NoirBass

Thanks, it’s my first time attempting any routing so I’m pleased it worked out. I’ve been heavily influenced by the guy at Crimson guitars YouTube channel. So many great tips on there.

Right, spent the morning making a routing template, routing the battery cavity, drilling a new pot hole in a new control plate and doing all the soldering. I located the battery where it is to try a counter balance the neck dive, which has worked to some extent - better but not gone. It sounds really good and given the money I’ve spent it’s remarkably close to a classic Stingray. It’ll come with me on my next gig. Here are the results, I’m well cuffed.

My second purchase from Jamie, this one equally as smooth as the last. Not only did he bring the bass to London (as he was working there) to make my life easier, but he also sold me a peach of a bass - much like he did last time! Can’t recommend him highly enough.

Bought a Retrovibe '77 pre amp from Martyn. Really easy deal, great comms, quick postage, item as described. Highly recommended. On his 8th page of feedback, need I say more?

Bought an MXR Bass Dyna Comp from Martin. Super easy deal, pedal as described, great comms, Insanely over engineered packaging. Spot on purchase, top man.

Got my filthy mitts on a Retrovibe Stinger ‘77 pre amp! After a little surgery, Wow! What a difference - this thing sounds killer, full on MM Stingray. Here’s a pic with a very Heath Robinson setup until some routing occurs…

As for neck dive, there is definitely an inherent dipping of the headstock due to the body shape. The top horn is very short! This is somewhat lessened by the high mass bridge, but it doesn’t cure it totally.

I weighed mine and it came in around 4Kg but I’m using highly inaccurate bathroom scales.

I acquired one of these basses and was surprised too by the quality of the fit and finish. I’ve just upgraded the bridge to a Fender hi-mass and added an Aguilar AG-4M pickup - both of which I found here on the marketplace. Both upgrades were direct replacements for the stock parts too. This is now a fantastic poor man’s Stingray!

Bought an Agular PUP from Paul. Couldn’t have gone any better. Highly recommended.

Bought a J retro from Gareth. The purchase was smooth as the proverbial, highly recommended.

Bought an Origin Bass Rig from Paul. Couldn’t have been easier. Highly recommend.

Bought an Origin Cali76 from Ben, super smooth process from start to finish. Great comms, Superbly packed with very quick postage and the pedal is exactly as described. Can't ask for more than that!

Bought a pedal from Paul, great comms, swift postage, we’ll packed etc. Highly recommend.

Yeah, VB-99 is a great price of kit. I recently got a SY1000 and whilst in some areas it’s a step forward, in many others; form factor, poly effects, etc. it’s a bit of a step backward. Sorry for the thread derail, enjoy the Squeezer.

I tried one of these and whilst it sounded great I found it really awkward to program. Good luck, I’m sure with patience you’ll have some great results. I also have the VB-99 which in comparison is a doddle.

Got a stack of these, free to anyone who can collect from North London N21. I'll keep them for a couple of weeks and then they are off to the tip

This, I just bought one for £60!

Bought a Zoom MS60b from Pete. Super easy transaction, brilliantly packed and quick postage. Highly recommend.

I have two full sized cardboard bass shipping boxes. Just thought I’d see if there is any interest before I take them to the recycling centre. Collect from London N21 please.

Can people please leave any feedback for me here, much obliged.