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Rumple

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  1. Up for sale is my custom (Homage) Jazz Bass, you can read the build diary here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/95012-5-string-jazz-bass-type-thing/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url] 35" scale One piece maple neck, matt finish, with dark rosewood board 17mm at the bridge Hipshot Type A bridge Hipshot Ultralite tuners Nordstrand pick-ups Custom passive wiring including S1 switch and mute switch DR Sunbeam strings Schaller strap locks I absolutely loved the process of getting this made and the result is a fantastic looking and excellent sounding Jazz but after recently picking up another SR5 with a maple board I have come to realise I prefer maple and 34" scale, also at nearly 12lbs it's on the heavy side for a weed like me also if I can sell this one it's an excuse to start another build Sounds really great as a passive bass and that's what i was aiming for it could be amazing with the right pre amp. It's only been played a few times and is like new, the finish is beautiful and it plays like a dream the only tiny (me being really fussy) bug is if you look closely at the pics you can see the scratch plate doesn't quite match the shape of the control plate where they meet, easily fixed by getting Bass Doc to cut a new one in your preferred colour or live with it as it is as it hardly notices. Price wise I'm after £750.00 otherwise I may as well keep it and sell the Overwater instead, it's a top bass made with the best parts and by some of Basschats finest, no expense spared. Comes with an old gig bag as I'd expect any buyer to try this out first or at least meet up rather then buy blind. Any questions fire away but maybe check the build diary first just in case the answer is there quite hard to get the colour right in the photos the finish is off white, sol slightly creamy. Trade wise I might consider a SR5, Bongo 5, Pre 73 Fender Jazz, Sandberg Jazz 5, 1964 P Bass, Roadworn Jazz, G&L 5 or a Roscoe (LG or SKB) 5, ideally with maple boards and not heavy. Lightweight Heads also possible, Aguilar, Markbass, TC etc. R. [attachment=109120:P1000329 lr.jpg] [attachment=109121:P1000330 lr.jpg] [attachment=109123:P1000331 lr.jpg] [attachment=109124:P1000332 lr.jpg] [attachment=109125:P1000333 lr.jpg] [attachment=109126:P1000334 lr.jpg]
  2. Good point Lucky you.
  3. Knew I should have taken time out to look at this post yesterday, that Buttercream SR5 is lovely, shame it sold so fast
  4. Has it got a Maple or Rosewood fingerboard? I'd also be keen to know the weight. R.
  5. Coming together nicely.
  6. As suggested the 'floating Thumb' could work for you, it's takes a bit of practice but I use it all the time now, my thumb is at right angles to the strings and is used as part of my muting.
  7. Last price drop before they go to a charity shop. £14.00
  8. Here's a couple of pictures of the progress on the body finish, it still needs polishing etc. I actually preferred it before the burst was added but because the top veneer has been patched in places and the edges aren't pretty it had to be done to hide the imperfections (see first post for explanation) I realise it's 'Marmite' look but I really like it [attachment=108255:Teal lr.jpg] [attachment=108256:burst lr.jpg]
  9. Rumple

    New Zoom B3

    I use my B3 connected to my computer then a hi-fi for practice and recording and love it, I have the 160 compessor on all the time, for me it seems the easiest to get a decent sound from, I've also used it at band reheasals and it was as good as many pedals, I now have a lovely Diamond BCP-1 and that knocks spots off any of the B3 sims but then it should as it's dearer then the Zoom and only does one trick.
  10. Point well made MrTaff, I hadn't thought of it like that. Oh and I couldn't play that fast in any tuning/position Maybe look at a Lakland as they all have a 35" scale which might help stop any flapping of the B string.
  11. Maybe look at basses with longer then 34" scale for the extra tension it provides. Ideally just adjust your playing to a standard tuned 5'er as all the notes are there except the low Bb
  12. Ah Splendid! Paypay is is fine, I'll PM you my details.
  13. Going in the recycling bin tonight - anyone?
  14. £18 posted but if there's no interest I'll take them to the charity shop.
  15. Sound interesting, I just looked at a MM SR 5 bridge and they don't have guides but then it is a much sturdier bridge.
  16. I have a bog standard OLP 5 string that I love playing, great bass for what I paid for it secondhand, I quite like it's passive tone and the fact that the VVT means you can mix the coils, I did consider changing the pick-up. Interesting project, I look forward to hearing your pre amp sound clips. What sort of bridge will you be making?
  17. Pants! that's ruined my weekend I think I'll watch the Blues Brothers tonight.
  18. Nice work on the neck, plus you can see the beautiful top wood of the body much clearer in this pic.
  19. Rumple

    Daveybass

    I bought a tc electronic tuner from Dave, it arrived the next day and is in perfect condition
  20. Thanks Eude, I might just do that Good luck with the move.
  21. Coming along nicely, look forward to seeing more. I think I need to try out a 33" scale 5 string.
  22. Rumple

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