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biro
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Would love to find the right 305E—not a fan of the EB matte finish.
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The 300 range has no business being such a good deal. It’s honestly incredible. I am not a huge fan of the nordies on their own, but I think I have understood that the key with them is to do some surgical cutting when needed. They are a quality product. US Barts are an acquired taste, but they record so well.
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I am mostly in agreement. I would say that the difference is a night and day difference if you know exactly what to look for. In terms of craftsmanship and finishing, I don’t think that they are really comparable. Now, whether that matters tone wise is an entirely different question. In terms of playing, my favourite bass is a Premium (after a fret levelling job), and I do think it is an exceptional instrument. however, while the Japanese Prestiges I have are not without their quirks, but out of the box they are the better instruments and the woods and finish are truly top notch—same level as Yamaha Japan or ESP Japan. In both cases you would get an extremely reliable, robust, and well-designed instrument. Either, IMO, would be far better made than US Fender (or even music man in my experience), and if there is anything to fix it will normally be the things that you have to fix anyways (a fret level etc).
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Very late to this. It is a known issue on a previous generation of SR premium models and generally resolved with using the stock strings—which you are using. It’s normally only an issue on the B and E. If that does not sort it, and the but is cut properly, the one solution is to physically move the saddle. Not great, but fixable.
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Might app Might apply more to older TRBs as they really were ubiquitous. Then again, I don't have anything more than anecdotal evidence.
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I bought a TRB1006J and it has become pretty much my go-to bass. I also have several Japanese Soundgears and I think the quality is up there. The Yamaha's wide neck and flat (40") radius is amazing—I think there is a reason why they are an industry standard!
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So, I have two sets of EMGs that I need to get out. I have just bought a new, different set and so I can dispose of theses. Both will come with their wiring (unless I am mistaken, in which case I'll drop the price accordingly). I'll throw in the shipping to the UK (possibly EU as well). 140 for the TW 100 for the DC 220 if you take both and you make me save the shipping money! Pics on request and all that jazz.
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Ibanez 1991 SR1000PN - Purple Flipflop Neon! *TRADE ADDED* - *SOLD*
biro replied to cetera's topic in Basses For Sale
Incredible. I have too many early soundgears to even consider it, but I will consider it, against my better judgement! -
Your best (and worst!) bass gear purchases of 2024?
biro replied to Al Krow's topic in General Discussion
I finally caved and bought a TRB1006J. I had tried them before, but for some reason never gelled with them. For whatever reason, this is just fantastic—the tone I've been after for a while. -
I have the satinwood version and it’s my favourite bass of all time. Great acquisition!
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Lord give me strength. Stunning, I had the six string version and it was stellar. If I didn't have a 5005 already I'd be all over it. -
Endearing bass and great playing! -
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Looking good! May I ask you where you sourced the piezo bridge? Thanks!
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I sold @Clarky a Jazz Bass I am very fond of in the easiest of transactions. Excellent communications and experience. 10/10 would do it again.
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Hi All, I am considering selling this wonderful specimen. It is probably the best sounding traditional Jazz Bass I've played and I would keep it, but I have another with EMGs that I cannot part with and suits me better anyways. So I am putting it up for sale. Comes with case and tools. Bought from @Lozz196 of this parish, who is a top notch bloke. The bass looks immaculate to me. OHSC included. Here's the lay of the land: Coolest colour scheme ever; CS 60 pick ups; Quite light, I'd say 4kg or possibly below that; Ridiculously low action and new-ish strings; Priced to sell, and the price does include shipping; Absolutely no trades (I beg of you, I am weak); You are welcome to try it in North London. I already withdrew it once as I had come to my senses. However, I must silence the senses as I am buying a flat (and possibly a P bass). Please buy it and spare me from the colossal hassle that is Reverb. -
Thanks guys, this is very useful! It is exactly how it has been put—I thought I was going insane, as I had a very distinct memory of piezo bridges of dubious origin being readily available on eBay for decent prices. Not anymore, it appears. Well, I will hunt around or take a look at the Graphtec offerings...
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Assume I am a heathen and I want to put a piezo bridge on a my Jazz Bass. Where do I even start? I remember that, a decade ago or so, it was quite easy to find spare piezo bridges. At the moment, it seems you can only go Graphtech, which I am sure are great, but a bit impractical in terms of accessibility. Is there anything in EU / UK, cheap and cheerful preferred? 4 and 5 string options would be great. (BTW, I have discovered that individual, monorail style ones might be an idea for my Ibanez basses since they are available from the manufacturer, but I don't need piezo on those.) Thanks!
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Okay guys. As I said, I am weak. You have me convinced. I will keep it for the moment. With apologies, WITHDRAWN! -
A Tragic Tale of Love and Loss: In a bittersweet twist of fate, as I bravely leap onto the treacherous housing ladder (pray for me), I must bid adieu to this wonderful specimen. Great conditions in general, and even better for an instrument made in 2006. Aged like fine wine, it has indeed. It's a humanitarian purchase: I have major difficulties getting along with Rays, but this is the one I would have kept: by far the best one I've played, and I think Ernie Ball should make them like this in the factory.If it does not sell, I will not be heartbroken. But then, ladies, gentlemen, I put to you the following proposition: imagine, if you will, a world where this majestic bass gathers dust. The minds reject the notion, as shivers run through the spine. Save it—I beg of you—from a life of solitude and give it the love it deserves. It will feel neglected if you don't. It's a humanitarian act, really. This is the Ray that other Rays tell legends about. It's the Ray that outplays all other Rays. It has a ceramic magnet, but I find that with the right EQ it does the Vintage Ray thing quite well—perfect if you want to channel your inner Donny Benét. Comes with the original OHSC. Comes with the original OHSC, which could not be nicer even if it had been lined with gold. May be tried in North London, in which case tea and biscuits will be provided (though the kettle so long as the kettle still works. For the handover, I work in central London and I have shipped instruments as far as Australia, so shipping far isn't a problem (but Pitcairn I won't do). Please don't tempt me with trades. I have the resistance of a cat to a laser pointer. I want to say no, but I'll probably end up saying yes. I include a couple of cheeky pictures. Also, @lowregisterhead's video below—with the hope that he will not mind me sharing!
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I have used credit card shims in several instruments. Bear in mind that the alternative is generally sandpaper. What should worry you is not the loss of sustain (I'd be surprised if this could be a factor), but rather the potential for the neck to develop a ski jump. See here: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/getting-the-facts-about-ski-jumps.1111265/ The short answer is that if your neck is made decently, there should be no risks. That said, I would recommend that you cut the credit card properly and you fit it more or less precisely at the bottom of the neck pocket, so as to make sure that it won't shift if you have to remove the neck and so on.
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So, in the end this bass is quite something. It's a thing of beauty and it really makes me think that it was so simple all along: just make a passive 5 string jazz bass with 24 frets, that's really it.
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I'd say the quality is really the same. The pick up must be somewhat different on paper, but in practice I they struck me as essentially the same.
