xgsjx Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Was just having a look at ebay & came across the Alden Jupiter Bass. It says: "Alden guitars are the result of a collaboration between UK guitar guru Alan Lester David Entwistle( ALDEN ) and one of Korea’s leading guitar companies." Here's the link to the one on ebay: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alden-Jupiter-Bass-Spalted-Maple-Top-4-5-or-6-String_W0QQitemZ180257578808QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180257578808&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alden-Jupiter-Bass-S...id=p3286.c0.m14[/url] I especially like the line that says "If you are not only "cheap" looking, but also quality" Who's gonna go & buy one & give us a review? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 [quote name='xgsjx' post='228109' date='Jun 27 2008, 03:45 PM']Was just having a look at ebay & came across the Alden Jupiter Bass. It says: "Alden guitars are the result of a collaboration between UK guitar guru Alan Lester David Entwistle( ALDEN ) and one of Korea’s leading guitar companies." Here's the link to the one on ebay: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alden-Jupiter-Bass-Spalted-Maple-Top-4-5-or-6-String_W0QQitemZ180257578808QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180257578808&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alden-Jupiter-Bass-S...id=p3286.c0.m14[/url] I especially like the line that says "If you are not only "cheap" looking, but also quality" Who's gonna go & buy one & give us a review?[/quote] It's good to see them not to charge more for a 5 String on the Spalted one with the split scratchplates and only £15 more for a 6 stringer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Nice looking bass. I like the split scratchplate thing going on! It looks like the 6 string represents pretty good value, just being 15 squid more than the 4. I would be tempted if I wasn't in the middle of trying to kick an SX habit. Maybe there should be some kind of BC review? P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJA Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 "none could be even remotely described as “copies”" [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alden-Club-Bass-Flamed-Maple_W0QQitemZ180257587188QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4713QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alden-Club-Bass-Flam...3QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Hofner club? and they did a copy of the Vox teardrop bass, which looks pretty good for the money. [url="http://www.cranesmusicstore.com/aldenvxtroubadourteardropbasswhite-p-29.html"]http://www.cranesmusicstore.com/aldenvxtro...white-p-29.html[/url] (no doubt it balances like a lead balloon though....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I am sure he used to be the guitar tech repairer in Cranes Cardiff. Used to design with Tanglewood as well I seem to remember as I bought a prototype acoustic from them. i could be wrong but I you always remeber a name like entwhistle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJA Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I recall the name in connection with Hohner as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I'm seriously tempted by the S-1004 semi, but the split PG doesnt float my boat, as niether does the Derby girls bottom shape design of the jupiter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey D Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I think it would actually be nicer without the scratchplate(s)! Not a bad looking bass though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I'd spotted the semi as well & quite like the looks: Kinda Rickyish in places. £235 for a 4 or 5 string - would love to know what they are like. As an owner of a Korean Lakland I'm certainly not going to assume that because it's Korean it's rubbish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 [quote name='molan' post='228226' date='Jun 27 2008, 06:46 PM']I'd spotted the semi as well & quite like the looks: Kinda Rickyish in places. £235 for a 4 or 5 string - would love to know what they are like. As an owner of a Korean Lakland I'm certainly not going to assume that because it's Korean it's rubbish![/quote] Headstock looks very Ibanez. Nice looking bass tho. Bet in 5-10 years they may be 5X the price, if they make some rep that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Want one.Now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cooke Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I really do not like that split pickguard... yet another place that'll be awkward to clean... first thing I'd do would be to use the existing ones as a pattern for a single piece job... otherwise the bass looks great... the chambered S-1004 looks absolutely fantastic... ./me want now!!!!!!! the club bass... not so sure... the flamed maple top looks good though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I like it. The design is individual and well thought-out. It would look too much like everything else without the split pickguard. Sets it apart. Respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 [quote name='NJE' post='228145' date='Jun 27 2008, 04:23 PM']I am sure he used to be the guitar tech repairer in Cranes Cardiff. Used to design with Tanglewood as well I seem to remember as I bought a prototype acoustic from them. i could be wrong but I you always remeber a name like entwhistle.[/quote] and wrt "I recall the name in connection with Hohner as well" : Name rings a bell with me too - if it's the right guy I think he was involved with both Hohner ( then based in Carephilly 8 miles north of Cardiff ) and Cranes in St Mary St. Cardiff ( watch out for Torchwood aliens :-) ( I used to live in Cardiff ) Years ago I had a Hohner B2a setup in Cranes which should have been fine if he was in charge but it wasn't that great to be honest - since then I've had it setup at London Bass Gallery although to be fair it did need a fret dress so worked out fairly costly. I have seen a few Alden istruments around and they do look pretty good - haven't checked them out in detail though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Errghh! Ugly. Sorry. (funnily enough the split s/plate model looks very similar to the Hornet bass I designed back in 2001). Where's me lawyer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydentaku Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I really want that 6 stringer. Never bought anything from the mainland, I am sure there is no issues there? No tax, given its EU? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisedude Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 [quote name='Mikey D' post='228219' date='Jun 27 2008, 06:28 PM']I think it would actually be nicer without the scratchplate(s)![/quote] +1 - Agreed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Oh - never saw this thread before! I have to admit I've got a bit of a semi for that semi - :brow:, would really like a look at these in real life. Alan Entwistle was involved with the development of the Hohner Revelation "Eurofighter" guitars in the early 90s - he was part of a team of UK designers involved in the project, based in Wales. He was responsible for the strange electronics & ATX pickups on the Revolutions. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 How's about their telebass? These look pretty decent indeed for the money.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I don't get why all these new companies don't get someone to design them a decent logo so it doesn't look like cheap rubbish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I have had dealings with that seller (who has about a dozen accounts on ebay - check the business name and address). Everything will be absolutely fine unless something goes wrong, and then you will get stiffed. You won't find the price so reasonable then! My case: bought a cheap neck-through bass. Noticed on first play that some of the frets had been installed in the wrong place, some as much as 3mm from where they should be. They would not take it back, would not send a different one, would not refund my cash. I couldn't help but notice that their English worsened at the same rate the problem did. My tip? Avoid, unless you have money to burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='253145' date='Aug 2 2008, 09:18 AM']I don't get why all these new companies don't get someone to design them a decent logo so it doesn't look like cheap rubbish![/quote] No-one wants to pay money for design when a 5 minutes mucking about in WordArt will do fine. Besides it matches the bass nicely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreenman555 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 yes, they look rather special dont they? Terrific value too.. I think it must be the Entwhistle from that Cardiff shop, cos that's the only other place I can find them listed. Interested by the 5 string but the Rikki style 1004 (reversal of 4001, I guess) looks neat too. So it's either this or an Xpression XP15.5... some choice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 [quote name='JimBobTTD' post='253146' date='Aug 2 2008, 09:25 AM']I have had dealings with that seller (who has about a dozen accounts on ebay - check the business name and address). Everything will be absolutely fine unless something goes wrong, and then you will get stiffed. You won't find the price so reasonable then! My case: bought a cheap neck-through bass. Noticed on first play that some of the frets had been installed in the wrong place, some as much as 3mm from where they should be. They would not take it back, would not send a different one, would not refund my cash. I couldn't help but notice that their English worsened at the same rate the problem did. My tip? Avoid, unless you have money to burn.[/quote] I like the look of the six string with the split pickup. If there is a problem with the instrument, can't you raise a paypal dispute? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Not in this case - I would have needed to send it to Germany (on my coin) to get a refund from Ebay or Paypal. I would have ended up about 95% out of pocket. I ended up selling all the parts on Ebay (making it clear that they were from a cheap, entry-level instrument) and giving away the somewhat useless bass as a sweetener in a guitar sale. I took a gamble - the bass was cheap, after all - and it didn't pay off. Another one chalked up to experience. Go for the six string by all means, but be warned: the seller is dodgy and deals with sub-par instruments. But who knows? It may work out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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