Norris Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 That looks terrific! Must not GAS, must not GAS. Resist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1450781617' post='2935763'] My first 'proper' bass was a Hayman 4040 and it was probably my first real love - but I know I don't get on with them. [/quote] Ooh, why not? Just out of interest. [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1450784615' post='2935802'] That looks terrific! Must not GAS, must not GAS. Resist! [/quote] Thanks, but don't worry... they don't come up for sale too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 First time I've seen the whole thing....it's scrumptious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1450785450' post='2935810'] Ooh, why not? Just out of interest. [/quote] A few things, really - always either a bit or a lot too heavy, neck is too wide, 34" scale length - I am enjoying 32" at the moment (ooh matron etc). And I seem to be leaning more and more to single pickup basses. But they look so damned pretty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1450804550' post='2936061'] First time I've seen the whole thing....it's scrumptious! [/quote] Thank you sir, have a few more pics... [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1450805707' post='2936069'] A few things, really - always either a bit or a lot too heavy, neck is too wide, 34" scale length - I am enjoying 32" at the moment (ooh matron etc). And I seem to be leaning more and more to single pickup basses. But they look so damned pretty... [/quote] Certainly unique! Historically they're always referred to as heavy basses, but mine isn't... they're made from obeche wood, which is light. So I'm not too sure where the Hayman 'heavy' rep comes from. Unless I have the only light one, which seems unlikely. The necks aren't wide if you're used to a P Bass, but I'm fairly sure J Bass players would struggle a bit. I like a nice thick bit of wood in my hand, personally. Edited December 22, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 So I'd heard. Mine was around 9.5lbs, not overly heavy but too heavy for me. Now the Shergold I had was light as a feather - 7.5lbs.... Anyway, no more pictures, please.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1450809211' post='2936107'] Mine was around 9.5lbs, not overly heavy but too heavy for me. Now the Shergold I had was light as a feather - 7.5lbs [/quote] Just weighed mine, it's 9.3lbs - heavier than I thought! My Marathon was 8lbs dead, but felt much lighter. Edited December 22, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1442999206' post='2871216'] Thanks, folks...it should be safely back with its owner tomorrow [/quote]Have you ever used the ready to iron veneers Andy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 [quote name='Chienmortbb' timestamp='1451555188' post='2941411'] Have you ever used the ready to iron veneers Andy? [/quote] I haven't - no. I would suspect it's also PVA sprayed on. But, if I did, I would still prefer to coat the body also, then there is no possibility you are going to end up with a 'dry' spot. I have used a veneer with a ready glued on tissue backing - that worked well. Almost identical in technique and in terms of use but seemed quite a lot more resilient to expansion cracking. Anyone else used ready to use iron on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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