rushbo Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 This whole thread has been brilliant fun. I think Mr James should peel off the sticker and embrace the cheapness! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bungo Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 10 minutes ago, rushbo said: This whole thread has been brilliant fun. I think Mr James should peel off the sticker and embrace the cheapness! If it's glued on like mine he's no chance lol. I wonder if he's chosen it or it's been given too him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) G4M Bass. And here’s me been hunting round for what seems centuries, for a lightweight 24 fret P/J back up for a certain project. Seems my search maybe over. At £129 it’s got to be worth a shot. It will probably never be used anyway. Edited August 9, 2023 by itsmedunc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) As much as I love my Fenders I`m seriously considering a couple of the short-scale versions of these for gigging, save taking out more expensive instruments. Edited August 9, 2023 by Lozz196 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 2 hours ago, rushbo said: This whole thread has been brilliant fun. I think Mr James should peel off the sticker and embrace the cheapness! I’m getting one and putting a Glarry sticker on it. 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 3 hours ago, rushbo said: This whole thread has been brilliant fun. I think Mr James should peel off the sticker and embrace the cheapness! Or get a life size Ronnie O'Sullivan cutout and put a Gear for Music sticker on it? 😜 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bungo Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 On 12/07/2023 at 22:14, kodiakblair said: Doesn't appear to have a logo. At first I thought he had a 4 ace card sticker but now I'm seeing somebody's face; could be my painkillers taking effect 😄 It's Ronnie O'Sullivan the snooker player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Hey kids! Like Tony James? Like cheap but great-sounding basses? Scared of being picked on by the cool kids when you play them at gigs? Never heard of Ronnie O'Sullivan? ...then oh boy, do we have the waterslide decal for you... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mike Bungo Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 23 minutes ago, rushbo said: Mint this !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman666 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 On 13/07/2023 at 14:55, Leonard Smalls said: Not sure about the comfy white slacks and Genesis circa 1984 look! 😁 .. sports casual if you please. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 7 hours ago, Mike Bungo said: It's Ronnie O'Sullivan the snooker player Aye, I saw your earlier post. Tony gets 10 out of 10 from me for his choice in gear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 I'm old enough to remember when members here were going nutso about Sue Ryder basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 10 minutes ago, NancyJohnson said: I'm old enough to remember when members here were going nutso about Sue Ryder basses. s'funmny - I was going to say they are going to be the new Sue Ryders! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 hour ago, NancyJohnson said: I'm old enough to remember when members here were going nutso about Sue Ryder basses. Mine (now fretless) is still going strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 On 30/07/2023 at 10:05, Mike Bungo said: I’ve ordered one at £129 😳😂 it looks the exact same to me and maybe why he didn’t admit to what it was… I’ve just got one from the local Cash Generator for £59.99. Can’t wait to pick it up tomorrow! 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 On 12/07/2023 at 16:51, Mike Bungo said: Hi This is Tony James who's playing with Generation Sex........ Can any one tell me what this bass is because being played through a full stack Ampeg last night I've gotta say it sounded fabulous. Thanks Mike Is that Freddie Starr in the background? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 12 hours ago, itsmedunc said: I’ve just got one from the local Cash Generator for £59.99. Can’t wait to pick it up tomorrow! 😁 Put some flats on it. The frets on these are soft and wear very easily! And as it's from CG, some antibacterial wipes won't hurt 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, hooky_lowdown said: Put some flats on it. The frets on these are soft and wear very easily! And as it's from CG, some antibacterial wipes won't hurt 😂 Got it! A good scrub with a wire brush and dettol sorted it. Smells lovely now 😂 Strings surprisingly ok. A bit of a neglected bass I must say but at under £60 with a gigbag… Guide stickers on the neck (came off really easily) High action. Took it as low as it would possibly go at the bridge and still too high. Ummmm. Adjusted the truss rod as far as I felt I should. It would have gone further but I thought no, I’ll not push it. It was still a bit high for my liking so I shimmed it. Now it’s perfect for my taste. I even had to raise the bridge a bit (which I wanted really as the saddles were literally sitting on the bridge plate). The bridge plate actually looks a bit bent, which might account for the action. You might be able to see it in the pictures. The neck is definitely more chunky-ish Precision feel. I would have liked Jazz but I knew it said Precision before I bought it. It plays quite nicely though. No sharp edges The tuners will need replacing. They are shoddy. If these are an example of what they become over time, change yours if you get the chance. Some are slack one is really tight. One is wobbly. No neck dive to speak of on this one. Maybe a tad but certainly not as issue for me. Lovely and light. Can’t knock the sound either. I’ve only had it through the home studio setup but it sounded well through there. I’ll get it through my rig at rehearsals next week. If it lacks in the sound department, I’ve got a Yammy P/J pup setup that would sit nicely in there anyway. I’d definitely gig with it if needs be. It’s not the best thing since sliced bread. It’s a cheap more than capable tool and great value for money. That’s my spare sorted! Edited August 25, 2023 by itsmedunc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bungo Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 Gigged with my "Ronnie" twice now and I love it! ...... Sounds ace too The great news is that if it got nicked it's not the end of the world 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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