Dosi Y'Anarchy

I just took arrival of my Squier Classic Vibe 70s P and its awesome and much lighter than I expected. 

I have to say, I love the Classic Vibe series and have 5 in the series. (2x Bass VI, Starcaster, 70s Jaguar, 70s Precision) and other than the Starcaster, all were great out of the box. 

Absolutely no problem, it's good that all this info is out there so people can make an informed decision 

I ended up getting neither (got a second Bass VI). 

I've had a grand total of one practices with that band since I started the post and whilst I'll probably go for the thunderbird eventually, I think I've got some time before I'll actually need it. 

3 minutes ago, Natexxo said:

 

@Dosi Y'Anarchy How are you finding using the Gretsch as a Bass VI? 

I ended up selling the Gretsch as I prefer the Squier, although I think i just prefer the look and the single coil sound. The Gretsch actually did a great job, was comfortable to play and sounded good to me. 

Hi everyone,

This is a pretty reluctant feeler. If someone wants to bite my hand off for it, ill let it go but otherwise ill keep it. 

This started life as a Fender Pawnshop Mustang Bass, with the big old mudbucker rather than a standard Mustang Pickup. I found it muddy and indistinct, so replaced the pickup and pickguard.

The pickguard started life a mirrored gold pickguard from WD Music and I scuffed it up to make it less reflective. 

The current pickup is a Aero Mustang, but formerly it was a Nordstrand NM4 (which i still have and can include in the sale for £50), the Aero is a little smoother sounding than the Nordy, but they're similar. 

This feels exactly like my MIJ Mustang did, I had them both at the same time and preferred this one so sold the MIJ.

Its a fantastic sounding and playing bass but two Bass VIs and a Gibson as well as a 32" Squire jag, I've got about all the short scales i need at the moment.  

SOLD

Price drop: £130

I love my black Squier VI so much that I wanted a second one. 

My VI had also spent some time tuned up to B and it makes a fantastic baritone guitar, with the strangle switch actually becoming useful. 

So, why not have both, a Bass VI and a Baritone? 

I got a second black Squier VI and started on a refinish and some new hardware to match the colour scheme. 

Sherwood Green and Gold

Awesome bass distortion. Sold inc UK postage, payment via PayPal gift/friends and family preferred 

Great fuzz with clean and fuzz volumes

£160 Inc UK postage payment via PayPal gift / friends and family please. 

Looking for sold Inc UK postage. Payment via PayPal gift /friends and family preferred. (Octron Sold)

All I can tell you for certain is that I put a Bronco bass neck on a MIM PJ Mustang body and it was a perfect fit. 

Here's them pics

Yeah when i get home I'm going to take loads of pics in all its terrible glory. If someone buys this, i want them to be fully aware of what they are getting. 

All in all, i'm happy I made something. It took me out of my comfort zone and it was fun to do. It kept me busy whilst i was stuck working from home and not going out.  

I might take a video too so people can hear what it sounds like, as i cant imagine theres another bass like this anywhere. (Probably for good reason 😂)

It would have been actually great if i had some knowledge of what i was doing, but its my first step in a learning curve. I'm going to use what i learned here in my next project. 

SOLD

Okay, so everyone is leaning towards the Tbird so far and so am I. 

A wild and slightly battered Fender Modern Player Dimension just slid into my Reverb feed so I may end up on Fender digression before coming full circle and going with the Tbird. 

I'm about 5ft 6 at best! 

Just now, bassmachine2112 said:

Hiho, Have you thought about an Epiphone t-bird pro iv.

The neck through one which is active and has the schaller 3D type bridge.

Discontinued now so might get a deal S/H.

I have a transparent black one had it for years,great bass with plenty thunder.

I lusted after these when they came out. However i'm strictly looking for a passive bass (impedance reasons with some of my effects) and i have to say that i'm in love with the new TB pickups that are in the embassy and TBVP

7 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

Go Thunderbird - the neck through laminate construction costs more to make than the set neck of the embassy.

Wonder if there are any for sale used?

Also - the classic IV (predecessor to vintage ones) is a nice bass too.

Theres a used sunburst one just popped up on ebay for £375 with collection from Reading (not the end of the world but it'll probably gost me £20 in petrol). I have my heart set on the Ebony though, which i can get from Reidy's for £450

Just now, stewblack said:

I really fancy the Embassy Pro, but the T Bird is a fine instrument. 

Best bet; find a red Embassy at really good price, then buy a Thunderbird and send me a link to the Embassy so I can get it. 

So a chappie is knocking out the red embassy pro for £319 on ebay, thats the one im looking at. Apparently its new. I mean, for £319, that seems like a great price. 

Reidys have an TBVP for £450. To me, that is a significant difference but still a great price for the TB.  

Hello you lot, 

I'm in a pickle. I've decided i need a long-scale bass for one of my bands. I've narrowed it down to the Epi Thunderbird Vintage Pro and the Embassy Pro.

For those interested, here's why i feel i need the long scale:

Tuning: We play in drop D, but half a step down. Not my choice, but it is what it is and its easier for me to match the tuning of the guitarists. My shorties do a passable job of this with heavier strings, but needless to say a low c# can be floppier than Donald Trump in a tax investigation. 

I dont have this problem with downtuning on long scale basses, but i dont currently own one.

Harmonics: I use harmonics quite a bit and i notice on my shorties, they dont ring out as well on the 9th Fret. This is pretty important to one of our songs so i'd like it to get it to where i want it to be, again not an issue on long scale basses. 

I prefer short scale basses ergonimically coz i'm short and prefer jazz-width necks.

So, I'm trying to figure out whats best for me. 

TB Classic Pro and Embassy have the same pickups and the same scale length so they will both give me the sound i want (ive checked rather alot of demos and dont think theres enough in it to feel they are different sonically).

They are both 34" scale. 

PRO Embassy Pro

I can get an Embassy significantly cheaper than a TB VP, with the Embassy being affordable for me, where the TB would be a little stretch (but not too detrimental) 

The embassy looks cool but not as cool as the TB, yes the looks matter to me, if i think it looks good, i will feel better when playing it.

The Embassy has a upper horn that extends to round the 12th fret, meaning that my reach would be easier, i believe. As i mentioned, im pretty short and dont want to be struggling for reach, I've had a few TBs in the past and felt it clunky, neck dive and chunky neck, but looking back, it was a Tokai TB which actually has a thicker nut width so i dont really know how much of a problem it would be with the EPI TB.

The TB headstock is massive, along with the body shape, i wonder whether i am going to be looking like a child playing daddy's bass. 

I'm a little scared that if that TB headstock took a knock, it will snap right off. I'm careful with my stuff, but accidents happen and with the size of it, im worried its more likely to happen.

The Embassy appears to be discontinued. This should help its resale value, the price i have seen for it, i consider good if it is delivered as advertised. 

PRO TB VP

I LOVE the TB shape and look. I always have. I think it would fit in with the vibe of the band well, much better than the Embassy. Its a rock machine and wouldnt look out of place playing heavier stuff either.

The TB has a thinner width at the nut. a la Jazz bass. The Embassy is more precision-like. Its not the end of the world but i've got small hands and it makes a difference to me. 

There doesnt seem to have been much love for the Embassy and when the eventual time comes for resale I dont know how quick it would be to shift, but theres always a market for a decent thunderbird. 

I can get a good price on the TB (compared to its new price everywhere else), its cheaper than ive seen it anywhere else, but its still £130 more expensive than the Embassy. 

Obviously, we're not doing much playing at the moment but i've getting bonus on payday larger than i likely will in other months, so i feel like its now or never. 

Alternatively, ive got some .110 strings coming from Newtone for my Mustang. Its not ideal but it does work. 

What would you do?

Price drop to £200 Inc uk postage

I had a Hagstrom 8-string for a bit. It was cool. I had ideas of it really filling out the sound of a trio. I dont think i'd get any argument in saying that an octave pedal isnt EXACTLY the same BUT to be honest i found my POG2 decent enough that i didnt hold onto the Hagstrom for long. The Hagstrom was good but sometimes I felt i wanted to turn the 8-string sound off, which fortunately i can do with the POG.

Also because the POG2 has presets and more controls, I could get alot more out of it. I dont think i've had much cause to use it in a band since like 2010, but i dont think i'd ever sell it. (which is odd for me, because i would sell pretty much anything else). 

Saw these on ebay and reverb, andertons actually have them cheaper! 

I'm very tempted