NBD: In the spirit to lose my head!

[Cat Burrito]

Growing up in the 80s, I always hated the whole idea of what we called cricket bat basses. I remember seeing Bill Wyman and Tina Weymouth with them but it was never enough to swing it for me. 
 

As I have gone through my playing career, I have met loads of owners who swear by them. Then over lockdown, I became obsessed with this video…

 

https://youtu.be/wjv_KI4BTaM?si=mYxweEJPccEeAoaL

 

I thought it might pass but I found myself wanting one. I thought it might pass but it’s the “never say never” one I thought I would never own. The guitarist from my duo bought the Steinberger Spirit guitar so I ordered the bass a couple of months back. It came today.

 

 

I haven’t bought a bass in a long time and my first impression is that it is heavy for what it is (but light, given that there isn’t much of it). It could use a bit of a set up, although the bottom strings are good. There’s a lot of tone variation and I am looking forward to the whole matching vibe with my duo. 
 

I don’t think it will ever be my favourite but for something to muck around with, I anticipate it’ll be a lot of fun. 

Edited 3 hours ago by Cat Burrito
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[Lozz196]

Congrats, have to admit I’ve been tempted by these for a while

[Reggaebass]

Congrats cat, I did similar with my Hohner B2A, I bought it to try and love it, I found it a bit strange on a strap at first 

[tauzero]

They hang a bit strangely with the neck strap button in the original position as they tilt forwards (assuming the same thing happens as on the Hohner B2). I have seen a picture of one (must have been a Hohner B2 as it was natural finish) with the strap button moved to the shoulder but never managed to find the picture again.

 

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