BassApprentice

So I've been keeping my eye on these as I think they could be a great tool. I've asked if they think they could put in an octave circuit so when plugged in you could have it sounding like a normal bass, they said it could be done.

But now Kemp Strings have gotten involved. They did some very fancy research about lumping and make the best sounding strings, and he has made a set of strings that sound at normal pitch on a 16" scale. The E is 210... Haven't seen a video but if they say it works, it will probably work! 

Yeah, you might as well throw the money down the toilet. 

That's a big ol' scam. 

2 hours ago, Misdee said:

Hmmm. I love the Bongo....

EBMM would do more business if they found a high-profile  bass player with  more conventional requirements and made him a signature model.

So...buy a normal Bongo

This isn't made to sell loads - it's to show off what EBMM can do when asked and to show what John asked of them.

The guys presenting style is a bit stiff, but he goes through a lot of affordable models and he thinks this a great bass. Skip to 1:45 for playing. 

4 hours ago, fretmeister said:

Miki's got himself a new custom Sting.... er BB model.

 

 

 

Looks great to me. Would be nice if it was a lightweight production model.

I'm pretty sure this was discussed a while back when Yamaha did a live stream. Miki plays in the style of Flea and liked the active Flea signature, Yamaha wanted him to keep playing Yamaha so made him that bass as a one off. Don't see it being a production model.

It's a no for me but it's interesting to see Ernie Ball really entering the signature model game. 

Yes they will be overpriced but at least they aren't just standard models in a particular finish, they seem to have original features that are actually designed for the artist. 

I'm the same, had the choice between the new and older shape. Went new shape as apparently the balance is better but I'm sure the quality is the exactly the same. Great P Bass alternative. 

What shape is yours @stewblack? If it is the same as the current shape then yeah, that's confusing but if it's the older more traditional P shape then they must have done them in burst but not the new shape 

3 hours ago, Cuzzie said:

Very very decent indeed

Basswood body - parts sourced from Korea - all QC at HQ so it never leaves without the same look over as the fully German range

I'll second that - I picked one up the other week and going between that and my recently finished Bronco project the Electra feels so much nicer. 

I am tempted to get a Humbucker and make it a proper VM4 but it's great for now! 

Nice haul! I own a Vista Musicmaster which has quadrupled in value since I got it as my first bass in 2002ish. 

I remember playing one of those tele basses in a shop, pretty sure they used that pickup in a Mustang too. I liked it so much I emailed Fender asking if I could buy, alas no dice. Enjoy mate! 

I've found that if something fails to be delivered for whatever reason on the first try the tracking systems go into meltdown and then suddenly it's out for delivery and arrives. 

It is a first world problem, but waiting on new toys is always annoying! 

Still really enjoying my Electra VS4, would love a tort guard though. Does anyone have an email address for Sandberg? Or am I just as well going through a dealer to get to them?

8 hours ago, TRBboy said:

This is looking fantastic man! I've been lusting after a pink like this too and currently planning a build from scratch with the help of a local luthier in a similar colour. 

I actually resprayed my Yamaha BBN5 with Montana Black during lockdown! Best spray cans I've ever used hands down! 

You said the finish feels a bit fragile - I sealed mine with a couple of coats of matt polyurethane after, and it's rock solid now! Might be worth looking at. 

 

 

Pink is the new black 😅 looking forward to seeing what you're making though. 

I was so surprised how evenly and how accurate the colour of the Montana was, I just picked it up as it was close to the colour I wanted and it was cheap. I think I will need a poly coat. Noticed one hit chipped off already. 

Meant to say, the Pick clip has tone full up and tone full down if that's not immediately obvious, 😁

My most recent mini-project stage 1 completed the other day.

Bronco painted Shell Pink - Cheap rail pickup - Squier standard tuners added.

Still planning to put a humbucker at the bridge at some point....Happy for now  

Here's some sound samples @Si600, apologies for the sloppiness, I blame playing zingy rounds after a long time on tapewounds 😬

Bronco Pick.mp3 Bronco Slap.mp3 Bronco Tone Off.mp3 Bronco Tone Up.mp3

14 minutes ago, Ian McFly said:

Just received this photo from Adrian...

 

I’m excited!

DId you ask for a photo of the neck pocket *runs* 😬 

2 minutes ago, Dov65 said:

How does this Configurator work then regarding price ? Is there 20% UK VAT to be added to the total ? 

Since you are in Fife - give GuitarGuitar Glasgow a phone. They order in their own spec of Sandberg as well as standard stuff so they will be able to help you out with it.

Another fitting name would be Serendipity - I know most things will be standard size but it's fun to hear how parts just drifted together and look exactly like they were meant to be there  
Enjoy!

1 hour ago, soldersqueeze said:

Oh that's super pretty. I've come to realise the Bronco neck is just perfect for me, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Congratulations on a really beautiful build.

Thanks! It is a great wee bass, let down by tin foil tuners and a guitar pickup as standard. 

48 minutes ago, Si600 said:

Noooooo, Not tort. Have you no shame?

 

Apart from that, looks wizard. Bung a playing clip up so we can hear how good an eight quid pickup is.

Pink and tort is so good though! 😁 I'll see what I can sort, the tonal range actually surprised me. 

Well - it's done...for now.

Dead chuffed! The pickup is surprisingly meaty, lacking a bit of definition on the lower end but not bad for £8. Setup is a bit ropey - the nut is giving me issues at the 1st-5th frets on E and A so will sort that. Intonation is ok, with only two points to intonate it is never going to be perfect.

The finish is pretty fragile, but happy for it to get chips etc since it's red underneath it will look decent.

Things left to do: Get a tort pickguard. Route and wire the humbucker but this can come at some point in the future. New bridge.

For less than £100 all in (so far) it's ace fun.

Thanks @Silvia Bluejay

Just went and bought some Duracell 9V batteries and it seems to agree with the Bass Buddy and it works - no hum or buzz.

Like you I normally had it next to PC/Lamps and other electronics but now I'm in the living room with less electronics on there is markedly less interference. When it was next to a monitor it did get a lot of interference but I am pretty sure it is the power supply, that will need replaced then!

Hello,

I haven't used my Bass Buddy in a while as I have been using my B3 to practice - when I turned it on today there was a low hum. Initially I thought it was interface from my Laptop so moved it through to a room with no lights etc. on and still there. I guess it could be an earthing problem but just wanted to check if anyone has encountered this before? I tried using batteries but my Lidl 9V batteries didn't seem to work has anyone used specific batteries that have worked for their Bass Buddy?

Also, the power supply connection doesn't feel very secure. I can't remember if it was always like this or something has changed. Can anyone confirm if this is how their power supply looks when plugged in?

Thanks!

I genuinely had no idea that Squier were releasing something that looks to be EXACTLY the same colour! 

8 hours ago, MoJo said:

I think that’s why I’ve had so many BB414’s and BB424’s. They are consistently good but not so special that I’m not tempted to move them on when something takes my fancy. I always find myself coming back to them though

Exactly this. I just sold a BB425 - it was brilliant, but wanted something else. If I ever want another there's a 98% chance it will also be just as good.