Mikey D

In short if you have one or are going to buy one (the red one), wonderful and outstanding value bass. Believe the white was a later model? From Bass Direct copy to give you some specs: Classic Design Like many other Basses from Squier, this Classic Vibe 60’s P Bass offers all the classic looks and build quality that you would expect from Fender. With its basswood body, you are provided with a lightweight bass that can be played for much longer. Its maple neck is topped with a rosewood fingerboard with 20 frets, and pearloid dot inlays. Additional features include the classic over-sized headstock, which allows for easier tuning, and the ergonomic finger rest. Pickups The Classic Vibe 60’s P Bass Guitar comes equipped with a custom split-single-coil Precision Bass pickup, that delivers powerful bass tones, a clear high end and also warm vintage-style tones. The use of Alnico magnets within these pickups also provides added focus and enhanced dynamics. Features •Equipped with a custom split-single-coil Precision Bass pickup •Delivers a clear high end with enhanced dynamics •Comfortable "C" shaped neck profile for optimum playability •4-Saddle HiMass Bridge with Brass Saddles •Bolt-on neck delivers resonance and sustain •Gloss finish •Includes two wrenchs for easy adjustments •Basic controls include volume and tone Specification Body & Bridge •Body: Basswood •Bridge: 4-Saddle HiMass Bridge with Brass Saddles •Construction: Bolt-On •Finish: Olympic White Neck & Fingerboard •Neck: Maple •Fingerboard:Rosewood •Scale: 34” •Frets: 20 •Inlays: Pearloid Dots •Nut:Synthetic Bone •Neck Shape: ‘C’ Electronics & Hardware •Pickup: Custom split-single-coil Precision Bass® pickup •Controls: Volume/ Tone •Pickguard: Black •Finger Rest: Black •Control Knobs: Chrome •Hardware: Chrome

I'm really enjoying Daniel Camarda's solo sound that he programmes in Max/MSP with a mix of delay, pitch shifting and delay and speed up pitch shifted samples of the sound. Are there any they analog pedals out there that do things like this to consider: https://banananaeffects.com/products/aurora I really like the Meris Hedra for pitch and delay but it doesn't do the speed up sound and am about to go for it but ideall it would cover the sampling and speed up aspect too. Anyone like Avalanche or Chase Bliss or more niche pedal companies out there do similar you think I should check out?

I'm still toying between this, A micro POG or Octabvre. Appreciate the latter only goes lower. If I went that route I was tempted by a whammy to go 'up'. I really want to be able to go down or up or both together. I saw a boutique octaver that looked like it was built like a tank, memory says it was basically bare metal, that did this but can't for the life of me recall its brand or name. Anyone? So pending that OC5 is top of list for sounds but not ideal for preferred switching options.

I really have a thing for the Signature Ibanez basses....I'd love all of the non-rock focused ones. Especially the ANB205 and TCB1006.

I'm biased but you can't go wrong with a GWB35, I've played a few of them since released (only selling as I got a GWB1) and happy to talk cost: Not sure what your budget is but this is on Reverb and I have a fretted version I love and generally have a great sound: https://reverb.com/uk/item/37448651-ibanez-srh505f-bass-workshop-semi-hollow-5-string-natural-brown-burst-flat

It's bad...but for £600 for an original GWB1 in hardcase with perfect neck and electronics. I can take it.

Personally I'm trying to convince myself they aren't all covered and I need a super jazz like the ANB205 and hollowbody 6 like the TCB1006. I do also have my very first bass which covers P bass duties but that's an Encore so didn't make picture.

Heres the whole Ibanez family that's staying after recent purchases.

The Pandemic has been good because it got me back into bass playing but it's been bad as it's got be in bass buying...it started as an idea to try a short scale and mod it a bit... 1.Ibanez TMB35 (new)...try short scale 2.Aguilar AG 5P-JHC (as new from BC member) 3.Straplocks and new pickguard for the above to have fun with mod project 4.Ibanez SRH505 DEF (used from Bass Direct)...as I thought I had sold my piezo Bolin but wanted something still with that sound for jazz and being cheaper was a good thing 5.Ibanez EHB1506MS (used but as new from BC member) - because...I used to always play 6 string before I was solely 5 string... 6.Aguilar SL112 and SL212 in Poseidon Green (to arrive next year via Bass Direct)...as I haven't had my own bass rig in about 10 years 7.Aguilar SL112 in black (hardly used from BC member)...as I wanted something to get me through next few months until the new rig comes 8.Aguilar AG700 (as new from BC Member)...as when I bought the temporary SL112 they mentioned they may have one to sell, so that completed the stack quicker than expected 9.Ibanez 2003 GWB1 (reverb store)...as I realised this was all getting a bit out of hand decided to sell my GWB35 so went searching for sale prices and as I did someone had this for sale thinking it was a GWB35 too so was a great price. So for 20 years I wanted an OG GWB I went for it. That's where lockdown purchases end and maybe I'm just catching up on past 10 years of lack of activity So I have 2 basses for sale ready to go out and tbh if they do there is one more for sale on here that I would really really like (suprise it's an Ibanez). And I'm also trying to convince myself I don't need any pedals like I used to: octave, envelope filter.

Best: I thought it was my AG700 and 212, but as off this week the GWB1 that was advertised as a GWB35...

If you ever go to sell the GVB...please let me know +1 for an Ibanez 5 string for the width and depth of necks. Particularly those from the SR range. (but I'm a bit of an Ibanez fanboy so I would say that)

Also a useful resource for checking serials for Ibanez instruments: https://www.guitarinsite.nl/serienummers-ibanez_eng.php

The GWB35 upgraded is actually for sale...just saying and all! Maybe we can do a deal before my wife realises it hasn't quite been one in one out...

New addition to the Ibanez family today. GWB1 TKF (trans black flat finish). Built Jan January 2003 in Japan. So 2nd series with offset fingerboard dots. I bought this and didn't even know it had the original case so that was a bonus. Some of the most serious buckle rash I've ever seen and it's definitely been played. But it sounds and plays fantastic. As a long time GWB35 player I was surprised how this is actually lighter. The necks thinner in width but slightly deeper in depth. But not much.

Went to buy an Aguilar SL112 and before I know it I'm 'upsold' to also buy an AG700 that I was looking for and Will noticed and also just happened to have. Couldn't be happier with the sale and speed; both turned up the next day by courier packaged extremely well. Excellent.

This is how the EHB1506MS is tapered.

Currently only minor things like new pickguard shape to take into account pickup routing, recessed straplocks and ramp. Strung E-high C. But I'm toying with changing tuners for Gotoh 707 with Willis style tuners. Someone did a more extreme headless mod on their mezzo on here that is very tempting too.

I've been pretty much a one bass man for years. My GWB 35 with custom Nordstand and Bee Pre being the most recent for past 10 years or so. (A selection before that but predominantly a blue yamaha TRB1 6 string that I still regret selling to this day). But last few months I've really got back into playing. I really wanted a short scale so bought the TMB35 a few months ago and added some Aguilar PJ pickups that Walshy on here was selling and a few other mods like new scratchplate, ramp and recessed straplocks. I also was selling my Bolin but love the sound of a piezo and the SRH came up for sale at Bass Direct so had to have it for more straightahead Jazz stuff. And then today after a few months of ogling I just had to get Sardar's used EHB1506MS as I really missed having the full range on a 6 string when playing a few Anthony Jackson and Patitucci transcriptions recently and taken by a lot of the headless basses out there at the moment. Only just got this bass so not going to comment yet except I wish the ramp was deeper. So it turns out I'm definitely a bit of an Ibanez fanboy. If money was no question there are many other Ibanez basses I look at longingly and funnily enough mainly all the signature basses including a premium GWB, TCB1006, ANB205, GVB1006 too...

After about 25 years playing on and off, mainly 6 or 5 strings that are 34/35 in I've been really taken by the idea of a short scale. My reasons: I only really play at home now and always had small hands so although I can play standard basses no issues recently I've just wanted something I can pickup and play a bit more effortlessly. Also the more I'm trying to get certain lines under my hand from some of my influences just found the shorter scale helped. The other two were the more general availability of good value instruments as a way into short scale, and a 5 string which was important to me. I think it helps that some name players are out there promoting them like Evan Marien, Tim LeFebvre, Ron Mullarky. Finally I have young children that one aged 5 1/2 is showing interest and wanted something that could have a plonk about on for fun. I've ended up with an Ibanez TMB35 that I'm very happy with and with some mods is becoming my favourite bass to practise on and play. And tbh I've wanted to get my first custom build after playing for so many years and I think it's going to be a short scale as I love it so much.

Another minor mod: made a removable ramp and it is slowly becoming my favourite bass to just pickup and play. Now to decide whether to bother with tuners or not...