Gust0o Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) I've been a member on here for a few years now, but have been a little remiss in not sharing the porn! This is my current collection, arrived at from a journey which began - aged 15 - with an awful Encore P-bass. I'm both my purchasing powers and the basses have improved since We'll start with the gem, then - this is my 2004 BC Rich Custom Shop Eagle. Nick-named 'Wonky' by Lorne when he first imported the bass (an ode to the odd placement of the 'R' logo), this bass was displayed at the 2004 Namm Show. It's got the mind-boggling array of electrics which was the hallmark of the vintage BC Richs, on which this is based - nicely rounded off with gold Grover tuners and BadAssII. The double-P active DiMarzios and neck-through build make it a bit of a monster: Edited March 23, 2011 by Gust0o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Next, a new acquisition - very new, in fact, since it only joined me last weekend - my 1976 ("00") Gibson Grabber G3. It has scrubbed up very nicely indeed, and is every inch the rock bass - there's an unbelievable sound from this bass, it just oozes rock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 This one is a good one. It's traditional to exchange presents, man-to-wife and back again, when getting married. The wife got the world's most expensive handbag, and I got this from BC'er Molan, my Lakland Darryl Jones 4. Through-body stringing, pick-ups to die for... ok, so a little heavier than a comparable Fender, but this is definitely the best Jazz I've played: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Now for something complete different... 1984 BC Rich Nagoya Japan ('NJ') Eagle. Lightweight, with hot pick-ups, this has been a fond go-to bass for when you need to rock out. It's been nicely mojo'ed over the years, and joined me from Shockwave. It's quite a tasteful bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 More the crowds bay, more! And they shall... well, this. Fender MIM Precision. I'm sure the bridge cover represents some faux vintage, but it's lost on me. However, it's light; is a Precision; and has strap locks, making it a regular friend in rehearsals: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Now on to the super-strats... only two of three are put together (my 1987 NJ ST is undergoing some work in my shed). This is my 1988 Charvel 575. Sounds like a rhino clearing it's throat, very hot pick-ups and a super-slim neck - oh, and all-Jackson hardware too: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) ... and the second, and we'll call it quits here for now. BC Rich Platinum ST. I'm sure Lorne could add some more colour to the description, but the Platinum series were a past cheep-and-cheerful effort from BC Rich, although a good deal better than some of the budget sh*te they turn out now. Think Squier to Fender and you get a sense of the difference: It takes forever to polish up the headstock after impaling careless guitarists This will shortly be in pieces once I'm done with 1987 NJ ST. Edited March 23, 2011 by Gust0o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawtooth Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 [quote name='Gust0o' post='1173854' date='Mar 23 2011, 08:47 PM']Now for something complete different... 1984 BC Rich Nagoya Japan ('NJ') Eagle. Lightweight, with hot pick-ups, this has been a fond go-to bass for when you need to rock out. It's been nicely mojo'ed over the years, and joined me from Shockwave. It's quite a tasteful bass [/quote] this is beautiful - Love it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) Cool collection, I bet 'Wonky' (my favourite, love the cream DiMarzio's) sounds awesome through a big rig! The Grabber is pure early Kiss Edited March 23, 2011 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Lovely bunch of instruments. With the added bonus of the description: Sounds like a Rhino clearing its throat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) Thanks Clarky. Wonky is one that I'm really luck to have, having lusted after it for a long-time - well, since joining the forum! I'm unsure where to go next with the collection. It has a balance between the higher-end, more expensive instruments, and those with a little more economy and simplicity. It seems like a lot of people scale there up as they get older/more established. Do you have less but better? Or just enjoy them for what they are? I'd still love more Eagles. Brilliant design Edited March 24, 2011 by Gust0o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Gorgeous collection!! Loving the BC Riches and the Charvel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 [quote name='Gust0o' post='1173838' date='Mar 23 2011, 08:38 PM']Next, a new acquisition - very new, in fact, since it only joined me last weekend - my 1976 ("00") Gibson Grabber G3. It has scrubbed up very nicely indeed, and is every inch the rock bass - there's an unbelievable sound from this bass, it just oozes rock:[/quote] Wow!!! - look at the shine on that! I saw this beast just after Gus bought it and it doesn't look like the same instrument. I know who to call on the next time I need my windows cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 Oh, I can't solder for toffee - but I'm getting good at a little sprucing up! There were two yucky marks on the lacquer at the rear of the neck, which were quite sticky and annoying whilst playing - some wire wool and a little oil, et voila. Smooth as. I'm really enjoying the Grabber. It has the kind of neck that you'd fight intruders off with. The tone is unbelievable and exactly what I wanted. Somebody should buy all my other basses, as I feel like I might want to try a Ripper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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