Sean Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='ead' timestamp='1327669032' post='1515059'] This one? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-Westone-Spectrum-DX-Bass-Guitar-Made-Japan-Matsumoku-Roadworn-/260939569658?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cc135d9fa"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3cc135d9fa[/url] [/quote] That's the one I mentioned in my first post - ugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_B Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 The DX sounds really really good (I have one) but tends to suffer from neck dive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='Sean' timestamp='1327675972' post='1515231'] On my watch list too [/quote] We should go for a 50/50 ownership thing. Your need appears to be the greater so I will refrain from bidding (I promise)! [quote name='Sean' timestamp='1327676720' post='1515246'] That's the one I mentioned in my first post - ugh! [/quote] Oh yes, sorry. Not to my taste either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='ead' timestamp='1327687413' post='1515473'] We should go for a 50/50 ownership thing. Your need appears to be the greater so I will refrain from bidding (I promise)! Oh yes, sorry. Not to my taste either. [/quote] I'll be maxing out at £200 on that BB. The DX would be perfect if I played in a comedy hair metal tribute band called Spam Dagger but fortunately I haven't sunk that low yet. Maybe next year ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 So what's the difference between [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1970s-Cimar-Electric-Bass-Guitar-Japanese-Ibanez-/330675852992?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4cfdd116c0#ht_500wt_1413"]this Cimar[/url] and an Ibanez Blazer or Roadster? Cheaper hardware? Cheaper pickups? Body construction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 And this [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARIA-PRO-RSB-PERFORMER-BASS-GUITAR-1986-JAPAN-/260942972559?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cc169c68f#ht_521wt_1398"]Aria Pro II RSB Performer[/url] is absolutely delicious Starting bid is top of my budget though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbass67 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I'd say that Fernandez is a mighty good buy. My fave in this thread so far. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='pbass67' timestamp='1327692671' post='1515591'] I'd say that Fernandez is a mighty good buy. My fave in this thread so far. . . [/quote] If the BBs on eBay go over £200 it could well be the one. The neck is stunning :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikanHannille Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 http://basschat.co.uk/topic/162266-mim-jazz-fs-price-drop-new-pics-and-info-added/ Your rule number 7 is on the way. XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Jap BB300 - 150 on gumtree... http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/yamaha-bass/95454545 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) [quote name='MikanHannille' timestamp='1327734655' post='1515960'] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/162266-mim-jazz-fs-price-drop-new-pics-and-info-added/"]http://basschat.co.u...and-info-added/[/url] Your rule number 7 is on the way. XD [/quote] Ha Ha, that's as Mexican as tequila! [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1327747832' post='1516096'] Jap BB300 - 150 on gumtree... [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/yamaha-bass/95454545"]http://www.gumtree.c...a-bass/95454545[/url] [/quote] Thanks! I've messaged him! The extra pickup and switch look interesting, doesn't look original and the J looks to be an SD Basslines. Edited January 28, 2012 by Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='Sean' timestamp='1327753546' post='1516219'] Ha Ha, that's as Mexican as tequila! Thanks! I've messaged him! The extra pickup and switch look interesting, doesn't look original and the J looks to be an SD Basslines. [/quote] see my great idea was to find a decent PJ setup bass in need of a pickup change and point out the very nice young man selling a lovely pJ set of barts.... but it didn't work as this already has upgraded pups... very different sound but I quite like SD's too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1327754374' post='1516249'] see my great idea was to find a decent PJ setup bass in need of a pickup change and point out the very nice young man selling a lovely pJ set of barts.... but it didn't work as this already has upgraded pups... very different sound but I quite like SD's too [/quote] I have that exact same Bart combo on an Ibanez I'm going to sell soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='Sean' timestamp='1327757346' post='1516310'] I have that exact same Bart combo on an Ibanez I'm going to sell soon. [/quote] could you not sell the ibanez to yourself for £50 then spend £150 on upgrades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1327757495' post='1516312'] could you not sell the ibanez to yourself for £50 then spend £150 on upgrades? [/quote] There's nothing in the rules about that and it does meet all the criteria laid down other than the fact that I don't really get on with it which is a shame cos it's so gorgeous, it's an old 90's Jap Custom Made SR1300 with an East U-Retro and PJ Barts. Once I've fitted the Bart P it's going up for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonmohajer1 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wasburn-80s-Wing-Series-Raven-Bass-/190631977536?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c628d2240#ht_500wt_1413 <-- I've always fancied one of these and pretty sure it'd fit your criteria. You'd probably get it with at least £50 to spare too. I have an Aria Pro II CSB 300 that I've played to death which is similar and is just a wonderful, straight up, great bass to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='jonmohajer1' timestamp='1327761732' post='1516386'] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wasburn-80s-Wing-Series-Raven-Bass-/190631977536?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c628d2240#ht_500wt_1413"]http://www.ebay.co.u...0#ht_500wt_1413[/url] <-- I've always fancied one of these and pretty sure it'd fit your criteria. You'd probably get it with at least £50 to spare too. I have an Aria Pro II CSB 300 that I've played to death which is similar and is just a wonderful, straight up, great bass to play. [/quote] They look great but it's that upper horn, when the strap is on it fret 1 is too far away for my comfort. That's going to be a bargain for someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hohner 80s P bass. app £100 Mine cost £80 MiM Jazz neck " 50 " " 40 Wizard pickups " 40 " " 35 Great bass for working gigs,feels and looks great . Break any rules? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='Sean' timestamp='1327762805' post='1516414']They look great but it's that upper horn, when the strap is on it fret 1 is too far away for my comfort.[/quote] That surprises me. These basses are over an inch shorter than similar period BB models, and given the placement of the bridge and the contouring of the waist and depth of the body, sit slightly further forward, making the reach to the first fret the same as, if not slightly shorter than, on a BB. Know what you mean about the upper horn projection, as opposed to a BB being over the 13th fret, but I find it's just the angle of the strap that's affected, which doesn't impact on reach, for me. All that said, a "Wing" series bass wouldn't be my first choice. Although I love the guitars, the basses are poor performers by comparison, and not in the league of other Japanese makes of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Are you still going to bid for the BB200? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='ead' timestamp='1327765317' post='1516477'] Are you still going to bid for the BB200? [/quote] PMed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1327765026' post='1516465'] All that said, a "Wing" series bass wouldn't be my first choice. Although I love the guitars, the basses are poor performers by comparison, and not in the league of other Japanese makes of the time. [/quote] I would disagree here - I had a Scavenger bass and it was better build quality than Westones I have had. To be honest, I'm struggling to see how it is any worse quality than my MIJ mid 80s Fender Power Jass Special or more recent MIJ Fender Jaguar. maybe I was lucky - it was an early one so perhaps better than later models? Yes the electrics let it down - easily upraded in budget - but way it was put together and quality of the components is superb. Neck was absolutely briliant. But - mine was over 11lbs. And, yes, the neck was slanted slightly further away so fretting an F was always a bit of a reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4-string-thing Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='Sean' timestamp='1327689095' post='1515506'] The DX would be perfect if I played in a comedy hair metal tribute band called Spam Dagger but fortunately I haven't sunk that low yet. Maybe next year ;-) [/quote] I used to play in a comedy 80's hair metal band called Iron Python.... I used a Yamaha BBG4 which was a cracking bass and might well fit your criteria? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 This bass, that configuration, this measurement.......haha! for goodness sake man, grab a bass and make it play for you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='leftyhook' timestamp='1327769132' post='1516537'] This bass, that configuration, this measurement.......haha! for goodness sake man, grab a bass and make it play for you!!! [/quote] If we all took that attitude, there would be no one on this forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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