BassApprentice

Seems to be good overall - bit shaky on the ol' QC front with the first batch. See other threads on Z7 etc.

Intriguing...I'm not a 6 string player by any means but this is interesting me. I currently have a 19mm 5 string and quite like the spacing. Reckon you could get a bridge for 18mm spacing and have it fit on the neck? Or is that a no go on 6 strings?

Glad you're keeping it. There can't be too many of these about, and it's disappointing that someone who had it, didn't maintain it as they are amazing bits of craftsmanship. If you can get it back to full working order, you're preserving a wee bit of British luthier history, so definitely worth doing.

Love Reverends - going to be mighty tempted by the flamed maple version with gold hardware that was released the other week.

Dropped by GuitarGuitar on my lunch and they had both new finishes in. Think the Indigo doesn't pop as much as I expected, but the red is cool. Still had stock of the old colours too so great to have more of a choice.

Another option - albeit and bit pricey. But if you're looking for something a bit different this could work well! The Eastwood Rivolta https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/12/07/eastwood-guitars-announces-the-rivolta-mondata-bass-guitar/

I think he was answering your question by saying the 4s are 19mm - making the 5s 17.5mm. Haven't played or seen one, but very few of these styles of basses would have the wider 19mm spacing. Mainly left to more modern basses like MTD and certain I Ibanez models.

That sounds like one of the SUB series, which was the previous base level model. They aren't bad by any means but I think this thread makes us question what value you get from paying full RRP from Music Man, whatever series or model you buy

Whilst Owen is now sorted, does anyone have any other recommendations? My dad has asked for a set for Christmas and will be doing predominately guitars

On the back of that, I wonder how much it would cost to get an AliExpress version...a Noe Dart if you will. Quite tempted to give it a go.

Some motivation to get back playing would be great! 😅 If that does appear - I'll be getting some new pickups for my MTD Kingston or alternatively getting a Kingston Super 5!

A fun thing I learnt when doing a relic job - dissolve some wire wool in vinegar and wipe it across the "worn" areas. Makes it look less new pretty instantly.

Subliminal messaging to buy a Yamaha BB! Enablers everywhere! 😅

I remember having a picture of that, along with the original Buzzard as my desktop background when I was younger. A proper dream bass! Very jealous! Need to go the whole hog and get the Optima Gold Strings!