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Adam Clayton is moving on some of his basses and other bits and bobs. They are, unsurprisingly, not cheap 😅 https://www.juliensauctions.com/en/auctions/played-worn-torn-2025
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I just stopped by GuitarGuitar in Glasgow and they had 2. Picked it up to compare it to the 4003s they had and the dimensions are the same. As is the weight... Didn't play it as I didn't want to waste the guys time but it's just a weird way of executing a short scale.
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Reverend Rumblefish electrics/pickup buzz
BassApprentice replied to ryan0583's topic in Bass Guitars
This might win the award for least helpful reply in a thread resurrection 😂 7 months later and this is what he got. -
New Fender American Professional Classic Jazz Bass
BassApprentice replied to HeadlessBassist's topic in Bass Guitars
Having actually properly looked at this range instead of just making jokes about Fender recycling model names. These are some of the best colours they've had in a range in a while IMO. The Green P bass and Mustang look great. -
A full model with the 2+2. Both look great, just depends on your preference.
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New Fender American Professional Classic Jazz Bass
BassApprentice replied to HeadlessBassist's topic in Bass Guitars
They have. Or if they haven't, they probably will. Maybe. The Standard American (but it will be made in Mexico) -
I have a Vista Musicmaster - my first ever bass - which I love dearly...but is always on the edge of being modded. Leaving the original pickup but maybe a nice chrome humbucker at the bridge? Only nostalgia is stopping me from doing it
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Which no-one seems to like either (See Sire, G&L (RIP), Harley Benton etc.)
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I've followed Seldon on Instagram for a good while and really like his designs, even the weird headstock! For those that don't like it, he can do a more traditional 2+2 for you...
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I'm sorry, but for £3,400 - that's sheer laziness. Zero effort to actually try and make a new model, especially when they have the 480 in their back catalogue Think what most other custom builders could do for over £3k.
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
BassApprentice replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Not sure what or why, but I just wouldn't buy a Retrovibe. I guess I think they are quite expensive for what they are. Bitsa basses with a nice setup. -
Another week - another new set of models/colours. Both absolute winners again for me.
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So....what have we gained here? 😅
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
BassApprentice replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
If Sire want to do a short scale P bass - I'm here for that! -
I appreciate this may be a phase, but I look forward to the day that I find *my* bass, like you seem to with Mustangs/Musicmasters. It's always fun to buy and sell gear - but having a bass style you just enjoy playing is really the end goal for most of us. They look great!
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It could just be the online pictures, but the monorail bridge looks like it sticks out a long way. Far more obviously than alternatives like the EHB
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
BassApprentice replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Just spotted this after looking at Alnus basses from another thread. A replacement Mustang neck for under £200 - think that could be of use to any future short scale projects people may have in mind! https://reverb.com/uk/item/83942186-luthier-made-mustang-bass-neck -
Whilst they might be yet another clone - he does make replacement Jazz/P/Mustang necks for under £200. That's not bad all things considered.
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
BassApprentice replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Even Billy Sheehan is getting in on the short scale fun. Took inspiration from you @ped 😅 -
Bass The World - Harley Benton Signature Bass.
BassApprentice replied to spyder's topic in Bass Guitars
I reckon it'll be closer to £600 - which will be an interesting place for HB to be. Will be aiming to go above Sire at the £400 with better hardware and electronics. But not enough to make the brand snobs think it's too close to a base range of Fender. I don't really get on with Jazz basses but these do look good! -
A short vid about the lightweight V6 - looks cool!
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Yup - and little extenders so you can use a wall hanger? @Bass Direct estimate of price?
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Image nicked from @Bass Direct
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