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And it is done (almost), very pleased with how it looks. Think the machineheads need a wee tweak as they aren't all at the same resistance. Never put together a p bass, so how important is a string tree for the D and G strings? Will order one anyways since the hole is there. Strung up with Chromes for now, will let them settle overnight and see what I need to do tomorrow

A whole year on and I've finally mustered up the enthusiasm to finish this. All remaining parts are purchased from here and are due in the post. Hopefully get it all together in the next week or so!

For full clarity - it's actually the singer who assaulted the bassist, they had switched roles for that song. Doing Scotland proud 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😅

We've been here for 2 full days and no-one has asked if it is good for metal 🙃 sorry.....

Before I buy new - anyone got a Tonerider they no longer have a use for? 😁

I appreciate this is a slightly different beast, but I wonder how this stacks up against a Yamaha BB. Both have big tones in a broad body format. Obviously this design is gunning for Sandberg but the BB434 is probably closer as a competitor.

Oh my....I have recently sold a bass....

I'm also intrigued by this... especially the price point it's landed at. It's a common practice at new/budget brands across any industry. Build the basics at a good price - then test the water at a "premium" price point and before you know it, that's the new standard price point.

You are correct. $10600. Wild

Thought I'd start a thread for the new things coming out from NAMM as it's always a bit of fun. I'll start with this - how much you reckon?

P basses are funny things - seem so simple and there is SO much chocie. I think the quip about the Squier CV range is fair, you can spend £300 on a P bass and get a good one, but you probably have to spend about this much to really see the difference (read Moollon/Olinto/Mike Lull) Nice bass and I'm sure it'll do the job 😅

No idea on the ins and outs of using YT videos as a promotional video - but would be worth contacting HB and play it nice saying you appreciate them using your videos but could there be something in it for you too? Even if it ends up being some strings or other accessories it's still free stuff isn't it?

Sandberg seem to be such an accomodating company. Even though they do mass produce instruments, it's seems very easy to get a custom order through in fairly reasonable timeframes. If you want a Fender-y type bass but need some tweaks it would be really difficult to not pick Sandberg.

MTD Kingstons will be about £800 depending on model and spec. Excellent instruments

I've had 2 of these (both blue) one bought from a friend who at one point had 11 or 12 of these. Like a jazz, but more fun! Really comfy too despite how they look!

Doesn't seem to be - just seems daft to only do half the range 😂

It's so baffling how Yamaha release colours. Only on 2 ranges out of 4. And on one of the ranges it's on both the 4 and 5 string, but only the 4 string ln the 400 series 😂

So, I'll admit I probably haven't been taking very good care of this bass recently. Been through a fair amount of temperatur changes but never directly next to a heater. But I picked it up today to clean it and noticed basically full length cracking along the back and a good bit on the front too. Anything I can do to prevent further issues or maintain it as is? I know it's all mojo at this point but if I could avoid a large section of paint just falling off that would be great

Those new ones seem to solve the two biggest issues with the Bronco. Lack of bridge adjustment and tin foil tuners. Interesting.

It's funny, I'm rarely on Facebook these days and I logged in today and this pops up! Seems to still be available for anyone interested

I always think the Panther looks like a bass made to play funk and slap on. Probably does everything in between nicely too.