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    I love this shape. It's like it's anticipating the more extreme angling of something like a Jackson Warrior or a Washburn Dime. I know nothing about Overwaters. Would these be late 70's early 80's?
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    This product / price positioning makes a lot of sense though. The MIM instruments used to occupy the circa $/£500 mark a few years ago, but with inflation and the Ensenada plant making "nicer" lines such as Player Plus, there's a gap for a new standard Fender series that hits that price point. Of course it will be interesting to see a side-by-side CV to FS comparison.
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    Yeah I get a little of that. Everything looks a bit packed in. Those tuners hanging out beyond the bottom curve of the body don't help with it looking "busy". Then again, I guess if you want six strings, a compact body, and plenty of control over the sound this is where you end up. Looking forward to demos of this series anyway.
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    That's a very fair price for something with probably about £300 worth of upgrades and fret TLC. Your JB's a good deal too. I also just noticed this hanging out in for sale - same pickup configuration as an L-2000 - very cool looking bass imo:
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    Yeah, Guitar Guitar have very little in stock, no basses; Andertons have some guitars but only one bass at time of writing. Weird. That '81 L-2000 on BassBros is the real deal though - pre lawsuit headstock too. I expect something like that would hold its value well.
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    Yeah, I think in general the used market is in flux as sellers inflation-adjust their prices upwards, meanwhile there's more and more great used gear around (just maybe not G&Ls 😆)
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    Not sure if you're anywhere near Manchester but this guy seems to have basses for sale by the tonne on Gumtree. He has a nice looking Tribute for sale: https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/g-l-tribute-series-l-2000-4-string-bass-guitar-sunburst-stunning-/1490956546 The serial number says 2015, well before most of the recent QC shenanigans. Edit: if memory serves the L-1000 I saw was about £900, so you may be able to find a US made in that general price range.
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    I had a pretty bad experience with a Tribute series ASAT guitar - QC was very poor, and overall it was a bit of a mess. But this was during the Covid era when every company's QC went out the window. However that hasn't soured me on the brand, and in fact I'm eyeing up a USA G&L as we speak (not an L-1000 or 2000, so we're not in competition 😉). I'd certainly consider another Tribute just on the strength of the bridge hardware + pickups, but I'd want to check it out in person first. Let us know the outcome!
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    Are you thinking USA made or Tribute series? There was a CLF Research L-1000 that came up on Gumtree a few weeks ago which I almost snagged, but dithered for too long and it was gone. So they're out there, but it might need a bit of patience. Not sure on preamps, etc, but replacement pickups can be sourced direct from G&L. I also saw elsewhere on the forum that parts (so presumably also electronics) can be sourced from UK G&L dealers.
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    This document https://www.kester.com/Portals/0/Documents/Knowledge Base/Lead-free-Hand-Soldering.pdf was of interest. As I read it, a lead-free, tin-silver-copper alloy seems to be the most widely used, and in terms of flux, "no-clean" is widely used. I'm far from an expert, but this is where I'm going to start looking, cross-referencing with manufacturer safety info sheets. It's entirely possible these are specialized solders made for specific types of manufacturing. Happy to be enlightened by those in the know 😉
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    Fair enough - I wasn't aware it was the rosin! Looks like a good time to research flux alternatives. Monitoring the thread with interest.
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    Recently I too had to get a new iron as the Maplin thing I was bodging stuff with hit peak useless. I used to have a nice Hakko station but sold it when I moved from 60Hz to 50Hz land (what is it with me and Hz..??). I know the OP is sorted now, but in case anyone else is looking, I ended up with one of these, a Yihua 939D+ https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BTY3NHZS Sadly the budget for simple guitar/speaker/microphone wiring couldn't run to a replacement Hakko or a Weller, but I still appreciate having a sturdy "station" with a separate holder for the iron, and the extra cleaning gubbins, etc. So far it seems to work nicely for what it is, plenty of heat for lead-free solder, and seems to hold temperature pretty well. My preferred solder is Kester leaded rosin core (44 I think?) Fairly expensive, but a roll got me through several years of hobbyist work. I'll need a new roll soon, probably should look a lead-free, but that's pretty low down my list of things I'm worried about dying from.
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    80Hz replied to dub_junkie's topic in Bass Guitars

    Goodness, the fretboard on the OP's instrument is stunning. A tasteful choice to have that paired with a black finish.
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    I'm a longtime Ibanez fanboy so I really want the EHB series to be successful. Ibanez tend to do a good job of iterative refinements and improvements, so it's probably just a matter of time before "my" model comes along 🙂
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    This prompted me to look at the Ibanez website and I see there are now EHB models with the Fishman Fluence pickups. I would definitely be checking out any demos of those. I came close to buying a SR MS720 earlier in the year as I thought the Fluences sounded great.
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    Former EHB 1505 owner here. I found it great to play - ergonomics are excellent, and with the chambering it was very light. Not to mention it just looks wonderful and futuristic But you're correct, those low gloss finishes need to be babied as they will ding and mark just by looking at them (well, not quite, but you know what I mean). I sold it as I just couldn't get a sound out of it that I was happy with. I must be the only person on the planet who doesn't dig Nordstrands!! The B string also had (to my ears) a strange inharmonic overtone that dominated the note. So yeah, if you're interested in an EHB I would be tempted to go for one with a more "standard" poly finish. I can also attest that the T1 pickups are excellent - I had a BTB 805 MS for a short time and it was a great sounding bass (I sold it because of the satin finish problem, it was an absolute boat anchor, and the German carve around the body was nearly slicing through my forearm). Can't help you on the 1265, but my experience with the Nordstrands would lead me to not dismiss the Bartolinis out of hand - it just depends on the type of music you play and whether the tone profile of the Barts would be a good match.
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    Excellent, it's in my diary! I need to acknowledge a former teacher who was involved with early music for coining the term "instrument petting zoo" - in reference to the post-performance curiosity of audience members to assorted lutes, viols, theorbos, etc!
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    This sounds like a great idea and thanks to @rwillett for organising 😀 I'm a definitely maybe. I have family in the area so easy to make an excuse to pop over. I don't have a lot of gear to add to the pool but it would be awesome to hang out. I assume the "format" is an instrument and gear petting zoo? 😆
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    *** SOLD *** Brand new and unused EMG BQS HZ system. Purchased from GAK to mod an Ibanez BTB (also for sale here https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/508501-ibanez-btb-400qm-£295-york-uk/) but decided it was fine with the stock preamp so this is now superfluous to requirements. Opened only to inspect the contents and original instructions included. Firm at £120 however I'm including postage via Royal Mail Special Delivery to your UK address. No international shipping. Bank transfer or collect from YO24 with cash please.
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    *** SOLD *** SOLD *** Hi, thanks for looking. I'm selling my Ibanez BTB 400 as it gets the least use out of my current crop of basses. Includes a Rockcase case - 1 catch out of 4 is missing but the case should be fine for general use. TRADES - I'd be open to trades for Precision parts (i.e. bodies, necks) or P bitsas. Must be equivalent quality, value, and condition (doesn't have to be perfect but no firewood). Taste is highly subjective with bitsas so please don't be offended if I'm not into the vibe of your project 😉 I'm more looking for things that I can mod and experiment with. Currently strung with very lightly used LaBella RX-N4D 105-45 Nickel roundwounds. Here is the Ibanez wiki page which has the specs for this model: https://ibanez.fandom.com/wiki/BTB400QM Made in Korea circa 2004. Four string BTBs are pretty scarce, I see mostly 5s and 6s out there from this era. So this could be a good choice if you're looking for an active bass with wider string spacing. Overall cosmetic condition is very good with general light scratching to the finish as you would expect from a 21 year old instrument (hard to photograph). The hardware is satin finish and has a light patina developing. Electronics are in good functional condition with the odd crackle on the mid sweep. On a close inspection I've found three notable defects worth mentioning: 1. The A string tuner is operational and holds tune but is a little stiff. The nylon ring is cracked and will need eventual replacement. I've had this same issue on another BTB I owned in the past. 2. There is some paint / scuffing on the top of the headstock. I've tried to remove this with naptha but no luck. 3. There is a hairline crack underneath the reverse of the G string tuner. This hasn't caused me any issues. Weight is 4.2kg according to my bathroom scales, so take that as approximate. Collection from YO24 preferred, with cash or bank transfer. I'm over in the BD24 area pretty often so could potentially deliver that way. Happy to consider offers. Any questions or discussion go ahead. Edit 25/1/2025 - Price reduction to £275, add OBO, add info on strings Edit 1/2/2025 - Price reduction to £250, add info on case to listing, add trades info Edit 6/2/2025 - Price reduction to £225 Edit 13/2/2025 - Price reduction to £175
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    Best purchase this year was my Jazz Bass. Nothing fancy, just a MIM Player series but it plays great, sounds the business, and I love the colour (not for everyone I'm sure!) 😀 Ordered online from Guitar Village and it was well set up out of the box. I haven't needed to adjust anything. Happy camper here.
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    Thanks for chiming all, appreciate the hellos! @Peejay Good to see some folks close by 😀
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    Hi all, long time browser/lurker, finally signing up! I've been playing on and off for (gulp) about 25 years, but you wouldn't know it if you heard me. I used to be involved in writing and recording a bit more seriously, but work demands mean my noodling is now firmly restricted to the bedroom (as it were). I've played quite a few different instruments over the years but I decided at the beginning of 2024 to focus on bass. I currently play a 2023 Fender MIM Jazz Bass, completely stock with rounds; a knockoff P of unknown provenance with a Tonerider pickup and Fender flats; an early 00's Ibanez BTB 400QM (I think that's right) with LaBella rounds; and I've recently acquired a 90's Ibanez SR890 which has turned into a bit of a project (but we've gotta have a project brewing, right?). I don't gig or play out, so I use digital modelling stuff exclusively now. I listen fairly widely and my tastes are all over the place. But in terms of what I like to play, I often find myself transcribing parts from 70's and 80's soul / funk / rock, the kind off stuff you'd find Nathan East or Abe Laboriel Sr on (disclaimer: I can't play like either 😆). I'm not a jazzer, but oddly I find myself enjoying the challenge and musical vocabulary of jazz-adjacent genres. I enjoy nerding out about arrangements (musical ones, not funeral etc). Anyway greetings from dreary Yorkshire! I see a few folks here based in Leeds and other centers of northern civilization. A cordial tip o' th' flat cap to you.
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