Tailwater
THE ESOPUS ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC BASS
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Listen to the custom Fishman Piezo pickup
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Check out some of the acoustic tones
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Tobacco Sunburst
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Natural
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Cherry Sunburst
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Announcing our Reclaimed Redwood Top Option
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Thin Body for Maximum Comfort
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Introducing the Tailwater, the new bass from Stuart Spector!
Esopus Guitars is proud to announce the new bass guitar design from the mind and hands of legendary bass luthier Stuart Spector.
Handcrafted by Stuart at the Esopus workshop located in the Catskill Mountains, the Tailwater bass features a comfortable body (15.5" lower body bout width, 2.15" body thickness measuring from the peak of the carved top) that delivers plenty of New York attitude for all your low-end needs. From its fully carved spruce top (the top is carved on both its exterior and interior surfaces) with a thumb rest that is elegantly carved into the top, to its super hard Carnauba wax finish, every detail of the Tailwater has been expertly planned and executed to deliver the tones you want - whether you're playing with your band or at home.
Each Tailwater bass is hand signed and numbered on the back of the peghead by Stuart Spector.
FAQ: Why *Acoustic* Basses?
For over 45 years, Stuart handcrafted award-winning solid body basses and guitars that are loved and played worldwide. However, instead of resting on his laurels and continuing to produce solid body basses, Stuart decided to embark on a new instrument-making adventure by learning all the necessary skills to produce high-end, handcrafted acoustic (and acoustic/electric) instruments.
A very limited number of Tailwater basses are crafted by hand in the Esopus workshop. Contact us to order your Tailwater bass!
Handcrafted by Stuart at the Esopus workshop located in the Catskill Mountains, the Tailwater bass features a comfortable body (15.5" lower body bout width, 2.15" body thickness measuring from the peak of the carved top) that delivers plenty of New York attitude for all your low-end needs. From its fully carved spruce top (the top is carved on both its exterior and interior surfaces) with a thumb rest that is elegantly carved into the top, to its super hard Carnauba wax finish, every detail of the Tailwater has been expertly planned and executed to deliver the tones you want - whether you're playing with your band or at home.
Each Tailwater bass is hand signed and numbered on the back of the peghead by Stuart Spector.
FAQ: Why *Acoustic* Basses?
For over 45 years, Stuart handcrafted award-winning solid body basses and guitars that are loved and played worldwide. However, instead of resting on his laurels and continuing to produce solid body basses, Stuart decided to embark on a new instrument-making adventure by learning all the necessary skills to produce high-end, handcrafted acoustic (and acoustic/electric) instruments.
A very limited number of Tailwater basses are crafted by hand in the Esopus workshop. Contact us to order your Tailwater bass!
Natural Alder body before receiving finish
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Same Alder body with Walnut Stain applied
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Tailwater basses are strung with
DR RARE Acoustic Bass Strings 45-105, Dunlop Flatwound Bass Strings 45-105, or LaBella Low Tension Flatwound Bass Strings 42-100
DR RARE Acoustic Bass Strings 45-105, Dunlop Flatwound Bass Strings 45-105, or LaBella Low Tension Flatwound Bass Strings 42-100
Above : At the January 2024 NAMM trade show.
No Treble kindly included their photo of PJ Rubal with the prototype Tailwater bass
in their NAMM Show Round Up.
Thanks again guys!!
No Treble kindly included their photo of PJ Rubal with the prototype Tailwater bass
in their NAMM Show Round Up.
Thanks again guys!!
tailwater specifications
Hand Signed and Numbered by Stuart Spector.
Fully Carved Top (inside & outside surfaces) : Select Solid Spruce.
Special Esopus Thumbrest Carved into the Top.
Special Esopus Thumbrest Carved into the Top.
Hollow Body : Hand Selected Alder with Binding on Body Top.
Esopus TonePort™
A Removable Sound Port on the Back of the Body, held in place by Magnets.
Removing this gives louder and more open sounding acoustic tones.
A Removable Sound Port on the Back of the Body, held in place by Magnets.
Removing this gives louder and more open sounding acoustic tones.
Neck : Three Piece Quartersawn Maple
32" Scale. Rosewood Fretboard with 21 Frets and Esopus Paua Abalone Trout Inlays.
Ebony Bridge, Tailpiece & Peghead Veneer. Ebony Truss Rod Cover with Esopus Trout Inlay.
Fishman Custom Piezo Pickup in the Bridge wired directly to the Output Jack.
A Fishman Platinum Pro EQ Preamp Pedal is Included.
A Fishman Platinum Pro EQ Preamp Pedal is Included.
Hipshot Ultralite Tuning Machines
Dunlop Dual Design Strap Buttons
Hand Rubbed Super Hard Carnauba Wax Finish
Body Dimensions : Length 22", Waist 10.25", Upper Bout 11.25", Lower Bout 15.5", Body Depth 2.15" Top to Rear.
Total Instrument Weight : Approx. Six Pounds.
Tailwater options
Top Wood :
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800+ Year Old Old Growth Reclaimed Redwood
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$800.00
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Ebony Fretboard
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$300.00
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Fretless. Specify Lined or Unlined. No Inlays.
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No Charge
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Available With or Without the Carved Thumb Rest
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No Charge
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Top Wood Stain Colors :
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Black Stain, Tobacco Sunburst, or Walnut Stain
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$200.00
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Cherry Sunburst with Urethane Sealer
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$600.00
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Body Wood Stain Colors :
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Black Stain, Tobacco Sunburst, or Walnut Stain
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$200.00
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$4995.00 plus options
Includes Case and Fishman Platinum Pro EQ Pedal
Approximate Build Time : 90-120 days
Includes Case and Fishman Platinum Pro EQ Pedal
Approximate Build Time : 90-120 days
Payment methods include PayPal, Credit Cards, Venmo, wire transfer and mailed check.
The Esopus Payment Plan is available for all new build custom instrument orders :
Payment #1 : $999.00. Due at time of order.
Payment #2 : $1299.00. Due when production starts on your instrument.
Payment #3 : $1299.00.
Due when your instrument is ready for its finish to be applied.
Payment #4 : $1398.00 plus selected instrument options, shipping, and sales tax.
Due when your instrument is ready to ship to you.
The Esopus Payment Plan is available for all new build custom instrument orders :
Payment #1 : $999.00. Due at time of order.
Payment #2 : $1299.00. Due when production starts on your instrument.
Payment #3 : $1299.00.
Due when your instrument is ready for its finish to be applied.
Payment #4 : $1398.00 plus selected instrument options, shipping, and sales tax.
Due when your instrument is ready to ship to you.
