Kevsy71 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) [b]NOW WITHDRAWN[/b] [b]For sale: Ernie Ball Music Man Reflex 4HH Game Changer[/b] [b]Sale value[/b]: £1200, including UK courier [b]Year[/b]: 2012 [b]Pic[/b]: More hi-res pics on Photobucket: [url="http://s1172.photobucket.com/user/mrkrcsmith/library/Music%20Man%20Reflex%204HH%20Game%20changer?sort=3&page=1"]http://s1172.photobu...r?sort=3&page=1[/url] [b]Working condition[/b]: perfect [b]Cosmetic condition[/b]: only tiny flaw I can find is a hairline stringend-scrape near the D machine head, only visible under direct light [b]History[/b]: bought from fellow basschatter Musicman20 in May 2014, original listing here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/236125-sold-ernie-ball-musicman-reflex-gamechanger-bass-guitar-immaculate-4-string-hh-model/page__p__2443230__hl__reflex__fromsearch__1#entry2443230"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2443230[/url] [b]Reason for sale[/b]: needs must, sadly! [b]Description[/b]: Here is a demo of the Game Changer in action: basically plug the bass into your PC/Mac via USB, and configure the pickups how you want! [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDdjp_g7Rzc"]https://www.youtube....h?v=fDdjp_g7Rzc[/url] Here's text borrowed from the original listing, with Musicman20's permission : [quote] Weight - Website states around 8 lbs 14 oz. I've tried weighing it a few ways/few times with Wii Fit and kitchen scales. See pic below - 4136g - 9.1 lbs. Approx. between 8.5 and just over 9 lbs (9.1) depending on position on scales and how it was held. Balance - Perfect balance. I tried a few different strap positions, and with a normal EB strap without padding or 'stickiness' to stop instruments moving, it is perfectly balanced. This ir probably due to the smaller headstock and new Musicman lightweight tuners (noted below). The 25th Anniversary Bass, before the Reflex came out, did not have these new tuners (although they had a certain model different from a Stingray) and I believe there was talk of neck dive. Not so with this new model. Spot on, comfortable, balanced, usual EBMM perfection when it comes to ergonomics. It's a thick gloss black with stunning cream binding. Perfect quality control, perfect neck to body match up, dark rosewood board, new Musicman tuners (now on the Bongo/Big Al/Reflex and this model). Matching gloss black headstock. Gamechanger logo on the rear, additional inputs for Midi and the USB cable. The world is your oyster with this bass! Perfect balance and lighter than most Stingray's I've played. It's a nice low-mid weight, no scales to weigh at the moment though, sorry. HH Pickups – The same as the Reflex 4 HH. One of the best Stingray bridge tones I've ever heard. That, and a boatload of other tones. You can get anything out of it. 4 band active EQ, or completely passive settings with passive tone control. The bridge pup IS in the Stingray sweet spot. The mahogany tone block really does add a certain something. The passive tones are what really surprised me…very balanced, good balance between active/passive switching, etc. They have really gone to town with the sound of the bass. Setup – Low actions, very very fast neck. See the specs for the neck/nut sizes etc. It feels faster than a Stingray to me. Gamechanger - USB – I've updated the bass to the latest version. Basically you go to the Gamechanger site above, go to the Web App, plug in, and then you change all of your pickup settings. You can save them, experiment with them, change the Z Bank settings, download other user settings, etc. With some kit you can also do this via Bluetooth or connected to an iPad/iPhone as they have an iOS App now. You can do this once every now and then, mid gig, or never! Up to you. Stock, it has about 25 already preset amazing tones. ALL ANALOG. NO DIGITAL EMULATION. All pups can be activated (basically 4 coils) in whatever settings you want, in any order, in phase, out of phase, series/parallel. Anything from modern Stingray zing, to a warm fat Gibson/Fender neck tone. Flick of the switch, it changes. Midi – MANY possibilities to control many different things! Check the website for information. Without the Gamechanger, this bass has all the passive presets, all the active presets (on the 5 way switch) plus the Z Bank which can be set to anything you want. The Z bank is currently Musicman's idea of great passve tones. It is incredibly easy to use this bass. Not complicated, and very fun for a tweaker who likes to play with tones. [/quote] [b]Specification[/b]: [url="http://www.music-man.com/instruments/basses/the-game-changer.html"]http://www.music-man...me-changer.html[/url] (this model has the Rosewood fingerboard option) [b]Payment[/b]: Bank transfer, cash on collection, PayPal with fees paid by buyer. My feedback link is in my signature. [b]Location[/b]: near Tonbridge, Kent: you're welcome to come and try out the bass Thanks for looking and let me know any questions! Kev [b]EDIT:[/b] Also includes a couple of extras! A Levy's leather strap, white with black trim to go with the bass colours; and also a set of La Bella white tape wounds which have been cut to fit (in addition to the regular super slinkys which are on the bass now) Edited October 22, 2014 by Kevsy71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Argh, these critters are amazing. Don't suppose any trades? Especially of the £500 to you, plus my La Cabronita Porazzo Tribute? Had to ask and good luck anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBassfreak Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I'm tempted to offer a trade too..I'm after a Stingray unfortunately could be tempted by this though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 [quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1412538928' post='2569786'] I'm tempted to offer a trade too..I'm after a Stingray unfortunately could be tempted by this though... [/quote] Back off JBF, I was here first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I played one of these at last years LBGS...very impressed...I'm sure that this won't be here too long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBassfreak Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1412539099' post='2569791'] Back off JBF, I was here first [/quote] Dammit man, I won't do this again! I have enough scars from the last bass war Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 [quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1412541306' post='2569826'] Dammit man, I won't do this again! I have enough scars from the last bass war [/quote] My nerves will never be the same. Quiet Kevsy, you are getting bumps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Thanks chaps! No trades this time unfortunately - I picked up a lovely MIM P from BCer Harry a few weeks back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Sunday morning bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 Bump with some more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripehound Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Looks fantastic! If only money wasn't involved.... Have a bump on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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