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Duroc17

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  1. How much does it now cost in import duty to get a bass from France? im sure there must be threads and knowledge here apols for all the posts tonight BCers
  2. This is what I’d really like something like this. Passive and natural with rosewood board light in weight around 8lbs - recommended builders or people on here?
  3. It wasn’t just that. I’d had a 66 and 76 mustang and the Vintera just did give me the same buzz
  4. In 2002 I bought the Fender 75 jazz RI ash body and for 15 years I played that as my main bass - but it was close to 11lb and I fell off my push bike and injured my shoulder. Since then having been spoilt by brother-in-law lending me his 79 P Bass. I have been searching for a low weight great PB. Then I just bought the new Sire V5 R donkey it looked like the 75 jazz I had and it’s made me realise I don’t want a PB - I want a nice jazz bass as I’m sick of the GAS
  5. Had the Vintera 1 Mustang but for some reason I didn’t get in with it. I don’t fancy the gloss neck tbh
  6. Cheers Mr. I was on a road trip sold my Gibson to a very fine fellow - who had a long chat with about basses and music at Sandbach Services then over to Crewe to interrupt a wedding band to buy this faux RW - just glad I went and got cash back. Now looking at all the BCer ads like a kid in a sweet shop
  7. Cheers all. I should’ve checked it properly before parting with £900. Anyways 3 hour trip later. I got my money back and very apologetic dude. He might’ve been playing me but felt genuine- I think he got ripped off first thanks everyone- kebab and wine waiting. Now on look out for genuine RW or might go 60th anniversary but don’t like pau ferro if anyone has a bass like this - talk to me I’ve got some cash!! love BCers are the best
  8. Bought this today was a pick up from a car park and I was mostly concerned with neck seller was on break at a wedding gig so time was tight- but the body road worn bits feel badly done and it sure feels like a badly damaged poly finish. See pics. Reached out to guy said he’d refund and he bought it second hand but serial number was filed off… neck and tuners feel right - output is a bit low see what you think hopefully get it resolved
  9. haha thanks - i saw the P/J one of DeeBass but i'm a rosewood neck guy - there's a nice one in Devon but think going to now have a policy of try before buy
  10. Just A/B’d against my new Sire V5R Jazz - wish I hadn’t-the Gibson made the Sire sound very thin tonaly but I prefer the Sire neck - even tho the 20mm spacing of the Gibson is good for my sausage fingers the neck is a little bit chunkier than the Sire - but blows the Sire away for bass tone I’ve always fancied a Lakland but heard they’re heavy - so possibly might be up for trade (which isn’t thinning the herd!) the Sire is heavier than the Gibson for sure
  11. Totally get it Rob - I’m same - get a bass now and again and the Gibson was a treat - but I’ve decided to down scale as playing less and less and the Gibson should be used to record - but couldn’t resist it but it’s far too good to be wasted by my sausage fingers all the best Scott
  12. New bathrooms don’t improve homes. There was a scientific study to say it’s new basses that equal happiness- I saw it on a meme. And memes are basically the truth! 😎🤩
  13. Yeah I’m liking the gen2pickups I’m keeping them - I don’t mind the tuners - I’d change the bridge for gotoh still loving it - so good to play
  14. I’m really surprised these aren’t a staple. It’s light, it’s powerful and no daft bridge plus a superb neck
  15. This awesome bass needs to go to someone gigging and recording- it’s a pro bass in the hands of at best a semi pro! Would consider trade for 4strung passive with rosewood neck Lakland or Sadowsky Jazz with money either way The blurb from Gibson 34" scale maple neck with rosewood fingerboard Swamp ash body Pair of Alnico red bass humbuckers with coil taps Babicz Full Contact bridge 7.7lbs in weight TI flats plus spare set plus set of GHS pressure wound strings) This full-scale, 4-string bass follows a long line of great EB models, while bringing and entirely new shape, look, sound, and versatility to the board—all representing truly unbelievable value for a hand-made-in-America electric bass. The new EB Bass marries a brand new and extremely comfortable body shape to a glued-in, 34”-scale full-size neck and two awesome-sounding new humbucking bass pickups for unprecedented power and fidelity. Whether you play in-the-pocket funk, warm and sultry jazz, or raging rock, the EB Bass is primed to take it on. The foundation of the new 2014 EB Bass from Gibson USA lies in a solid ash body and glued-in maple neck. Ash has long been respected for its open, resonant tone, and lends itself perfectly to a rich, versatile-voiced bass. Add Gibson’s new Alnico rod bass humbuckers with coil taps, a Babicz™ Full Contact® bridge for perfect intonation and increased sustain, and wrap it in your choice of five vintage-gloss finishes—Brilliant Red, Fireburst, Natural, Bullion Gold, or Vintage Sunburst—and it’s an incomparable way to lay down the low end. (EB Bass 5-string also available.) The 2014 EB Bass 4-String is made from a solid swamp ash body with glued-in maple neck. Its asymmetrical double-cutaway body style is timeless, yet entirely original, and designed for forearm comfort and an ergonomic playing position whether seated or standing. The full-size, 34”-scale-length neck carries a rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays and a 120th Anniversary banner inlay at the 12th fret. The firm sonic foundation of the EB Bass is amplified via two of Gibson’s innovative new Alnico rod humbucking bass pickups, which offer extreme clarity and string definition even when thundering through a cranked bass stack. Coil taps offer brighter, snappier tones, while a rim-mounted barrel jack (this was broken when arrived so switch jack replacement abd checked over by pro guitar tech) provides a safe and secure place to plug in. A Babicz™ Full Contact® bridge provides a rock-solid anchor at the body end for optimum resonance and sustain, complemented by efficient modern tuners. A multi-ply black pickguard and black truss-rod cover complete the package. The 2014 EB Bass 4-String comes protected in a vintage-brown Gibson hardshell case Can ship to uk in box or meet north west West Yorkshire
  16. About 9lbs - which feels ok on a strap- it’s one of those basses you enjoy playing. The neck is great 👍 seriously considering gigging this over my Gibson
  17. I fancied a jazz as got bored of the P thing for now So liked the look of the new Sire - had the P5 and was ok so wasn’t expecting to love this Jazz as much as I do. This neck just begs to be played - been playing it for about 3 hours so far - stopped for tea anyways I reckon I’ll through so money at this. The pups are pretty good - but what do you reckon would be an upgrade? Fender custom, Lindy Fralin - I played a ash body Fender for about 15 years - but it’s been about 8 years since I played a jazz and there’s lots of pickup options now also any lightweight tuners that’d fit - also bridges but don’t mind this bridge and don’t want to start drilling all over thr only thing I don’t like is the poly finish. Wire wool it when TI flats arrive Well done Sire - this neck is a very nice thing!
  18. Just ordered the 4 string 24 fret - coming tomorrow- I prefer standard shape but be nice to have some high up fret options I’ll never use 🤣 that neck looks mint I had Fender 74 reissue from 2002 I played till 2017 but at nearly 11lbs was bit much - this Sire reminds me of that bass but with extra frets and nearly 1/3 of price
  19. Hi there just for sale. Cutting the numbers down ta
  20. i had the 2013 and it was superb - really nice bass - GLWTS
  21. I'm really not sure about selling this as it's mint, but it's 3rd in queue now behind Gibson and Starfire, but bills, cost of living etc are pushing this idea - damn you capitalist pigdogs! I made this from 2 basses - one i bought from here and which gave the Mighty Mike Jazz neck (with F decal) which is absolutely a superb neck, 38mm nut width, satin feel neck, like the American pro, as are the tuners lightweight Fender tuners with Drop D. Fender Custom 62 pickups (growl and thump) and nice bridge and mint green guard. Then i bought a VM 2010 Squier for the gorgeous amber aged body, from this kept the capacitor and pots as they had a really good sweep of tones. It's light too about 8lbs - 8.3lbs (no scales - just feel) Super low action comes with new rounds - cost me £750 all in to make - so want to see no less than £500 or i'll keep it. Will list for a couple of weeks and if the gods tell me to keep it then so be it. Also can come with black guard £10 and nice padded gig bag £20 This is a very nice thing, comparable with some of the nicest P's i've had, you'll not find a factory one of this quality for this money i'm sure. Shipping to UK £20 or drop off North West UK for petrol or meet up
  22. Lovely looking thing - im just not playing it and should be put to use by someone - very versatile set up - nice neck which is kinda mustang very comfortable without feeling like a toy - strung with brand new GHS flats - have a gig bag and can post £20 or drop off in North West UK for petrol Based on the Univox - got the Mosrite vibe going on - priced to sell as like new (selling for £395) plus had £50 quids worth of strings and i have set it up too Body: Basswood Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood Number of Frets: 20 Scale Length: 780 mm (30-1/2″) Pickups: Mini Humbucker x 2 Controls: Volume x 1, Tone x 1, PU Selector x 1 Hardware: Chrome Finishes: 3TS (3Tone Sunburst)
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