Sambrook Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 This is one of those basses that just creeps up on you over time. I got it from a fellow basschatter, just to try them out. I'd followed the topics here on Wishbasses, and was intrigued. I've done the following things to it: Stripped the nasty varnish it came with, and applied 5/6 coats of Danish Oil. This has given it a really nice lustre Sanded flat the fingerboard, Danish Oiled it, and applied a coating of Rustin's plastic resin. This has given it a silky smooth finish without any of the nasty squeakiness of a varnish finish. Changed the vol knob to a tone knob, and changed the actual knob for a nice gold and abalone one. Lowered the action considerably by sanding the bridge. The end result is a lightweight, extrememely resonant bass, with a nice low action, and harmonics to die for. I had it strung with Elite Groundwounds, which sounded fantastic. It has a new set of Rotosound roundwounds on now. In a certain light, with your eyes half closed, and your glasses off, this could almost be a poor man's Hyperbass. No? Well, ok then. It was woth a try. The only bad points are that I was too impatient with the sanding, oiling, and Rustin-ing. The bass shows some sandpaper marks here and there, and the finish has gone slightly 'waxy' in a couple of spots, and there is a patch by the first 'fret' where I ran out of Rustin's. That said, it looks, feels, and sounds great. I've got a brand new Hiscox flight case it can go with, if the buyer wants. It would be £200 with the case, £150 without. I'm happy to answer any questions, and thanks for looking. The woods, by the way, are beautiful. Purpleheart for definite, and I think walnut and spalted maple.
Conan Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 I can't quite decide if that is exceptionally ugly or incredibly beautiful!
Dazed Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Go for it Kev. I was very surprised how playable mine is. Even the chunky neck is actually quite comfortable although mine is the 'lobe' shape. It looks like the finish or lack of, that wishbass are known for has been nicely dealt with too on this one. And it's cheaper than getting one from wishbass directly. Bargain!
Grangur Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1392392822' post='2368163'] I can't quite decide if that is exceptionally ugly or incredibly beautiful! [/quote] Trust me, it's a thing of natural beauty. Each Wishbass is an individual. If you see one you love, then buy it. It's not like other makes, where another Candy Red one will be along in a minute.
Sambrook Posted February 17, 2014 Author Posted February 17, 2014 Collection preferred, but will post as necessary
wombatboter Posted February 17, 2014 Posted February 17, 2014 Looks great...are there any markers on the side of the neck ?
Sambrook Posted February 17, 2014 Author Posted February 17, 2014 There are dot markers at the usual positions (3,5,7, etc) for the first 2 octaves, but not the third. I'm in Sth Cumbria, for anyone thinking about collecting.
Budgetneil Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Hi, would you be interested in trading for a Epiphone Thunderbird? It's a 4 string tobacco- burst and it's my spare bass so is virtually unused. I'm only down the road near Blackpool so collection wouldn't be a problem.
Sambrook Posted February 20, 2014 Author Posted February 20, 2014 Sorry Neil, sale only. Trying to have less basses!
Budgetneil Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 No worries, I'm nearly at that point myself so limiting myself to one-in/one-out's with trades! Good luck with the sale - it's a stunning looking bass.
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