binky_bass

Very nice, I love an ACG, I've had a few 4 string ACGs in the past and they were great, missed out on a great 6 string ACG that was for sale at a very keen price on here last year, unfortunately it was bought and then instantly resold by the buyer at twice the price! The 9 string I have really is a masterpiece and will never be sold! Alan knows how to build a great bass, and better yet, knows how to build a great ERB!

Looks absolutely stunning... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F263912105810

I'm a large man (except where it counts, decidedly average there...) and I need large things! Insult the basses if you must, but leave the poor sofa out of it! 🧐

I've owned one or two Revelation guitars in the past, they are very well built and can be picked up pretty cheap second hand. Comparible to a high-end Epiphone I'd say. The couch is an L shape with 3 more seats so I have some space left for more 6+ stringers!!

An updated photo of the herd, though it's only the 6+ stringers.

It's no secret that I'm a man who likes a bass with 6 or more strings! Here's my stash of 6+ string basses, let's see what else is out there with 6 or more strings! (Extra points for 7, 8, 9 etc. stringers!) (Left to right: Lakestone 7, Conklin USA 8, De Gier 6, De Gier 6, Aries 6, Aries 6, Overwater 7, Overwater 7, ACG 9, Bee Bass 10)

I've put it back in it's natural habitat for you...

Needed to be done...

Genuinely one of my favourite clips from The Simpsons ever! That and when Bart and Homer try to catch a rabbit in the woods and end up catapulting it clear into the horizon! Proper chuckle at that one! I was actually born on the day The Simpsons was first aired on the Tracey Ullman show a shade over 31 years ago! And... my 10 string has a 'tribute' to that inlayed on the fretboard. May I present Binky:

I've spent years in therapy trying to overcome personal setbacks caused by my yellow skin and untamable hair... Some people just don't realise how deeply their words would!

It really isn't that heavy, lighter than my fretted 1979 Roadster. No plans to sell it on! Very happy with it and fully intend to keep this for a good while! It's a great bass, just needed a little TLC to get it to a good playing standard!

So recently a fellow basschatter sold me a 1981 Ibanez Roadster fretless, the price was very fair and I was made fully aware of the issues it came with (albeit exaggerated as it really wasn't all that bad!). I said I'd post a few pictures once done, so here they are! The Bass didn't actually need a huge amount of work, and I had initially intended to re-finish it with a natural stain of some variety, however as I already own a naturally worn black 1979 Ibanez Roadster fretted I've decided (for now!) to leave the finish as is in its black, well used, glory. The truss rod needed freeing, after a spray with WD40 and leaving it to permeate for a few days the rod is now free enough for adjustment, however the neck is beautifully straight as is. The jack input has now been relocated correctly to the side of the bass instead of the front as it was previously and the whole that was left has now been filled with a tone pot so the bass is now V/V/T/T as it should be. A new truss cover has been fitted (couldn't find a brass 'Roadster' one so a nice black one sits there instead). I found a couple of similar knobs as per an original Roadster and after a full set up and polish the bass is now fully functional and plays great! The cost of the parts you ask? Under a fiver. The time it took you ask? About 2 hours. All in, it's now a beautifully playing, mostly original (bar truss cover) 1981 Ibanez Roadster fretless! Very happy indeed, though I was expecting a slightly longer project so now I'll need to find something to take up my spare time! Russ.

Purchased a 1981 Ibanez Roadster fretless from Emmett, he sent it out straight away and it arrived very well packed! A very happy new owner here! Thanks Emmett! Deal with confidence with Emmett, 10/10. Russ.