alistair Sutcliffe Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Just took the plunge and bought myself a new bass. It's a blonde laminate from Gedo. The cost was £700 all in. It was a bit of a gamble because i hadn't even seen it in the flesh but Gedo seem to have a decent rep for customer service. I've also got a sneaky feeling that the well-respected low-end Thomann stuff is actually Gedo with a mark-up added on. It took just under a week to arrive from Germany. It would have been quicker but i asked them to fit an adjustable bridge and different strings from the stock model and they had to order the bridge. The set-up seems pretty good to me. I know very little about it, but the action seems about right from what i've been reading and the nut and bridge slots are tidy and follow the finger board curve. The finish is what i was expecting at this price. It's rough as a dog from 3 inches away, but beautiful from 5 yards so that's fine by me. The ebony board is smooth with no buzzes or rattles. I've read about some cheap basses having great globs of glue inside etc and i've gotta say there's none of that here. It's obviously finished to a price but it's not hopelessly untidy inside. I got a bow with it, which is, err, definitely a bow. That's all i know about bows. The bag is thin and unlikely to survive more than a week before it falls apart. In fact, i may put the bag inside the bass to protect it. The delivery firm were supposed to call me a day before delivery, which they didn't. The box has a 'tilt sensor' on it which had been activated but it was undamaged inside so nil points for the courier but i got it in one piece and i think Gedo would have sorted out any problems. These negative points are exactly what i was expecting at this price. The bass itself and Gedo's service i'm delighted with. The packing... And the biggest surprise...it fits in a Kia Picanto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Cograts on the new bass matey,looks very good for the price infact it was a bargain. Enjoyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Congrats to you! Nice looking bass and a useful review. I wish I had that cutaway shoulder shape on mine. Never knew I had short arms until i got into thumb position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtroun Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Have fun on your journey! I've been told you can fit a double bass in a (original) mini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 This is not helping my gas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistair Sutcliffe Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thanks for the comments I'm having a great time with it, i wish i'd bought one years ago. [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1361555078' post='1987546'] This is not helping my gas! [/quote] I was hoping this would keep my GAS at bay for a few weeks at least. Not so. Now i need different strings, pickups, preamp, case, stand, shades... etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 That's a handsome bass. I'd really like a blonde one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 [quote name='alistair Sutcliffe' timestamp='1361565549' post='1987809'] Thanks for the comments I'm having a great time with it, i wish i'd bought one years ago. I was hoping this would keep my GAS at bay for a few weeks at least. Not so. Now i need different strings, pickups, preamp, case, stand, shades... etc... [/quote] Haha I've just been through it with the electric upright, spiros at £150, bow another £100 , still need a stand and a few lessons once doddy gets back from his tour! I like the Framus one in the for sale section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistair Sutcliffe Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1361566985' post='1987833'] Haha I've just been through it with the electric upright, spiros at £150, bow another £100 , still need a stand and a few lessons once doddy gets back from his tour! I like the Framus one in the for sale section [/quote] That Framus is indeed gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 [quote name='alistair Sutcliffe' timestamp='1361567731' post='1987847'] That Framus is indeed gorgeous. [/quote] STOP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatgoogle Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Looks really nice, i recently ordered a new case from gedo music and they were really helpful and very quick in delivering it. My only gripe with the bass is that in Thumb position and moving into thumb position wouldn't your arm be more likely to drop? Maybe watch out for bad habits up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistair Sutcliffe Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 [quote name='fatgoogle' timestamp='1361627728' post='1988466'] Looks really nice, i recently ordered a new case from gedo music and they were really helpful and very quick in delivering it. My only gripe with the bass is that in Thumb position and moving into thumb position wouldn't your arm be more likely to drop? Maybe watch out for bad habits up there. [/quote] Cheers! Their service was brilliant. The first email i sent them was at 9pm, in English, and i got a response 20 minutes later. I'm sure you're right about the cutaway. It suits me because all i do is go plonk boom twang in a rock n roll band but i can see how it could be a problem for anything more challenging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) [quote name='alistair Sutcliffe' timestamp='1361630118' post='1988518'] I'm sure you're right about the cutaway. It suits me because all i do is go plonk boom twang in a rock n roll band but i can see how it could be a problem for anything more challenging. [/quote] I've never had the chance to try one with that cutaway, but I'd have thought that getting into in the 'D' thumb position would be much easier. I've yet to find a pin length or bass angle that lets me do that 100% reliably without the forearm being obstructed. Mind you, grass is greener etc. Edited February 25, 2013 by fatback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistair Sutcliffe Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 [quote name='fatback' timestamp='1361793383' post='1990802'] I've never had the chance to try one with that cutaway, but I'd have thought that getting into in the 'D' thumb position would be much easier. I've yet to find a pin length or bass angle that lets me do that 100% reliably without the forearm being obstructed. Mind you, grass is greener etc. [/quote] Can't really help you with thumb position sorry. How i play, that end of the fingerboard sees as much action as the opposition goalkeeper at an England match. I can tell you that i can play to high B on the G string unobstructed standing alongside it. (not playing thumb position stylee) Standing behind it, doing my best guess at how to play thumb position, i can just start to feel the bass touching my forearm at D#. But, i don't know the correct technique so don't read much into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsat34 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Oooooh lovely blonde............ Really nice colour (Think I should look away now!) Want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) Cool looking bass, for sure. Edited February 26, 2013 by fatback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I may of just emailed Gedo about a half carved bass upgraded with an adjustable bridge and fitted with Spirocore weichs! I 100% blame you Alistair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Oh yeah. We need something to talk about. Pie Night is on! (about time too!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Bring on the pie night Dude, as you can see I home early! Hee Hee. Bloody Alistair and his gorgeous Gedo bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I been looking at the Yamaha EUBs... Must stay away. I haven't got a gig to use it on. ...yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 basschat gas you know you love it! If you get an EUB you will want a DB, everybody does, I was told the same and knew it would be true, didnt even fight it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) Not yet dude. I'm still on my PA overhaul, it's transformed my gigging experience beyond belief. I got a phonecall from a couple of band members today... looks like they are making steps towards upgrading their inears.... Plus I don't think I've got any room to get an upright in the car. Roof rack? Edited February 26, 2013 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EBS_freak Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Stop it! I'm on Gedo website... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I'm on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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