HK 6 string bass Review "As promised"

[AttitudeCastle]

[quote name='pablyth' post='987630' date='Oct 14 2010, 03:01 AM']Sure thing, I'll grab the digi camera from work and post some over the next week (my mobile phone is steam powered, so no cam ). Looks pretty much the same as the OP's, but with gold hardware.

An update after having used for a while: The walnut is pretty dense, a bit mushy low down without a little eq tweaking. Having said that, I've not failed to find a decent sound with a little effort (thick low bottoms suitable for dub through to a high twangy top with rolled mid for slap have been found - that active/passive switch is just to save batteries when solo practising though!). It's not the lightest 6-string even if fairly well balanced on a decent strap, but then again I've only previously used 4's for extended periods while standing. I suppose 4 hours is a fairly long time to be standing up wearing any bass. I'd guess it weighs about 20% more than my J-bass (by the lift a bass in each hand and guess test, most scientific!).[/quote]

Thanks!

[pablyth]

[quote name='AttitudeCastle' post='987879' date='Oct 14 2010, 11:42 AM']Thanks! [/quote]

No worries, here ya go.

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Just changed the random set of strings I got from local music store for some DA XLProsteels EPS170-6 super bright. That bottom has tightened right up. Padded strap too, and the weight worries are drastically eased.

I've been buffing the front simply with a cloth (lots), not got around to much of the back yet. The factory finish is, um, unfinished.

Why have I got 1 battery box, and littleal has 2?

Edited October 16, 2010 by pablyth

[AttitudeCastle]

[quote name='pablyth' post='990459' date='Oct 16 2010, 06:25 PM']No worries, here ya go.

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Just changed the random set of strings I got from local music store for some DA XLProsteels EPS170-6 super bright. That bottom has tightened right up. Padded strap too, and the weight worries are drastically eased.

I've been buffing the front simply with a cloth (lots), not got around to much of the back yet. The factory finish is, um, unfinished.

Why have I got 1 battery box, and littleal has 2? [/quote]

Hmmmm =S They both fir two 9V battries right so not a huge issue, just something to think about?

Whats the scale length? is it a "long" as it were 35"? as i love the Rotosounds but they only make them as a 34" set i think (the mega down tune ones)

If i got one i'd change the Pre-amp and most likely the pickups both to Bartolinis, Its got a kill switch right?

Each piccie up makes me want to take the plunge and buy dmz's 7! haha!

Most likely spend the £300 of its worth on doing it up too, strap locks, pre-amp, maybe pups and a re-finish? Then by my maths, £600ish for a bass that seems like its worth £1000+? xD

[pablyth]

[quote name='AttitudeCastle' post='990675' date='Oct 16 2010, 09:55 PM']Hmmmm =S They both fir two 9V battries right so not a huge issue, just something to think about?[/quote]
Must be in parallel for longer running time, it's not that greedy though anyway.

[quote name='AttitudeCastle' post='990675' date='Oct 16 2010, 09:55 PM']Whats the scale length? is it a "long" as it were 35"? as i love the Rotosounds but they only make them as a 34" set i think (the mega down tune ones)[/quote]
35"

[quote name='AttitudeCastle' post='990675' date='Oct 16 2010, 09:55 PM']If i got one i'd change the Pre-amp and most likely the pickups both to Bartolinis, Its got a kill switch right?[/quote]
Yup, well my version has. The advertised one just has an active/passive, kinda killish. So seems a touch pot luck.

[quote name='AttitudeCastle' post='990675' date='Oct 16 2010, 09:55 PM']Each piccie up makes me want to take the plunge and buy dmz's 7! haha!

Most likely spend the £300 of its worth on doing it up too, strap locks, pre-amp, maybe pups and a re-finish? Then by my maths, £600ish for a bass that seems like its worth £1000+? xD[/quote]
If you get a good one in the first place. The finish definitely needs looking at, but I'd give it a go with the current pups, and see what you think of the pre-amp for a while. Actually, that's a good point. Most of it is decent to start with, so a nice project for a gradual upgrade. Thanks for the idea.

[AttitudeCastle]

[quote name='pablyth' post='990691' date='Oct 16 2010, 10:14 PM']Must be in parallel for longer running time, it's not that greedy though anyway.


35"


Yup, well my version has. The advertised one just has an active/passive, kinda killish. So seems a touch pot luck.


If you get a good one in the first place. The finish definitely needs looking at, but I'd give it a go with the current pups, and see what you think of the pre-amp for a while. Actually, that's a good point. Most of it is decent to start with, so a nice project for a gradual upgrade. Thanks for the idea. [/quote]

Thanks! and no worries

Its just i have a thingy for Bartolinis, love 'em!

And i borrowed a friends 5 string for a whiley for a job with a metal band, and all i could get with it was honkey and jazz tones, not my cuppa! Maybe it was just the wiring and such like and pre-amp etc

It was like a warwick style with the two pups in the middle,

Well if i get one it will probably be dmz's one, or one of the FLEbay depending on funds and what not

[Helvie]

I just purchased 'n AK 6 string (fret less) and i love it.
Can't believe it's so cheep.

Thanks for the topic !