Andy Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I've just seen the latest on the GB Facebook page. I love it but Bernie won't sell it! He says he wants to keep this one for trade shows 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Cor!!! That's a beaut'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 I forget what beautiful basses Bernie builds - want another but I know that, like the last one I had, it would just live in it's case....far too lovely to put at risk of damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) On 22/07/2019 at 19:07, TheGreek said: I forget what beautiful basses Bernie builds - want another but I know that, like the last one I had, it would just live in it's case....far too lovely to put at risk of damage. Whack it out and use it. The first ding is like a dagger to your heart then your Bernie turns into a road warrior and earns its scars. Had to do that my Spitfire which as been unceremoniously rammed into doors, lights and subjected to several random forceable jack intrusions. If it acquires too many scars, take back to Bernie for first-aid. Build the mojo.......... Edited August 2, 2019 by visog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Can't do it....loved it like a child.. What you suggest is tantamount to Child Abuse...☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexMUK Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Hi, This is my 'new to me' 2005-ish Spitfire 5er. It has a maple top, snakewood fingerboard, bound neck and an ash body. It's been played quite a bit over the years, but the frets are in pretty good shape and the body is in good order overall, with just a few minor dings and some play wear on the Hipshot bridge. Hardware was changed from gold to black at some point and bass came with the original Schaller bridge and tuners. Anyone know this bass? has it passed through your hands? I'm interested to know a bit more about it's history. It came with a very low setup - 1.6mm at the 17th fret on the 'B', which is a bit too much for my heavy hands. It played cleanly all the way up and down the neck. I'm still getting it dialled in to my liking but so far I'm loving the way it feels and sounds. The pickups have a very clean and extended treble response, which puts my playing uder the microscope... going to have to up my game! Cheers, Alex 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Sweet!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgh Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 I love my Rumour and can't ever imagine selling it. I was wondering about getting a Spitfire 4, how does this compare for sound and playability? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 7 hours ago, sgh said: I love my Rumour and can't ever imagine selling it. I was wondering about getting a Spitfire 4, how does this compare for sound and playability? I bought a Spitfire shortly after getting my Rumour and had both at the same time. They are two completely different beasts - different feel, tonal package, balance - I'd try to borrow a Spitfire before diving in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 I’d disagree. The Rumour and Spitfire are very similar beasts... especially if you get a neck through Spitfire. The main difference is visual and construction I would say - there’s a lot more laminates involved in a typical Rumour than Spitfire. As Bernie said to me, “you could put my preamp and pickups on a table, string it up and it’ll sound GB - bit of a **** to play mind” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) Some hardcore GB porn... EBS_Freak - you referenced a through-neck Spitfire so here we go with a cross-over to Jon Shuker who set-it up with the strings underneath the frets as John Entwistle would have it. (I would have gone to Bernie of course but I'm 300 miles from him and it's just over the Derbyshire hills to Jon.) Edited October 10, 2019 by visog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgh Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Looking for a 4 string Rumour to go with mine, anyone looking to sell? (Don't blame you if you don't!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 I sold my Rumour - really shouldn't have. Don't do it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgh Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 3 hours ago, TheGreek said: I sold my Rumour - really shouldn't have. Don't do it!!! Do it, do it!! 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneyboy Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 A couple of my toys - a 5 string spitfire and 4 rumour with full led light display - can’t praise these masterpieces from Bernie enough- just need a fretless and will be a very happy boy ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgh Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Here's my new to me Spitfire to go with my Rumour. The video doesn't do the finish justice but gives you the idea. MVI_0218.MP4 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneyboy Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 That’s lush - Bernie’s work is unreal - not found a bass that would ever want me parting with my 4 string rumour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 11 hours ago, wayneyboy said: That’s lush - Bernie’s work is unreal - not found a bass that would ever want me parting with my 4 string rumour Here's to that comment. I have two Spitfires and a couple of Goodfellow (Player and Classic) basses. I don't have a Rumour yet though...........now, there's a thought!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgh Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) . Edited January 16, 2020 by sgh Please Delete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgh Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 On 14/01/2020 at 22:50, wayneyboy said: That’s lush - Bernie’s work is unreal - not found a bass that would ever want me parting with my 4 string rumour The same goes for my Rumour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneyboy Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 My new toy- 4 string fretless 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneyboy Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 On 12/12/2019 at 21:44, sgh said: Looking for a 4 string Rumour to go with mine, anyone looking to sell? (Don't blame you if you don't!!) Played this today and this is for sale which is crazy ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneyboy Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 This is up for sale in Bernie’s shop - played it today and unreal ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 1 minute ago, wayneyboy said: Amazing bass.........just wish that I had £2500 spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneyboy Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 I think you could get it cheaper than that. To me it’s worth that money all day long when you compare it to fodera and Alembic etc which is crazy money. This bass plays like a dream- got one virtually identical otherwise would snap it up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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