Clarky Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) Very rarely see these come up for sale. Bidding already quite high (nearly £800) [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROB-ALLEN-MOUSE-30-BASS-FRETLESS-BASS-USA-JAZZ-UPRIGHT-/160578457631?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item256338d01f#ht_2030wt_1141"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROB-ALLEN-MOUSE-30-B...#ht_2030wt_1141[/url] Edited May 1, 2011 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrenleepoole Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 OH MY GOD! I only live 12 miles from Clitheroe and I really really want a RA bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Those mouse basses sound amazing. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' post='1216966' date='May 1 2011, 10:16 PM']Very rarely see these come up for sale. Bidding already quite high (nearly £800) [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROB-ALLEN-MOUSE-30-BASS-FRETLESS-BASS-USA-JAZZ-UPRIGHT-/160578457631?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item256338d01f#ht_2030wt_1141"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROB-ALLEN-MOUSE-30-B...#ht_2030wt_1141[/url][/quote] I've been watching that since Wednesday and I don't suppose I'm the only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 i have one problem with the bass. where do you find an allen key the will reach under the fretboard overhang and into the truss access? it has to be over an inch and you obviously wouldn't get the long end of a key in there. ?? also since when did a short scale improve low end? nice bass though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 [quote name='lettsguitars' post='1217055' date='May 1 2011, 11:40 PM']...i have one problem with the bass. where do you find an allen key the will reach under the fretboard overhang and into the truss access? it has to be over an inch and you obviously wouldn't get the long end of a key in there....[/quote] I guess you should email Rob Allen and let him know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 [quote name='lettsguitars' post='1217055' date='May 1 2011, 11:40 PM']i have one problem with the bass. where do you find an allen key the will reach under the fretboard overhang and into the truss access? it has to be over an inch and you obviously wouldn't get the long end of a key in there. ?? also since when did a short scale improve low end? nice bass though.[/quote] That's two problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 [quote name='EssentialTension' post='1217086' date='May 2 2011, 12:15 AM']That's two problems.[/quote] one problem and a question. i would actually like to know how you would adjust the rod. anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 [quote name='lettsguitars' post='1217104' date='May 2 2011, 01:01 AM']one problem and a question. i would actually like to know how you would adjust the rod. anyone know?[/quote] I really can't see why you would think there's a problem in adjusting the truss rod. I would adjust it in the normal way. I suspect Rob Allen supplies truss rod allen keys but I don't see why you would think an ordinary one won't fit. Whether or not 30" scale [i]improves[/i] low end might well be a value judgement made differently by different individuals. However, a shorter scale usually means more fundamental note and less overtones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 [quote name='EssentialTension' post='1217205' date='May 2 2011, 09:12 AM'] [/quote] Thats the first time I've heard a RA Mouse and I have to say it sounds wonderful. Not sure I could cope with a 30" scale length though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' post='1217210' date='May 2 2011, 09:17 AM']Thats the first time I've heard a RA Mouse and I have to say it sounds wonderful. Not sure I could cope with a 30" scale length though[/quote] It's only like tuning down to C# and then not playing below the third fret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 [quote name='EssentialTension' post='1217213' date='May 2 2011, 09:21 AM']It's only like tuning down to C# and then not playing below the third fret.[/quote] But I rarely play [i]above[/i] the third fret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' post='1217217' date='May 2 2011, 09:23 AM']But I rarely play [i]above[/i] the third fret [/quote] Very wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 These are nice, but the Leduc U-Bass sounds better to my ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 just seems to be a long way under the board and i can't imagine an allen key reaching that far. i guess it must be fine. love the bass though, especially the rounded board edges. smooth.[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1217205' date='May 2 2011, 09:12 AM']I really can't see why you would think there's a problem in adjusting the truss rod. I would adjust it in the normal way. I suspect Rob Allen supplies truss rod allen keys but I don't see why you would think an ordinary one won't fit. Whether or not 30" scale [i]improves[/i] low end might well be a value judgement made differently by different individuals. However, a shorter scale usually means more fundamental note and less overtones. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Sold for £1045 - I thought it would be more like £1300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 [quote name='EssentialTension' post='1221815' date='May 6 2011, 12:27 AM']Sold for £1045 - I thought it would be more like £1300.[/quote] I'd say somebody got a bit of a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 [quote name='purpleblob' post='1221926' date='May 6 2011, 08:59 AM']I'd say somebody got a bit of a bargain.[/quote] Yes, I think so. Except for not having any money, I would have happily paid in excess of £1045. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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