okusman Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 (edited) ;-) Edited October 24, 2013 by okusman
TheGreek Posted September 22, 2013 Posted September 22, 2013 This used to be mine (and Marcus' before me) - absolutely great bass with fantastic neck - made from Bernie's pot of magic. A bargain at this price..
marcus bell Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 As the Greek says it's a cracking bass! Only got rid to get a Kingbass , would have it back if I could afford to good luck with the sale!!!
Matt42uk Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 This was my bass for many many years and had the LEDs put in. Absolutely stunning. Weird why no one keeps it for any length of time
marcus bell Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 mine was just because of the kingbass itch... absolutely stunning as you mentioned bud
ZenBasses Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 Lovely GB. Much love for Bernies work... This one has featured a few times I think on Bernies website. I'll never part with mine. Purely because it had some cosmetic wear and it's funky finish isn't to everyone's tastes... Glwts. One day I can dream of placing a unique order from Bernie. Atm Jon Shuker is my master craftasman of choice.. New bass on the way. Slightly off topic can I post my eBay adds on this website in the eBay section?
MB1 Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 Zenbasses... Slightly off topic can I post my eBay adds on this website in the eBay section? MB1. No!...afraid not.. The EBay section is specifically for Bass chatters to point out various bass/ musical orientated items of interest and insanity! It's not to promote items you yourself have listed on EBay. ...Nice looking bass Mr Okus! BUMP.
ZenBasses Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 Thanks MB1 for clearing that up. I almost feel embarrassed about asking the question. But I like to stick to the rules so I don't upset the mods. And following on with that it is a tasty bass...
karlfer Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Gorgeous bass but thankfully couple of hundred quid past me at the mo. Just a question really, where and how are the leds controlled please?
marcus bell Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Ill answer this for you dude Sims front and side LEDs, controlled all in one, another words you can only have them all on at once no side only option, controlled by a switch next to the standard switch on the body
TheGreek Posted October 1, 2013 Posted October 1, 2013 another "I can't believe this is still here" bump..
LennyP Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 What's the Pickup and EQ spec / configuration? How would you describe the sound on it?
ZenBasses Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 [quote name='LennyP' timestamp='1381412719' post='2238695'] What's the Pickup and EQ spec / configuration? How would you describe the sound on it? [/quote] The pickups are probably built in house now but mine (which is a GB IV the forerunner to the spitfire range) are Kent Armstrong designed pickups. They say GB on them but when Jon Shuker serviced my bass said they definitely were Kent Armstrong. Duel hambucker.. This one's no different They can be run in series or parallel. The controls will be treble bass mid blend and volume with a dip switch for the series and parallel feature. The sound of the GB is as hifi as it gets.. With 21db cut and boost it certainly the most powerful bass you'll have ever played This one might have dip switches on the inside of the cavity to adjust boost etc etc. I find mine covers everything I throw at it..It stands well in the mix and a small adjustment can give an amazing solo sound. Thick warm and immensely trebley when you want it to be Smooth and controlled for the softer approach. Works very well with a pick if you like that sort of thing and coupled with a o/d pedal it powers through rock. You'll love it but it is a unquie sound... And the powerful eq can be a pain if Di into a mixing desk for recording. There is no sound quite like a GB The YouTube clips are indicative of this.. Hope this helps
marcus bell Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 I found it a lovely bass, sounded great but I had my heart set on a kingbass that was THE ONLY reason for sale!
LennyP Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 Thanks Guys, sounds like a great bass with a ton of sound options. It probably soundsjust like I expected it to and looks gorgeous into the bargain. Wish i could move on it just now........
marcus bell Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 Absolutely cannot believe this hasn't gone
EBS_freak Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 [quote name='ZenBasses' timestamp='1381425058' post='2239007'] The pickups are probably built in house now but mine (which is a GB IV the forerunner to the spitfire range) are Kent Armstrong designed pickups. They say GB on them but when Jon Shuker serviced my bass said they definitely were Kent Armstrong. Duel hambucker.. This one's no different This one might have dip switches on the inside of the cavity to adjust boost etc etc. [/quote] Pickups are specced by Dick Straker to specifically work with the preamp. The pickups dont sound too great passive. Definately not Kent Armstrong but yes Aaron Armstrong. So half a point to Mr Shuker! That preamp is too new to have the internal dip switches. They are present on the three way switch preamp.
EBS_freak Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) Ps -10db inline attenuator will sort you if your di is causing you headaches. Ive recorded lots of times with my GBs with brilliant results. It depends on the headroom of the pres as to how well it copes with the output of the GBs. As said though, one inline xlr attenuator and no issues whatsoever. Just to clarify, theres no DI issues with this bass... Its only like running a synth volume flat out and then not expecting the preamp to clip! You may ask why so much boost and cuts within these preamps? Well... It certainly allows you to be a chameleon tone wise! Edited October 20, 2013 by EBS_freak
okusman Posted October 20, 2013 Author Posted October 20, 2013 I have recorded with this bass. The bass DI'd into the desk without a problem. It was flat EQ. Thank you for all the additional info about this bass from a variety of people. I won't profess to being a Goodfellow expert, just know it is a fantastic bass.
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