Bridgehouse

Now sold.

Thanks all

[quote name='Adethefade' timestamp='1499531563' post='3332048']
Hi There,

So - do you ever get anywhere near South Wales?

Ade
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Not often, but from time to time.

Quick bump!

Will consider most guitar trades (got too many basses!!) so try me!

In particular -

Semis - nice old Yamaha, 335 etc., Casino, Guild, etc etc
Unusual fenders inc Duo Sonics, musicmasters, thinline teles etc..
Any other slightly more unusual guitars - I have a real hankering for a Dan Armstrong Ampeg Plexi style too..

[quote name='Al Krow' timestamp='1497298101' post='3317183']
Hey - I'm guessing you've managed to use this in "anger" on several occasions now - be really good to hear your thoughts? This does look like one helluva great cab and a complete "one cab" solution.

Just seen you [i]also[/i] have a BF Compact. Okay I appreciate we are talking about £600 for Gen 3 BF Super Compact vs £800 for this Vanderkley so they're not quite in the same price bracket, but it would be really interesting to hear how the two cabs A/B (apart from the massively greater power handling of the Vanderkley).
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Sorry - been away for quite a bit!

The Vanderkley cab is more like £1k as it's the 1200w version.

If I'm honest, it's incredible. More dynamic, responsive and more air moved than any other cab I've used. It's a lot more dynamic and expressive compared to the Barefaced, and the SPL is noticeable

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Bought new in December, but as a confirmed P bass man (I have 4 now!) this is getting no use at all, and it's sad to see it languishing unused.[/font][/size]

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Completely unmarked and as new. Comes with original case and all relevant bits from within the case.[/font][/size]

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]£950 as a straight sale, but would consider some trades:[/font][/size]

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#34495E]- A good quality FRFR speaker, Atomic, Yam DXR10 etc.[/color]
[color=#34495E]- An Esquire [/color]
[color=#34495E]- A Thinline Tele [/color]
[color=#34495E]- A US spec Tele[/color]
[color=#34495E]- Kemper head (+ a bit of cash if needs) [/color][/font][/size]

UK only, and would prefer Collection (Near Peterborough) or would meet up - I'm regularly in London, Manchester and all over the shop with work so I may be able to make something work.

74 for me. Took a real flier on this one but it's absolutely perfect and isn't going anywhere..

[quote name='Rocker' timestamp='1493325486' post='3287565']
That is actually a [b]spade[/b] that he used. But I enjoyed watching the video. Thanks for posting.
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I like a man who calls a..


Ok, I'll get my coat too

I notice that the RBX a2 has a 38mm nut width.. I'm more of a wide nut kinda guy.

Do any of the lightweight suggestions have wider nuts?

[quote name='chrisgriff' timestamp='1493056210' post='3285253']
Dawson's seem to have stock of the RBX A2
And here is Prince giving one a go:
[url="https://youtu.be/7ZBEfPhC2bc"]https://youtu.be/7ZBEfPhC2bc[/url]
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That was not helpful - in a "in stock and sound fab" sort of GAS inducing way.

Meh. I may well just have to investigate this further.

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1493044944' post='3285140']
[url="https://youtu.be/47tKorh9vgo"]https://youtu.be/47tKorh9vgo[/url]

a good review by Ed Friedland
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They look good for the money tbh. I notice you can still buy them new, but Yamaha's site says they are discontinued..

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1493044260' post='3285128']
The battery is purely for the knob lights. Gotta love knob lights...


Pickups are passive
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Even more interesting...

Ugh. Gonna have to go try one I reckon.

Someone please tell me this is madness.....!

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1493043042' post='3285112']
You can take the battery out the bass at the back so the lights don't come on. The pickups are passive. I regret selling mine to be honest.
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Are the pickups passive/active or is the battery purely in there for the flashy bling lights?

I must say, as a lightweight gigging bass it could be pretty cool. I didn't start this thread to generate more GAS....

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1493035740' post='3284989']
My Yamaha RBX A2 was incredibly light. Not sure if it was chambered or that. Will double check

EDIT: There was one second hand at Bass Direct claiming it to be 7lbs

[url="http://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Yamaha_RBX4_A2_white.html"]http://bassdirect.co...4_A2_white.html[/url]
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Oooo, those RBX4 A2's look really interesting.

Not sure about the flashy lights, but I feel I may have to investigate more.. goddamit, I shouldn't have started this thread...

I kinda expect hollow or semi hollows to be a bit lighter.

I'm probably thinking of the lightest solid body.. hmmmm.

To be fair, I'm not specifically looking - more out of interest I guess. I have a very lightweight guitar - a 1965 Epiphone Olympic, which checks in at 4.5lbs.

Was wondering if there was a Bass equivalent of stupidly light but still conventional and playable. Some great suggestions so far, though!

I was musing over this recently - what is the lightest (weight) conventional (full body and headstock) bass available (past or present) ?

I've just got hold of a Mex classic 50's Precision - the Black non-relic Nitro one, and it's excellent. Should be able to get one just in budget new...

I think action is subjective. And it depends on the bass. And your technique. And the strings. And the direction of the wind etc..

I've been playing with the action on my 64 P recently. The exercise was to see what I preferred playing wise and tone wise.

I swapped the TIs out for Chromes as I wanted a slightly higher tension feel - I figured I would probly go back to the TIs after a while.

It's proven to be an interesting exercise. The board is now dead flat, which is surprising as it's a 7.5" radius and vintage frets. However, setting it flat, the best tone/playability action seems to be around 2mm E and 1.7 G - with the A and D at around 1.8 ish. Any lower and the tone just drops out a touch, any higher and it doesn't feel as good to play.

Funnily enough I'm sticking with the Chromes and the action as it is as I'm liking the sound I'm getting. I'd describe it as a medium-low action and it seems to fit this particular bass just fine.

Horses/courses and YMMV etc..

I've learned so much from this thread.

[quote name='LITTLEWING' timestamp='1491505496' post='3273631']
Helps if you played ordinary guitar, after that bass is a doddle.

Listen to loads of music, attempt to play every style.

Play at least 15 mins a day. (Keep this quiet but I take mine in when I have a poo)

.....ah....maybe TMI.....
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The headstock would bash against the loo roll holder in my loo.

You must have a cavernous, Er, smallest room

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1490959427' post='3269391']


mmm.. Lindy Fralin...
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That thought had crossed my mind...

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1490953434' post='3269314']
Saw that bass. I still kick myself daily for passing one of those (although the non-lacquer version) up at £350 in crack converters Belfast a couple of years ago...
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I'm a convert. Serious quality for the cash. I have also learned a lot about how maple and body wood affects tone.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1490947223' post='3269215']


Just out of interest, this model?

https://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-classic-series-50s-precision-bass-lacquer-black/113404?gclid=COeczv-igNMCFXEW0wodTtIAFw

Si
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Yes, that's the one. Mine is 2015 and used, and was half new price, well, a bit less.

Really pleased as it does a good impression of a preCBS.

I'm tempted to swap out the pickup, but it's fine for the moment.

Quick update:

Saw a 50s classic advertised on here - black lacquer version. Went to try it today and bought it from a lovely BCer.

I can confirm that the neck profile is identical to my 64.

The maple feels a touch different, but not much. Frets are the same size.

It does sound different, but I expected that. All in all I would say neck feel is 95% the same as the 64, and sound is probably 80%

Very happy and now have a suitable muddy field bass

My 64 and 74 Ps sound quite different... One is a bit fatter and gnarlier, and a little more articulate, the other is deeper, more boomy and less grindy.....