Bass Mods K7. 7 string jazz bass? Yes...

[binky_bass]

Hi guys,

After deliberating with my current 6 string basses, I have concluded I am offically a 7 string player and as such I bought a backup 7 string, it's a K7 Bass Mods. Take a look guys, let me know you're vibes.

Anyone got any experiance wsith these things?? Any ideas of quality and sound? I took a punt because it only cost me £575 including a hardcase and shipping to the UK, so it seems worth it.

The guys over the pond on TalkBass seems to give it the thumbs up, just wondering if there are any UKers that know about these beasts? Considering I ordered it already, I guess asking for input is a step too late, but still, i am intregued!

Russ.


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[discreet]

Vibes..? You can't beat sonic blue and maple.
Though I'd fit a mint pg, don't like pearl much... liking the mop inlays, though.

Edited August 22, 2013 by discreet

[ChickenKiev]

Oh God..

We've created a monster..

O____O

Why not start learning to play guitar if you need that many strings?

Edited August 22, 2013 by ChickenKiev

[gjones]

[quote name='ChickenKiev' timestamp='1377175902' post='2184322']
Oh God..

We've created a monster..

O____O

Why not start learning to play guitar if you need that many strings?
[/quote]

I've heard some nice sounds from 7 string basses. You do need to know how to use them and utilise the extra strings for chordal work or solos though. I'm sure Russ knows his stuff.

[Ghosts Over Japan]

I'd not heard of these guys before, just looked on their website... bad idea. I keep telling myself I do not need the ridiculously well priced six string sunburst Jazz [size=4] [/size]

[binky_bass]

I know right? The prices are stupidly low... they are Korean licensed products by all accounts with licensed Armstrong pups and licensed hipshot bridge pieces etc but the pre is all bass mods in house and the fully set them up with a plek machine too. I'll be sure to let people know about this thing in great detail!

[Gareth Hughes]

I am watching this space indeed. Damn you - I may well have GAS brewing for the first time in years!!!!

[throwoff]

Left handed well priced 6 string J with Barts....

Oh god, painful GAS

[uncle psychosis]

It feels strange to see a 7 string bass with "fender" styling. Looks like a bargain for what you get, but I can't imagine my stubby fingers dealing with a fretboard that wide...

[TRBboy]

Sweet bass man. Why did I have to look for their website........

[TRBboy]

So cheap too!

Love this: [url="http://www.bassmods.com/assets/images/3tonefrontBartFront.jpg"]http://www.bassmods.com/assets/images/3tonefrontBartFront.jpg[/url]

Edited August 22, 2013 by TRBboy

[Horizontalste]

You must have huge hands

[Lfalex v1.1]

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1377188303' post='2184575']
Sweet bass man. Why did I have to look for their website........
[/quote]

I'll echo that.
Some nice, well-priced and useful stuff on there. Before you even get to the instruments.

[Dread Bass]

[quote name='ChickenKiev' timestamp='1377175902' post='2184322']
Oh God..

We've created a monster..

O____O

Why not start learning to play guitar if you need that many strings?
[/quote]

Yawn

[Lfalex v1.1]

How's it tuned?

BEADGCF or F#BEADGC ?

Or some other...?

[binky_bass]

It will be tuned B to F as that is what I need to play what we play. It should be getting shipped out today... cant wait!

[BassTractor]

Must Resist Urge ...

Thanks for the heads up, and please keep us updated. At this price point, I'm sure a lot of people would like to try a sevener. I know I would.

[uncle psychosis]

[quote name='binky_bass' timestamp='1377250965' post='2185248']
It will be tuned B to F as that is what I need to play what we play. It should be getting shipped out today... cant wait!
[/quote]

What kind of stuff do you play? Do you use the top strings for meedly-meedly improv stuff, or do you incorporate it into a more traditional supporting bass role? i'm quite intrigued (I have no idea what I'd do with an extra two strings!)

[binky_bass]

Well a lot of our stuff require a B string, our guitarist play a John Petrucci Custom 7 string guitar, so it makes sense to have a B on bass. I play a fair bit of tappy type stuff as well, hence the 10 string etc. so with a 7 string, most if not all songs I tap on can be bounced down to a 7. So with a 7 string, I find myself not needing to change basses over and over again. I have one 7 tuned standard, and one tuned D and with that we're all good!

[Ghosts Over Japan]

If you don't mind and if you get the chance could you write a quick review?
I think a lot of people would be very interesting on reading a review on one of these, for this price point they certainly look like something we'll see a lot more of!

Cai

[binky_bass]

Yeah man I will definitely write a review as soon as I've got it in hand and played it for a bit! Watch this space...

[TRBboy]

I sincerely hope you report back positively, because I'm seriously gassing after a 5er from them! The exchange rate is much more favourable than I thought It was....

If you don't mind me asking, how much was delivery?

[binky_bass]

Hey man, well the total price including a hardcasecand shipping from the states was £575. So I guess you'd just need to minus the difference between the cost of a K7 and a K5. I'd guess it would be £480 or so including shipping and a hardcase.

[TRBboy]

[quote name='binky_bass' timestamp='1377500178' post='2188090']
Hey man, well the total price including a hardcasecand shipping from the states was £575. So I guess you'd just need to minus the difference between the cost of a K7 and a K5. I'd guess it would be £480 or so including shipping and a hardcase.
[/quote]

WOW! So cheap, but we'll have to see what they're like. When are you expecting it to be with you?

[binky_bass]

5-10 days or so. I will write a non bias review hopefully with some vids as well, so if its crap then I will certainly say so! Fingers crossed its gunna be a little gem of a find!