jimmy23cricket 99 Posted January 11 Some interesting basses being put out by these guys this year.... https://www.charvel.com/gear/shape/san-dimas-bass/pro-mod-san-dimas-bass-pj-iv/2965068518 https://www.charvel.com/gear/shape/san-dimas-bass/pro-mod-san-dimas-bass-jj-v/2965079518 Quite like the Blue 4 and Green 5'er Pity no pointy headstocks though! 😂 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doctor J 2,445 Posted January 11 That green certainly isn't quiet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grahambythesea 302 Posted January 11 Thank goodness no pointy headstock! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyTravis 6,901 Posted January 11 Oh. Now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyTravis 6,901 Posted January 11 I don’t know if it’s the angle... Looks a bit out of proportion really. Hmm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattbass6 150 Posted January 11 They look OK, but I think, and it is just my opinion now I’ve seen the specs of both, the Jackson CBXM IV is a better spec’d, and better looking bass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyTravis 6,901 Posted January 11 (edited) 6 minutes ago, mattbass6 said: They look OK, but I think, and it is just my opinion now I’ve seen the specs of both, the Jackson CBXM IV is a better spec’d, and better looking bass. I don’t know if I “met” a bad batch - but couldn’t believe how ropey the finishing was on the neck of these...felt unfinished (not as in “without finish” as in ‘someone’s not finished sanding that...’) There was a 4 & 5 string which felt the same. Although...the pickguard looks decent - the question is, would that Jackson pickguard fit on the charvel... Edit - Ah, 21 frets vs 20. Always makes more sense to me... Edited January 11 by AndyTravis 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lemmywinks 1,047 Posted January 11 Looks like they licensed the headstock shape, assume Charvel are owned by Fender (or by whoever owns Fender)? Made in Mexico so I guess if you joined the dots... Quite like the look of this: 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyTravis 6,901 Posted January 11 2 minutes ago, lemmywinks said: Looks like they licensed the headstock shape, assume Charvel are owned by Fender (or by whoever owns Fender)? Made in Mexico so I guess if you joined the dots... Quite like the look of this: Yeah, that has a nice Alleva Coppolo/Olinto (Mas Hino) vibe about it. Would it work E-C (what a great excuse I’ve just invented). 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyTravis 6,901 Posted January 11 (edited) This can’t be serious though, surely? Oh FFS! It is real! Wow. That’s a feckin disgrace. https://www.peachguitars.com/jackson-x-series-concert-bass-cbxnt-dx-iv-laurel-fingerboard-rocket-red.htm Edited January 11 by AndyTravis 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattbass6 150 Posted January 11 21 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: I don’t know if I “met” a bad batch - but couldn’t believe how ropey the finishing was on the neck of these...felt unfinished (not as in “without finish” as in ‘someone’s not finished sanding that...’) There was a 4 & 5 string which felt the same. Although...the pickguard looks decent - the question is, would that Jackson pickguard fit on the charvel... Edit - Ah, 21 frets vs 20. Always makes more sense to me... I’ll be honest, I haven’t played one but I did hear the same thing as you just said about the feel of the necks, from a friend who had played one. It stopped me dropping the money on one. When I heard about the Charvel basses I did get a little excited as I know the guitars in this range, are amazing. Unfortunately, the colours aren’t to my taste, and I’d prefer a 21 fret, which as you say, just makes more sense. A pick guard would have been nice, as well. The Charvel necks do look lovely though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyTravis 6,901 Posted January 11 3 minutes ago, mattbass6 said: I’ll be honest, I haven’t played one but I did hear the same thing as you just said about the feel of the necks, from a friend who had played one. It stopped me dropping the money on one. When I heard about the Charvel basses I did get a little excited as I know the guitars in this range, are amazing. Unfortunately, the colours aren’t to my taste, and I’d prefer a 21 fret, which as you say, just makes more sense. A pick guard would have been nice, as well. The Charvel necks do look lovely though. Just spotted the Charvel is reverse P as well. Noice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nilebodgers 297 Posted January 11 37 minutes ago, mattbass6 said: They look OK, but I think, and it is just my opinion now I’ve seen the specs of both, the Jackson CBXM IV is a better spec’d, and better looking bass. That looks a bit "over-knobbed" if that's a thing... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattbass6 150 Posted January 11 2 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Just spotted the Charvel is reverse P as well. Noice. Do you have a link for that, please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattbass6 150 Posted January 11 Just now, nilebodgers said: That looks a bit "over-knobbed" if that's a thing... My Vigier is the same. Either that or stack them knobs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyTravis 6,901 Posted January 11 (edited) 2 minutes ago, mattbass6 said: Do you have a link for that, please? It’s in the OP Edited January 11 by AndyTravis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattbass6 150 Posted January 11 7 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: It’s in the OP Yeah, sorry, I was thinking of something else. Obviously, I’d seen this, hence my post 🥴 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy23cricket 99 Posted January 11 All of them seem to have a fantastic sparkle finish that you can’t quite see in the stock photos on the site. There are a few “live” photos being posed and the colour looks fan bloody tastic that blue with the roast maple neck is the nuts.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyTravis 6,901 Posted January 11 1 minute ago, mattbass6 said: Yeah, sorry, I was thinking of something else. Obviously, I’d seen this, hence my post 🥴 Haha. I’m still reeling from the Rickenjacker 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuzzie 3,413 Posted January 11 26 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: This can’t be serious though, surely? Oh FFS! It is real! Wow. That’s a feckin disgrace. https://www.peachguitars.com/jackson-x-series-concert-bass-cbxnt-dx-iv-laurel-fingerboard-rocket-red.htm This is mint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyTravis 6,901 Posted January 11 2 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: This is mint You are drunk too. Go home. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattbass6 150 Posted January 11 9 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Haha. I’m still reeling from the Rickenjacker I’ve just seen the green one. Interesting 🥴😂 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skej21 198 Posted January 11 1 hour ago, lemmywinks said: Looks like they licensed the headstock shape, assume Charvel are owned by Fender (or by whoever owns Fender)? Made in Mexico so I guess if you joined the dots... Quite like the look of this: Yup, Fender acquired Charvel in 2002! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
