SurroundedByManatees
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Mine arrived yesterday. I have to say I'm genuinely happy with this purchase! Build quality is good, even better then I expected. Tight fit and finish, and the neck feels great without sharp fret-ends. The neck feels a bit like a jazz profile to me. Action can be set low without any problems, so that's great. I expected the tuners to be crappy, like on the cv '70s precision I've owned, but they are better (thicker blades) quality and run smooth. No need to change them so far . The laurel fretboard looks pretty nice actually, it has some vertical striping that reminds me a bit of the pattern you'll find on some ebony fretboards. Lighter and cheaper though . It looks like it could use a bit of oil, will take care of that tomorrow. Soundwise it's a very interesting bass. Unplugged it's already pretty loud and resonant, which I take as a good sign. The two pickups provide a lot of sound options. From the YouTube video's I've already heard that these pickups have a lot more presence and articulation, and it's indeed the case. I've owned a Fender modern player telecaster bass once, and it was way more muddy with it's two similar humbuckers. With the neck pickup solood I'd say it still has a usable sound (you can still go to mud city using the tone knob), warm but still with enough presence. I think it would keep standing in a live situation. It's even a bit twangy in higher registers, very nice with a little bit of added drive. The bridge pickup solood is nice as well. Of course a bit brighter, but not thin. When played at the bridge it even does some snarly J-bass bridge pickup like sound. I think. The both Pickups together sound full with the right amount of grunt and presence. A very usable and pleasant sound that I think could be usable in a wide range of styles. For now I leave the rounds on (they come with Fender strings) as it actually sounds good as is. Though I'm sure some flats would be nice too. I have a set of Fender flats and Thomastiks in the drawer that are already cut for through body shortscale, so will give them a try soon. My feeling says the Thomastiks will be a great match. All in all I can say this is just a well built, comfortably playing bass, with more versatility and presence that you would expect from a bass with these wide range humbuckers. And of course she looks great too. I'll ad some pictures tomorrow.
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Bax-shop, a large retailer in the Netherlands. They had 5 in stock apparently. I saw them listed a bit cheaper at other stores, but they were all sold out... I didn't want to pre-order as you never know..
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Just ordered a green one, should be here on Tuesday! I just looked and listened at some demo video's and couldn't resist any longer. The color looks sooooo nice in the video's, better than in the stock pictures.
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I don't think you understand what I mean. In short; it looks different than all others I have seen as in appearance and lack of shrinking. We are talking about the pickguard, not the whole bass...
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Ive seen worse mistakes at reputable dealers. Things can slip through.
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I think they are very similar specd. The '65 with Brazil fretboard though vs indian rosewood on the '66. I'd go with the one that Baxter is selling if I had to choose, considering the prices too. These '66s can be very, very nice basses.
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Based on what I see in this pictures, I'm pretty certain that the pickguard of that '65 has changed. There is no hint of any shrinkage of the material, which is unusual I think. Along with the looks of the tort I would say it's a replica. The pickguards from this era that I have seen had more depth, swirl, and we're far less busy. The pickguard on the '65 looks the same in all the photos from different distances and angles, I don't think it's a saturation issue.
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Modulus Flea Bass (Now £2500) - *SOLD*
SurroundedByManatees replied to Marcus's topic in Basses For Sale
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My Kasuga: I assume it's from the late '70s.
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Early 1966 Fender Jazz Bass Kind of a reluctant sale. But as my band quit, and with no foreseeable future band activities, I've decided to see if there is a reasonable interest in my Fender Jazz. First things first: the body (beautiful burst) originates from another bass from the same era that dates back to week 12 of 1966 (dating through potcodes), the rest of the bass dates to week 5 (week visible on the tone pot) of 1966. They are so close in dating that they practically could have been together when they left the factory. You wouldn't know if I didn't tell :). The neck is stamped december 1965. Pickups are original grey bottoms (undated). The body was swapped because of it's very low weight. As you can see there is a lot of playwear all around. The body has dents, checking and scratches everywhere, as well as parts of the lacquer worn away. All just honest playwear and no fake relic. There seems to be an old touch up of the lacquer on the lower horn. The neck has a great satin feel as the finish has worn away. It's also noticably thinner than a few other '65/'66 necks I've laid my hands on. Very comfy. I've had the neck refretted last year with correct vintage size frets. All hardware and electronica function like they should. The capacitor on the tonepot gives a nice middy sound instead of wool. That's especially great with the bridge pickup solood imo. Original pickup covers are present. The bridge cover has quite some oxidation on the inside. The bass is strung with a La Bella 43-104 set of flats. I'll include a good quality Fame hardcase. Like I said I have double feelings about selling this bass, as it's really a dream bass and is definitely the nicest old Fender I've played. But I'll be just playing at home mainly, for the next few years at least..... Asking €7.500 Partial trade concerning one or more instruments is negotiable. I am mainly interested in: Music Man Stingray with lacquered neck and maple fretboard (like early '90s), Modulus Flea, Fender Flea active, old Mustang Bass... Nice active 5/6 string with narrower stringspacing.. Maybe even an old Fender offset guit*r. Otherwise feel free to try me. I am located in the Netherlands. Local pickup is preferred, but I am happy to ship (to be arranged by me or the buyer) at buyers risk and expense. Please note that I will not travel to bring this bass to your country, and I will not send this to a any buyer without receiving a payment first.
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Back in the MM game: Love it.
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Squier SQ Series Precision Bass 1983-84 - ON HOLD - *SOLD*
SurroundedByManatees replied to ead's topic in Basses For Sale
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I've played a few of these and they are just great. JV quality without a JV price tag. Glwts (not that you need any luck selling this 😉) -
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TBH I don't recognize much of a T40 in the retrovibe design.. I don't like the looks. Never played the Peavey, though I think they look bad*ss.
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I played my Epiphone Thunderbird 60s model with GHS flats, and that sounded just great.
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I'm not really looking for trades at the moment. Tnx
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Ibanez SR1800 Premium Great high-end bass from the Soundgear Range. It is a very versatile bass which is suitable for all styles imo, with its preamp and 2 Nordstrand pickups. The bass can be played passive or active. I'd say the bass is in good condition overall. It has a few small damages but looks very fresh overall. The softcase is in very clean condition too. There is one little issue. The preamp has a 3-way mid frequency selector, of which only one position works. I assume replacing this switch will resolve this. Personally I didn't really care about it as the sound sculpting options are great as is. Plus the bass sounds great in passive mode too! Imo this is pretty much a boutique like production bass at an outstanding price point. Fixed price €795 I am located in the Netherlands, but happy to ship at buyers risk and expense. As for trades I am mainly interested in a Music Man Stingray 4/5 with lacquered neck (like early '90s). Further a 70s/80s sabre with rosewood fretboard or Fender Flea active.. I've got 4 basses and other stuff up for sale, so could offer a combination of items for trade.
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Price drop to €735
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Aren't these padouk?
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I think it's hard to say, and one test would be not enough due to all the variables. Like mentioned in practically every discussion like this; no 2 pieces of wood are the same. Take ash bodied Fender jazzes from the late '70s per example, they can vary between let's say 4.2 and 5.4 kg.... So there is some big difference (in density?) Between them that should reflect in a different sound. So it seems plausible to me that one fretboard doesn't have the same charistics as another made from the same wood. Maybe a more harsh sounding pau ferro could be brighter than a mellow maple board... Personally I think the fretboard material doesn't make that a difference in sound. It's just a feeling, not more than that🙂
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