Born 2B Mild Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 So has anyone got some hands-on experience of these ALDEN creations yet? And if the eBay vendor is not recommended, is there an alternative source to buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I've had an Alden violin bass for about 2 years and have had no problems at all with it. I have noticed the build quality seems a little variable though - they had a few there and the one I bought was by far the nicest Cheers Alun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 [quote name='rjb' post='253135' date='Aug 2 2008, 07:46 AM']How's about their telebass? These look pretty decent indeed for the money..[/quote] EEEK! A TelEB3! Wrong. In so many ways... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 [quote name='Telebass' post='330246' date='Nov 16 2008, 07:52 PM']EEEK! A TelEB3! Wrong. In so many ways...[/quote] yeah - kow what you mean -it does look sort of 'funky' though. But I'm not sure about the straight edge on the scratchplate and how it blends ( or doesn't ) with the control panel cover ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agoulding Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 [quote name='Alun' post='330217' date='Nov 16 2008, 06:48 PM']I've had an Alden violin bass for about 2 years and have had no problems at all with it. I have noticed the build quality seems a little variable though - they had a few there and the one I bought was by far the nicest Cheers Alun[/quote] how much are they paying you...? seriously, im interested in that six string though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gus752 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 [quote name='molan' post='228226' date='Jun 28 2008, 03:46 AM']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] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gus752 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I liked the look of the S-1004F when I was over in the UK last July so I took the gamble and bought one (off ebay out of Germany). It was a risk but I now reckon that this bass is something special particularly in view of the low price. Obviously there were little things that needed attention first up, like the bridge/harmonics were way out and 2 frets were sharp on the edges but apart from that the bass was ready to go for no additional outlay. It has a really straight neck with good low action and I have no fret buzz. I play my basses reasonably hard and I have no complaints about the playability. It is very well balanced and has an amazing tonal range. I have a selection of basses including Rickenbacker, Fender Jazz, Stringray but this is the weapon of choice currently. Hey, I might have been just lucky with the one I bought but it is definately good value for money. I agree with the blog comment about the logo looking cheap and yes it does detract a little from the visual presentation of the bass. I use the S-1004F at all of my gigs in Australia and it is a topic of conversation with other bass players I meet. This is the first time I have bought a bass that is not a 'classic' and have not been disappointed - and before anyone asks - NO I am not on the payroll !! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 [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.[/quote] Yes he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 A guy I know here has one of the guitars. A Hagstrom-y looking type of 335. Not bad build quality and looks lovely but tends to go out of tune. However, for £225, he doesn't grumble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 [quote name='xgsjx' post='228262' date='Jun 27 2008, 07:55 PM']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] LOL! Swap it for 2-over-3 config and it's almost EXACTLY the same as my BTB 5-string. OK now I got GAS...these looks so sweet...but like many I've tried they might have shoddy fretwork... I hope not, we need an English version of SX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biro Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 OMG, this bass is gorgeous. I mean, it's just a korean made bass. IF ONLY IT WAS RED, i would have bought it immediatly. let's face it, a bass must be cool looking in the first instance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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