Ed Friedland - The Bass Whisperer demonstrates the new Nordstrand Acinonyx (Cat) Bass! #nordstrandaudio. #nordycatbass #acinonyxbass #shortscalebass #edfriedland #thebasswhisperer
I'm looking forward to hearing this bass with flats. I keep looking for a short scale that sounds so nice bands won't keep asking me to put in down and play the P bass instead haha.
I love your work with The Mavericks, your playing and your musicianship are excellent additions to the band! With all of the different "voices" the cat bass has, is there one that would be your choice if you were playing it with The Mavericks?
Your vids on the Nordy Acinonyx... I've never been interested in shortys, but this one just does something for me that other trendy short scale (or even trad J or P basses) never, ever have. ♥️
The headstock tuner layout is good but they missed an golden opportunity to remedy one of the shortcomings of the Fender headstock. They should have moved the E string tuner post farther away from the nut. With Hipshot Ultralights and plenty of room available on the left side of the headstock, it's a no brainer to move the E tuner farther away from the nut. They did a good job locating the G string tuner post well away from the nut. All you need are E and G tuner post distances similar to a Spector 4 or a mid grade Soundgear 4. The name of the bass is interesting, but it's not helping the cause. Some folks aren't even going to bother trying to pronounce that. In some places, we're still struggling with the word "Precision". Best to go with a name that's easier to chew. Especially since you're building in quantity overseas and need to sell some of these things.
I suppose so, I’m going to shoot it again with flat wound. I don’t have any fancy ass DI’s laying around, but I’ll see what I can do. I personally don’t want to hear that... I’m an amp guy. I used to use my Greenboy for reference, but I can’t where I shoot now... a better small rig is on the way!
@@BassWhispererTV I understand. You can plug it in your sound card with no DI, it’ll be enough to hear what it sounds like. It would be great if you do. I’m just looking for a short scale for playing with a band which is using no amps. Thank you anyway Ed. Looking forward for a flatwounds review. Cheers
somewhat off topic, but it really irks me that you're in Tucson. I lived there for about six years and was never able to find a bass teacher I gelled with. I move away and a year later (and several years after the guitar shop I worked at closed down) and you're down there. cosmic bad luck.
@@BassWhispererTV hah, I moved there in 2006 for college. Skype would be great, but like many people these days the 'rona put me out of work. definitely something I'll keep in mind though! I need a lot of refreshing.
#edfriedland Even though I do like quirky basses and short scale basses very much and also really, really dig the sounds of this bass... why? WHY?! Why this lonely E-tuner on top of the headstock?? Why? And if you really have to put this E-tuner over there, why not put it further forwards on the headstock so you gain string tension on the e-string? Please help me out on this one!?!? :-D ;-) #nordycatbass
Can’t answer for the builder, but I know that part of it was correcting a string pull issue from the original Panther bass. I dig the headstock, it’s a little odd at first... but those lollipops make me hot!
The idea that you gain string tension by moving the tuner location goes against basic rules of physics. I know Fodera has some unique headstock B string locations based on the idea that extending the string length will impact tension, but physics says after the witness point string length is not relevant.
@@jrbbass This is an argument I've seen for years. I won't refute scientific evidence, but subjectively, I've felt that string length past the witness point at the bridge on lower strings created a perceptible change in the "feel" and tonal response of the string. I've also had 5-strings with the Low B peg further from the nut and felt it was part of the response. Is it all in my head? Maybe, but if I hear it, it's real enough for me. I've learned not to state this as a claim, I keep those observations to myself. Last thing I want is to be accused of being anti-science!
2021 there will be lots of short scale basses for sale after the hype is over. Respect to Ed but nobody will want these things in the future. They wanted us to buy Kala U basses and that was just a fad as well.
It is definitely a fad now, and some will fall away from using them. But they’ve always been here, and I’ve always had two or three in the collection because they sound different. These days, that sound fits in perfectly with my band, and with so many really nice shorties out there...
This is the best tone demo i've seen of this bass
Ed makes any bass sound good!
Yes. That's the long and the short of it. Look who's hands the bass is in.
a tip: watch series on kaldrostream. Been using it for watching all kinds of movies recently.
@Rayan Wade Yup, been watching on kaldrostream for months myself :)
@Rayan Wade Definitely, been using KaldroStream for since november myself =)
@Rayan Wade Yup, have been using kaldrostream for months myself :)
Great review!
Received my CAT bass a few weeks back and can’t stop playing it.
I have flats on mine and it cooks. 👍🏼
Finally! The classic Bass Whisperer TV is back! \m/ :-D
My back has loved the switch to shortscale
Glad to see you doing new demos!
Omg can't tell how much I missed your videos and reviews, Ed!
This made my day! Nice to see you again!
One of the best sounding vids on this bass. Thank you
Thank you, Sir. Always fantastic.
Really digging this! Happy to see the retro/quirky basses being rediscovered and remade! Sounds great!!!!
Good to see you looking well Ed. Nice bass and a novel way of dialling in so many useful tones. Thanks for sharing, stay well.
Always love your reviews. Some cool tone from the Cat Bass.
Really useful demo, thanks 😊
Sounds amazing. What a revelation!
I'm looking forward to hearing this bass with flats.
I keep looking for a short scale that sounds so nice bands won't keep asking me to put in down and play the P bass instead haha.
I love your work with The Mavericks, your playing and your musicianship are excellent additions to the band! With all of the different "voices" the cat bass has, is there one that would be your choice if you were playing it with The Mavericks?
Ed, great review, thank you! (a little suggestion, explore the nuances of playing right over the neck pickup... incredible amount of great sounds!)
Very awesome video!
Good job, Ed. I just ordered one of these. After watching this video, I'm sure I did the right thing. Thanks.
That Dark setting sounds Godly.
Yeah, it's dialed in just right.
Always enjoy your Motown grooves. 🙏🏿👍🏾
Thanks, I never know what to play for these things... so I play my one lick... always works!
@@BassWhispererTV I need to write a fancy slap riff to show if a bass does that one thing I don't actually do myself.
A little Soul Power in there!
Your vids on the Nordy Acinonyx... I've never been interested in shortys, but this one just does something for me that other trendy short scale (or even trad J or P basses) never, ever have. ♥️
I love the buttons
Reminds me of my old '63 Dart Station Wagon with the pushbutton Torqueflight transmission.
I'm quite surprised at how good it sounds. Really nice.
It does! Though, I'm not surprised either. Carey builds great stuff.
The "series" mode kills ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It does!
The headstock tuner layout is good but they missed an golden opportunity to remedy one of the shortcomings of the Fender headstock. They should have moved the E string tuner post farther away from the nut. With Hipshot Ultralights and plenty of room available on the left side of the headstock, it's a no brainer to move the E tuner farther away from the nut. They did a good job locating the G string tuner post well away from the nut. All you need are E and G tuner post distances similar to a Spector 4 or a mid grade Soundgear 4.
The name of the bass is interesting, but it's not helping the cause. Some folks aren't even going to bother trying to pronounce that. In some places, we're still struggling with the word "Precision". Best to go with a name that's easier to chew. Especially since you're building in quantity overseas and need to sell some of these things.
I think Abraham Laboriel played a Goya bass on New Frontiers
Sounds like it!
What do you mean? The Bass Cup is going away soon????? Awesome demo btw!
Thanx! Can you please also review straight to DI sound?
I suppose so, I’m going to shoot it again with flat wound. I don’t have any fancy ass DI’s laying around, but I’ll see what I can do. I personally don’t want to hear that... I’m an amp guy. I used to use my Greenboy for reference, but I can’t where I shoot now... a better small rig is on the way!
@@BassWhispererTV pjb double four is on my short list 🥰
@A Car and a Road Oh yeah! I got one. Great idea.
@@BassWhispererTV I understand. You can plug it in your sound card with no DI, it’ll be enough to hear what it sounds like. It would be great if you do. I’m just looking for a short scale for playing with a band which is using no amps. Thank you anyway Ed. Looking forward for a flatwounds review. Cheers
Been so long since the last time I've heard a Phil Jones amp.
This has its uses, but it’s not ideal for this... I’m getting a new rig... stay tuned!
@@BassWhispererTV It does sound just as good as in my memory. Those tiny speakers are pretty good.
Is it heavy?
must be cool they are sold out everywhere
It was a small-ish run, I know that more are on order, no idea when they come in though. Inquire with Nordstrand.
ARE THERE 5 OR 6 STRING VERSIONS ? OR FRETLESS ?
Fretless, YES! I just got one, it's killer! 5? I think they might have experimented with a prototype, but a 6? I can almost assuredly say no.
Juan Aldrete has one of the originals
Juan inspired the development of this bass personally. He's awesome!
Heeey whats that Mad Max-looking jaguar style bass behind you there?
I came to bass the world channel
should have demoed on Greenboy cabinet
I tried to use it in my house, but it's way too much.
somewhat off topic, but it really irks me that you're in Tucson. I lived there for about six years and was never able to find a bass teacher I gelled with. I move away and a year later (and several years after the guitar shop I worked at closed down) and you're down there. cosmic bad luck.
I lived here 96-06 too, but oh well... Skype?
@@BassWhispererTV hah, I moved there in 2006 for college.
Skype would be great, but like many people these days the 'rona put me out of work. definitely something I'll keep in mind though! I need a lot of refreshing.
"High end. Highly overrated! Just saying." That had be LOL'ing 😀
#edfriedland Even though I do like quirky basses and short scale basses very much and also really, really dig the sounds of this bass... why? WHY?! Why this lonely E-tuner on top of the headstock?? Why? And if you really have to put this E-tuner over there, why not put it further forwards on the headstock so you gain string tension on the e-string? Please help me out on this one!?!? :-D ;-) #nordycatbass
Can’t answer for the builder, but I know that part of it was correcting a string pull issue from the original Panther bass. I dig the headstock, it’s a little odd at first... but those lollipops make me hot!
Why not! (?)
The idea that you gain string tension by moving the tuner location goes against basic rules of physics. I know Fodera has some unique headstock B string locations based on the idea that extending the string length will impact tension, but physics says after the witness point string length is not relevant.
@@jrbbass This is an argument I've seen for years. I won't refute scientific evidence, but subjectively, I've felt that string length past the witness point at the bridge on lower strings created a perceptible change in the "feel" and tonal response of the string. I've also had 5-strings with the Low B peg further from the nut and felt it was part of the response. Is it all in my head? Maybe, but if I hear it, it's real enough for me. I've learned not to state this as a claim, I keep those observations to myself. Last thing I want is to be accused of being anti-science!
2021 there will be lots of short scale basses for sale after the hype is over. Respect to Ed but nobody will want these things in the future. They wanted us to buy Kala U basses and that was just a fad as well.
It is definitely a fad now, and some will fall away from using them. But they’ve always been here, and I’ve always had two or three in the collection because they sound different. These days, that sound fits in perfectly with my band, and with so many really nice shorties out there...
And the Kala...I had one. Sounded great, not fun for me to play though. I have a longer scale one now by Lanakai - 24” scale. Way better to play.