights of the bass. The sound is truly great and it really does a great throw back to 60's bass sounds. Very impressive. Great price point too!

[@Snibborwocky]

Great review on the Acinonyx. Nordstrand is one of my favorite companies. The more I listen to the demos of this bass the more I'm obsessed to want one.

[@pattyoc.2882]

Time stamp 2:41 - thumbs up for that smile! If I could play like that, I'd be smiling too.

[@greyklopstock7155]

Ngl, it might just be me, but that furst clip SCREAMS Rickenbacker bass to me! Like, i bet this thing absolutely KILLS "roundabout"

[@Vossst]

Based on how they sounded, I assumed the pickups were mini humbuckers instead of single coils. Nice full punchy tone.

[@irwinevanssuarezvega5028]

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[@irwinevanssuarezvega5028]

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[@KeithCollyer]

me too, definitely sounded more like humbuckers to me

[@christocr]

The first time I saw this bass, I didn't like the looks of it... but, it has grown on me quickly. Now I think it looks pretty cool. Definitely something different. And it SOUNDS great.

[@jeroenwaaromniet]

lovely demo, great bass! It's on my shopping list for sure! Gutted that the series-setting didn't work, would have loved to hear it in the hands of a legend like Frank. Maybe in a small future video? This bass deserves the attention! By the way, keep it up Gregor! Great channel, lovely playing and enjoyable presentation. It all just feels very professional :)

[@basstheworldofficial]

yeah huge bummer we missed to demo this properly. But the bass is here, so we'll use it in future amp and pedal demos. I'll make sure to include the proper serial sound in future. Stay tuned!

[@jeroenwaaromniet]

Oh fantastic! I can't wait :D

[@borismatesin]

That control scheme is something that's been out of use since the 60s, and this is a _really_ cool way to reintroduce it! I do wonder how they managed to wire up the top switch bar, so pressing all-in gives you a series tone!

[@Fooma777]

5:30 😂 ‘real measurements’ such a subtle roast I love it

[@adamgordon]

I knew it'd be great when I saw Frank playing. What a groove. I love the bass too btw. 🐷

[@laurencejazzperry6086]

I used to have a jaguar bass, which is similar in that it has lots of switches. I'd hit them accidentally, especially when slapping enthusiastically. Pretty sure the switches on this baby would get pushed in while playing too. Pity - looks awesome.

[@FacPhoto]

Sound brilliant. I can think of 2 tracks I’m doing at the moment where my VS4 Sandy just isn’t working. That tone is fab.

[@martinheath5947]

It's a throaty roar!

[@perrysar5954]

Great idea when playing live,a press of a button and presto a whole new tone....IT WORKS!

[@cacadordorio]

Juan alderete great reference for all bass players

[@bazZzment]

Frank, Frank Frank! Love it!

[@Prince_Sharming]

Mute switch? You mean the black metal bass tone switch?

[@boomerbassmeme]

Those things are so cool! The only worry is in wearing out the buttons.

[@martinheath5947]

They are the same buttons as used on famous vintage studio compressors which are still working perfectly after decades of use

[@basstheworldofficial]

@@martinheath5947 the compressor buttons rarely ever have to be used

[@martinheath5947]

@@basstheworldofficial I'm just quoting the Nordy guy who soldered all these up! 😊 I'm guessing he feels confident

[@basstheworldofficial]

nah, he says because of the compressors, the knobs will always be produced and can always be replaced if they break

[@d4ben]

Awesome tone.

[@ELTOVAR07]

Carey Nordstrand is the man!!!

[@danyomega1472]

I click like for Frank 👍

[@m.leipold9262]

Hi, kannst Du mir vielleicht sagen, wo man diesen Bass momentan kaufen kann? Es scheint ja nicht so einfach zu sein, einen in Deutschland herzubekommen.......

[@patrickmcbride8139]

This bass has really caught me attention and interest peaked

[@robertbennett708]

🎸He so good on the electric bass. Whadda great guy!! ✌️

[@mstclair]

please do a video on the V2!

[@Ibrokemywrist]

I wish I had 1000 dollars to buy this

[@markbass354]

COOL GREGOR SEND ME THAT BASS

[@RenatoLeiteBass]

Great bass! i need one

[@juanalderetedelapena5161]

im back! hopefully do some clinics for this bass if there is any interest

[@ericward8010]

I want to hear Gregor play!!!

[@salo4411]

Muy interesante el bajo, suena muy bien y tiene una apariencia inusual

[@JaOnBass]

Great review as ALWAYS

[@sa503307]

We all want to see you play bass!!!!!!!!

[@nathanbrownonline]

Very interesting bass! Great demo!

[@fabiozucconi7068]

this is way beyond cool

[@threndor9017]

Interesting and original bass. I wonder if the buttons are intended for thumb rests as well?

[@basstheworldofficial]

They’re too far away for that

[@yantheyam5622]

Just use the body

[@akpobisolomon6855]

Do they have a five string version?

[@basstheworldofficial]

Nope, but maybe they will one day

[@michaelyolch79]

Why not a hi-mass bridge???

[@basstheworldofficial]

They take away mids and dynamics for extra punch.

[@michaelyolch79]

@@basstheworldofficial Wow! Thanks! I’ve been a guitarist forever and recently taking bass very seriously. All I hear are chants for hi-mass bridges for sustain. Thx for letting me know!

[@basstheworldofficial]

Yeah they give you more sustain. But do you need more sustain? It’s a double edged sword

[@brockfamchan3211]

Any chance for *Quilter review?

[@clist9406]

Stankface factor 9.7 / 10 Winner

[@KordTaylor]

I love this. Came for the review and ended with "Subscribe". Thank you! 🔥

[@joemurray2523]

Man the inclusion of that mute alone is enough to sell me lol

[@mauriliomina823]

Great review, thank you!

[@skooterbrah]

I want one!!

[@theshepster901]

Awesome video. Thanks brother

[@ukaszbazejewski4780]

More short scale tests!

[@d3Konsti]

if they made them for lefties i would be in!

[@rjforbes4804]

You and I both.👍🏻

[@trevor-johnsen]

Me too! But only because I want to play it upside down as a righty, because it would look hella cool and the buttons would be on the lower side ✌

[@koppergreen282]

Ayo how much for that bass?

[@DmitriySuleikin]

Amazing.

[@BassRacerx]

man not a lot of playing on this review so i'm not sure what to think. I can tell your excited about it. very vintag-ey. this is definently the "you had to be there" kind of review. the price is not that bad considering all the unique features and it being from a boutique. if you play oldies music this is probably a good solidbody to check out.

[@rmccain99]

Wow!

[@BONITO166]

GREAT VID NICE SOUNDING BASS

[@DThompson55]

quite nice!

[@E6963]

Muito da hora ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@liamtahaney713]

super cool

[@frankdrevin4450]

An original bass yeah

[@Barry101er]

Wow-great

[@jomamma1750]

It's pronounced "A sin 'o nix"

[@hancyber]

made in indonesia?

[@basstheworldofficial]

Yes

[@hancyber]

@@basstheworldofficial thanks. I bet the price is crazy high for indonesian market even though the bass is local made. I can buy second handed fender usa/mexico rather buy second handed sterling by musicman or even sire.

[@user-zb8yx5cc2h]

Тебе легко говорить..... У тебя гитар, видимо,не видимо... А у меня нету даже одной... У меня пенсія на которую живу целый месяц , 52€.... Сколько гитар я могу купить себе на эти деньги???

[@bateman2112]

What's that sound? Why it's Nordstrand the pickup guys! Ho ho ho now they have a commercial. Also massive low end always works! Most times we play for humans but whales and elephants need music too! I shouldn't drink and KZbin comment.

[@kyrie-irving]

哈哈

[@McDoinky]

Love it

[@skam62]

Ugly bass (to me) but really good tone !