BassApprentice

Similar to Hiscox - it will emerge in a slightly different form. As others have said, you just don't see them on stages anymore. I wonder if they are more frequently used for recording than we are aware of... Definitely a brand that needs a shot in the arm as I am sure they are quality instruments, even if they aren't "cool"

Anything from the Merry Axemas albums. Bit of a nostalgia when I was discovering bass and liked a bit of slap and shred guitars.

This has been stuck in my head for the past 3 days. Would absolutely love to be in a band like this.

Ashdown put the Capri on the hot wash and shrunk it a bit. 23" scale now https://ashdownmusic.com/collections/basses-22/products/roasted-capri-23

Seems it is the same company https://www.bladeguitars.com/blade-history/blade-history

The pursuit for lightweight basses I presume. It could just be here - but you'll notice one of the first questions asked on a sale advert is "What's the weight?". Headless basses by nature, tend to be lighter. Even websites like Sweetwater show the weight of nearly every bass they have in stock so the buyer can choose the option that suits them. It's also provides a more modern look IMO. Maybe not everyone's cup of tea. Nice to have options though!

I'd refer you to the BB mega thread - 394 pages all about Yamaha BBs 😅 https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/302794-the-yamaha-bb-mega-thread/#comment-3263093

The first VS5 Superlight with swamp ash. Not bad.

Whilst the colour isn't to my liking - the rest of the work looks great. Quite a convincing relic job, although the neck has no reason to be so worn after the 7th fret! 😂😉

I know it is "limited", but it is impressive that Fender have elevated the Made in Mexico range to £1,700.

I saw that No Treble featured one of G. Gould (founder of Modulus) basses as their "Bass of the Week", intrigued by the graphite composite neck I googled them.... I was met with some genuine early 2000s internet nostalgia in the form of their website - https://www.ggould.com/home.html In this day and age of fancy websites filled with Ads and banners. This hard to read, picture heavy website is a fun change and reminds me of the "good old days". Nice basses too.

So the pre-orders are out. £4,200. Big price. https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/dingwall-effigy/ Here are some colour options too