Bobo_08 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Hi All, Just wanted to share a couple of photos of my most recent acquisition. First HB purchase and for the price point (99GBP) it's fantastic! 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 (edited) That’s a handsome beast! How does it feel/sound? Edited September 27, 2020 by CameronJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, CameronJ said: That’s a handsome beast! How does it feel/sound? It feels nice, a little on the heavier side, but i've not weighed it yet. Had to adjust the relief and tweeked saddle height a tiny bit, but otherwise it was good to go, I also replaced the strings with some HB 5 quid ones for now, which are an improvement on the originals. The neck feels nice and while is not as slip as my Yamaha, it isn't that much bigger and is definitely not as fat on on my Cort C4 plus. It had no sharp fret ends unlike my Yamaha TRBX304, which had several sharp fret edges especially towards the bottom of the neck, but I love the neck profile on that guitar. Sound wise I am playing through a TC electronics spectra drive, Dry the signal is a bit low, lower than my cort C4 plus in passive mode, but with the gain and compression engaged it's sounds good. It's my only P style bass so I have nothing to compare it too. Going forward I might consider dropping a Wilkinson Alnico V in there, a relatively cheap mod, but I am more inclined to replace the machine heads first, they are the weakest link i think... quite notchy and tough to turn, but for the price I am not complaining. Cheers Edited September 27, 2020 by Bobo_08 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Wilkinson alnico pickups will be a big improvement on the sound, you'll definitely notice a difference if you do change them. As for the tuners, a little vaseline on the spindle/cogs and they'll turn much better. Cheap tuners don't get lubricated, so it's metal rubbing on metal, which is why they're tough to turn. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Bobo_08 said: Going forward I might consider dropping a Wilkinson Alnico V in there, a relatively cheap mod, but I am more inclined to repalce the machine heads first, they are the weakest link i think... quite notchy and tough to turn, but for the price I am not complaining. You could also consider Entwhistle pups - awesome and cheap as French fries. Edited September 27, 2020 by lownote12 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 25 minutes ago, hooky_lowdown said: Wilkinson alnico pickups will be a big improvement on the sound, you'll definitely notice a difference if you do change them. As for the tuners, a little vaseline on the spindle/cogs and they'll turn much better. Cheap tuners don't get lubricated, so it's metal rubbing on metal, which is why they're tough to turn. Thanks for the tip on the Vaseline... will defffo give that a shot!! 7 minutes ago, lownote12 said: You could also consider Entwhistle pups - awesome and cheap as French fries. Ahh... Entwhistle... I will have a look at that possibility too, thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Wilkinson alnico if you want a vintage tone. Entwhistle if you want a more modern sound. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 (edited) I've seen Enwistle now do Alnico V Neodymium they are called PBXN ... Hmmmm 🤔 decisions lol I would like a vintage tone as I already have two basses that have a modern tone. Edited September 27, 2020 by Bobo_08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 23 minutes ago, Bobo_08 said: I've seen Enwistle now do Alnico V Neodymium they are called PBXN ... Hmmmm 🤔 decisions lol I would like a vintage tone as I already have two basses that have a modern tone. PBXN are not alnico. They're nickel with neo magnets. They won't sound vintage! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, hooky_lowdown said: PBXN are not alnico. They're nickel with neo magnets. They won't sound vintage! AHH really! Thanks for clarifying! That would have been a dissapointment! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Tonerider are vintage - and also verycheap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 2 hours ago, lownote12 said: Tonerider are vintage - and also verycheap Thanks for that lownote I will check them out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invertigo Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 Upgraded my kit HB P Bass with a Wilkinson MPB I believe it is, along with a Kiogon loom. Sounds lovely and old now when combined with LaBella Deep Talkin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 I have the exact model. Apart from the Kiogon tone switch I have to say I've left it as it arrived. It came set up how I like it, and sounded superb. One of the nicest finishes on any bass I've seen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 99 quid, thats ridculous!! Black pickguard would look great Put a GZR butler pickup in it 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 33 minutes ago, horrorshowbass said: 99 quid, thats ridculous!! Black pickguard would look great Put a GZR butler pickup in it Could go full stealth and put black nylon wounds on too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Take those ridiculous learner strips off. Then you'd have a full stealth fingerboard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, lownote12 said: Take those ridiculous learner strips off. Then you'd have a full stealth fingerboard. Hahaha, They are desperately needed! Edited September 29, 2020 by Bobo_08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 22 hours ago, stewblack said: I have the exact model. Apart from the Kiogon tone switch I have to say I've left it as it arrived. It came set up how I like it, and sounded superb. One of the nicest finishes on any bass I've seen. On 28/09/2020 at 20:09, invertigo said: Upgraded my kit HB P Bass with a Wilkinson MPB I believe it is, along with a Kiogon loom. Sounds lovely and old now when combined with LaBella Deep Talkin Where or how do I obtain a Kiogon Loom, from searches I get the impression is a supplied by someone on the forums? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 12 minutes ago, Bobo_08 said: Where or how do I obtain a Kiogon Loom, from searches I get the impression is a supplied by someone on the forums? Cheers Calling @KiOgon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 You called? Will PM @Bobo_08 Cheerz @hooky_lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Hows the neck on these? Slim or chunky? The website says modern C neck profile..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 40 minutes ago, hooky_lowdown said: Calling @KiOgon 37 minutes ago, KiOgon said: You called? Will PM @Bobo_08 Cheerz @hooky_lowdown Thanks for putting us in contact 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted September 29, 2020 Author Share Posted September 29, 2020 14 minutes ago, horrorshowbass said: Hows the neck on these? Slim or chunky? The website says modern C neck profile..... I'd say its reasonably slim... not as slim as on my TRBX304... Don't know if there is a specific way of measuring that I could do to help give a more useful idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, horrorshowbass said: Hows the neck on these? Slim or chunky? The website says modern C neck profile..... If you've played any standard P bass made in the last 20-25 years, it'll feel like that, that's basically a modern C neck. 50s and 70s style bass necks will be chunky. No P bass necks are slim - jazz necks are slim. 😀 Edited September 30, 2020 by hooky_lowdown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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