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This one is in fact a Lasido GR Z I (there's a Z II version too with Evans PJ magnetic pickups).

 

They were all made by Godin under two brands and were exactly the same basses intended for different markets : Godin and Lasido GR.

I had something like 10 of these basses (including Z II and Prism), and on the original fretless (not defretted) models the fingerboard is ebony.

 

These are amazing basses and the Zeta piezo system (as it's a whole system including the special preamp and special V shaped piezos) sounds really really really good.

 

To avoid any further crackling, just push again all the wires (and there are a lot) in the automotive fast connectors and everything will work flawlessly.

On 24/10/2023 at 13:58, Steve1250 said:

 

Don't forget to star ground all the cavities and shield that bridge pickup one with copper too. 😉

1 hour ago, neepheid said:

There's an outside chance that the Albridge with Sire screw pattern might fit, but I'm clutching at straws here (plus you'll have unused thru-body stringing holes which may irritate you)

I had an ALBridge on a bass, bought new from the USA, wasn't cheap at all but a massive upgrade.

 

https://www.albridgeparts.com/

 

Did you first check if the body isn't warped?

 

That bridge looks to be made out of bloody zamac to me, the worst alloy ever.

Also check the Hevos Midget 10, Hevos Super 12 and Hevos Super 12/Tweeter (excellent slot tweeter) as they weight from 10.8 to 12.5 kilos and sound massive and precise.

 

You'll only find them on the second hand market (Public Peace still have very few new pieces of some) as Hevos stopped its activities a few years ago and they retail for the money you want to let go.

 

That said the best option would certainly be a GR Bass AeroTech Full Carbon cabinet but, new, it's three times your budget...

 

Here are two opened lid early Tobias electronics (a bit younger than yours), both with a Bartolini TCT preamp, no buffer, and Bob Lee mod.

 

So simply put a TCT (original with TCT embossed would be the best option, but they are very hard to find) preamp with the mid control and the active/passive switch and your bass will back to its origins.

 

The opened lids:

 

 

 

And the embossed Bartolini TCT:

 

 

I certainly have better images of this 80's embossed Bartolini TCT as I had to make a pedal for a customer with that very preamp inside, but I need to turn the PC on and it's late...

 

And remember that Mike Tobias always reverses the bass and treble pots position on his basses, the treble pot being the closest to the neck.

 

I found this very interesting worthy information on TB: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/80s-tobias-tct-wiring-specs.1467228/

These are the preamps for the MTD basses that run on 2x9 Volts (not exactly 18 Volts as it's a direct +9 Volts and -9 Volts).

 

This link was intended in the case you would want to use the actual preamp.

 

To turn it back to the original preamp, you have to use a Bartolini TCT (your bass is an early one) and a dual buffer like the AGDB/918-2, both working at 9 Volts.

 

Here is what Mike says about the pre-Gibson models:

"The original electronics were probably a TCT with some kind of buffer. DTA 1.?, 5 knobs and a switch.

We never made basses with a push pull of any kind. that was Gibson or aftermarket stuff people did.

The original tr (truss rod) wrench was a 1/4” open end wrench you could buy from any hardware store that is why I left the tr nuts sticking out past the end of the board."

 

Bartolini TCT:

https://bartolini.net/product/tct/

 

Bartolini AG(D)B:

https://bartolini.net/product/agb/

 

Strange as it's a Bartolini preamp as the ones Mike Tobias put in all his basses.

 

This is not the original for sure as the active/passive switch is now on a push-pull and it's missing the twin buffer, but it's almost like his Bartolini-Tobias preamps.

 

Just wire the switch and replace the push-pull by a standard pot: job almost done and completely done if you add a twin buffer.

 

Check this: https://bartolini.net/builder/mtd/

Nice glass, Paul. 😉

 

Don't rush and all will be fine.

Paul Belgrado even had one of his records (X-Legged Sally – Killed By Charity) produced by Bill Laswell.

 

Paul is a very nice chap too and a hell of a player for sure.

 

Very refreshing looking bass. 👍

1 hour ago, BassBunny said:

Pretty sure Glockenklang preamps have the Volume/Switch pot housed on a PCB.

It still may be possible to mod it but might need some investigation.

It is, indeed.

 

To do the mod, simply carefully unsolder the push-pull pot from the PCB and literally wire the new one.

 

That said a push-push pot is a way better option to me...

Funny, looks like almost nobody reads the bottom of a page or the previous one...

 

 

And we could say the same about vintage 60's or 70's Japanese instruments, total crap back in the day, most of them made out of plywood and now highly regarded. 🤦🏻‍♂️

 

I agree that from the 80's on these Japanese instruments are top quality models better than their American counterparts, but before, come on ... be honest.

So, now we all know that @Waddo Soqable is also known as Steptoenag elsewhere in the universe.

 

Know what that makes a lot of now.

In the garden office in its case or gigbag will protect it from humidity and temperature changes.

I love ToneRider pickups which, to me, are as good if not better than boutique ones, for a fraction of the price.

37 minutes ago, ped said:

Look at 70s Fenders - they haven't changed, but the price has gone up because sellers are asking for more, people buy them and feel they have done well, perception of the 70s period changes somewhat because it's driven by new enthusiasts who have literally invested in it...

And @ped especially because the 60's models are yet totally out of reach financially speaking for a majority...

Check this, it will be very helpful: 

 

Slap way closer to the neck or slap on the last frets and avoid muting with your forearm.

 

Have the lowest action too.

 

Boost the bass and high almost to the max on your onboard preamp.

 

Yo.

Sold and paid! 😊

And the idea is also to have more dynamic, close to an acoustic instrument (without the volume).

It's really built like an acoustic guitar, the sides being much wider in order to receive the neck, so it's totally hollow.

 

It's not loud enough to compete with an acoustic guitar nor a drummer, but loud enough to hear yourself when playing.

 

Hope it helps.

€950 EUR: Laurent HUCHARD Une 4 Fretless, semi-acoustic bass, very very rare on the second hand market!

 

 

This very ergonomic bass is built like a very thin acoustic guitar by Laurent HUCHARD who is a French luthier specialised in acoustic guitars, see here his website page for this model (in French): https://www.huchard-luthier.com/spip.php?article56

NO TRADES!

NON NEGOTIABLE PRICE !


Asking price including shipping fully insured with tracking number to your place in these European countries (ask for other countries) : Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (excluding French overseas departments and territories), Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden : €950 Euros (£850 GBP is an approximation and I will only accept payment in Euros) !!!


Shipping to United Kingdom is, of course, possible, but with an extra customs fee (VAT + other taxes + courier fee), because U.K. is now outside EEC.

 

 

In perfect working condition and, except some obvious marks (unglued ramp and nail mark above the pickup) and a few light dings, in very good condition.

Here are the specifications :

 

Braced and curved top: AAAAA grade flamed sycamore maple

 

Braced and curved back: sycamore maple

 

Sides: sycamore maple

 

Neck: one piece lightly flamed (sycamore) maple

 

Fingerboard: Macassar ebony

 

Positions: 24 with dark lines and side dots at the correct position (fretless)

 

Headstock: 2 + 2

 

Pickups: Delano MusicMan MC 4 FE

 

Controls: volume, tone (push-pull series/single coil)

 

Tuners: Hipshot USA Ultralite

 

Bridge: Hipshot USA B Style Aluminium with ebony cover

 

Strings spacing at bridge: 19 mm

 

Nut: bone (38mm width)

 

Strings spacing at nut: 9 mm

 

Knobs: Huchard ebony

 

Scale: 34 inches

 

Hardware colour: chrome

 

Truss rod: one, 100% functional

 

Finish: natural satin

 

Country of origin: France

 

Serial number: none

 

Year: 10th of July 2008

 

Weight: 2.660 kg ! Yes 2.660 kilos !

 

Action : from 1.5 mm under the G string to 2 mm under the E string at 12th position (can even go lower, but was perfect for me)


Will be delivered in a used Warwick Rockbag Deluxe (see photos).

Non-smoking environment as usual.
 

 

The bass has been fully set up professionally.

 

 

It is fitted with a brand new set of LaBella 750T White Nylon (stainless steel wound) strings (50 - 65 - 85 - 105), which really serve this bass for that Pino or Jaco sound and way much more.

 

 

What you see is what you get !

 

 

Look carefully at the photos taken from different angles and lights to see the real condition, which is very good with some obvious marks (unglued ramp and nail mark above the pickup) and a few light dings.

 

 

Here is the link to the 23 photos in high resolution: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QRqKN8NJdtDzlP2hKjUHwrNxCp5urpvF?usp=drive_link

 

 

Due to severe back problems (67% officially disabled because of it) plus right shoulder injury (non-operable capsulitis from which, after more than 4 years, I will never fully recover), I'm selling all my basses over 4 kilos and also the ones I'm not really using like this one as well as some stuff I don't use. I've also considerably lowered the price for a quick sale.

 

 

Don't hesitate to ask for more.

Note to myself: Stop helping people!

 

Over.