On the issue of weight. It would have been really cool to see EB release a short scale Sterling.
The shortie seems to be very decent by all accounts but the shrunk body looks a bit weird, granted I haven't seen it in the wood yet!
That was exactly my point.
Similar to the issue with the custom basses from BITE guitars, why mess with headstocks? I reckon most people would deal with a quirky design/twist to the body and a more reserved headstock design.
Schecter seem to be making the right moves with some of their vintage inspired model and this is close, but the headstock. Yeesh.
Not the worst but since they have far more standard looking headstocks in their arsenal it just looks odd.
Reading @Shylock review of the JC made me have a quick look and see what's available.
This ends today: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Epiphone-Jack-Casady-Bass-Metallic-Goldtop-Customised-with-Epiphone-Hardcase/164140665230?hash=item26378bc98e:g:PDAAAOSwkhxedN9t
Seems a very fair price for the amount of extras added!
Check out Merchant City Music, based in Glasgow.
Seems to have a good number of Talmans in stock but not that exact colour - could be that's last years colour? Give them an email and see.
https://www.guitar.co.uk/guitars/bass/4-string?dir=asc&order=price
Sitting listening to The Police and remember trying one of the Sting signature models years ago when I was too young to appreciate it.
Can't remember seeing one for sale or anyone posting about them so just wondering what the general opinion of them is. Are they just a simple 50's P Bass with his signature slapped on the 12th fret?
Just watched the first 5 of these.
What a lovely man he seems and I am SO envious of his technique. Making his bass and amp do the work rather than his fingers. Would love to be able to train myself to do that.
What great looking short scale gang you've got @anzoid
Thanks for the review, sounds like they've given the market what it wanted at a reasonable price!
Cor, Bass Direct really so have some great Sandbergs in just now
http://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Sandberg_TT4_HCA.html?fbclid=IwAR2Pl84G_EzF8JtMg-UjUxE2N4ADUKahRcqlvz_4i-O3GWIutqjOmNujpaM
Plus the new Short Scale Lionel.
Fellow Glasgwegian here! Welcome!
It's a great resource and will try it's hardest to separate you from your cash.
Looking forward to your contributions!
On the subject of the ATK, pretty sure I saw one of the most basic version, the Gio, for sale on Gumtree for about £70. Obviously depends where you live etc.
Best copy - Musicman Sterling SUB.
Yes the naming system is crap but these can be had for around £200 or less. Does everything it says on the tin.
Runner up would be the older OLPs. Also around the same price second hand.
See, us Scots once again tackling the real issues!😁
Not too much showing of the low B clarity, but it does sound very nice! I'll be saving my pennies and getting a set when I need a change on my 5 string!