umcoo Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Hi folks, Called into Promenade Music in Morecambe yesterday as I saw they've just got one of these in stock. Had my eye on them for the past couple of months, so once it had arrived, I needed to check it out. It has an Ash body and rosewood board and it really kicks it out. Sounds nice and powerful and it was setup great thanks to Gary at Promenade. It seems these are relatively rare in the UK and I think this one is from one of the first batches to come here. Few other places now have one or two in stock. Neck is maple, but is finished in Walnut, so combined with the chrome/black hardware, it's a really dark looking bass, but looks great IMO. I was worried the lacquered neck might make it bit sticky to play, but it's fine. Single ply matt black pickguard really sets it off too. Not sure on the weight, but it's light, and the grain in the wood is really beautiful. Getting a slight bit of hum so might shield it in the future, but nothing that can't be sorted easily. Can't recommend Promenade enough for excellent service and stock. Good chaps in there. Here's a couple of pictures. Cheers all. [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0676_zpsed7ea83c.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/goat_punisher/104_0676_zpsed7ea83c.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0677_zpsd9484241.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/goat_punisher/104_0677_zpsd9484241.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0680_zps37b4f133.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/goat_punisher/104_0680_zps37b4f133.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0681_zpsc3a0aaab.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/goat_punisher/104_0681_zpsc3a0aaab.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/goat_punisher/media/104_0683_zps586bdc3f.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/goat_punisher/104_0683_zps586bdc3f.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 That looks stunning mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 That's a beauty, congrats on the new bass John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Nice purchase - well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Very nice looking thing. I don't usually go for lacquered necks for the same reason as you mention (stickiness) but the matched finish looks really classy on this bass. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 That is lovely, do they do precisions in the same finish? Very classy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Thanks all. Sam, can't say I've ever seen a P in the same finish, but then I've not been looking for one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 And a quick Google suggest they don't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Shame. Yours looks fantastic and I will love a p/j in that finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Really, really, nice. Happy NBD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Cripes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I've got the body from one of those on a bitsa at the moment. Keep thinking about selling the body but it looks so nice will prob keep it. Looks stunning mate :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks all, sounds and plays as good as it looks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 How many pieces is the body made from? Wunjos has one with a 2 piece, though It looks badly matched at the back but fine at the front. Correct me if I am wrong, but pretty sure its an ash body stained walnut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Mines a 3 piece, but matched pretty well. Yeah, it's Ash with walnut finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnutkj Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Oooh that's nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Most excellent looking bass - great colour combination with pickguard & cool grain pattern too. Looks like a keeper! (but don't we all say that!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozza Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Beautiful. I love that finish on guitars. Hope you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Always a fave of mine. Nice find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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