Mike Bungo

Barnes & Mullins. Just search Hofner spare parts. They have the lot 👍😊

Hi all

I have a 10 year old HTC 500/1 and I’m after advice as to if the German strip tuners shown in the pics will fit it

I guess it’s the distance between the two tuner holes mainly and I’m assuming at this point that the ferrels will fit 🤷‍♂️😊

Thanks in advance for any help

Mike

On 12/10/2023 at 18:57, Lozz196 said:

Well Tony James used one of their basses in Generation Sex, if it’s good enough to play Glastonbury it must be ok.

I love my "Ronnie".... It's ace 👍😂

On 12/10/2023 at 18:37, TheGreek said:

Just been browsing on Gumtree and there's a quite nice looking red semi acoustic bass by Gear4Music for not a lot.

I've seen loads of their gear for not a lot. I accept its probably entry level gear - similar to HB - but the difference in build quality can't be so wide that HB are regarded highly while G4M has seemingly no following. 

 

Does anybody have any experience of G4M gear?

Hi

I've had and own Fenders, Ricky's and Hofners ect and in July went watching Generation Sex at The Apollo in Manchester and was blown away and curious about what their bass player was playing

My post is below (Plus 2 pic's) and you will see the reactions from folk............ Mine was £129 plus a few mods but I'm still gigging it because its light, plays bang on and if it gets nicked or damaged then it's not the end of the world! Mines nicknamed "Ronnie" for obvious reasons

2 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

For Precision pickups I aim for the below as a guide, then adjust for the individual bass:

 

E - 2mm, A - 6mm, D - 7mm, G - 5mm

 

I`d look at similar "slant" settings on the Jazz pickup.

Mint this

On 28/09/2023 at 22:26, Raslee said:

What model SD’s ? The Aguilar P’s are awesome, but with a bit more vintage warmth YMMV

Gone with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders. I have a Nate Mendel and just found out this is what is fitted on that bass and it sounds ace

Hi all

I have a bass that is a PJ layout and each pick up has it's own volume and tone adjustment

I've ordered a new custom wiring kit (James home of tone) for the controls ect and I'm just about to add new Seymour Duncan quarter pounders

to both the neck and bridge positions

Once I've fitted this lot I'm after a little help to guide me in the right direction to adjust the pick up heights to an optimum height

I know that many people will have different views but please let me have your thoughts on this subject

Thanks in advance

Mike

Need some help. I play in an 80’s band and wait for it… A punk band. I’ve found a set of Seymour Duncan neck and bridge pickups along with an Aguilar set so which one do I buy 🤔😊👍

Gigged with my "Ronnie" twice now and I love it! ...... Sounds ace too  The great news is that if it got nicked it's not the end of the world 

23 minutes ago, rushbo said:

Mint this !!!!!

On 12/07/2023 at 22:14, kodiakblair said:

Doesn't appear to have a logo.

 

 

At first I thought he had a 4 ace card sticker but now I'm seeing somebody's face; could be my painkillers taking effect 😄

It's Ronnie O'Sullivan the snooker player

All finished now so I'm just gonna get on with gigging it until I'm missing my Ricky again.... Thanks for everybody's input and if you want a bit of fun then get one bought!!!! Gear4Music actually have a few of these at £113.00 which are clearly returns but just mad value for money.... Cheers Mike

10 minutes ago, rushbo said:

This whole thread has been brilliant fun. I think Mr James should peel off the sticker and embrace the cheapness! 

If it's glued on like mine he's no chance lol. I wonder if he's chosen it or it's been given too him

25 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

I think it`s great that Tony James is engaging on this, well done to him - and to you too Mike for this thread.

Thanks Lozz

Just had confirmation from Tony this morning..... Pretty cool this and this £129 is out or was out on a European tour that included many festivals including Glastonbury!!!! Get one bought guys

On 12/07/2023 at 22:14, kodiakblair said:

Doesn't appear to have a logo.

 

 

At first I thought he had a 4 ace card sticker but now I'm seeing somebody's face; could be my painkillers taking effect 😄

It is a Gear4Music Chicago long scale and the Ronnie O'Sullivan face pic is covering up the logo. I've bought one and as cheap as it it it's actually great! I gigged with it on Friday and left my Ricky in it's case...... It sounded mint

On 12/07/2023 at 22:14, kodiakblair said:

Doesn't appear to have a logo.

 

 

At first I thought he had a 4 ace card sticker but now I'm seeing somebody's face; could be my painkillers taking effect 😄

It is a Gear4Music Chicago long scale and the Ronnie O'Sullivan face pic is covering up the logo. I've bought one and as cheap as it it it's actually great! I gigged with it on Friday and left my Ricky in it's case...... It sounded mint

On 12/07/2023 at 19:54, Woodinblack said:

Some kind of shecter or something from the headstock? I doubt you would be able to tell the difference from one to the other on stage.

It's actually a Gear4Music Chicago which sells at £129!!!! I kid you not  I've bought one, restrung it and set it up and its a bit of a gem.... I play punk and used it through a TH500 into 2 TC Electronic RS112's and it sounded mint! My 4003 & my Nate Mendle are getting shelved for a while lol..... Ive added the Ronnie O'Sullivan headstock pic and it now has the racing stripes on it

NOW SOLD

On 30/07/2023 at 10:05, Mike Bungo said:

I’ve ordered one at £129 😳😂 it looks the exact same to me and maybe why he didn’t admit to what it was… 

On 30/07/2023 at 10:05, Mike Bungo said:

I’ve ordered one at £129 😳😂 it looks the exact same to me and maybe why he didn’t admit to what it was… 

It absolutely is a G4M!!!! I love it

49 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

Have to admit I’m tempted  to try the short scale version of this.

You have very little to lose!  

It’s arrived. I’ve restrung it (Fender 9050 flats) after adding my Ronnie O’Sullivan pic and it’s all set up with a newly oiled fret board. Guys I’m kinda blown away with this guitar for £129. It’s light, the frets are all rounded off and plugged into my Sansamp RBI it sounds incredible and really Punky. I get why Tony James has chosen this bass to tour with Generation X now. I’ve got some racing stripes on the way and the only thing I’m gonna change are the tuners for a set of Gotoh’s just to have a bit of stability. I own a Ricky, a Nate Mendel and several other bass guitars but I’m gigging this thing tomorrow night and here’s to many more nights with it for a bit of fun. I don’t know what pickups are in this but wow for the money 👏👌👍😂

On 13/07/2023 at 14:49, rushbo said:

I would absolutely love it to be a G4M. As Geddy's Nose said earlier in the thread - that would be proper Punk Rock.

 

I’ve ordered one at £129 😳😂 it looks the exact same to me and maybe why he didn’t admit to what it was… 

On 12/07/2023 at 22:14, kodiakblair said:

Doesn't appear to have a logo.

 

 

At first I thought he had a 4 ace card sticker but now I'm seeing somebody's face; could be my painkillers taking effect 😄

It's a sticker of Ronnie O'Sullivan the snooker player and I now believe it's the £129 gear4music Chicago bass

A great Jack Casady Bass in Alpine white with a fitted case made in Korea in January 2014… Bridge bar mod so it rings like a bell with great sustain and the upper horn has had a strap point added so it sits easy if you have a belly. This has been added with care and with plenty of strength. Fitted with stainless steel Fender 9050 flats on a mint neck. Sounds and plays amazing. Obviously not brand new but in great condition never the less. The case has a support missing but works fine (Has a key with it) This bass can sound like a Precision to a Ricky 4003 so it's very versatile. Collection from north Bolton…. Pleaseget in touch with any questions Mike 07545 145900