Ander87 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 On 09/10/2022 at 12:59, Vin Venal said: Yeah if I was buying a new Fender, and wanted that custom shop vibe, I'd be looking at the American Originals with the nitro finish - the relicking surely isn't worth £1500 on top? I come back from Limelights and Stingray Specials - I’m genuinely impressed with the AO’s Jazz and Precision I got…! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno1981 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 My only experience is trying 3 different pino signature basses over the years, all of which were top drawer amazing. Sounds like I had a better experience than most with the CS. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin Lewis Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I have two Custom Shops, a '60 Jazz and a '60 Precision. Both beautifully built, wonderful to play, and great sounding. No complaints here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf1e Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Lots about high cost to low cost basses above. When you buy the economy version you are buying the basic item no frills. Next up the all singing all dancing top of the range same item covered in all the frills. Flame tops, quilted tops and facings. Gold plated tuners etc. Different fretboard material (does make a difference) In the furniture trade we referred to them as decorative features. A nice looking piece of timber is actually a pretty looking grain that is more likely than not difficult to work because as far as stable timber is concerned it is a fault which is usually useless structurally but marketing has turned into a positive. It doen't and never will make the guitar sound any better and using it for necks is a very brave move. Move being the operative word here. If you find a gem with cross grain across the neck RUN! The result is you pay more because it takes more operative hours to build and because they can get away with inflating that price. Now for those that like to troll! Yes I have worked in the furniture industry in the frame making department of a high end manufacturer. Yes I did run the frame shop. Yes I did make continous product and process improvements. Yes I was responsible for checking quality of incoming timber and the only person qualified to sign it off. Yes I have been a member of TRADA for longer than I can remember. No you can't pick my brains I'm now retired and enjoying BC and playing my basses and other things. Although I am always happy to share what little I know to genuine people with genuine problems. So bottom line is 1-2k bass nice sound instrument one hopes. 4,5,6,7,k bass=more work fitting decoration and make up. Recently bough me a Squier 70's cv jazz for £220. Didn't need it just fancied one Fabulous instrument no frills. Big Grin. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 17 hours ago, Skin Lewis said: I have two Custom Shops, a '60 Jazz and a '60 Precision. Both beautifully built, wonderful to play, and great sounding. No complaints here. Similar here. I’ve a couple of CS Precisions and a CS Jazz (all bought off here, funnily enough!) and they’re fabulous instruments - from a build, sound and playability perspective. I can’t praise them enough. The prices for newer ones (and secondhand ones in various bass shops) do appear to have risen significantly over the past couple of years, but private sales (and Basschat marketplace, obviously) can throw up some excellent basses for not-too-outlandish prices. Don’t think I’d be minded to shell out for a new one, mind, especially when there are some excellent used CS basses for sale out there. Here’s a CS (Sean Hurley) P Bass alongside an original ‘66 Jazz! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 @Old Man Riva that Sean Hurley P is absolutely gorgeous, I want more of it! Ander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Old Man Riva said: Here’s a CS (Sean Hurley) P Bass Very nice ,I really like those, I was looking for a sunburst one a while back and stupidly turned one down I was offered because I didn’t like the relic worn look on the back of the neck, don’t know if they all have it, I thought afterwards that I could probably have had it refinished 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin Lewis Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 30 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Very nice ,I really like those, I was looking for a sunburst one a while back and stupidly turned one down I was offered because I didn’t like the relic worn look on the back of the neck, don’t know if they all have it, I thought afterwards that I could probably have had it refinished I think they all have it, my sunburst one does. Very smooth and comfortable. Terrific bass, wonderfully fruity mids, big chunky neck, impeccable build. 2 hours ago, Old Man Riva said: Don’t think I’d be minded to shell out for a new one, mind, especially when there are some excellent used CS basses for sale out there. Indeed. I bought the Sean Hurley, used, on here at what I thought was a very acceptable price for such a good bass. There are many viable alternatives at the brand new price though. Gratuitous pic, alongside my Nash: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 The finish of the Sean Hurley P Bass in the pic is Charcoal Frost. It’s such a lovely colour - to me, anyway! It’s lightly reliced, where there is checking on some of the finish but all the paint was/is fully intact - any subsequent wear (where the finish has disappeared) has come from myself. The back of the neck on mine wasn’t reliced but it’s started to wear (from around the third to fifth frets) through playing. A few more pics… 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 47 minutes ago, Skin Lewis said: ratuitous pic, alongside my Nash: The taste of this man…! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, Old Man Riva said: The finish of the Sean Hurley P Bass in the pic is Charcoal Frost. It’s such a lovely colour - to me, anyway! It’s lightly reliced, where there is checking on some of the finish but all the paint was/is fully intact - any subsequent wear (where the finish has disappeared) has come from myself. The back of the neck on mine wasn’t reliced but it’s started to wear (from around the third to fifth frets) through playing. A few more pics… Lovely 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, Old Man Riva said: few more pics just great looking. I tried this with @Skin Lewis’s limelight and I miss this bass sometimes… I will say I prefer the AO 60s but that should be expected…! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ander87 said: just great looking. I tried this with @Skin Lewis’s limelight and I miss this bass sometimes… I will say I prefer the AO 60s but that should be expected…! Nice looking precision that Ander ,and not too much relic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin Lewis Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Back on topic, it's a shame that @danweb22 had a bad experience. I thought the whole point of CS was consistency. I bought my Jazz unseen from gear4music, and it arrived in it's factory packing box unopened, so I guess it was as it left the factory (sorry, artisan workshop....). Set up was spot on, played beautifully, everything in order. Gigged it the next day. Which is what I was expecting, for the price. You're probably much better off buying used, with any issues sorted out. Also, if you buy new, you'll instantly lose a grand in value when you first plug it in. The Jazz: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ander87 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Reggaebass said: Nice looking precision that Ander ,and not too much relic thank you! Even if I don’t have it anymore this is the bass that turned me to ‘I need a P with flats’! Normal bass on rounds but fantastic on flats!! The cracking on the nitro was tasty too… hope my AO’s turn like that sometime! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 13 hours ago, Skin Lewis said: Back on topic, it's a shame that @danweb22 had a bad experience. I thought the whole point of CS was consistency. I bought my Jazz unseen from gear4music, and it arrived in it's factory packing box unopened, so I guess it was as it left the factory (sorry, artisan workshop....). Set up was spot on, played beautifully, everything in order. Gigged it the next day. Which is what I was expecting, for the price. You're probably much better off buying used, with any issues sorted out. Also, if you buy new, you'll instantly lose a grand in value when you first plug it in. The Jazz: The relic job on this one looks remarkably authentic compared to others I’ve seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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