BassApprentice

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.

I'm pretty sure Jack Stratton says fresh roundwounds don't fit.

I know, 2 relatively understated colours to choose from - whilst nice - aren't exactly eye catching when compared with the early 2000s range. And I wouldn't want to strip one to refinish as they are nice...

Had a quick noodle on a Central 5 in GuitarGuitar earlier, really impressed (as always) with Sandberg. Just extremely comfortable, well made basses. Good range of tones available from the single pickup too, not sure I would take it over a VM5 but the simplicity is always tempting. They also had a very tasty looking heavy relic red Lionel that the guy says was his favourite bass in the shop currently but didn't have time to try it today.

I know you went in with mods in mind - but it just seems off that a £1000 bass (currently on offer online it seems) needs that amount of fettering to get it sorted. They do look really cool though 😁

Nicely done Andy! Also good to know for many here that your man Earlpilanz now has BB templates 👍

Think these have been rumoured/expected for a while, but officially announced a new MTD Kingston 32" model https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoxwAlNAth8/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Definitely shouldn't have sold my Electra 😅