Grahambythesea Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) On 24 November 2017 at 19:43, Jack said: I quite like it from the nut down. The headstock is odd though. Not that it's overly bad, it's just that the angular head doesn't match the curvy body. Actually, I met someone like that once.... That surely is the Gibson thing! The EB2/335 is as curvy as it's possible to be with the classic square shape headstock, similarly the EB0/SG save for the pointed horns......... Then there is all the Jazz guitars and the flat top jumbos, I rest my case! Edited December 17, 2017 by Grahambythesea Spelling mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 Maybe it's just my aversion to burst, MM pickups, a curvy body with a rectangular headstock and control knobs borrowed from something else. I do love Frankenstein films though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totorbass Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) ??? Edited November 29, 2017 by totorbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 11 minutes ago, totorbass said: ??? Now isn’t that something?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Argh... Paddleheads! Yuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totorbass Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 This one is more a Robbie-head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 On 24/11/2017 at 11:40, Grahambythesea said: I've recently bought the 5 string 2013 EB and I really like its looks and it plays superbly, is feather weight and balances really well. The fiver is very much on my radar at the moment (I'm really liking the natural ash finish) but would mean distance buying with no chance to try first. Don't suppose there's any chance you could let me know string spacing and nut width and also whether you'd describe the neck as shallow or deep front to back? Would be much appreciated . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 On 23/11/2017 at 17:34, spectoremg said: I was unaware of this monstrosity until it was posted on FB today. Typically of Gibson, that is absolutely foul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howdenspur Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 That's a 2014 in Fireburst. I think it's lovely - takes all sorts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 It’s a beauty, I have been on the hunt for one for a while, but no luck on a 4 string so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 (edited) On 11/24/2017 at 19:38, spectoremg said: If your fave trolleys had a giant codpeice would it make a difference? On 11/24/2017 at 19:43, Jack said: I quite like it from the nut down. GAK are doing a crazy price on the 5 string, I assume it is because they are now discontinued Edited December 7, 2017 by Delberthot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 If my amp sells, i’ll Have one for that kind of money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Stupid cheap, I saw a five string go for £600second hand a couple of weeks back and thought that was a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, AndyTravis said: If my amp sells, i’ll Have one for that kind of money! I just have got one for this kind of money (thanks Mrs Painy for the early Christmas present)! No one home to take delivery tomorrow though so it's being delivered Saturday morning. Edit: Just £399 including fitted hardcase and next day delivery for a USA built Gibson in case you're wondering! Edited December 7, 2017 by Painy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 Hang on a minute, Teisco, FB bass market £120. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBP Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 On 23/11/2017 at 17:34, spectoremg said: I was unaware of this monstrosity until it was posted on FB today. Personally I think that is a great looking bass, prefer this to the white finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 9 hours ago, JBP said: Personally I think that is a great looking bass, prefer this to the white finish. Me too. This 1st gen is so much nicer than what they replaced it with. A cool bass IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 18 hours ago, spectoremg said: Hang on a minute, Teisco, FB bass market £120. So I presume you will be posting pics of a £70 Harley Benton’s on every Thread that shows some Fender for £*&#@? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 1 hour ago, T-Bay said: So I presume you will be posting pics of a £70 Harley Benton’s on every Thread that shows some Fender for £*&#@? I think the Teisco bass came before the Gibson. I think Spectormg is suggesting it's where Gibson got their inspiration. Pretty sure that's a 60s/70s model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 15 minutes ago, Cato said: I think the Teisco bass came before the Gibson. I think Spectormg is suggesting it's where Gibson got their inspiration. Pretty sure that's a 60s/70s model. Really? It looks nothing like it, head is completely different shape, only vague similarity in pick guard -as the case with many basses, and generic bass shape, again common across many many makers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I've tidied up a few posts - let's keep the discussion on-topic please. Thank you. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 19 hours ago, Cato said: I think the Teisco bass came before the Gibson. I think Spectormg is suggesting it's where Gibson got their inspiration. Pretty sure that's a 60s/70s model. Cheers Cato. I was applying humour to the post which may have been difficult for some to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 String spacing on the 5 is 19mm. Neck is really comfortable has slightly flat feel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Gigged mine for the first time last night. Very different sound and feel to my Squier VM P5 which is pretty much my perfect bass (don't care that it's an 'affordable' bass - it sounds and plays perfectly for me) but I got this for a bit of variation so that's actually a plus. I definitely find the slightly less chunky neck and more radiused board of the precision easier to play and it is much brighter, aggressive and more articulate than the Gibson which is generally what I want for most of what we play. For a fair few songs in our set though, that brightness can just be too harsh and what's needed is a bit more muscle. This fulfills that role brilliantly! Much darker with fuller lows than the precision but also a big big low mid punch. I actually found that I preferred it with the neck pickup coil-tapped though as that added a touch more clarity to the notes without losing the character of the bass. While I do find the precision neck a bit more comfortable personally, playability is still very good and I really enjoyed using it at the gig. I even like the way it looks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Took mine to Friday night's gig and lasted about 5 songs with it before putting it back in its case and using the Sterling for the rest of the weekend. I can't get rid of the distorted sound. I have the input pad in on my amp, the volume controls on the bass aren't on full. The overall volume is the same as my Sterling. My wireless isn't clipping either so I can't figure out what is causing it so it's going back. It's a shame as I really liked the way it played. Another odd thing is that I tried new strings on it the same gauge as the ones on my Sterling with a 135 B string and they felt really loose. Switch back to the Sterling and the tension is prefect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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