Happy Jack Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share Posted April 29, 2023 So how close is it to the real thing? As luck would have it, I bought @Silvia Bluejay an SB310 a few years ago. Since she's (famously) a lefty, her bass and mine make a book-matched pair. You judge ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Very nice...any idea what the top is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share Posted April 29, 2023 12 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Very nice...any idea what the top is? Nope ... just that it's wood rather than a laminate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 No drooling people - the very rare 615 in a beautiful Paduak finish: https://reverb.com/uk/item/41367709-sgc-nanyo-bass-collection-615-1988-paduk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted May 12, 2023 Author Share Posted May 12, 2023 That price ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 (edited) Black one - collection only in Aberdeen. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204337115177?hash=item2f9370f029:g:F~IAAOSwnf1kYN7x&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0FJ3DUBa06jMCZl%2BqhtbRBoWJ%2Br6UfTWU5YLIn7kNI5%2FHhvwQmLMYwz9ullZ241g%2BCoO9a08IeDtSfCXhJiDMK45CnUGOZo1ZawhqhKoD5yB0v%2FZJmjVcGRqlVC0C3j7eRET2HjTOvD7Rl1d9EdIAFKUPn41wkgPsX%2BmPEfG6K%2F3paSRHKPfv0SnKvP%2FJDEOGh9A6Kt1rpyRtIx4fouyhAaDhtV9Ea8Al3NLWzOXpau8Qk9Lb7SArwuchgqTrydRS3neahFJMcxHw0RcUCfaqCc%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR9yjjpGEYg or this black 301 in Ruislip, London ( @Happy Jack's doorstep) currently £77 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275841837627?hash=item4039746a3b:g:V9MAAOSwY2ZkRpnZ&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8P9wcQb%2B1E69naralMb1WbbdDCfRnknXUNx0onD4nRUjQEA50BUD4WbdYijj2Xo%2FCIXQ8Q7T8itOTG0beqSzRwcULPr7ujzrp1JbXSJpkjf79xuBjTSRanA%2FIYbEUbF3AueF9UnJCulDfmgcVWNfepDdXcsRRyrODcKqK2pPNjO1dgplG4zXCnGTXcD8TslMPK8rU9dXcRtUco7uYB0K9jH9T7Io%2FvVpHFpByLVeL4%2BvVF6xemLUeTYd8teozKg1W70%2FPaTXMwErGZee0a7VPzg0KRNvBlVeobeyZqbhxnQ85VD7tuwRvKTeObtiyg0gnw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR-CjjpGEYg Edited May 15, 2023 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 Nah ... Not in the market for anything other than a reasonably-priced 320, and my Chass Collection probably ticks that box anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Bass Collection logoed gig bag - £15 whatsapp://send?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gumtree.com%2Fp%2Fguitar-instrument%2Fbass-case.-soft-%2F1460622468%3Futm_source%3DWhatsApp%252B%26utm_medium%3DSocial%26utm_campaign%3Dsocialbuttons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Very nice looking SB460 https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/bass-collection-sb416/1462242788 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Anyone got any suggestions for a replacement bridge for an SB315? I've replaced the tuners and knobs but stuck on the bridge ... got a Song IL but it was too big! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 1 hour ago, steviedee said: Anyone got any suggestions for a replacement bridge for an SB315? I've replaced the tuners and knobs but stuck on the bridge ... got a Song IL but it was too big! I put one of these Gotohs on my four string fretless. It fitted fine and has done a good job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 38 minutes ago, BassBus said: I put one of these Gotohs on my four string fretless. It fitted fine and has done a good job. What model is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 21 hours ago, steviedee said: What model is that? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323131078447 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Unpriced five string on Preloved - messaged the seller - he wants £750??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted Wednesday at 09:13 Share Posted Wednesday at 09:13 (edited) Hi All, I wonder if anyone could help me. I have what I believe to be an SB 303 (4-string fretless), although I thought the 303s were all passive. I bought it on FleaBay, and the previous owner had swapped out the original electronics for a Glockenklang pre-amp. Long story short, shortly after my buying it, the battery in the Glockenklang suddenly heated up and wrecked the whole pre-amp. No matter, I still had the original Bass Collection electronics. I had a local guitar shop wire it in for me - I know nothing about wiring stuff up. With everything wide open, there is one, very usable and decent sound. However, the individual pots seem to make no sense whatsoever. The way the pots react, I can't seem to even guess at what their functions are. Could anyon tell me where I might find a wiring diagram? Edited Wednesday at 09:15 by SICbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted Wednesday at 09:16 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 09:16 Upper front is PAN, upper rear is VOLUME, lower front/rear are Treble & Bass boost/cut. There's no parametric / sweepable mids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted Wednesday at 09:29 Share Posted Wednesday at 09:29 10 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: Upper front is PAN, upper rear is VOLUME, lower front/rear are Treble & Bass boost/cut. There's no parametric / sweepable mids. Thanks for the super-quick help Jack. The odd thing is, that the upper rear (i.e. volume) is indented and the lower rear (bass - boost/cut) isn't. Do you reckon the guy wired the two the wrong way around? Would the bass even work (i.e. make a noise) that way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted Wednesday at 10:05 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 10:05 You just left my comfort zone. Someone who knows what they're talking about will be along in a minute ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted Wednesday at 10:46 Share Posted Wednesday at 10:46 (edited) 1 hour ago, SICbass said: Thanks for the super-quick help Jack. The odd thing is, that the upper rear (i.e. volume) is indented and the lower rear (bass - boost/cut) isn't. Do you reckon the guy wired the two the wrong way around? Would the bass even work (i.e. make a noise) that way? I have one of these at home (and I'm pretty sure I have another complete preamp too) I'll see what mine are like and let you know later Edit - mine is also fretless, you don't see many! Edited Wednesday at 10:47 by BreadBin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted Wednesday at 11:43 Share Posted Wednesday at 11:43 (edited) 1 hour ago, Happy Jack said: You just left my comfort zone. Someone who knows what they're talking about will be along in a minute ... Thanks Jack 🙂 BTW, the info on what pots should be where was already a big help. Thanks. Edited Wednesday at 11:44 by SICbass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted Wednesday at 18:24 Share Posted Wednesday at 18:24 (edited) Mine is configured thusly (edited to add) @SICbass I've colour coded the pots as mine are in completely different places to yours and also neither match @Happy Jack's description 😃 Upper front - volume, no indent, green Lower front - pan, indented, blue Upper rear - bass, indented, red Lower rear - treble, indented, yellow Judging by the tape it's been apart at some point... Edited Wednesday at 18:59 by BreadBin More info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted Wednesday at 18:29 Share Posted Wednesday at 18:29 Three should have a centre detent - the pickup blend and the bass & treble cut & boosts. Set them all to the centre. The one without the detent is the volume. Turn it all the way up and plug the bass into the amp. Take a screwdriver (or anything metal) and gently tap on the split pickup. Now, rotate the other three pots one at a time. When you cut one of them, the sound of you tapping the pickup will disappear from the amp completely. That's your pickup blend. Of the remaining two pots, you should be able to figure out which is which by boosting or cutting. The treble will get very bright when you boost, very dull when you cut, but do it when the other EQ pot is centred. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted Wednesday at 19:35 Share Posted Wednesday at 19:35 1 hour ago, BreadBin said: Upper front - volume, no indent, green Lower front - pan, indented, blue Upper rear - bass, indented, red Lower rear - treble, indented, yellow I had 4 Bass Collections at one point and this is how the standard pre-amp was configured. Then I changed them all for Glockenklang pre-amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted Thursday at 08:25 Share Posted Thursday at 08:25 13 hours ago, Doctor J said: Three should have a centre detent - the pickup blend and the bass & treble cut & boosts. Set them all to the centre. The one without the detent is the volume. Turn it all the way up and plug the bass into the amp. Take a screwdriver (or anything metal) and gently tap on the split pickup. Now, rotate the other three pots one at a time. When you cut one of them, the sound of you tapping the pickup will disappear from the amp completely. That's your pickup blend. Of the remaining two pots, you should be able to figure out which is which by boosting or cutting. The treble will get very bright when you boost, very dull when you cut, but do it when the other EQ pot is centred. Thank you to everybody for your help. Particularly Doctor J for the breakdown on how to establish which pot is which. So, it seems like this: Lower front - is the mix pot Upper front - is treble cut/boost Lower rear - is volume Upper rear - should be bass cut/boost, however it seems behave more like a second volume which doesn't quite go 100% off. Is it possible that the guy from the shop wired one or other pots to the wrong part of the central board (i.e. the blue thingy attached to a board)? Or would that then cease to function altogether? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted Thursday at 10:07 Share Posted Thursday at 10:07 1 hour ago, SICbass said: Upper rear - should be bass cut/boost, however it seems behave more like a second volume which doesn't quite go 100% off That's exactly what the bass control does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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