wrinkleygit

What an absolute gem, looking forward to to following the 5 string build, the fretless is still proving it’s worth in the trio, only rehearsing these days, hopefully better times next year, stay safe, Mike B.

It was only a matter of time, I’m hooked as well 😃

Big thumbs up for Neil @ Newtone Strings, basically he will make whatever you want & I don’t think he is expensive in that respect. 
  I have used his Heritage acoustic guitar strings for many years now, if like me you have wrinkley arthritic fingers they are an absolute joy to play and I can’t recommend them highly enough.

Words alone cannot describe, even though all of our gigs have been postponed for the foreseeable future, I’ve almost managed to justify why I need at least two more basses !!!!

I still miss my 5 string with the low B, the problem for me in the end,  was the width of the neck stressing my arthritic old digits, but playing with a sax those extra low notes were a god send.

 Whether it would be possible to make a low B work on 29” would be quite a challenge in itself, it would be interesting to know from other 5 string players which would be more useful high C or low B tuning.

 As always good luck with any future project & I would love to see a fiver at some point.

Exquisite as always 👍

Looking forward to the next SW bash to see another fine example of craftsmanship 👍

Anyone using one of the above for gigging, are 2x8’s a bit too “toppy”. My current SWR 2 x 10 setup gives me the tone I like but it’s getting a bit heavy in my advancing years .

Ready for early April ?

Jabba I hope you’re bringing plenty of stock !!!!

51 minutes ago, Rich said:

Attendance & Gear List:

1. @Frank Blank’s Acoustic Corner - Godin A4, Rob Allen Mouse, Ibanez SRC6, QSC K12.2, Helix Stomp, HX Edit.

2. @Rich's Garden Of Delights - Shuker J5 (tbc), Tanglewood acoustic 4 (tbc), EBS Neo 2x12 & possibly new amp (tbc) - both basses strung with nickel Elixirs.

3.@wrinkleygit, Jabba’s Semi Hollow Fretless, ‘72 Gibson EB0, SWR Working Mans 10 combo & 1x10 ext cab & a set of h’phones. Both basses strung with Labella flats

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Hopefully that’s filled out ok 

If I had a calendar it would be on it.

Frank, check out Tiffins all you can eat curry house, only a couple of miles from the venue 🥵🥵🥵

I think you had better make another thumb rest, that is a stroke of genius 👍👍👍

Absolute stunner !!!!

by the way I wouldn’t let the wife see these pics, you might have to do a refinish on that table 😂

Hang on in there Frank it won’t be long now,  played an outdoor wedding gig on Saturday & had nothing but positive comments on my bass sound, Mike.

pm sent, mike

Since migrating from guitar to bass many years ago I've been lucky enough to own a fair selection of basses, however I've never had a bass with Gibson on the headstock. Now later in life my preference is for shorter scales & for some inexplicable reason the EB-0 & EB-3 series has popped into my head. I know very little about these so are there some long term users on here who can offer some thoughts or advice on different model changes, I know they lost the edge chamfering in the early 70's for example. 

One of my all time favourite guitars is my '72 SG std which I have owned since 74 so I know the disadvantages of the body shape when hung on a strap, mike b.

just seen this thread, I've been using a Working Mans 1x10 combo & matching 1x10 cab for some years now, not the lightest combo in the world by todays standards but it is manageable. Always worked well with my old Sei headless 5 & now makes the perfect partner for my Jabba fretless. Haven't seen one for sale for ages & would guess they won't fetch much these days , but I hold mine in high regard if that's any consolation,  here's a link to a couple of sound clips that were taken on an iPhone, sound quality is poor unless you can play back thro a speaker system, mike b.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1309lt80ra1iiqk/AABd9pNdlaotYYJag67C0HW6a?dl=0

I feel like the luckiest man on the planet 

Just got home so let me be the first to thank Mike & the Scrumpettes for a brilliant day once again, the food was to die for with a special mention to the rhubarb crumble & clotted cream. Oh & apparently there were some basses there as well.😉

7 minutes ago, Frank Blank said:

I’m sitting outside the Hall (listening to Adam and the Ants) trying to wake up!

First in the que for Jabba’s stand ? might have to arm wrestle you for the shortie, but then there’s apple pie & crumble on offer so it’s difficult to know where to head for first!!

Anyone have a EUB they could bring, not sure if the wrinkly joints could cope but I’ve always fancied trying one

Finally sorted myself out, this time I can spend the whole day there so at last I get to try the “scrumptiousness”. Will be bringing Jabba’s original semi hollow fretless so you can all see how it has faired over the past year, Mike B.

good grief !!! haven't dared tell the wife my plans for April yet, she still hasn't forgot what happened last year.

Hoping to make to SW bash this year, mainly to see what you are going to turn up with, will bring the semi hollow fretless so you can see how its holding up, all the best, mike.