P-Belly Evans Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 18 hours ago, Misdee said: I had a look at them on YT , amazing value and great sound, but they are meant to be a bit on the heavy side according to some folks. Fair play. I've got the mm85 a, it is heavy ish, but it is a five string, with two mahoosive humbuckers 😂. Plus I have just picked it with up my Vintera Mustang and it is no heavier really. I think the basswood bodies help in reducing the weight. Problem is finding out how heavy they are. Although nothing is too much for Thomann customer service. I am 100% sure they will tell you what their basses weigh if you call them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Belly Evans Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 17 hours ago, Little Dragon said: If they were available in a plain colour, I would! I actually love the Sunburst and matching headstock on this one. Plus I love that the black scratchplate hides the humbucker. I had the 5 string on order but as it was going to be my only 5 string I changed it to its fugly, but far better specced sibling - the MM85 a. I am usually a sucker for the right look/colour, but in this instance it was all about getting the maximum tonal variations for as little cash as possible. I think a black scratchplate would sort the two eyewateringly in your face humbuckers, and on the plus side, the burst is a lovely claret colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misdee Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 I am thinking that, all things considered, I am going to plump for the Ibanez Talman. It seems like it will be well-made and pretty versatile. The shape is pretty attractive to my taste, too. This whole exercise has been an eye-opener for me, though. I may well end up buying a less expensive bass for my own use in the near future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Belly Evans Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Misdee said: I am thinking that, all things considered, I am going to plump for the Ibanez Talman. It seems like it will be well-made and pretty versatile. The shape is pretty attractive to my taste, too. This whole exercise has been an eye-opener for me, though. I may well end up buying a less expensive bass for my own use in the near future. I love the shape of the Talman. Nearly bought the 5 string active one myself, but wanted to spend even less, as the 5 string was only a punt to see if I liked it. Ended up spending more than I wanted on the HH Ray alike, rather than the MB5 SB. I kinda forgot about the Talman and the fact that it was only 30 quid less than I spent in the end😳🙄😂. Still happy with what I got though, so all good 👍. I reckon you have made an excellent choice though, as I love a short scale! Now for the next question...... What colour are you going for? coz there is loads choice for the 4 strings... I love a bit of short scale green myselfwe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misdee Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 Lovely Mustang! I too love a pale green bass, but different basses look good in certain colours, and I like the Talman in black. They all look good, but the black is my personal favourite for that bass. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Belly Evans Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 57 minutes ago, Misdee said: Lovely Mustang! I too love a pale green bass, but different basses look good in certain colours, and I like the Talman in black. They all look good, but the black is my personal favourite for that bass. . I love it - the tone is sublime! Great colour choice for the Talman. Is it the one with the tort scratchplate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 How about the new Harley Benton Rickenbacker clone, the RB-414? Gets good reviews on YouTube 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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