BassApprentice

That Ashbury looks very like the ones that appear all over AliExpress for less. Check this thread for some ideas!

Never been that interested in Reverend basses, I appreciate their designs are something different which is always good.

This looks intriguing though - a short scale with 1 and a half P pickups, never seen that arrangement before. Shame it only comes in green....

https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2020/02/12/reverend-guitars-announces-mike-watt-wattplower-mark-ii-bass/

Do you need rounds for your style/preferred tone?

Could maybe look at the LaBella White Tapes - expensive but bright and super smooth.

2 hours ago, Woodinblack said:

They are showing as still in stock for the 1505MS, 1505, 1005 and 1005MS

Well I might just go and order one of each 😂

Definitely daft. 

I can understand saying something like that on the phone to cover their backsides but putting it in writing is just stupid.

Well the wait goes on I guess....

2 hours ago, lowregisterhead said:

 

"I've just been trying to call you. Unfortunately the suppliers have said that the stock they have of this guitar has all failed quality control! They are sending them all back to the manufacturers and won't have new stock for a while.

Sincere apologies for this inconvenience. Please let me know how you would like to proceed?"

 

I would also pop a screengrab of the email on the Ibanez UK page - that's a big claim to make regarding Ibanez' QC and would be interesting to see what they make of it

https://www.facebook.com/ibanezuk/

This looks an absolute bargain for anyone!

Not in the market but would do someone starting out a world of good to start here.

I have one of the Squier Musicmasters and it's a great wee thing, was my first bass 16 years ago and I still going strong - If you are thinking short scale then keep your eyes peeled for one (but not at an extortionate price!)

Not helpful point: They will both be brilliant basses and will do exactly what you need them do as they are tried and tested basses

Maybe helpful point: What setting do you play in? Limited space or play cramped pub gigs - short scale might be best.

I'm going to guess around £900 retail for these. 

Not really sure what I'm basing that on but seems good 😅

So first Sire go and release a shorty PJ and now Sandberg are throwing their hat in the ring.

Definitely spoilt for choice if you're looking for a short scale this year!

https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2020/01/19/sandberg-guitars-announces-the-lionel-short-scale-bass/

Next predicament - I am now 1 bass case short, where do I hide this?! 😅

My first bit of bass equipment in 2 years!

Picked this Vintage Modified (More to come on that) Jazz an hour ago.

Lovely bit of kit! Nice slim satin Jazz neck. Nice variety in tones bit of wear on the neck (How easy is it to polish up Ebanol?) - Happy enough for £120.

The modified bit is the relicing/sandpapering the bass has been subjected too.

The arm rest - Fair enough

Above the pickups - Actually pretty comfy, especially as it's a bit deeper at the bridge. Thumb fits there and not too bothered.

The lower horn - meh, looks like the started and then just gave up. Might look at filling it in.

Now - the reason I bought this is I have another fretless Jazz that I've been looking for a new neck/fretboard for. I want to keep the body as it is pretty unique and haven't seen one for sale anywhere else. Only managed to find a picture a fretted on Google

I had planned to just switch the neck but I have to say I do like the classic sunburst looking Jazz.....I'll mull it over and either the body of the Squier will be up for sale or the other bass will be!

Reckon if I was ever going to place an order it would look something like this - 32" 5 string coming in at £1,700 😅 

I have played a short scale Elwood and it felt great but was just a bit too small, reckon the 32" is perfect. Wish I had got in on the Maruszczyk action when they were more affordable! 

30 minutes ago, drTStingray said:

 

Putting tape over the poles also works. 

 

Pretty sure this is exactly what Dart does with his bass since his right hand technique is pretty full on most of the time. 

Ooooh now if only I had the pennies! Was really interested in this when Alan first started working on these. 

28 minutes ago, gobasserk said:

I just came home from a company that will paint gold (I hope I translatet this right)  a pair of  BB-pickup rings (frames) for me. 

Oooh that will look mint. How much (roughly) is it costing you? Always liked the idea of blinging my white 425

Have to agree, Nords sound better on these videos anyway.

Looking forward to seeing these out and about! 

34 minutes ago, Al Krow said:

You're gonna have to spill the beans! What is it about Strandberg basses that don't cut it?

I tried one in GuitarGuitar and it just felt bland. 

You know those basses where lightweight feels cheap and not designed in? That was my first impression. Secondly there was sharp edges on the headstock clamp which I found whe playing down the lower end on the D and G strings. Just didn't feel like a £2k bass. 

This is probably my favourite variation. 

Shame that the most basic ones are only available on White 4 string or Black 5 String. 

Ibanez designs have never really done much for me but these look interesting. 

I really appreciate that they haven't just lopped the head off the standard design 

Fender US Standard Precision Bass 2014. 

After reading this thread I decided to listen to I'm With You and The Getaway as I simply haven't been interested in those albums. 

Not many songs grabbed me on the Getaway. 

I'm With You has a few better ones - particularly enjoy Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie and Goodbye Hooray. 

16 minutes ago, M@23 said:

Looks great. What's the verdict on the SUB 5's? I hear good things. 

I had very little to complain about with mine. Only sold it to get a bass I'd been looking for for a few years, would happily have another. 

Could be be the cynic in me - but did they do that on purpose?

As you say, nowt wrong with the actual instruments but the logo does cheapen it and the range above looks far better. They want you to spend more money after all.

Nice logo design btw!

I'm a recent Tape convert. I use the LaBella Copper White Nylons - they look and feel killer and are still bright enough for a lifelong rounds player. 

Apparently the standard White Nylons are even brighter so might try them next.