BassApprentice

This may not help, but someone is selling a Sire on Facebook for a very reasonable £240. Will struggle to do much better than that. 

I've bought from Shep previously and very trustworthy 

Also, if you check out the BB thread. 129 pages about one series of basses so they must be doing something right 😅

1 hour ago, james_027 said:

 

• body aesthetic, i prefer clean and simple. bb435 has a cleaner look, while sire v3 has a cluttered look (so much controls) for my taste, but bb435 has a weird round shape, sire has standard body shape which I like it more, so I am not sure which way to go
• electronics, i am noob, so i prefer the simple one, and I hate batteries

 

For those two points. 

1) Maybe look for a BB425 as it is cleaner with no scratchplate but I understand what you mean about the mainstream J shape seeking more familiar. 

2) While the Sire pre amp gets rave reviews, if you don't want to deal with batteries the Sire can do passive mode but is it worth having the active option there if you don't plan on using it? 

I've got a 425 so I am slightly biased but they are great basses, the newer ones are great too, slightly lighter and the body shape is slightly smaller too. 

Nice review, and I think you're right - depending on what you expect of it, it will either be a belter or a bit lacklustre but plenty of space to make improvements to the EQ. 

Feel free to drop my a message when you decide to move it on. 

I've played one and am still contemplating getting one to compliment my Tanglewood Bass Master Funk Spector-a-like.

I was really impressed with how it felt, flat wide neck which I like, tones weren't bad either from only being played in a shop environment. Enjoy your new bass! 

That's a tasty looking wee bass! 

For those wanting to know - getting a 32.5" scale costs an extra £255 as a custom option.

Look for Hohner Jack 5 Strings. Think they are quite rare but sound like exactly what you are looking for. 

So Fender have released a new 4 string Telecaster! 

Wait, what..... 😂😂😂

Well I have tapes on mine.....

Do I have to go and start another rival thread? 😂

Thanks for the advice all! 

So many nuances in such a simple bass 😅

Hi all, 

Question for those more knowledgeable of P basses. I'm selling my 2014 US Standard P Bass and a buyer has asked me how closely it relates to a 62 Reissue with this video attached. 

I don't really know how to reply so if anyone could help I would really appreciate it! 

Attached photo is my 2014 US Standard 

Now sold! 

Hi all, 

Took this out of bass I've now sold on and don't see me having a use for it, so someone else may need/want it! 

Think this is the precursor to the BQ-C that is still available. Can't seem to find a wiring diagram but handily I took some notes when removing it! I've asked EMG for one and will send it on to the buyer if I get one. 

Looking for £40 posted. 

Let me know if you have any questions. 

I'm not posting this as a political jibe - just trying to provide those of us it might affect some further info. 

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1185443850329960448.html

I had my 1980's L2000 on here and other various places for months - eventually traded it for a USA P bass so not a bad deal but yeah, not massive amounts of interest.

Think they are very well thought of but just don't seem to be easy to shift. I think people think the pickups are a bit brash but as you said, the tone controls can easily reign them in. Best of luck with your sale!

That's pretty much my dream bass 🤤 🤤 🤤 

No way I can afford it but maybe one day! 

Recently traded my G&L for this lovely 2014 American Standard P Bass - I've been playing bass for about 15 years and have always had a stable of at least 3 basses and yet this is my first proper P Bass! Even in bass shops I've never really tried one as I always thought they were boring and were always going to be available.

This is the epitome of "does what it says on the tin" type of bass. Does the wooly old school thump and the proper grind with the tone all the way up. I can definitely see why they are so popular for bands/recording, they just sound right!

The neck has just about the right amount of finish on it for me - not a fan of heavy gloss and but this has a light gloss that makes it feel like it's protected but doesn't get sticky. Only thing is the strings - forgot to ask what they were but they are very clanky so could be steels. Might change them for something more refined.

I was originally trying to sell my G&L so this may be up for sale in the very near future but I'll enjoy it for a month or so 

Anyway, pictures!

On 30/08/2019 at 20:28, AndyTravis said:

Nah - it’s crap. Probably sell it next week 😂😂😂

GAS is a horrible thing.... 😅

Ok....so not quite custom, but custom-ish.

Kind of interesting to see another manufacturer go down the configurator route and while the headstock and designs are different and won't be for everyone. 

Also don't think the price is right either - lots of well respected Jazz/P basses around about €1,000

NOW TRADED 

25 minutes ago, Chipps said:

 

And less than £500 would be nice...

So average price of TC pedal is ~£100

x 5

I want to be surprised and say it might £300 but that's probably a bit low. 

Could it be as simple as 5 options of any toneprint from the database. Could be killer if it is.

This teaser looks interesting.....

Great choice there! 

As you will see from the Yamaha BB thread on here, a lot of love for both the newer and older models. 

Happy bassing!