MoonBassAlpha

Thanks for that,  an interesting read!

Appreciated. 

Anyone used one for recording bass yet? Got one incoming in May, I'd be interested in your thoughts,  cheers!

On 14/03/2024 at 18:54, bassist_lewis said:

Played my first Wilcock over 2 years ago and finally placed an order last year. Arrived today. Its awesome! Only had a short noodle on it but its sounds killer, love the 'bridge' pickup, getting used the mudbucker, but overall it plays great and its PINK!

 

Touch of Shergold, or Wal about the body. Nice. 

These metal neck Kramers do have a unique sound. I think they look super cool too!

@kodiakblair thanks matey, that looks just the ticket!

On 22/01/2024 at 23:22, kodiakblair said:

I went the opposite way last time Stew.

 

Felt the bridge on was too close to the pickup on this build. 30" scale length 24 frets.

 

 

For my take on the Mosrite, I still used a 30" scale 24 fret neck but chopped it down to 20 frets. Forced me to move the bridge to a better position.

 

 

Out of interest,  where did you find a 30" scale 24 fret neck?

Probably electrolytic capacitors on the preamp power supply not working correctly. If  they are largeish, sometimes the vibration can fracture the solder around one of the pins too.

Looking at it, I  think you could fit a 32" 20 fret neck and move the bridge back 3/4" and  have it intonate ok with the travel on those saddles. I  know you said you weren't keen,  but it's doable,  if you can source a neck!

I'm looking for a medium scale fretless neck that I can use as a 24fret short scale for  my  current fretless. It should work,  as my bass has an unusual neck attachment. 

I  would think that's about right for a bespoke neck. Unfortunately

I set one of these up for a bassist in one of  my drummer's other bands and achieved the lowest action on any bass I've ever done. The quality of the neck was quite superb! Glwts!

Macca's bass turning up after 51 years should give you hope!

3 hours ago, Mykesbass said:

Have you checked the tutor section in the Basschat Marketplace?

I thought I looked for it, must have man-looked! Thanks. 

I've been asked by a friend if I know any recommendations for  one on one,  not online  tuition for a 16 year old lad

When I get back from holiday,  I'm going to ebay this with £150 start, and may even offer postage too, so put in your interest before it goes up!

4 hours ago, 7tenths said:

I have just acquired a short scale 'Ashdown Capri' in pink....not something I thought I would ever do (the pink I mean), but I 'ummed' and 'arred' over a Squier Rascal and then missed it.  The Capri has a great neck, no fret-sprout, good soldering, full sized pots....and a lousy pickup 😕

Anyhoo....the E string is much quieter than the AD & G.  I reckon it is a degaussed magnet issue.  I'm so tired of it I'm actually going to replace the pup with a toaster-style 12K 'bucker from Dave Konig at Retrovibe (lovely bloke, I have one of his 'Stinger' pre-amps; an homage to the pre EB Music Man pre-amp and it's a stellar performer in my GB44).

SO, just a heads up and to ask if anyone else has had this issue ?  I'm currently running pyramid-648's on it, but that low-volume E is a real PITA.  (yes I have tried raising the pickup under the E...it helped a little, but not sufficiently to bring it into line with the other 3)

From the photo,  the  strings don't seem remotely aligned with the pole pieces. Maybe a tiny neo magnetic on just the e pole would help? A similar sized pickup with blade/ rail configuration might just pick the outer strings better?

On 01/02/2024 at 22:02, ozzy138 said:

 

PM'd

Aaand... SOLD to the man in the Clash t-shirt!

Reassuringly difficult to destroy. 

Didn't get a photo,  but  Green Rooms in Witney had a rack mounted Mark Bass head, rack tuner and MB 6x10 cab the only time I went there. Included in room cost. Well impressed!

45 minutes ago, King Tut said:

I’d be on this if I didn’t have a Jetglo 4003 already. Great price!

Thanks,  I  think it's priced OK, for someone who wants to rock out rather than just look at it,  it should be ideal!

9 minutes ago, prowla said:

Ouch!

Did you know I don’t? 🙂

You might have mentioned it...

Looks similar to the Vox standard defretted that I sold recently. Very nice sounding fretless, good luck with the sale!

2 hours ago, prowla said:

Do I need another Ric...????

Only if you haven’t got a 2000's one already...

3 hours ago, tegs07 said:

If you were in Bristol I would pop round this evening:)

You're welcome to pop over sometime and check it out. About 80 miles from Bristol. 

2004 Rickenbacker 4003 with the following upgrades:

Hipshot Bridge and Tuners

Seymour Duncan pickups

Black scratchplate

Approximate weight 4.5kg, just under 10lbs

No case, original bridge, pickups and tuners not included.

Condition: well gigged, presumably mainly with a plectrum as witnessed by scuffs on the neck pickup. various nicks and chips around the body.

Main play wear is on the neck rear, possibly from chunky thumb and finger rings! Despite this, the frets are in very good condition.

I got this in December, it required a thorough cleaning, the selector was stuck in the middle position and the bridge pickup had a wire off.

The Bridge ground wasn't connected, having been attached with Blu-Tak. Really. The intonation was set properly since the bridge photo btw!

All these issues were fixed.

New Status roundwound strings fitted, 100-40

I can't get on with it, I'm moving over to short scale, and have a large car bill to pay off, makes sense to move this on 

Collection only please (Didcot), I've no means or desire to post this. Welcome to come and try this out.

I'd love a Longhorn fretless if they did one,  or defretted. That Ruby one is nice,  wonder if it comes in black?