Mrbigstuff

Have you got £8k? https://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/SMITH_BB-6WTVE.html

That’s the one

I don’t think it will adversely affect the NY stuff. It already has such a solid reputation amongst players. Same way the KSD stuff hasn’t affected Ken Smith basses. If they get it right eventually it will be another income stream.

There’s so many variations with 5 strings that trying a load out is the only way to really figure out what you like (if 5 strings at all). Therefore I’d start with something that is pretty standard and is easy to sell should you want to move to something else. Can’t think of anything better than Sire V7 for this.

Has anyone suggested the old Gibson EB yet? Seems to fit the brief but I have no idea where you’d find one or how much they cost. edit: just flicked through and seen you found a new bass. Looks great with the refinish!

Having criticised the Sadowsky sound previously and found it completely underwhelming on Metros and USA models, I actually really liked the passive tone on this. Although is it a big step up from a Sire V7? Doesn’t appear to be.

Chris May told me Overwater use a ‘62 neck as a template for their 4 string jazz necks and the shape is perfect. Mine has a slab of ebony instead of rosewood though. Many years ago I played a ‘63 (or maybe it was a ‘61) stack knob jazz at New Kings Road Guitars in order to compare it to one of the Fullerton reissues they were selling. The differences were immediately night and day and for me justified the price difference. Not sure if it was slab or not but it was a fantastic sound.

That looks great and you’re not far from me! Sadly no bass funds at this time of year.

Snarky puppy’s first European show at Cargo 2012 left my body numb for a few days. TOP at Koko around the same time. Also Bruno Mars and band on his second big tour at the O2 - proper showbiz!

Yeh that was what I was going to do initially but couldn’t work out a deal on one I saw secondhand without losing too much money. I’ve also messaged Hiscox on the off chance business is slow and they have time to answer.

Mine arrived! Just in time too as I was about to invade @ped’s house and confiscate his basses.

You’d think the flats would be softest though, with them being flat and all.

I’m just north of there and nothing here either. I’m thinking someone’s hijacked the lorry.

Has anyone done this before? I don’t like the colour inside my Hiscox case and wanted something a bit more vintage colour wise. Not sure if it’s just easier to buy a new case but it’s be better to keep this one as it’s branded.

That’d be my vote

I’m stinky poo with tools/ electronics and like a smooth gloss finish. It’d be a complete waste of my time when I could instead be learning tunes. Whereas I can just pay someone who enjoys doing those things to do it really well. Edit: didn’t realise you cannot swear on basschat and it swaps out your words. What a pishtake 😂

Can it be without a scratch plate or is there routing underneath?

My postman is going to be stalked for the next few days

I’m not sure those old jap basses are significantly ahead of current US models though and go for a similar price. I think these days some buy them as an investment rather than seeking the holy grail.

I’ve played a few JVs and those early 80’s Fullerton reissues and I really didn’t see the fuss especially for the prices they go for. But then I like most 70’s jazz basses I’ve played which are often described as only good for firewood.

I had earmarked this because I’m a fan of Stanley but that was hard work. I watched over 10 minutes but couldn’t stand anymore. It’s so badly cut together and produced and there was so little content.

So, is no one going to mention the scratch plate?

To improve playability get a fret dress. Most used basses need one, especially if mass produced.

Jesus, set the goddam guitar up before demoing and there might be a nice tone in there. CLANK CLANK CLANK