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  1. Marc S
    I've seen them online, but can't recall which company. There are several suggestions of alternative brands on a thread on here somewhere - might have been on a thread re one of the short scale / picolo bass builds? Thinking back, I'm sure I saw a set on eBay. The ones on this bass are the originals. I haven't played it much, sadly - so the strings are still pretty lively.
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    Oh dear
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    Tsk Tsk..... how many do you want? Two Malted Milks is enough for anyone.... I've only got the last Rich Tea in the packet left.....
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    I've forgotten to get a pic of the bass with its' gigbag. Anyhow - just remembered it's one of these "Vintage" brand bags: https://astrings.co.uk/products/vceg1?_pos=15&_sid=9f5045f1b&_ss=r So the gigbag was about £30. It's in great nick (looks brand new) and very well padded, and I can't recall if it's slightly smaller than standard guitar-size? It's obviously smaller than usual Bass-size anyway, and this tiny bass fits in very snugly
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    Wow, that is lightweight. Looks a great bass for the money
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    On hold - that was quick!
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    Have just found one of these on eBay - it's in the US and is currently over £260 inc postage, plus you need to add $89 import charges .... obviously that's without the gigbag I'm offering (pics of that later). So grab a bargain. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-miKro-GSRM25-Bass-Guitar-Black/383998947390?epid=8025954311&hash=item59681ef03e:g:yMAAAOSwdQpfGd-0
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    The 5 string version of this bass doesn't come up very often (certainly here in the UK) - In fact, they seem to be unavailable in Europe currently too. Not sure if they've been discontinued? I think this bass is classified as "X-short scale" The scale length is 26.5". Bought as a travel / backup bass, and took a punt, hoping the B string wouldn't sound "flabby". I was very pleasantly surprised at just how deep and resonant the B string is, and just how much sustain it has for such a short scale - I really didn't expect it to sound so good From memory, I paid around £230 or £240 for this bass new, that was pre import charges and sans case / bag. I'm throwing in a really nicely padded gigbag (which I think I paid around £40 for) In great condition - can't see any dings or scratches and there is no fret wear. In all honesty, it could probably do with a teak in the set-up, but it plays nicely so I leave that to the buyers taste..... Pictured here alongside a Hofner Violin bass for size comparison. I would seriously keep this, as it sounds so thunderous for such a tiny bass - but the string spacing is a tad too tight at the bridge end for my tastes (or possibly clumsy fingers! lol)..... No trades - I'm thinning the herd (unless you've got a Wingbass, Fingy or similar) Collection / meet-up preferred.... and I've got a decent battery amp when travel is permitted. I have the box this cam in originally - but of course that won't fit the nice, thickly padded gigbag
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    I took this in trade quite some time back, and have only ever taken it to gigs as a backup, or used it for "noodling" on the sofa at home - so it has hardly left the case. Don't confuse this bass with the cheaper Ignition series. The HCT series are top quality built (made outside of Germany, but with same tooling + materials as in the German factory). This one looks near mint condition - so save yourself a fair few quid on the price of a new one. Set up very nicely, it plays really well, and sounds awesome. It is a really resonant bass, and sounds thunderous. Comes with a hard case, and that's in great nick too. Can't see any fret wear at all. EDIT: From memory, I think I weighed this at just over 3kg - I can check if you're interested. As a bonus, I'll throw in a set of brand new Hofner strings... which I never got around to fitting. No trades please - I'm thinning the herd (unless you have a Wingbass, or Fingy bass or similar) (5 string pref.) I'd prefer collection or meet-up, as soon as we're allowed (I'm not allowed to leave Wales atm). I've got a great battery powered amp, for if & when we're allowed to travel further. Of course, if you're based in Wales, we're OK to meet anyway I may consider posting, if the buyer arranges their own courier.
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    For some reason, I couldn't add any more photos last night - so here's a couple more. As you can see, there's no visible fret wear. I forgot to add - The bass is currently wearing Flats (as I recently found I liked flats on a Jazz).
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    Just adding a few more photos - it seems to be taking too long when they're all in one post...
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    I'm going to regret this, but I need to thin the herd, and create some space. I'm going to put a couple more basses up for sale shortly, if they sell, I may withdraw this one. This is one of the early runs of the model, and having played a recent one, I can confirm the early ones are the best. All original, apart from an added grounding strip (easily removed). This bass sounds and plays superb. At just under 4kg it's light for a jazz. NO TRADES - I'm thinning the herd (unless you have a 5 string Wingbass, or Fingy, or similar). I'd much prefer collection or meet-up. We can't do that just yet (unless you're also in Wales) - so I'm just putting this up to see who's interested... Hopefully we can arrange the sale for a couple of weeks time. I'd prefer not to post, unless buyer arranges their own courier.
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    @ped yes, it's a good Jazz bass sound - I think that slight fret rattle sounds great, it seems to add a little "bite" to the sound Though I think it's a delicate balance.... For me, it's just about edging on "too much". Scott talks about it on one of his YouTube videos (from quite a while back, if my memory serves me). He talks about setting his basses up to be "fret-buzz-free", and then he lowers the saddles by a tiny amount, until he's satisfied that he's just just the right amount of rattle. I agree, this guy sounds a great player. Not heard of him before. EDIT: I wanted to add - after a while, that "rattle" might end up getting on my nerves... a bit, in that I mightn't want it on every song Ah well, just have to own two Jazz basses then eh?
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    Hello BK, wilkommen. As others have already said.... don't spend too long in the marketplace here on BC - you might end up with way too much bass gear Stick with your playing this time around, and don't worry, I once gave up for 25 years
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    Great number plate - wish I could justify (and afford) it. I'm sure it will sell...
  16. Marc S
    I had the earlier model of SLB (the one with the "silhouette outline" / extended frame) It was the most DB-like sounding EUB I have come across. Sorry to hear of your Covid woes. GLWTS
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    Really like the look of these basses. Great colour! I already have enough Jazz basses, or I'd be sorely tempted by this. If you haven't read Guy Pratt's book BTW (as pictured above) - I would highly recommend it, in fact, It's my fave book by a bass player, and lots of fun GLWTS
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    Any idea what the weight of this bass is?
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    Thanks for posting that @WilliamV - I don't think I ever saw a bass of that design & brand. Definitely the same shape as my ex-bandmates old guitar though..... Of course, it could be that they were made in the same factory? Or perhaps with the same cheapo templates, and / or tooling. Oh to be that young, and have the choice of quality instruments in the budget range now..... EDIT: That said, there was also some quality stuff around then too, coming out of Japan Plus, another pal had a Satellite Les Paul guitar, and that was pretty good.... definitely not a ply neck
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    @WilliamV - don't worry about giving your age away..... you are in good company Was that bass a Kay? In my first "proper" band (i.e. the one that decided on a name, and actually learned to play a few songs, & do some gigs before disbanding) our guitarist had a 6 string which looked very similar.... That was a Satellite - awful thing that was too, and not improved by the home paint job.... finished in Emulsion! lol
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    Great looking P bass. Great pickup too. Any idea of what wood the body is? I'm just wondering why it's so light....
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    NEUBD

    Marc S replied to NickD's topic in EUB and Double Bass

    The action / string height is different from BG - it's usually noticeably higher, but again, this will depend on taste, playing style, technique, truss-rod & set-up etc etc. If upright is new to you, it will take a while to develop positioning and finger strength, together with right hand technique... be patient, do plenty of exercises and build up the time you spend playing...... As Owen says above, it's easy enough to "tweak" the truss rod and the string height on your bass - give it a whirl, perhaps just a little bit at a time, starting with string height at the bridge. Let us know how you get on, and you have reminded me - I MUST do some rehearsing tonight when I get back from work.
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    NEUBD

    Marc S replied to NickD's topic in EUB and Double Bass

    Belated happy NEUB day. I've got a 4 string NS Design, and it's a lovely instrument. Mind you, with lack of gigs (or even rehearsals) I'm not playing anywhere near as much as I should, or as the instrument justifies. As yours is your "new toy" - I'm sure you'll be playing it plenty. Enjoy
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    If you're happy with it.... You definitely aren't gullible or stupid. I'm a fan of the PJ pickup arrangement, but this sounds like it's got an even better tonal pallette. Jazz dimension neck on a P shaped body is another plus - I like my Jazz basses (1x early Roadworn, 1x MIJ fretless) - but as I'm doing more practicing on the sofa at home, as opposed to gigging.... The lower back end of the J shaped body is getting on my nerves a bit.... Last of all - that colour looks absolutely awesome belated happy NBD mate
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    @meterman, your post just reminded me of a video I saw back in the 80's A colleague of mine back then had borrowed a Camera and portable video recorder (pre camcorder days!) so that he could film a band, formed by his pals. Anyhow, they played some really odd instruments - I recall the bass player had a home-made one string bass, made from one long side-piece from a metal framed bed. (The single string may have been piano wire....) The guitarist had a very rough, home-made guitar (I think maybe 3 or 4 strings) played through a home made amp head, built inside a circular tupperware tub! lol Oh how I wish I had a copy of that video now
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