Grand Wazoo Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) I've got an email form the Bass Gallery: my Super J has arrived. Too bad I am "wet" today and can only collect it tomorrow, I get off this ship at 02:00am, go home, get somes zzZZzzz's and then off to the Gallery. Pics and review to follows Happy Days! Edited February 19, 2011 by Grand Wazoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I am here for this wet you speak of Sounds good, Wazoo - trusting we'll see pictures in due course, but hope you love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gub Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Must admit when i saw you were wet today i just thought you were getting too exited too early! at least wait till its in your hands! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 erm the only 'getting wet' term i know of means erm... well i wont say.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 The term being "wet" to someone in a job like mine, means I am not presently ashore on dry land (terraferma) but sailing instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenie Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 ....or drowning after hitting an iceberg whilst daydreaming about bass guitars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 [size=4][b]Well here it is at last!![/b][/size] Home safe and sound, I went to collect the new Super J and I took along with me another (Dingwall) forum member which I've met for the first time, jonnyrok101 (John) because he has a Super J 5 too and wanted to see how the P/J would be different from his own. The bass plays superbly, very well setup, and oh boy! it's got one hell of a punch on the low B, I can't recommend enough that new Precision style pickup they've just brought out it's killer! The real P bass sound right at your fingertips but with a vengeance: turn the active preamp on and run for cover! Well here are a few shots for your delight: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I love the headstock GW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1133465' date='Feb 19 2011, 03:26 PM']I love the headstock GW. [/quote] Same here, just love that head stock. Nice one GW, hope you enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1133465' date='Feb 19 2011, 03:26 PM']I love the headstock GW. [/quote] Defiantly ! Headstock looks great an the tuners !!! Nice one Fran ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 What an amazing bass!!! How long did the process take from order to delivery?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='1134061' date='Feb 20 2011, 09:19 AM']What an amazing bass!!! How long did the process take from order to delivery?? [/quote] Hi! I am glad you like it, I have orderded it and paid a 10% deposit with the Bass Gallery in Camdem on Oct 8th 2010, the bass was completed by Sheldon and Co. on Feb 11th 2011 and it arrived at the store on Feb 18th, and I collected yesterday on Feb 19th 2011. So that's about 5 months and 10 days from order to delivery, exactly as Sheldon promised, so big kudos to him for accuracy and quality of production. Here are some pics of it with the other pickguard I have bought (I've bought 2 of them a parchment cream and a white pearloid) I think I prefer the pearloid one, but I am not too sure yet. [b]Before[/b] [b]After[/b] Edited February 20, 2011 by Grand Wazoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Pick guard, Yeah its a bit of a tough one as they both look good ..... I'm about 51% toward the pearl .............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 100% for pearl! It looks great with the blocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 FRETS LOOK A LITTLE BIT WONKY TO ME THERE FELLA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 [quote name='lettsguitars' post='1135797' date='Feb 21 2011, 05:12 PM']FRETS LOOK A LITTLE BIT WONKY TO ME THERE FELLA![/quote] ahem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 serious now. htf do you barre a chord on one of those. i guess it must be easier, or you wouldn't do it would you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 [quote name='lettsguitars' post='1135834' date='Feb 21 2011, 05:24 PM']serious now. htf do you barre a chord on one of those. i guess it must be easier, or you wouldn't do it would you.[/quote] Seriously, you shouldn't try to find a hindrance that doesn't exist, just because it looks weird to you, all I can say is try one and you will see what all those who have tried it, would have experienced. As for the barre chord, those frets are not really that sloped in a way that would prevent you to used a barre, of course from the 14th fret onwards things get a bit more slanted but then again, do you really barre a parallel fretted bass past the 12th fret anyway? Do ya? Show us a video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 ha. i'm not dissing it me ode. a genuine question. yes i barre above the 12th. and so does carl hodgkinson. i am just intrigued as i've never come across the fanny frets first hand and wondered how you get on.[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1136071' date='Feb 21 2011, 07:49 PM']Seriously, you shouldn't try to find a hindrance that doesn't exist, just because it looks weird to you, all I can say is try one and you will see what all those who have tried it, would have experienced. As for the barre chord, those frets are not really that sloped in a way that would prevent you to used a barre, of course from the 14th fret onwards things get a bit more slanted but then again, do you really barre a parallel fretted bass past the 12th fret anyway? Do ya? Show us a video.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 [quote name='lettsguitars' post='1136094' date='Feb 21 2011, 07:55 PM']ha. i'm not dissing it me ode. a genuine question. yes i barre above the 12th. and so does carl hodgkinson. i am just intrigued as i've never come across the fanny frets first hand and wondered how you get on.[/quote] Very easy, I wouldn't have bought 3 of them if I didn't get on with them, if ever you are in London give us a shout and you'll be more than welcome to try any of them, it would be my pleasure to let you see for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 [quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1136133' date='Feb 21 2011, 08:10 PM']Very easy, I wouldn't have bought 3 of them if I didn't get on with them, if ever you are in London give us a shout and you'll be more than welcome to try any of them, it would be my pleasure to let you see for yourself.[/quote] if you promise not to hit me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 [quote name='lettsguitars' post='1136154' date='Feb 21 2011, 08:16 PM']if you promise not to hit me! [/quote] Nah, you'll be alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I love the idea and the engineering. But I don't do 5 strings so I don't think I'll ever have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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