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    Epiphone Thunderbird IV (2000) Vintage Sunburst (in bristol)

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by Chownybass

    Hi

    I've got a year 2000 (according to the serial number decoding website) Epiphone Thunderbird IV in Vintage Sunburst for sale.

    Brand new set of D'addario Roundwound strings and it has just had a setup by SiCo Setups in Bristol.

    It's got a few knocks and dents in it and the eagle on the scratch plate is faded, but otherwise plays great.

    I'm looking for £120.



    Kind Regards
    Stephen

    Dmitry Lisenko "Aviator" Video

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    Hi

    Posting up this video that Dmitry Lisenko did for me so he can get some props.

    I met him at the London Bass Guitar show and he's great.

    He's on youtube here if you fancy subscribing : [url="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClzBFkkb6ZO9x1N_bFyfxQw"]https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClzBFkkb6ZO9x1N_bFyfxQw[/url]

    And the video is here.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPQx0a4NS9s

    Hope you like it.

    The game has changed...

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1462532904' post='3043805']
    In that case I can't wait for the blog. Bring it on!

    Any while we are here, a quick question regarding the long-scale model. I see from the current photos that it uses the same body as the short scale which means that the pickup positions are more biased towards the neck, how does that change the sound compared to the CH1?
    [/quote]

    I'll PM you so I don't hijack the thread :)

    The game has changed...

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1462531041' post='3043787']
    I think you are very much mistaken. Even if the audience was mostly limited to people on here and "the other place" I'm sure we would all find what you have to tell us fascinating. On the other hand you might not want to make it too easy for just anyone to start marketing their own bass deigns ;-)
    [/quote]

    You know what mate? Let 'em try! It's SUCH a ballache that I think anybody who approaches it casually will drop out anyway. :D

    You also need deep pockets to get started (unless you are VERY lucky)

    My current model prototypes are doing my head in. I have the rage today.

    The game has changed...

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1462103421' post='3040248']
    I just wish that I will eventually receive mine! :(

    I ordered it on 16th February 2016, [color=#000000][font=Helvetica]they were supposed to be released from the factory on the 31st March 2016 but there was a delay, I contacted the company and was told they will now be released on the 10th of April 2016, on the 14th April 2016 I emailed again to say that I was hoping to use the bass for the gig I have today (1st May) due to my ongoing back & neck problems, I emailed again on the 19th April 2016 and was told that they are due in at the end of that week, I was told it would go to the [/font][/color][color=#000000][font=Helvetica]top of the list for setup and shipping out to ensure I have it in plenty of time, but still no bass![/font][/color]

    [color=#000000][font=Helvetica]I've not heard from the company since 19th April 2016.[/font][/color]
    [/quote]

    I hope Scott doesn't mind me butting in here, but his new stock is arriving in the UK on Wednesday (It's shipping together with mine). I'm sure you'll have it fairly shortly after that.

    The game has changed...

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I don't think the game has changed either.

    People like Scott and I are never going to be able to make - for instance - a jazz bass and compete with Squire. They make a solid instrument at an economy of scale that we could never HOPE to compete with.

    What we can do - is fill up the niches with well thought out and soundly constructed instruments.

    When making stuff in smaller runs, the things you'd cut to save money when manufacturing thousands, don't really matter. Want a bone nut? Sure why not. Doesn't affect my bottom line particularly much.

    So with no distributors taking a margin, and doing our own distribution, it's perfectly feasible to make a musician friendly instrument at a good price and of good quality - as long as we work in the niches.

    That's not to say we're not going to try stray outside them from time to time. It's not for the faint hearted though :)

    There is a gap in the market for us at the moment to get stock into independent stores, as a few don't want to deal with the major brands at the moment. Agile brands like us, that can be flexible on stock levels, price and so on will always find a way to wiggle into the gaps.

    I've often considered blogging about what it takes and took to get Chowny off the ground. But then I think I'd be the only one interested in reading it.

    Chowny CHB-1 Bass (Tobacco Burst / 2 Tone Sunburst)

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by Chownybass

    Hi

    A brand new short scale Chowny CHB-1 bass for sale in what we call Tobacco Burst and many tell us is actually 2 tone sunburst.

    This bass is brand new from the factory and in perfect working order. It usually sells for £360, but I'm not 100% happy with the flamed maple top as it has a small knot on it (see the attached photos).

    So I'm clearing it off for £300** including Delivery. :)

    Here's a demo video and a great little video review from a fellow bass chatter :

    [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSWGbunvZwQ[/media]
    [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjlip2IpbcI[/media]

    Thanks!




    Which semi hollow?

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Chownybass

    [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1460114053' post='3022687']
    Perhaps Chowny Bass would care to comment?
    [/quote]

    Hello!

    Yeah - a few things about 5 strings.

    Firstly, they really aren't practical on the short scale version. The tension on the strings is probably too low and the Low B would sound like noise, which leaves high C as your other option.

    I've started looking into the possibility of a 5 string 34" Scale Version, and yes it would require a lot of prototyping.

    For starters I'd probably have to change the bridge plate, because it doesn't come in a 5 string version. So it'd be a very different spec.

    The other thing that gives me pause is that as a small company having a lot of stock variation means having to hold a lot more stock. So if I do it at all, it'll be in a limited colour choice - which is what I'm doing on the fretless shorty that I'm busy prototyping.

    Ultimately - if there's enough demand for something - I will do it. So make sure to let me know if there's something you're interested in.

    Laters

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