Grahambythesea

The reappearance of the Grabber from the Epiphone stable has apparently inspired the “Chibson” makers. There are now several Grabber clones on eBay advertised coming from a Chinese workshop.

Does it weigh a ton like the Gibson version?

When I was playing serious gigs of a reasonable duration I always had a fretless bass for a few numbers and by default a backup should something happen to the fretted, but it never did!

I think one of the issues when switching from 4 to 5 is the string spacing at the bridge end. If your used to Fender style basses with 19mm spacing you may find some 5 s with narrower spacing ( I believe Ibanez have 16 mm) a bit off putting to start with especially if you are swapping between a 4 & a 5 regularly. On the other hand 5 string all wider spaced is quite a handful. My Gibson 5 has 19 mm which I like but then I play finger style. I’d find using a pick on that spacing challenging. if you can find a 2nd hand Spector Legend they are great.

I really can’t see the point of it.

Trevor Barry

The strings will get in the way when you pass the salt or wine.

Mack the knife - Bobby Darin (and dozens of others)

I cant stop loving you - Ray Charles

I’ve only ever seen one. It was in a shop in Denmark St and I knew someone who wanted one, so I told him about it and he went and bought it. I’m not in touch anymore so I wonder if he kept it. 🥴

You don’t see many which probably explains the price. The original Les Paul Signature bass which was the model for the Jack Casady bass. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326160300823?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=0gvE614OS52&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=_-qNzvFMRiS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I agree with @AndyTravis the neck depth is unusually chunky on JCs.

Good golly miss molly - Little Richard

Having never had a mustang I am surprised that the tiny little pickup seems to perform as well as the Precision type with its exposed poles.

I think the idea that semis are lighter is an illusion. My Peerless Bassmaster (identical to the JC by the original makers) weighs the same as my Precision. I used to own a ‘66 Gibson EB2 and that was over 9lb. I think this is because the bodies are wider and there’s probably just as much wood in them. Many, but not the JC, have a centre block to cut feedback.

I don’t wish to deprive a U.K. retailer of a sale but don’t Thomman carry Sires? As you’re in Europe then there are no import problems between countries and I believe they will dispatch to Portugal .

The lion sleeps tonight - the Tokens

That’s looking real good. Glad you found a decent logo.

Paper airplane - Alison Krauss & Union Station

I agree with @BassAdder60 I to have embraced the lonesome spot that is Guitarchat. Is there anybody out there (ghostly noises off!).

Gravity - Idina Menzel (And others in Wicked)

The wind cries Mary - Jimi Hendrix Experience

Now those are really awful!