BassApprentice

Also, anyone know the specs? Considering it's not on the MusicMan website and the buying page says nothing. Bit odd. 

£1500(ish) can't say it's not reasonable from MusicMan considering normal Ray's are above that. 

Anyone buying one? 

Wait, I completely missed the major issue

On 14/02/2019 at 13:23, BanjoChris said:

No good for live use of course as there's no other outputs or working foot switches.

Wait, I misunderstood what you meant. The screen and buttons on the front don't do anything. It's purely a box.

Ok, wasn't what I thought at all.

Quite interested in this - as a bedroom bassist live use isn't too much of an issue. I've also got limited desk space so having every effect available for twiddling at my finger tips could be handy.

But then again - if I just got a B3n you can use the software editor and have it on the floor for not too much more money. Clever idea by Zoom though.

1 hour ago, CameronJ said:

 

currently I’m on the Super P, Yamaha BB735A, MTD Kingston Super 5, Sandberg VM5 and Sandberg Electra VS4. A mighty herd indeed, although I fear something may have to go at this stage...and it might have to be the Sandy VM!

 

Shame you didn't say it might be the Super 5, I'd be all over that 😂

So someone is selling a Squier Musicmaster. £600 however, didn't realise they were worth that these days! 

Just stumbled across this page on Facebook. Guitars come out at roughly £300-500 and there was a bass on the Facebook page. Worth getting in touch to see if he can do what you're looking for. 

http://dyguitars.yolasite.com

No idea what components he's using but if they are good quality I could be interested too

It's a toss up between aged cream of shell pink or me!

I'm starting the think the Flea sig. Jazz is my favourite colour!

That's a great price for such a quality instrument.... 

11 minutes ago, Woodinblack said:

Did you dance round when playing it wearing bright colours and looking happy?

I was wearing an orange t shirt today if that counts? And it did put a wee smirk on my face, fun little bass. 

42 minutes ago, Les said:

Is it the usual narrow skinny Ibanez neck ? If so looks ace

Yup, probably very similar to a basic SDGR/Gio neck but just shorter.

PJ setup, Active EQ. Stick some (Enter Pickup of your choice) in a you're away.

Just played one of these, what a great little bass! Maple neck was nice and smooth, not a hint of finish on it and no sharp edges. Tuners were OK, held tuning well enough after mucking about with it. Super lightweight as you would expect. 

Sounded decent enough through a TC head with good amount of boost from. The treble and bass controls. Since it already has active electronics it's prime for modding. Don't know if I'll be able to resist getting one of these..... 

Talking of shorter scale options. I just played the new Ibanez Mezzo medium scale, what a cracking wee bass! Maple. Neck felt great and with an active preamp already installed prime for modding with better pickups. 

At around £200 I will probably be getting one in the near future. 

1 hour ago, Cuzzie said:

their MFD pick ups make life difficult

Interesting, think the MFD are just too hot? 

I really like my L2000 but yeah you do have to be delicate sometimes. 

If you can find one - Squier Musicmaster Vista. 

Punch far above their weight and are well regarded. My first bass when I was 11 and it won't be going anywhere soon. 

As if your choices around £1000 for a P or J bass isn't hard enough - G&L have decided to wade in

Finishes are a bit limited but that red P looks nice....

https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2019/02/14/gl-introduces-the-fullerton-deluxe-bass-series/

Great purchase! I recently tried one of these to see how it stacks up to my L2000, was really impressed too. Like you say, dead easy to play and the straightforward controls make it simple to find a usable tone quickly.

Only thing I would change about the white is a different pickguard but that's being extra picky!

Enjoy

Throwing another British builder in to the mix - have you checked out Alpher? The Cobia is quite jazz like and they do a mad range of finishes 

http://alpher.co.uk/bass-gallery/

Thomann have it as in stock in 6-7 weeks so must be new.

Is it worth upgrading my B1Xon for this? Hmmm...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/184621401586617/permalink/2034188219963250/?sale_post_id=2034188219963250&app=fbl 

OK, almost double the price but might be worth investigating @AndyTravis

For £80, DO IT!

A full 40 page topic all about BBs if you need any more info/help!

Nathan East showing off his new bass

6 hours ago, HowieBass said:

The stock white Squier active jazz 5 that they're selling has escaped the clutches of the mad modder and looks OK for the money! Somebody buy it quick to save the poor thing, it must be worried sick in fear of losing its head! 😂

I saw that too, it could just be the photos but the headstock doesn't really match the body. Looks far more sun bleached and aged than the white of the body. 

I see he's adapted butchered a Jazz as well....

"Any questions, let me know"

Just the one.

Why?