Slapbass Shaun

On 16/02/2021 at 16:37, White Cloud said:

Peavey Palaedium ... a rare as rocking horse poo!

A little info I found

20 hours ago, Cosmo Valdemar said:

Last time I went to the LBGS the Corts were my favourite basses to play. The Rithmic was clearly a wonderful bass but the neck was a bit slim for me.

Agree about the neck being slim,But I

only have little finguz....

Ive been playing/noodling/etc it for a while now

and when I went back on my Jazz Bass,the neck felt 

like a TreeTrunk...lol.

On 16/02/2021 at 14:25, Defo said:

Always fancied one, would you play rock/pop covers on it or is it too refined?

I personally wouldnt play rock(The barts voulme is not that hot).

Should be ok with pop.

One thing for me is that it is NOT a slappers dream bass.(Too short a distance

between end of neck and neck pick up)

But thats just my opinion

1 hour ago, Reggaebass said:

IMO the best album they ever made, Earl Falconer’s basslines are superb especially on king, can I ask where you got the pickguard from 🙂

https://www.originalscratchplates.com/

Have a look.You can design your own online.

Reggae Bass

This album was what made me want to play bass way back in 1980.

Its really a tribute.

Doctor J

I know Cort doesnt sound like the most desirable bass

but this truly is a quality build with quality components also.

And they are getting quite rare.

There's one on ebay now for about £600.

It cost me £477 inc p&p.Nearly new without a mark on it.

had original strings on even which were dead.

but yes,I think I'll hold on to this.

Here's the latest incarnation of my LPB P Bass.....

Hi all,

Been a while since here last on here.

Here is the finished arcticle with a couple of

changes from original plan.

Hi all,been a while since I was on here.

I've recently bought a 4 string version of the above.

I have to say that its one of the best "feeling" basses

Ive ever played.Its definately a Bass player's Bass.

No fancy electrics but everything else about it is quality.

As he puts it "‘Its a beautiful representation of nothing special’.

Any thoughts?

Anyone had/got one?

2013 US Fender new old stock P alder.

Thanks Mr Reggyman.

You spotted main feature that had to be done for me.....Jazz neck.

Its one of those baked maple ones.

54 minutes ago, Bassybert said:

For £115 delivered that’s quite farcical value!!

 They really are churning out some bargains. 

Yep.Beginners nowadays have a huge choice of cheap basses and can't really go wrong with a little research...

Ok then.Been a while since I posted on this thread even though I started it

So I'm not entirely sure if this fits the criteria as only the neck is Mexican.

I assembled this from all new(nearly all) parts as my own custom/signature? bass that is one of a kind.

When I was younger I didnt have a pot to pee in,but now kids are gone,no debt,etc,etc.

So this is the reason for doing this.

Have a look & see what you think.

Here's my new MB5 just arrived.

Initial thoughts are "its a cheap bass,but definitely NOT a bad bass".

A bit heavy but not too heavy(for me anyway).

Plays straight outta the box.

Pickups are surprisingly quite loud.

Volume/Tone knobs are cheap but useable.

Little tip-Keep both volume knobs on full otherwise a bit of hissing goes on.

All wood seems ok.ish.

No sharp fret edges.

A little chunky in the middle of neck but again,still useable and needs getting used to.

Tuners ok.ish

This is my first 5tringer and the narrow(er) string spacings takes a bit of getting used to.

All things aside,its well worth £115 delivered to UK.

P.S sorry about the mess behind...lol.

Only just picked up on this thread(and recently Harley Benton) and really liking some of the positive comments.

Ive had all sorts of basses over the years from  a Vintage(the make) Bass Collection copy to an almost new Fender Jazz Elite and loads in between but always had a fascination for low/budget guitars/basses.

One of my first was a 1984 Westone Thunder passive bass which was just over £100

Nowadays a cheap bass is less than that!!

How can they do it for the price?

Anyway Ive always fancied a 5 stringer and a MM so I have ordered a HB MB5 brand new & delivered for £115!!

I'll let you know how it goes......

Lake Placid Blue.A fairly standard fender colour

Hi Eldon,

Welcome.

Lestah is me ome town me duck!

Although I now live in N yorks flower!

Whereabouts are you in Leics?

great choice of players.

Shaun..

Long shot I know,but do you have any these left?

Still available?

Are these still available and would you post to uk?

Thanks

Shaun..

On 24/11/2019 at 15:37, Panos Bobolas said:

Hi, guys.

This is my Classic 50s P bass. Monster sound. Nickname: Stalin.
  

Great colour choice...

On 23/11/2019 at 20:34, karlfer said:

Mexico eh.

P Bass Special Deluxe  Series FSR  (over 400 gigs with that now)  & Road Worn Jazz

Always wanted one of these..

On 28/03/2019 at 10:50, Hobbayne said:

LPB MIM Standard. Bought this time last year from Thomann. 

This is one of the last Mexican Standards made, before they dropped the range.

Incidentally, this is the only maple boarded bass I own.

Mine was like this once.Now looks like this

On 31/12/2019 at 18:09, SpondonBassed said:

Only a virtual one since you can only apply online.

Wander what that looks like?...😁

On 30/12/2019 at 23:52, NancyJohnson said:

Is it just me or does the groove distance between the A & D string saddles look too wide?  I've tried to demonstrate below; all the green lines are the same length - A & C are pretty much equal, B is about half as wide again.

 

 

Does look a bit odd..doesn't it?

A good choice of string spacings may even things up?

I'll keep you informed.