Cuzzie

Looks like it’s been designed in the 50s, only 1 pick up place, fat necks......nah you are right, worlds apart

What’s the price differential now without the ARE between the 2

So the call is for people who have owned similar aged 102 and 202 basses side by side to make a shout

The main premise on any of this technology is the fact that being a living substance with a cellular structure that is susceptible to change, sonic resonance through the wood allows for ‘settling’ and re-alignment of the structuring and a maturation of the sound of the wood. Most people do mention about things settling with age, older basses having been around for a while sounding different to new or when they were new. Moisture content is another thing as well which slowly affects the sound as it diminishes. Not to mention warp factor, hence humid climates are a nightmare for necks, tuning etc. Most good manufacturers have the wood stock drying for a while before building. Being a man of wood you will know far more than I, but to me it makes perfect sense that vibration, heat treatment (BTW in the case of Sandberg this was developed with the research department of the local university to test not just if it works but how best to do it) does make a difference to an instrument, no doubt. As ever people can judge whether or not the extra cost is worth it for them

Aside from-hardware fit, finish, IRA - would a less than high end Yammy still be the same Wood, manufacture etc to allow a comparison or is it a case of the top shelf stuff is just that, and not available lower?

Do all basses have the sonic treatment then?

The direct comparison would be 2 off the production line one with, one without so they are the same ‘age’ Parallel’s can be drawn with Sandberg but their process is slightly different and can stacked between various treatments they offer, and I am up to speed on them and how they all feel - was interested in Yammy’s take on it

So......those purveyors of many Yammy’s often side by side do they feel/hear/see a noticeable difference for those that have had the IRA treatment?

That’s not far off - I gave back a purchase inside an hour once due to the fungus and mould it had on it

If a P is Gloucester is a double P like Double Gloucester, or is that a little cheesy.....

Well it’s official - not all bass forums and senses of humours are the same, after less than 24 hrs and 3-4 uninspiring responses the same thread started on TB has been closed. Proposterous BC defo wins that battle

I’m all about others me, not a selfish bone in my body except when it comes to Beef Hula hoops - about the best crisp ever

Only the best for the @Osiris table

My other pseudonym is Ten Thumbs

Reverb ebay

Absolute coincidence and no read the OP its in the Finger Keep all gear and expand

It’s still very hard to make that mud happen, I practice hours on end to achieve it only for some god forsaken piece of equipment to have the temerity to make me sound articulate. Look no further than Patrick Hunter - he is the master of making all pedals and basses sound exactly the same - pure genius

@hubrad had it right - keep it all to sound more

Wonder if I should do the same on the other site across the pond and relay tidings of good will from our global brethren

Only if it’s declared I have won the internet for the day

It won’t surprise you to know that loads of people probably don’t do a full twiddle on something they get. Me, I like to have a proper sit and play with all dials notch by notch and cover the whole range in anything I get, and reserve judgement until I have done that. Congrats tho - sounds like it is piecing together nicely

Sorry - not meaning to be harsh - no malice intended on my behalf fella - most of my comments sound very similar tho, but I even bore myself