spinynorman Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Short scale 2 pickup Tele shape with spalted maple top [url="http://www.bachmusik.com/en/bach-btc-bass-mjbs_p1765"]http://www.bachmusik.com/en/bach-btc-bass-mjbs_p1765[/url] or a more traditional look [url="http://www.bachmusik.com/en/bach-btc-bass-crm_p1764"]http://www.bachmusik.com/en/bach-btc-bass-crm_p1764[/url] Not sure about the pickguard, otherwise I'm tempted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 These guys have some nice-looking stuff! A [url="http://www.bachmusik.com/en/bach-bpb-60-5-mmg_p1045"]5-string[/url] '51 P-style made of Mahogany for 190euros? GAS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 They look really nice, but there's something about basses based closely on guitar designs that sits uncomfortably with me. It's irrational of course, as I like the ASAT and the Jaguar, possibly because they have had time to establish themselves as bass designs in their own right, or possibly because they're a bit different from the guitar they're based on. IMO this one looks a bit [b]too[/b] much like a Telecaster, just as the Les Paul bass doesn't have enough of it's own identity. I think too much about these things - that new [url="http://www.brianmayguitars.co.uk/newsitems/view/83"]Brian May Bass[/url] makes me feel uneasy too. Anyway, ramble over. If you like it, go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 [quote name='Roland Rock' post='1311243' date='Jul 21 2011, 10:09 AM']They look really nice, but there's something about basses based closely on guitar designs that sits uncomfortably with me. It's irrational of course, as I like the ASAT and the Jaguar, possibly because they have had time to establish themselves as bass designs in their own right, or possibly because they're a bit different from the guitar they're based on. IMO this one looks a bit [b]too[/b] much like a Telecaster, just as the Les Paul bass doesn't have enough of it's own identity. I think too much about these things - that new [url="http://www.brianmayguitars.co.uk/newsitems/view/83"]Brian May Bass[/url] makes me feel uneasy too. Anyway, ramble over. If you like it, go for it [/quote] I know what you mean, bass stuff branded with the name of a famous guitarist seems odd, like I saw some Ernie Ball bass strings branded "Eric Clapton". So these are the strings Clapton would use if he played bass? I'm impressed I think I like the 2 pickup one better as it is less of a straight Tele copy, and I have a Dimarzio Model One that might fit nicely in place of that humbucker. It's a good strategy, buying a pickup and then searching desperately for a bass to put it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Maybe Rotosound should bring out some Hendrix bass strings, as they are the ones JH would have played, had he played bass as a main instrument (possibly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muttley Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 [quote name='Roland Rock' post='1311243' date='Jul 21 2011, 10:09 AM']They look really nice, but there's something about basses based closely on guitar designs that sits uncomfortably with me.[/quote] Like the Fender Precision? I'll get my coat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muttley Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I stand corrected, sir . I was thinking the Strat was late 40s, but that was the Broadcaster. Silly me. Must brush up on my electric guitar history (did a project on it at University but that was 25+ years ago). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 [quote name='Johnston' post='1311891' date='Jul 21 2011, 06:57 PM']You may have the hat Now go brush up on your Fender history. I expect a thousand word history on the life of a porn star by morning [/quote] Are you authorised to dish out punishments? I thought that was Mods only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ficelles Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 [quote name='spinynorman' post='1310964' date='Jul 20 2011, 10:57 PM']Short scale 2 pickup Tele shape with spalted maple top [url="http://www.bachmusik.com/en/bach-btc-bass-mjbs_p1765"]http://www.bachmusik.com/en/bach-btc-bass-mjbs_p1765[/url][/quote] Now that I like... great price, even shipping is cheap, but bank transfer only? I guess they aren't too far out of Prague if it all went wrong... ficelles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 [quote name='ficelles' post='1312271' date='Jul 22 2011, 01:42 AM']Now that I like... great price, even shipping is cheap, but bank transfer only? I guess they aren't too far out of Prague if it all went wrong... ficelles[/quote] I'm in full agreement - I don't normally ike Tele basses but this one looks nice..real question is are they any good??..and whats the build quality like?? (err..sorry that's 2..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfmanhalfdrum Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 [quote name='TheGreek' post='1314578' date='Jul 24 2011, 11:22 AM']I'm in full agreement - I don't normally ike Tele basses but this one looks nice..real question is are they any good??..and whats the build quality like?? (err..sorry that's 2..)[/quote] In my experience you get what you pay for. I can't imagine that it would stand up to much gigging abuse but as a basis for upgrading...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 [quote name='Roland Rock' post='1311243' date='Jul 21 2011, 10:09 AM']I think too much about these things - that new [url="http://www.brianmayguitars.co.uk/newsitems/view/83"]Brian May Bass[/url] makes me feel uneasy too. Anyway, ramble over. If you like it, go for it [/quote] I rather like the Brian May Bass. As Brian is a multi instrumentalist, he probably would play it My names Brian, so I may just get one.... Oh, £795 perhaps not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 [quote name='Blademan_98' post='1314606' date='Jul 24 2011, 11:46 AM']I rather like the Brian May Bass. As Brian is a multi instrumentalist, he probably would play it My names Brian, so I may just get one.... Oh, £795 perhaps not.[/quote] There's a Korean brand (I think) called Phil. I thought of buying one, as it's my name. Then I came to my senses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 [quote name='spinynorman' post='1314889' date='Jul 24 2011, 04:45 PM']There's a Korean brand (I think) called Phil. I thought of buying one, as it's my name. Then I came to my senses.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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