mr_russ Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 (edited) Yep, it's the villex equipped bob glaub that's pretty much the village bicycle around here - although it's had a few months with me now ;D I had an opportunity to gig it a month back at a covers gig but I enjoy playing my DJ5 so much I just went with that - as a result, it's just sitting at home. It's a wicked bass - I only wish lakland made a 5 string version, I'd be on the lookout for one in a flash. Rather than reuse previous owners pics - I'm going to take some of my own this evening. I'm looking for a trade for a fretted 5 or 6 string, or a fretless 4/5/6 string - no idea what, although I'd quite like something modern and possibly humbucker equipped - a lakland 5501 would be perfect but I'm open to suggestions - a yamaha TRB6 would be cool aswell. Open to offers trade wise with a value of around £500 - I could be persuaded to take one or two 1x12 cabs in a trade/part ex - or a markbass traveller 2x10 pics asap. Russ ps - I'm usually somewhere around egham, guildford, brighton, worthing or chichester. ------------------------------------------------------- Here's the long overdue video demonstrating the electronics - firstly, the strings are brand new elites stadiums 40-100, lighter than my usual 45's they've not had chance to calm down and I've not bothered to sort the truss rod out to compensate for the lower tension - so forgive the w***y nature of the clip, I got carried away It does sort of do the job though. I start with the booster off and the tone rolled back a tiny bit, do a bit of fingerstyle and a bit of slap before going up to the next setting. I then turn the booster off and turn the mid shape to 50% followed by 100%, then 50% on mid shape and #2 on booster ... I think, can't really remember but you can hear the differences - I think it sounds excellent even with the zingy strings. When they finally bring out a skyline 5 string glaub, I'm having one. It sounds Tits M'Chicken with a pick aswell. Edited January 4, 2009 by mr_russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I have a custom Esh 6 I'm looking to trade - have you seen it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hmm, can't remember what this looks like but I remember it was quite a bargain, can't wait to see pics again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Here it is. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26371"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26371[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Great bass. I had it for a short while before Russ. Really enjoyed it, but wanted a 5 string so when his RBV went on the block then this went in trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 [quote name='Mike' post='296707' date='Oct 1 2008, 03:02 PM']Here it is. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26371"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=26371[/url][/quote] Funny, to me that doesn't look like the Lakland I remember!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Sorry, it was for the OP - potential trade-bait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 hehehehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 What is it about this bass that makes it such a pass-around? OOI - how do the villex affect the sound compared to the bass with the stock PUPs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 If it's the Villex-equipped one, I've played it at Mart's place. It has a huge range of different sounds av available & is better sounding than any other Precision type bass I've ever played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 [quote name='phsycoandy' post='296974' date='Oct 1 2008, 07:18 PM']hehehehehe[/quote] ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hi I'm the guy that 'created' this bass and it's good to hear affirmations as to the great tone this bass delivers. I was worried it was only me. Great looking too with a very playable neck. Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 I find the mid cut/shape to be a bit crap but the tone booster is wicked, a 5 string version would suit me down to the ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 [quote name='mr_russ' post='297018' date='Oct 1 2008, 08:22 PM']a 5 string version would suit me down to the ground[/quote] Five string Glaubs could well be a reality very soon. I hear that there are three US Glaub five-strings being made at the moment and if the demand is high enough they will make Skyline versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 [quote name='Sean' post='297239' date='Oct 2 2008, 07:51 AM']Five string Glaubs could well be a reality very soon. I hear that there are three US Glaub five-strings being made at the moment and if the demand is high enough they will make Skyline versions.[/quote] Tits - has anyone got anything they fancy trading? I'm skint but fancy something new to play with - a six string sounds fun right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'm probably even ready to give a warwick another go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I took this bass of Greenking and I guess started the passing around process..... I can confirm that it's short life with me was a pleasure..... It's quick sale was "Due to no fault of his own" lovely neck, great sound, If I was after a P i'd take it back in an instant ATB Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 [quote name='mr_russ' post='297304' date='Oct 2 2008, 09:47 AM']I'm probably even ready to give a warwick another go[/quote] Now lets not get giddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 [quote name='martthebass' post='297925' date='Oct 2 2008, 07:53 PM']Now lets not get giddy [/quote] Indeed ;D I was staunchly anti-warwick for a little while - but I've played a few good ones now (and lots of crap ones) and have realised the error of my ways...nearly. I really like the streamer stage 1 5 string - but they're a little out of my budget and I'd rather buy an SR5 for slightly less. A lakland 5501 right now would be top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I suggested a trade of a 6er - interested at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted October 3, 2008 Author Share Posted October 3, 2008 [quote name='Mike' post='298153' date='Oct 2 2008, 11:37 PM']I suggested a trade of a 6er - interested at all?[/quote] ooh -sorry, I had meant to pm you - pm about to be sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Just letting you know, pm not received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 Still available - I'll get those pics up tonight if I get time, otherwise it'll be tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Here's some I had taken while it was with me if they're any use Russ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 wicked - the ones I took this evening look sh*t, it's too dark and i can't find my tripod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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