deefer_dog Posted August 20, 2012 Posted August 20, 2012 I got a reply back from them. Not very much info was given, I had asked for specs, run numbers, variations etc...... Apparently mine is an early model (score ) I got sent the same catalogue sheet as posted here, and that was all. Here is the Email: Hi The model is an early version of the bassmaster funk…..the logos changed as time went on. I have attached the basic spec for you. Regards Customer Service Tanglewood Guitar Company Ltd Quote
kingofthestuntmen Posted August 20, 2012 Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) Interesting catalogue scan. I picked up a Tanglewood MM copy yesterday (or rather my dad did) from a car boot sale. Came with pretty good gig bag and Boss TU-80 tuner. Haven't had time to do anything with it yet, but it seems fairly solid. Missing the scratchplate, though. Pics to follow ASAP... Edited August 21, 2012 by kingofthestuntmen Quote
gafbass02 Posted August 20, 2012 Author Posted August 20, 2012 Nice one dude. Well it's something I guess, mine would have been bought around '94/'95 at a guess. Wonder why there's so few of them kicking around. Quote
kingofthestuntmen Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 [quote name='kingofthestuntmen' timestamp='1345468521' post='1777773'] Pics to follow ASAP... [/quote] And here we are... [IMG]http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/kingofthestuntmen/Tanglewood%20Stingray%20Copy/DSC_0127.jpg[/IMG] I'll maybe start a new thread. Quote
razze06 Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 After playing for quite some time, including three gigs, I am really quite happy with the bass. The tone is excellent, the sort of modern vaguely funky sound I was looking for. I only have really two little problems with it: [list] [*]the E string sounds less loud and defined than the others, especially in the upper half of the first octave. Not a problem, as it is relatively subtle, but i'd like to get it sorted. Duff strings? [*]What are is the battery for? There is no active eq, is there a preamp in there with fixed settings? I couldn't see one.. [/list] Quote
gafbass02 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Posted September 18, 2012 Could well be a duff string, the battery might be for active pickups rather than a pre amp a la EMG. Glad you like it Quote
razze06 Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 magnetic pickups are inherently passive transducers, perhaps the battery powers a fixed active eq? Or an active buffer? I'm not about to dismantle and check, so i'll live in doubt Quote
LukeFRC Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 [quote name='razze06' timestamp='1347983122' post='1807650'] magnetic pickups are inherently passive transducers, perhaps the battery powers a fixed active eq? Or an active buffer? I'm not about to dismantle and check, so i'll live in doubt [/quote]active pups, like EMG's, will have a active buffer as part of the pickup housing. Quote
razze06 Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1347983202' post='1807651'] active pups, like EMG's, will have a active buffer as part of the pickup housing. [/quote] I was sort of leaning that way, the pickup volume stays nice and constant no matter what you do with the pickups. The output is also relatively low, so I tended to discard the fixed eq preamp on that basis. Quote
razze06 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 Just got it back from the tech. The battery in the pickups is simply used to increase magnetisation of the pickups, so no fixed eq or anything. Raised the pickups, set the action right, and boy does he sing now! Even better than before. Much clearer highs and high mid, very good definition. Can't wait to take it to band practice tonight! Quote
Bigwan Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 Bought one of these off gumtree a few weeks ago. Similar to the OP one, but different pickups, recessed bridge, 'T' and 'bassmaster funk' on the headstock. Battered, broken nut and action like an archer would be accustomed to, but it was bought cheap as a project. Looking forward to getting new strings on it and checking it out properly! Quote
vmaxblues Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 and I have got one now too! Off ebay for £45, all there but very abused, and painted very badly! Quote
gafbass02 Posted October 26, 2013 Author Posted October 26, 2013 Can't wait for pics, glad these are being discovered Quote
vmaxblues Posted October 26, 2013 Posted October 26, 2013 OK, pics... As I got it... [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vmaxblues/media/T2eC16hw4FIe2ysY5BSWuTwgQQ60_12_zpsac774dc2.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/vmaxblues/T2eC16hw4FIe2ysY5BSWuTwgQQ60_12_zpsac774dc2.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vmaxblues/media/T2eC16VHJIgFHSIb8zwBSWuUmriHg60_12_zps2bb30be6.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/vmaxblues/T2eC16VHJIgFHSIb8zwBSWuUmriHg60_12_zps2bb30be6.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Stripped, sanded and primed.... [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vmaxblues/media/primer_zps47c70f86.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/vmaxblues/primer_zps47c70f86.jpg[/IMG][/URL] It now has 3 coats of primer, 3 coats of red,and two coats of sealer.. pics to follow Quote
vmaxblues Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Red now! [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vmaxblues/media/red_zpsc7084257.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/vmaxblues/red_zpsc7084257.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote
Bigwan Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Wow - looks great! Afraid mine'll be getting a quick fret job, setup and new strings and that'll have to do it! I'll try to get you that wiring diagram today or tomorrow. Quote
WIDZY Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 hi guys iv got one too fantastic bass[attachment=154692:IMAG0060.JPG][attachment=154692:IMAG0060.JPG] heres a pic Quote
jayoca Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 Hey there, I got one with the 'T' and 'BASSMASTER FUNK' written on the headstock. Still call it my 'new bass' because the band split when I'd only done 2 gigs with her! Then in 2006 I worked on a t.v. show with Sting and he signed the back of it for me (I brought it with me that day because I knew I'd get to meet him). His guitar tech is a pal of mine the last 2 years and when he saw it, man you wanna here the stories! Love that guitar, great sound out of her, like the low keys of a piano! Quote
gafbass02 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Posted May 22, 2014 Awesome, another one turns up. Everyone seems to love theirs too which is ace Quote
razze06 Posted May 27, 2014 Posted May 27, 2014 (I've paid my marketplace dues, so I think it's ok to say this) I'm thinking of selling mine, unfortunately. There is nothing wrong with it, I'm just finding myself playing it less and less these days. I'll post a proper "for sale" ad once i've taken pictures etc Quote
razze06 Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 Here it is [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/239004-tanglewood-bassmaster-funk/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/239004-tanglewood-bassmaster-funk/[/url] Would be great if it went to another enthusiast Quote
BassApprentice Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 [quote name='vmaxblues' timestamp='1382863814' post='2257223'] Red now! [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vmaxblues/media/red_zpsc7084257.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] and now I have this one! (I think) I bought it a couple of months ago and vaguely remember the guy saying that it used to be painted (Back to original state now) and that there was a thread on Basschat about it. Will post pictures later. Reassuring to see the neck joint sitting proud here too as I couldn't get it to sit flush. Lovely little bass for very little money! Quote
BassApprentice Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 Resurrecting this thread again! Tried to adjust the pickups today and found they are very firmly stuck in - have any of the owners encountered this? Cheers! Quote
gafbass02 Posted June 13, 2019 Author Posted June 13, 2019 Hi. Still alive and still have the bass. Just not playing much bass these days, so not a frequent visitor. I’ve not experienced this issue tbh. I believe there’s something that will loosen them (the name plusgas sounds familiar?!) possible WD40 used sparingly maybe? It’s an odd one for sure! Quote
Kiwi Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 On 24/05/2012 at 15:42, jaydentaku said: This ISN'T a Spector? Stunt double then. Made by the same factory in the Czech Republic who were originally contracted by Spector to make their CR basses. Quote
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