jonno1981

A string single of ridiculous gauge that can’t be wound up like a normal string.

I think you’ve (and sandberg) have nailed it. I’ve tried to be a fan of their basses but just don’t like the tone. It’s perfectly usable but I can’t get excited about it.

Played a gig in London once where we went on first. The next band broke up during our set! We looked out the window of the Camden barfly and could see members of said band fighting each other in the street. Cue awkward 45 minute gap until the headline band played. Their tour manager was loading out their gear and merch by himself. All in all a bizarre experience.

Ever see a picture in an art gallery and think, I really want a bass in this colour! This is like an aged seafoam green with an undercoat of Aztec gold. Maybe. Fender experts may correct on this. Taken at the Tate at St Ives in Cornwall, artist credited in the pic.

Bordering on Entwhistle territory! I bet you’ve got some gems in there.

I’d throw it under the bed and consider keeping it for another ten years. Who knows what these will be worth.

Just thinking that. Bit weird there isn’t a hard case with it. Still counts as a bit of a bargain, all the others I’ve seen have been around double this. Plus silver burst is very much back in fashion again.

That eBay bass looks incredible. I wonder what the story is with that? I’d suspect it’s an artist ordered bass for someone famous that didn’t get on with it.

Thames water. I just wish there was another choice.

Completely agree. 10 minutes of research before the act and it would be vaguely useful. I generally like the presenters but this one was pretty bad on the basics. Understanding heritage of the brand, that these aren’t the first Far Eastern made basses, getting that the eq is boost only, not chambered, etc… it didn’t do much to really sell them.

👋 Julien is a top bloke and very skilled in troubleshooting & all aspects of luthery (might have made up that word). He used to do the setup and tech work for bass gear in twyford and guitar works in Reading.

I gigged one for years. Filled the room really well with a very loud drummer. I wasn’t ever delighted with the build quality of it but it sounded really good. It was a bit “wonky” with an irregular grill and the paint finish chipped off all the time. However, for the band I was in and the volume needed it really sounded ace.

BB414 was the entry level bb in previous years. They pop up for bargainous prices. This was a Facebook marketplace find and I love it!

Actually I’m sorted. Turns out my regular tech does custom scratch plates. Sorted!

This bb414 is the gift that keeps on giving. Now strung with ti flats and I can’t BELIEVE how awesome it sounds. Setup adjusted and it’s just killer!

Looking to convert my jazz to a pj, but will need a new scratchplate for the p pickup. I’d like it to be reverse mounted a la Yamaha bb or sandberg as I reckon it really makes a difference. Any recommendations? I doubt I’ll find one off the shelf.

How long before hofner release period correct versions with a rounded back. I bet they’re creating the cnc templates already! They’ll be a flood of owners of the current reissue selling their basses as they’re not vintage correct to Paul’s bass.

I’m intrigued. If you get a sec, can you post a pic of the bass? Looks really cool!

Im equally glued and astonished. I get the feeling some of these are genuine never played, back of the cupboard guitars that are now worth x20 the going rate as they’re attached to the main man.

2nd one is the best for me.

Cool body shape. I can see elements of jazz master and thunderbird in there.

I know someone who is involved in thegeargiveaway and it’s legit. Can’t speak for this one.

How did I miss this! Thanks! Yes I prefer the x as well but not a massive factor for me.

Fascinating replies thank you. Very helpful to hear the X isn’t much of an upgrade.

I’m thinking about going up a few quality levels from my bb414. I really like the pj tone, passive electronics, basically the bb414 but up a few levels in materials/ feel. Guessing I’m looking at 424x, 1024 models. Have I got this right? Budget up to 650+ whatever the bb414 is worth. Black model, upgraded bridge, good condition.