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    Standard E and Standard Eb in the Same Set? - How Would You Do It?

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    8 minutes ago, spencer.b said:

    Sorry I assumed they were in E , what key are the original key ones in?

     

    I love using open strings in this sense too, especially for pull-offs and duplicating the main guitar riff.

    I shan't reveal the songs in case that blows my cover. It's early stages.

    I think that it's really do-able on an Eb Standard as the songs in their original keys are very root note straight eighth type lines.

     

     

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    Standard E and Standard Eb in the Same Set? - How Would You Do It?

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    After searching for ages, a decent band has approached me and I'm going to a rehearsal with them to see how we gel.

     

    Most of their songs are down a semitone (half-step) from the originals and there are 2 or 3 that are in the original key.

     

    It seems a bit unusual to me. All songs are typical rock songs

     

    Although, the first meeting will be all songs played on an Eb Standard tuned bass, how would you approach this for a gig situation?

     

    I see my options as:

     

    1. One Eb standard, one E standard tuned bass. If one is needed as backup there's a tuning delay involved.

     

    2. A B standard 5-string. Loses all the open string "opportunities" of many of the songs. Backup bass is same config. No real low-B requirements in the set.

     

    3. An Eb Standard bass but learn the original pitch songs up a semi-tone and get used to it. Backup bass is same config.

     

    What would you do?

     

     

     

     

    Spector Advice

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted · Edited by Sean

    4 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said:

    Yep, that's the one. Original sales ad: https://reverb.com/item/69710136-spector-usa-ns-2-4-string-bass-1-5-blue-purple-colorshift-finish-emg-pjx-9v-haz-8-78lbs-ns2-1527 

     

    The same bass as a Euro (but with 1.64'' nut width instead of 1.5'' and with the thin neck specs (so shallow and not chunky), like the Ian Hill model, would be great!

    Well, there’s 2 down 8 to go? I think we know where a 3rd would go 😉 

     

    I’m just not that fussy with necks, as long as a bass isn’t ultra skinny, like some Ibanez models of the past that give me cramp or like the barge Valenti I had shaved, that made my finger joints hurt, I’m happy. 

    Spector Advice

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    Posted · Edited by Sean

    46 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said:

    Man, this DOES look killer 🤩

    Someone over at TB is currently selling a NS-2 in this finish, looks like the exact same bass (NS2 #1527, from fretnation).

     

    Now that I’ve had a good look, I’m smitten.

     

    To save people searching, the spec is:

     

    Model Number: NS-2

    Weight: 8.78 Pounds

    Serial Number: #1527

    Signed: May 17, 2023

    Specifications:
     

    4-String Bass

    Scale: 34"

    Narrow Nut Width: 1.5"

    Solid Maple Wings (Plain Maple)

    Blue to Purple Colorshift High Gloss

    Ebony Fingerboard

    Black Mother of Pearl Crown Inlays

    Blue Luminlay Side Dots

    EMG PJ-X Pickups

    Spector 9v HAZ

    Spector Lightweight Aluminum Locking Bridge w/ Brass Saddles

    Dunlop Dual Design StrapLok System

    Black Hardware

    Spector Tolex Case

     

    The bold ones are the bits that get me extra smitten. 

     

    Importing that would come in about £5750 by my rough estimate with VAT, Duty, Insured Shipping, handling. Can’t be far off a new one.

    Spector Advice

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    Posted

    5 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said:

    Man, this DOES look killer 🤩

    Someone over at TB is currently selling a NS-2 in this finish, looks like the exact same bass (NS2 #1527, from fretnation).

    I agree, this would be a cool special Euro run. As soon as you go for highly figured tops (quilted or flame maple or burl), like in the other photo you showed, chances are you may end up with something that does not look anything that great (like the current CST ones). Luck of the draw.  

     Agreed. Good point raised there re CSTs, @Eldon Tyrell

     

    I must say that the birdseye one currently at BD is outrageous. 

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    Active 5 string workhorse - share your opinions!

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted · Edited by Sean
    espelin

    2 hours ago, Terry M. said:

    Is it a big job? Having played the bass I feel it's the reason it's still unsold. It's a decent axe.

     

    Not a huge job. It depends a bit on how crushed the wood is and what it is.  I did some steaming on that Euro LX 5 of mine last week. I used an iron and a wet microfiber cloth. It's much more forgiving and leaves more safety factor than a soldering iron and cotton buds. It was more dents than indentations in that case, though.

     

    The lads at BD should be able to to it. 

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    The Big Fat South-West Bass Bash 2025

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    On 16/03/2025 at 07:13, Phil Starr said:

    I'll be there, I'll certainly bring along all the various BassChat designed cabs and I'm happy to run a shootout of some sort if that is wanted.

     

    I was going to suggest similar with big valvery (I'm bringing 3) so maybe we could think of some way to do it with various heads. I'm sure someone will have some sensible ideas.

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    Status shuts their doors

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    I've had a few headless Status basses, including a couple of Streamliners that I sold on. I never really took to Status basses as lifelong instruments, just not me, as much as I tried, but I always found Dawn to be one of life's absolute gems and a total pleasure to deal with.

    I really admire the decision they've made and wish them all the best. It's an Institution and it's part of British Bass History without a doubt. The flatwound strings they used to sell were the best I've ever used and I still have a set I bought on my Valenti P.

     

    God bless, Status Bass and The Greens. 

     

    I only just spotted this thread. 

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    Spector Advice

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted · Edited by Sean

    That's £2787 landed + £335 for EMGs and LHZ - £200 resale of Barts and pre = £2922. And then you have a limited edition that isn't original 🤔

    Spector Advice

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    2 hours ago, Eldon Tyrell said:

    @cetera is your man as he made the special edition Spector Euro 4X happen, back in 2022 as far as I remember.

    Finishes were black gloss, white gloss, tobacco burst and ultra violet, all sold via BD.

     

    ...which is much more niche than what we're thinking here...

    Spector Advice

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    Posted · Edited by Sean

    Those of you that have been hanging around Bassworld Basschat as long as me will probably remember those Lakland Dudepit specials.  There was a minimum order quantity of 30 IIRC. There was some flex as I remember paying a bit extra for Chisonic pickups that had a different rout. I think there were rosewood/maple options as the necks were modular to other models etc etc. Someone here will remember the ins and outs.

     

    I seem to remember a "yellow" 5 string P with blocks being one that never came to fruition...

     

    Anyway,  surely if a few of us here agree a spec with BD, we can understand variables, get price confirmation, specify the variables and pay a deposit?

     

    That way, at least @Bass Direct gets a clear indication or steer of what's commercially viable and derisks a minimum order by having x punters already committed? Obviously, no glitter-pink 6-strings but some arrangement or consensus must be possible?

     

    What are parameters and constraints of minimum orders? I'm guessing NBE is more flexible than whoever was making those Skylines back in the day, it's only a small shop. And as @Eldon Tyrell implied, some of those signature models are tiny volumes.

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