Machines

I bought one of these new for £199 from Dawsons Manchester (probably served by @AndyTravis) in 2005. Unlined was a bad choice for me as a new player but it played well enough. 

Found a pic:

On 07/01/2023 at 14:53, tom1946 said:

Weight please?

Probably an ash body HAHAHAHAHA

41 minutes ago, ezbass said:

That’s the kind of statement that will ensure that something will appear that you can’t refuse. Tempt the GAS gods at your peril.  

My current situation is everything I have is bloody good. I don't even know what i'd WANT to have that could add to the repertoire in a practical manner, but that doesn't mean I can resist a bargain to tinker with and flip. Temptation has been low in the last few weeks, but that may be more indicative of a quiet market post Xmas.

I still check the usual places a few times a day however.

I've just had fitted the Delano Sonar preamp to my RBX6JM but this was purchased in December. Selling one on Facebook currently which seems to be attracting attention but no actual offers, I don't have space for anything else currently so appear to be GAS Safe for now.

13 minutes ago, tauzero said:

Would a stool count? Asking for a friend...

What type ?

4 hours ago, Baloney Balderdash said:

 

You are not supposed to hit the pickups with the pick, that is not how playing an electrical guitar or bass works.

 

And least of all if you are playing with a heavy gauge pick.

 

You are only supposed to hit the strings with the very outmost tip of the pick.

 

Not really Fender that is at fault here, as far as I am concerned.

 

Edit!!!: That came off a little more harsh and snarky than really intended. I mean of course it sucks that your dad accidentally damaged his new guitar cosmetically. Just saying that it's not entirely fair to give Fender the full blame, and that your dad definitely is responsible for part of it himself. Which I assume he is fully aware of too, since he didn't just send the guitar back. Some equipment is just inherently more delicate than other, and it is the users responsibility to treat it accordingly.

 

It was actually me, he doesn't play much anymore as he has arthritis. Yes, you are supposed to hit the strings, but i've never had that happen on any other guitar i've played in 20 years - suggesting those other 50+ guitars were not made from a perishable material, on a £1800 instrument I found that shocking.

My point is that I think this is not a pickup any player who should get if they are a 'physical' player. Home plodders/wall art collectors go ahead.

1 hour ago, krispn said:

One may argue finger style bass may not suffer the same fate…

I agree, but basically the pickup cover is paper. 

My Dad has gold foil pickups on a Rarities Stratocaster. Had to get them replaced under warranty as this was from a 20 min strumming session with a heavy pick. Can't tell if they've improved the design on that one, but be warned ! It is now kept in a case and never gets played for fear of damaging it.

Remember not to listen to this on anything without good bass response, forget any laptop/phone speakers. My AKG headphones can't handle the fundamentals  so i'll grab my Sony later and fully expect my brain to melt.

This exact bass (99% sure) was at the BassGallery for around 12 months then mystery appeared online at BassDirect and sold immediately (same price). I had eyed it up but I knew it was a bit steep for me currently.

So it's an early Euro ? If so, that seems a fair price. Newer ones go for a bit more I would say.

Hmm, so £300ish ? I would opt for 2nd hand and then you effectively buy a £550+ instrument with a few miles on it.

As you said HBs are not renowned for their electronics, but I haven't had one to comment. Cort with Bartolinis should be reliably decent, even if the tone can be a little bland. The Sires are also well respected, but I haven't played anything below a 5 series.

What's your budget ?

They did the After Eight, Perfect Ten and Five Fifteen.

Jan 2023 update:

On 06/12/2022 at 12:55, Machines said:

 

RBX has been around in a few different forms. That's a late 90s model most likely, they revamped it in the 2000s to be more like this, of which I still have mine from 2004 (defretted and refinished in that time though).

 

Fun fact, I just bought this.

1 hour ago, Linus27 said:

 It also appears to be passive only so I thi k it will be priced at around £999. Could be wrong though.

That's the standard Ibanez 3 band EQ, but it can be set passive.

Nothing particularly enthralling in there, however I can see the fretless/fretted abomination is back with a new colour.

Ok here I am, i'm claiming the biggest fail of last year after buying a total of 19 in 2022 after falling off the wagon late Feb.

My strategy is that I've loaded myself up at the end of 2022 with decent stuff I am happy with, my weakness will be bargains on Facebook etc that I fancy tinkering with and reselling. 100% nothing I need.

OK here it goes. The total for me is amazingly only +1.

It seems a lot, but I enjoy finding bargains and rejuvenating/fixing faulty instruments to move along again. I am quite sure 2023 will be calmer (see you in the gear abstinence thread) but i'm sure there will be a few. Hopefully sub 8. 

What I have left is very good stuff, i've changed the pickups in the BBG4 to Seymour Duncan SPB-3s and it's now absolutely stonking. Also have a Delano preamp to fit to the RBX6JM which should make me happier with it. The 2 Dingwalls are my 'band instruments' and everything else is for home messing about.

TOTAL OUT: 19

TOTAL IN: 18

Out only:

Yamaha BB415
Spector Euro LX4
RedSub Coliseum 6
Tobias Toby Pro 4
Yamaha RBXJM2
Yamaha RBX375
Cort GB95

In and out again:

Vintage VJ74
Spector Euro LX5
Ibanez ATK200
Sire V5
Ibanez SRFF800
Ibanez SR705
Ibanez EHB1505
Harley Benton MB-4
Dingwall NG-2 5 (Orange)
LTD Viper 254FM
Yamaha BB425X
Teisco 1490

In only: 
Yamaha RBX6JM
Dingwall D-Roc 5
Yamaha BBG4
Dingwall NG-3 5 (Aqua)
Ibanez Roadster RS900
Yamaha RBX775

20 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

Totally forgot a bass I had and sold in 2022:

 

bass collection 310.

I was just catching up on this and was about to remind you about that one. 

I'll add my list tomorrow when I have access to my SQL database.

I went to BassDirect today to get it out of my system, came back with a 2nd hand bass and preamp for my RBX6JM. I managed until March this year, I am aiming for April this time.

@AndyTravis can attest to my willpower.

On 28/12/2022 at 18:53, Machines said:

 

I'm afraid you're going to have to recalculate, I got another today. 

And again.

Something was posted to me 1st class last week, not here. I sent a 1st class parcel yesterday and it turned up today. I am confuse.

SOLD

21 hours ago, Ricky Rioli said:

 

One bass in the first three months. 15 in the remaining nine months. One every 18 days 👊

I'm afraid you're going to have to recalculate, I got another today.