chrismuzz Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) Pretty much as the title suggests. It's a fantastic budget bass, and my first 6 string which I bought in 2006. A few years later I took it to master luthier Andy Viccars to have the frets leveled, bridge straightened, neck shimmed, and just general sprucing up. Since then it has been playing like an absolute dream. The only reason it doesn't get any use these days is because I'm more of a passive guy, and because I prefer a 35" scale (this bass is 34"). As far as playability goes it's the 2nd most comfortable 6 string I've played. Fairly tight string spacing, I'd guess 17mm but I could be wrong. The sound is nice and warm with plenty of sustain. With new strings it gets nice and bright too! And thanks to the active EQ it's very versatile. A lot better than the price tag suggests! The strings on it are kinda old, if I'm honest, but I quite like the tone with older strings I've also got a very tasty strap to go with it made by Levy's (the best damn strap makers out there!). It's never been gigged, and apart from a couple of light scratches on the upper horn, it is in very good used condition. However I have just discovered that the endpin jack socket does lose connection sometimes if you dont tightly wrap your lead around the strap button. A temporary fix is possible but a pain in the arse with this type of jack socket, so it would be best to replace. Because of this I've reduced the price to £160 I can take pictures on request. For now I'll link to some photos i found courtesy of Google! It's a bit redder in real life The bass: The sexy strap: Help a brutha out! Thanks for reading. Fingers crossed! Edited September 4, 2011 by chrismuzz
chrismuzz Posted June 30, 2011 Author Posted June 30, 2011 On hold! Might be selling the bass, strap, and cable for £180 to someone in the real world!
Bobby K Posted July 13, 2011 Posted July 13, 2011 I had a five string version of this. These really are great for the money. Would be a fantastic first time sixer for somebody out there...
Krinks Posted July 13, 2011 Posted July 13, 2011 need to get some money fast D: 180£ is around 200 € isnt it? would have 40 to go then >.<
chrismuzz Posted July 17, 2011 Author Posted July 17, 2011 Still very much available, and in dire need of a loving player!
AttitudeCastle Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 Hows the tone in comparision to your Peavey grind? (as i've messed around for a bit on a grind so might be able to conceptualise the tone of the shine )
chrismuzz Posted July 18, 2011 Author Posted July 18, 2011 I'd say a bit warmer, with a less aggressive midrange. And when it's got new strings on it it sounds a bit brighter too. Sounds a lot nicer than the grind does when they have old strings on. Hope that helps!
chrismuzz Posted July 23, 2011 Author Posted July 23, 2011 Just hooked this up to my rig today, and even with the old strings on it the sound and sustain are very nice! Need to clean the pots and stuff before i let this go, but in the meantime... BUMP!
AttitudeCastle Posted July 23, 2011 Posted July 23, 2011 (edited) [quote name='chrismuzz' post='1311617' date='Jul 21 2011, 03:10 PM']You know you're tempted [/quote] You're right there but i prefer 35" scale for a 6'er but i've never owned a 34" 6'er just giged one a few times, also insterested to see if i like it enough to buy the fretless version BUT me mum would kill me if i brought home ANOTHER bass (Plus i'm pretty skint from buying concert tickets ) Edited July 23, 2011 by AttitudeCastle
chrismuzz Posted July 23, 2011 Author Posted July 23, 2011 Ahh were both in a predicament! My missus will kill me if I don't get rid of this oh, and this one is 34"
chrismuzz Posted August 10, 2011 Author Posted August 10, 2011 Price drop because of dodgy jack socket type bump
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