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  1. ead
    My first fretless was one a Yamaha RBX270F just like this one. I got it for £90. Solid basses and much to like about them. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-RBX-270F-Fretless-Bass-Guitar/283163749815?hash=item41eddfedb7:g:FL0AAOSwjYdbcG0G
  2. ead
    This^ I have bought a couple new, both California IIs and both around £1,100. The Masterpiece range are mad money and frankly I'd rather save a bit longer and buy a genuine vintage Fender (which I did ). For an everyday working bass Sandberg basses are beautifully made, have fantastic necks and as a bonus are pretty light. Both mine are around 3.7kgs or just over 8lbs in old money. Don't do too badly in terms of holding their value either. In fact I'll be picking up a pre-loved one at the weekend.
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    I play it in drop D because for me that's the easiest way to play on a 4 string bass. I suspect it goes down well because a lot of folk enjoy hearing stuff they know and can sign along to. Frankly, if you you are a bit sniffy about this then you probably shouldn't be in a covers band. Write you own stuff. I also play in an originals band. Maybe that makes me more chilled about playing jukebox rock in the covers band. Who knows, but taste is a very personal thing and if everyone had to like the same music as dictated by the taste police then what a dull world we would live in..
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    Here, here! I enjoyed the show but then Kylie might be a bit marmite for serious musicians. I have a Sandberg bass or two that i rate highly, in fact I'd go as far as to Sandberg make the best Fenders . Also a BF cab and a talent deficit
  5. ead
    You may have to get one made for you. ACG have turned out a few s/s ERDs but not sure about the weight. My 34" scale ACG 4s weight around 3.6 to 3.8kgs so I can't see why a seriously lightweight 5er isn't a goer. Alan has some particularly lightweight bodies he has been making. I'd have to go and look at the site though as i can't remember. I also have a Sandberg VS at 3.4kgs.
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    Interestingly (or maybe not), I ended up taking two P to rehearsal last night. My '66 and an American Std made around 45 years later. In isolation I love and gig both of them but I was surprised that they sound quite different. They both have nickel rounds on and have the original fit p/ups and electronics. If forced to choose I'd still pick the '66 which I would describe as smoother and more rounded while the 2011 is definitely the punchier of the two. I imagine the age of the wood must play a small part in all of this.
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    I like some jazz, in the same way I like some metal, some pop, some rock etc. etc. The stuff I personally struggle with is the more atonal jazz with very 'unusual' note choices and rhythms. I guess I'm pretty much in the trad jazz camp.
  8. ead
    Good pickups the Jess Loureiro items. I had one in a P bass and it was crackin'.
  9. ead
    Unless I misread your post I can't see where are you in the world
  10. ead
    Ignore everybody. Check the for sale section and see what is available near where you live. I'm sure a lot of BCers will not object to a reasonable request to try a bass or two to see what floats your boat. Then you can start the search with some knowledge of what works for you and de-risk the process a bit. If you're near me then feel free to drop in.
  11. ead
    I got mine through Classic & Cool Guitars (agents for Sandberg). Mark is very competitive on price as I think he takes a smaller cut than most.
  12. ead
    Have you considered a Sandberg. I got a custom VS (P bass) made for around £1,375 (including custom colour and painted h/stock. So you could get one for close to your budget. A quick play on the Sandberg Configurator produced a standard spec 5-string VS for €1,500.
  13. ead
    John East gear is great. Something like his J Tone would be a good option at £150, but check with him about the suitablility of the knobs going through body rather than onto a bell plate. John is mega helpful as well as being a brilliant engineer. https://www.east-uk.com/index.php/bass/j-retro/j-tone101.html
  14. ead
    Thanks. I fail spectacularly with all this kind of thing. Best to stick to pidgeons.
  15. ead
    If I catch you in my practice room again young sir the outcome may be different....
  16. ead
    Thanks, not aware of this and interested to hear as I replaced the Delano pickup in my VS with a Nordstrand NP4 that I feel has really improved the sound.
  17. ead
    Do you know which version of the Xtender pickups these are and also the weight please?
  18. ead
    I feel your pain as I am striving for mediocrity on fretless basses. Have you been secretly bugging my practice room Dood
  19. ead

    Spector Knobs..

    ead replied to nord1's topic in Bass Guitars

    Spector customer service is legendary. Just email PJ.
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    Lawyers Accountants Politicians
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    Spector Knobs..

    ead replied to nord1's topic in Bass Guitars

    Or just search the F/S section
  22. ead
    Sandberg do the snappier Black Label pickups but I've not played a bass with them fitted as yet. I presume the ones you refer to are the same as fitted to the Nighthawk range.
  23. ead
    It's ridiculously addictive and should carry a financial health warning imho
  24. ead
    One of my current GAS dreams
  25. ead
    Shouldn't a fretless Precision be called an Imprecision? Sorry, I'll get my coat...
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