Storky

Hi thanks for all the interest; the bass is now sold and hopefully being enjoyed by a new owner.

Contoured body brought new and finished in this lovely “antique white”/cream by Bow Finishing. Oiled neck imported from USA has Jazz width/D profile. Seymour Duncan SCPB-2 pickup. Bespoke custom pick guard/scratch plate designed for this rear routed body - ideal if you want to remove it for that “Dusty Hill” look. Vintage style through body bridge. KiOgon wiring harness. Cost over £1,000 to put together.
What more to say? It’s a lovely bass. Offers invited. 😉

Looks great! Is it a weighty beast?

There are plenty of lightweight options beyond Hofner (nothing wrong with it though). I’d definitely go short scale AND make sure the balance is good (Some short scales aren’t). Although I think they sound great, I would not advise the Jack Cassidy - it’s long scale, the nut is a stretch and it neck dives! As ever choice depends on budget, but with SS options from loads like Musicman, Sandberg, Fender, Ibanez, Gretch there is loads out there!

Good question. I don’t know the scientific answer, but I’ve had a few switchable active/passives and almost never use the passive option on those basses. I also have passive only instruments which I use and like just as much. 🤷‍♂️

I’ve got the same one. Very nice amp. GLWTS

I’ve been bad...

1. Ibanez 1005MS

2. Duke double bass

3. Musicman Stingray (Arrived today! 😉)

All since November.

1 hour ago, Woodinblack said:

Well, not the same neck as mine was the 1505, but the problem looks almost exactly the same as mine did

They need to get that problem fixed, because my replacement, it is one of my absolute favourites and it looks like yours is way newer than mine (my replacement was older), so it is still causing issues.

Also, write to Ibanez UK ( [email protected]) - I did, they were actually surprisingly responsive

 

 

Thanks for the info; yes I will likely write. Mine was returned to PMT and I’m currently awaiting the replacement (due in about a week apparently).

5 minutes ago, Woodinblack said:

Do you have pictures of the headstock? Mine was broken and fixed / refunded. Just want to check it wasn't the same one

 

And, I’m out. The Ibanez arrived but had to be returned as it had a cracked “headstock” (as others I’ve read here). But the double bass arrived in perfect order on a big truck from Germany. Still I made it to November, which is pretty good I think. 

Yes, most of the bands I’ve been in since 1977 have involved my little bro’ (2 yrs younger). We always got on really well, but funnily enough, now we’re in our 50s I’m less tolerant and happier to do something separate.

I’m still in this year... kinda, I’ve ordered an Ibanez headless, if it ever comes into stock who knows, and I’ve also ordered a new double bass! So I’m about to crash out, but I’ve done well to hold off until November! And I’ve sold loads of stuff, so I’ll finish the year with less than I started! 😉

I may be mistaken, but I think the bass player in XTC used one as well?

My first bass, I brought a 1979 version in 1980 and kept it until 2012! It was my only bass. Then I discovered GAS and Basschat and the rest is history, but it started with that B301. 

Brilliant Sandberg California VS5 Bass guitar. The finish is “soft aged” which means it looks like it’s been well used for a number of years without being wrecked! This finish is a added cost option from new.

This five string bass is active with a two band preamp for bass and treble. It is based around the “P” style bass with a split pickup in the centre position.

Perhaps the best thing about it though is that it is beautifully light at only 3.52kg (7.76lbs) and it balances perfectly with no neck dive.

Finally it comes with its original quality gig bag.

Love it! GLWTS!

First off I took out the bridge piece and cleaned it off, then changed the stock D’Addario strings for LaBella medium scale white nylons, which were only just long enough even though this is a short scale bass. I have to say the tone is much improved! And the E is not booming and is more in line with the other strings, although the A is fractionally quieter, but it is vastly better, so I’ll see how I go before doing anything more drastic. The sound is still rather scooped, but might be fine with suitable e.q.

That’s very interesting Kristo, mine’s the natural colour as well. I’ve had Arron make something for me in the past, that’s a good idea, although I must admit I’d rather keep a piezo if possible. I enjoyed your track to; I do something similar with my band, although it kinda stalled before it got out of the blocks in March for some reason 🤔.....

Thanks for the advice Maude; I’ll try those out! 👍

I’ve got an epiphone masterbuilt century deluxe. It’s an acoustic arch top with a piezo in the wooden bridge. I like the bass but not the amplified sound so much; the E string is much louder and boomy compared with the others and generally it has a very scooped sound. I’m interested in changing the piezo system. Does anyone have any knowledge, recommendations or comments? I’d be grateful for any thoughts.

I’ve had this fantastic active 5 string since brought new from Andertons. It’s the top of the range American model with 2 Humbuckers, 3 band 18v preamp and asymmetric neck. Great range of tones Including P equivalent, J equivalent plus a range of its own sounds. Pretty much as good as new with no dings or dents. Includes original Fender case. Weighs about 9lbs8oz

I’ve had this fantastic active 5 string since brought new from Andertons. It’s the top of the range American model with 2 Humbuckers, 3 band 18v preamp and asymmetric neck. Great range of tones Including P equivalent, J equivalent plus a range of its own sounds. Pretty much as good as new with no dings or dents. Includes original Fender case.

Still got one left. Make me an offer? 😉

Jet Harris was a great bass player. The bass lines on the early Shadows tunes have a lot more to them then people realise. I agree, underrated.