Schnozzalee

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1014421' date='Nov 6 2010, 04:11 PM']I wasn't aware that he put Fender decals on in the first place. My Bravewood had the decal applied by the first owner, and it's a waterslide placed over the varnish. First time I need to do any work on that bass, the decal comes off. It's not a Fender, so why have "Fender" on the headstock?[/quote] Oops! I'm gonna get myself lynched in a minute , there was no decal originally I guess as its not on it in the 'finished article' part of the site. I'm thinking the original owner prior to me added it also, did a cracking job then!! True...I kinda like the decal though lol looks original when I'm dancing in front of the mirror with it in my tighty whiteys

[quote name='merello' post='1014395' date='Nov 6 2010, 03:38 PM']What do they charge?[/quote] Bravewood charged £1500 [s]before they packed up [/s]i've been told, they had to stop putting Fender on the headstock for the later part - the one on this does look cheekily real. EDIT: Or has he packed up?? Scratch that I don't know.

[quote name='MB1' post='1014253' date='Nov 6 2010, 01:37 PM']MB1. "Tonight Matthew im going to be Mr Indecisive! I think?" Trying to beat Munkonthehills Bass Turnaround record eh Oli? [/quote] Indeed! I'm not going to get rid of it for cash until the Genz Benz goes though, just have a sweet spot for a Strat at the moment. It is my favourite style of bass in my favourite finish if I stay so its win, win. Just glad I didn't buy the Fender one from Bass direct in a different colour without the relicing which I like . Looks much better in person.

[url="http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk/Building%20a%20BW.html"]http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk/Building%20a%20BW.html[/url] I've only just got this recently and its flawless, I can't think of a bass better suited to my style of playing - sooo trades for Basses/Bass amps is off the cards. However I am still interest in a switch to Guitar and following some interest in my Genz Benz Bass Rig I may risk a switch as I'm not playing in a band at current. Ideally i'm after something like a Fender Stratocaster Custom Shop or a Gibson of sorts to play in my room and mind my own business, I do realise that I may need to add something on top - which will most likely be some more quality trade fodder but we'll see. This is the equivalent of the Fender Custom Shop '55 which they sadly discontinued (which are 1600 2nd Hand). Its a real crowd pleaser AND looks like Sting's without the shiny's. This bass is an extremely accurate replica relic custom made through and through with worn nitrocellulose finish even some of the 'dull-look' chrome hardware is made in bravewood's workshop. It's not relic finished Fender Licensed parts like the Bill Nash copies of which i've never tried to compare. It has perfect intonation without dead spots and fret buzz all the way up the neck and has a low action with straight neck (as preferred). The neck to body pocket fits like a glove. The weight is beautifully balanced with a nice weight distribution. I would guess a 8.5lb weight in comparison to my previous G&L L2000 Tribute which felt a lil heavier in the body as opposed to the neck. The maple neck surprised me with its warms punchy sound - i'm assuming thats due to the wearing of the laquer which usually makes maple sound thin to my ears. The only signs of genuine wear is where the previous owner has rested his thumb below the pickup making a comfy groove which I now use as well. The hardware is nicely relic'd and the vintage reverse tuners made me laugh, I've never used em before but they're nice and stiff. Through body stringing with DR 45's at current, I also have foam to place inside the bridge pickup cover. I love the seymour duncan antiquity II, sounds like Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, James Jamerson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Police and the rest of the Legacy, can't help but smile. Plays anything and the poles line up with the strings. Comes with Fender American Vintage Series Brown Tolex Case + keys and wilkinson bridge replacement. There is a small hairline crack around the control plate of the single ply which pickguard, isn't going to snap though and adds to the look again. The neck is gorgeous, comfy even to my mini hands! Has rolled edges, worn laquer that feels like a stingray neck and plays like butter chordally which is important to a finger style player like me. The Bees Knees!!! I've always found Fender style guitars fun to play but it nice to find and precision bass which lives up to its name - a precise punchy tone, not woolly and so warm it never makes an impression. I'll put up some soundclips at some point in the future. Ok, taking into account that the discontinued CIJ/MIJ '51 Reissues cost around £500 2nd hand and a '55 Sting Bass a little more, plus the discontinued '55 Fender Custom Shop basses cost £1600 2nd Hand I'm going to float this one out there in between for [color="#FF0000"]£1025 posted[/color] in line with Clarky's second hand Nash Relic, Molan's Custom Performance Precision and close to Eubassix Custom Crinsom Tele bass. I'm in no hurry to sell and feel strongly thats it worth every penny - so its firm. I do acknowledge that the previous owner has this up for £950 please do not trash my thread, it will make no difference to my price. UK Mainland postage only.

[quote name='Clarky' post='1014169' date='Nov 6 2010, 12:33 PM']Hey Schnozz, I recommend you place a bet on Spain to win the 2010 World Cup [/quote] I did that back in May n i'd do it again lol

[quote name='pete.young' post='1014153' date='Nov 6 2010, 12:17 PM']er, get a clue guys, this thread is more than two years old.[/quote] Haha! I didn't notice that either, thought it was a great bargain

[quote name='Mr Fudge' post='1012658' date='Nov 4 2010, 10:10 PM']What a fantastic bass.[/quote] +1

Can I ask what the story is with these, other than the new team? I can't find any info EDIT: Found it! How much does it weigh?

Are the wings walnut?

Ooo, I'd trade my ESP PC-2V for it??

So pretty!

I'd be interested to compare this with my new '56 replica to see the difference between the single and split pickups. Lovely bass, looks incredible!

I like

[quote name='Sibob' post='1006519' date='Oct 30 2010, 06:16 PM']Will probably help prospective buyers to put a weight up! Looks great though, good luck with it! Si[/quote] I've found my weight tolerance for Fender Basses is much higher due to the distribution/balance I reckon I could haul a 10lb fender over my usual 9lb preferance. Martin's a top bloke as well (works for Overwater, or did?? So you know its going to have flawless playability). I really like the aged finish but I know i'd still buy a brown Tortoise Shell plate to compare against the black. Rosewood Fingerboard with blocks

Insane basses, top notch. Tom Hamilton from Aerosmith played the most amazing bass solo on one of these.