BassApprentice

If anyone is in Glasgow or close by - I've heard a certain guitar shop in Merchant City already has these in stock, should you be very interested 😅

I know this is coming from a point of personal preference - but Squier are doing something different and I think their base range has improved under the increase pressure from exactly those models you've mentioned. And those mentioned don't look like a Jazz bass, which is what shifts models for Squier. And after all this, it could be absolutely rubbish and be discontinued after the first run 😅

I reckon if I was looking for a new 5 string, I'd be going for one of those or the Elrick 5. Seen them on sale a few times and the used values are even better!

Watching LCD Soundsystem and the bass player is getting some mighty tones from his Serek!

Nice work! Where did you source your gold scratchplates?

Bit of interesting story here that might interest the Grabber fans

In all honestly - it won't feel that different from your current bass. Especially those close backed tuners don't inspire much confidence. Not many modern basses use them as they tend to be cheap. Also managed to find the advert for that bass on Reverb and it's listed as having a rosewood board.....I'd avoid it. If you want a better P-Bass and are happy with spending £350, try and get a Squier Classic Vibe or go for Sire P5. Not sure where you're based, but I always recommend trying to go somewhere and try and few different things, might be surprised by what you like versus what you started learning on!

To each their own, but noodling unplugged leads me to bad habits. I'd also look at getting a NUX Mighty Plug and some headphones and keep that with the bass.

If you're in Glasgow, I can't recommend Stephen Devine enough. He used to work with Jimmy Moon and he's just a lovely man. I've never seen frets so shiny! PXL_20240605_144652024.mp4

It is SO close to being worth it. But I just don't need it. I know I'll regret this at some point but I'm sure they'll pop up 2nd hand. Have to hand it to them, selling over 4,000 of these in a moths is really impressive.

I had one and whilst I haven't owned Cali, I have played a few and it's not quite the same quality, but really not far off. For around £400 they are probably one of the best P or J basses for raw materials. Add in that the are already routed for active electronics they should provide a good platform.

With Peach Guitars selling these new below RRP and now the first adopters selling for that price, these must easily be one the best value instruments going.

Private group - how much pricey?

Missed a trick by not creating a sub-brand called Abassi. Looks cool though.

Looks cool! Neck dive - might have to bite the bullet and upgrade the tuners to some form of Ultralites.

I did up an older Bronco and I imagine this is better than those were. These have a proper bridge, and better looking tuners, so it will definitely do a job. Will you want to change those bits and maybe the pickup? Probably, but they can be done on a modest budget and make a big difference. If you can find one 2nd hand you're on to a winner!

Have to say, not many other options for something like this. Plus it looks good to boot! https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2024/05/10/eastwood-guitars-teams-with-seye-adelekan-for-the-classic-5-seye-signature-bass/

Yeah I paid £113 if I remember correctly.

My white one was my very first bass, currently away for a bit of TLC after not coping too well with temperature changes in my flat. Looking forward to having it back soon!

I get a feeling if I was take a punt and hate it - I could move it fairly easily as they'll be A) Joe Dart fans who missed out and really want one. B) People who are just generally nosey but not enough of a fan boi to buy it first time round. Yes, I'm trying to talk myself into buying one 😂

Surely Joe Dart has to be Musicman's best selling artist? He's sold out 3 rubs of full fat USA models at tip end price tags now he's made another £250,000 (roughly based on average of £400 for each bass) in less than 12 hours. That's a mad amount of money and units to move for very simple basses.

I can understand her sentiment, but when you are that good at things, even failures look far beyond what many of can hope to achieve. Nice find and maybe one day she will take on work.

Aye, the model naming structure some big brands have adopted is ridiculous. Feel it's become counterproductive for actually selling to punters.

So it seems we are getting an actual Joe Dart by Sterling by Musicman. Interesting.