Machines

Definitely not something Yamaha ever did.

I spotted this the other day and my curiosity was engaged. I am inclined to think it is a Yamaha neck (logo removed), on a custom body made specifically for that neck and those pickups (as they have a unique shape). Some close ups of the wiring cavity might help determine if it is a factory produced version versus custom shop job. A Google reverse image search also does not yield any matches. It looks too modern to be 80s (other than the neck serial) so I would hazard a guess it was late 90s based on the styling. What do those top 2 controls do ?

Another vote for MTD here, although it looks like that Z5 at Promenade has sold now (perhaps bought by OP ?!). I have a Super 5 fully Bartolini'd and I use it in a hard rock band. I recently had a Z6 also which was a little too refined for what I do - but had a great sizzle to it. An MTD Z5 is definitely ideal for what has been specified though.

They are automatic, but I would use the device without them appearing also. I buy tech for it's current ability, more than it's potential.

Not really. You've already bought it. If you said "I want to get it, but there's no app", that might be different.

You are the talent, so to speak. Is there an OF yet ?

Also, wear something seductive.

I think as an experiment you should do a shred vid and see how it does for clicks. I know you are quite capable.

I think it depends on the intended market. For example for a P bass I doubt anyone wants to hear double thumb/tapping. But for a bass e.g. Dingwall, people conversely are less likely to want to hear it play Come Together and more likely to want some shred.

I have the EVO II and am not quite sure I can justify the upgrade cost for the EVO III. It definitely looks great, but beyond the cab sims and cosmetic changes - the EVO II is already pulling it's weight.

Very P bass, but cooler. And made in England !

Thanks, saved me digging pics out. It's a super thin veneer, maybe attached via a clever process that allows it to be moulded to contours without cracking? Is it a flame maple veneer or very good photo flame is the question. It has no depth to it under light whereas normal flame would do, even when very thin. EDIT: I'm going with photo flame as the dark/light patches never alter under changing light angles.

If it is, it has no lustre and is under 1mm thick (I had the neck off my old BBG4 to check this).

I think if you disregard that they are headless and have a unique shape, they are not particularly outstanding in terms of spec (Bartolini Mk1s have never sounded great in anything i've played), but in terms of value for spec - yes nothing to beat it. I expect used to be around £500.

Regular claw clipping and accessible scratchposts in my house of 4 mentalist felines has prevented this for me so far.

My experience of Dingwalls is that the neck is the key part of the instrument. I've had a few budget/midrange multiscales (Gear4Music, Ibanez) and they try, but really can't quite get it right.

Here, check out my Ferrari, I saved £100k !

Just to be a rebel, i'm absolutely fine.

I played the 6 string they had with the single MM humbucker. Visually not for me, but it was very well made and sounded/played great.

That wasn't Fair Deal. That was www.scan.co.uk. I managed about 3 hours of milling around before I had truly seen everything. Nothing for me this time - a few 'show deals' were just what the price is everywhere else (i'm looking at YOU Cort). Good to catch up with @AndyTravis and @walshy though.

It looks like the people making it had a few beers too 🤣

100% will not be there.