hiram.k.hackenbacker

I have the 4 string version of this in the same finish and it’s lush. If I were in the market for another 5’er, I would be sending you my money now. Good luck with the sale 🤞

5 minutes ago, NancyJohnson said:

So.  Over the weekend, my wife tells me she'd like me to teach her how to play the bassline from The Cure's Lovecats.  OK, I say, which bass would she like to use.  She tells me she is happy with the old one (photo below), but remarked the glossy neck finish is 'sticky' so she went with a Lull ('too big') and eventually decided on a Spector.

On a whim, I decide the neck is sticky, so I locate some 240 grit finishing paper and sanded it off.  The decision took a couple of seconds, the sanding took a few minutes.  Dusted it off and lemon-oiled it.  Man alive.  What a difference; so much faster.

 

I think I’ve had less interest in all of my basses from my wife over the last 25 years. Mrs.NJ sounds like a keeper 😀

Bdonkey Acquisition Mode hits you - like BAM! It's the new GAS.

If I were a left hooker, I would buy it!

3 minutes ago, Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati said:

Well Beedster, you seem interested overall ins’t it?

Be careful not to confuse ‘interest’ with ‘mild curiosity over what nonsense will appear here next’.

1 hour ago, Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati said:

No you’re wrong .. they don’t do the same job .. Ferrari can travel at 320km/h, a Ford Focus not .. these are tangible data, facts.

There’s, as minimum, a 100% speed gap between the two cars.

To say that there’s a 100% performance gap between a comparable Fender (CS) and an AC bass it may not be as easy to prove, that’s why I’m arguing.

This is a FSO (Fender Shaped Object - less FSO than an AC however) which I’d eagerly pay the asked price for (and I’ll surely do in future) as it comes with a really deluxe finish, selectable exotic woods, master-level body-neck joint, proprietary and brilliantly designed bridge and a lightweight as only a feather can be:

Other example:

Oh My Gawd ... 

Sorry no competition here albeit to each one his/her own ! ✌️

Both FSO’s. Fodera Shaped Objects.

I’m not used to seeing cabs on that sofa 😂. GLWTS 👍

1 minute ago, TrevorR said:

Yes, ultimately Pete didn’t trust them not to keep on diluting them... a Wal with Duncan Designeds, generic preamp and a Schaller bridge would be a fine bass but not a Wal. Paul’s simply not interested and is hugely protective of the brand and hand building to his own high standards.

That’s good to know 👍

At the risk of inciting a wave of silly comments, in my experience (it may not be fact 😀), I can make my Wal sound ordinary and quite un-Wal like. What I’ve been unable to do is make any of my other basses sound like my Wal when it’s got ‘that’ sound dialled in. Plus, it’s just a work of art to look at and feels fabulous too. 

I really didn’t like any of the neck profiles on the Mk1’s I played before I bought my Mk3. They were all very V shaped. I guess if you’re ordering a new one you can spec the neck to your preference. 

Is there any particular reason you have chosen the Mk1? I’m assuming you’ve played a few to know the difference and that you know what the neck profiles can be like?

2 minutes ago, 40hz said:

Oh no, don't get me wrong, I'm not expecting the price to change from initial point of order to delivery, more that the asking price keeps going up, and if I keep on waiting, I'll likely end up having to endure an even worse wait time.

Ah, apologies. Well, if you want one, I would order now. At least you have three years to save up for the final payment 👍

The price and the wait time do seem a little excessive. Have you spoken with a Electric Wood to enquire why the wait time has gone up? The prices, well, they’re going to go up, but I would expect it to stay at the price point you ordered it at. I can’t see why that would be otherwise. I’m glad I bought mine when I did.

6 hours ago, Happy Jack said:

You're not actually allowed to advertise a Mike Lull on Basschat without banging on about how light it is.

Sorry, but it's the law. 

Ah, but the left handed ones weigh a flippin’ ton! 😂

3 minutes ago, Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati said:

Indeed, I just wanted to know if there was somebody in line with my thoughts .. you don’t have to drive a Mercedes F1 to be Senna .. Senna was an ace in Montecarlo even when he drive his Toleman; same can be said for Jaco Pastorius.

I know this is laughable but it didn’t need more than 4 strings and played whatever was available to him for practicing.

Had I owned an AC bass, passing from it to a Stenback would not make me a better bass-player ..

You didn’t receive a Precision style bass from Poland with some cracks in the nitro finish recently did you by any chance?

1 minute ago, Clarky said:

Can I point out that said Paul Jackson now has an ESP signature bass that is (a) not a FSO and (b) has a headstock that makes AC's look like Audrey Hepburn

That's just wrong 😂

Not a split pick-up in sight either!

1 minute ago, Woodinblack said:

Yeh, you take your bombay mix and get out of here. I am just going to stay around, I have enough kendal mint cake to stay up for hours

I've actually run out - which is quite disappointing ☹️

1 minute ago, Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati said:

Look, it seems that there’s a group of people who don’t agree with my statements although the only reason why I should not be, even partially, correct is that  I can’t speak since I don’t own a particular thing .. sorry I don’t agree with this principle

Ah, the penny drops at last. Night night all.

1 minute ago, AndyTravis said:

I want to say Bombay Roll.

is that allowed. God. I don’t know.

Crikey, the filter didn't pick that up. @Dad3353 will be on that like a tramp on hot chips.

1 minute ago, Woodinblack said:

I would get about 4000 different answers. Well, actually about 40 answers, then the thread would veer off into types of cheese, and whether one of the people on the forum was visiting their mother enough.

....don't forget the wine and Quavers.....and Bombay Mix - I really love Bombay Mix.

Just over 100€. Sorted.

1 minute ago, Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati said:

Yes I don’t understand and I wanted to put a little fire in the AC supporters camp .. as stated, a Fender Shaped Object is a Fender Shaped Object ..

Yeah, we get the message. Enough already.

1 minute ago, AndyTravis said:

You’ve got Hulk to worry about

I gave him his tea/dinner/supper and he's asleep all over the sofa.

I would give that Spector with the Fishman's a go while I was there tho 😂

5 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

My main custom shop was a beauty. I have played lots - all were nice, but they were variable.

I’d not waste time arguing who’s right or wrong about wether an AC is worth more or less than a Fender custom shop in terms of outlay vs reward etc.

If I walk into, I dunno - Bass Direct with £5000 (yeah right, £500 would be a push...) - and I walk out with a sadowsky, my rough guess would be that @walshy would walk out with a Lakland, @bassfan would pick a status and @lee650 would buy a Spector - I know @three would buy another Alembic and spend about £6000 on maintaining it and refurbishing it 😂😂😂

We’re all different - I personally find ACG’s visually repugnant, but I know @Merton has about 7 of them and 5 on order.

If you don’t like AC for looks or reputation...that’s fine.

I’ve played a lot of basses and I completely get why each one would find a home - I certainly wouldn’t be bashing people over the head for not liking any of mine.
 

My sadowsky is a p clone with an ugly (eagle beak) headstock - but it’s feels and sounds ace.

Not worth the worry nor the complaint. 

Bigger fish to fry - like ‘is my wine chilled yet?’ And so on.

I'd probably come away with that Lull PJ.

Bought a Lakland bass case from Ben. He shipped it to another Basschatter who put a Lakland bass in it and sent it to me. Super easy transaction and a very accommodating chap to deal with. Thoroughly recommended. Hope to deal with you again some day.

I have just received a very nice Lakland Bob Glaub which I bought from Loz. Super easy transaction and a jolly nice chap to have a natter with. Thoroughly recommended, whatever you’re buying. Thanks once again. I hope to deal with you again some day.