Mrbigstuff

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

I guess it depends on our circles 🤷‍♂️ I haven’t seen an ampeg or ashdown on a stage in about 10 years. Anyway back on topic 🤣

Maybe in arenas or stadiums where the artists aren’t paying full whack for them, but the smaller gigs I’ve seen over the last 10 years or musicians I know doing the covers/ function stuff tend to use Markbass, Bergantino, Vanderklay, Barefaced, Aguilar ect. Aguilar is still my favourite amp manufacturer but can’t justify a DB751 or DB cabs.

Good to know

There was a huge push for lightweight cabs with the introduction of mark bass and bergantino and some brands such as EBS, Ashdown and Eden got left behind. Apparently Trace Elliot were hugely popular at a time but when I got serious about playing they were only known for reliability issues.

Well you can’t not say who this builder is after that. Someone here might be about to pull the trigger....