Pinball Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Hi, I say annoying because I have a couple next to me in my guitar rack and tend to pick them up in preference to my other basses because they are so tactile and nice to play. Two of the most tactile basses I have ever had in my hands and nice and light. I was blissfully unaware of these Japanese gems when they were being made. I'am now considering selling some of my more expensive and hard saved for items in favour of keeping the blighters, I'm unlikely to use them for gigs as they don't have enough guts for hard rock that my higher end stuff has. Anyway I normally need 5 strings. What to do? Keep them I guess and consider myself a lucky man Here's a couple of pictures but pictures. Both are in great condition but you need to play them to appreciate them fully. The 310 had been in its case for 20 years until I bought it and the action was awful but a bit of oily love and a tweak on the truss rod and I have a superb playing bass-plays like butter with flats on. It has beutiful wood grain too but you can't see it in the pics. [attachment=200261:310 FR.jpg] [attachment=200262:310 FrBod.jpg] Not sure which model this is but it has a Gotoh bridge and tuners and a wax/oil finish. It's active so maybe a 320?? Fretless ebony board. This one also needed a set up. The truss rod had been slackened right off for some weird reason. Again it plays great although I'm looking forward to changing the strings for some of my favourite flats. [attachment=200264:420 FR.jpg] [attachment=200265:420 bk2.jpg] [attachment=200266:420 head.jpg] Edited September 8, 2015 by Pinball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I do like the fretless. I have one that I had rebuilt some years ago. As you say, plays like butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I sold mine because it was so light. I was playing a Thumb at the time (followed on from a Hayman 40/40, then a P) and such a lightweight bass just felt wrong to me. I rather regret it now, it was a lovely bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 [quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1441702815' post='2860940'] I'm unlikely to use them for gigs as they don't have enough guts for hard rock that my higher end stuff has. Anyway I normally need 5 strings. [/quote] I gigged one last year, now admittedly not in a hard rock band but I was impressed with the oomph factor. I plugged in to an MXR M80 pedal and then in to my Shuttle 6. Honestly it was awesomely loud and very comfortable for a three set gig. Why did I sell it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 [quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1441707420' post='2860994'] I sold mine because it was so light. I was playing a Thumb at the time (followed on from a Hayman 40/40, then a P) and such a lightweight bass just felt wrong to me. I rather regret it now, it was a lovely bass. [/quote] I can understand that They are very light. I just weighed them with my crappy scales and the 310 is around 7ib 8oz, the fretless is about 8ib 8 oz. I thought the fretless was the lightest but was wrong. Maybe a different wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1441709032' post='2861013'] I gigged one last year, now admittedly not in a hard rock band but I was impressed with the oomph factor. I plugged in to an MXR M80 pedal and then in to my Shuttle 6. Honestly it was awesomely loud and very comfortable for a three set gig. Why did I sell it [/quote] I'd gig with them just not in our current band...I like the sound and the front pickup in particular has a bit of beef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I've got 3 of them, all 5'ers. Probably cost me about £450 for all 3. Awesome basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckman67 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Had a 5 string SB315 IIRC it was a nice bass, should have kept it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuf Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Played several Bass collections... A friend of mine had a very unique model as well... Edit: Edited September 8, 2015 by Nuf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 [quote name='Nuf' timestamp='1441718306' post='2861150'] Played several Bass collections... A friend of mine had a very unique model as well... [/quote] Wowzer,, it looks slippery. Is that the original neck? It looks most un BC like with the butterfly tuners etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I'm selling a 310 4 string. I keep it at work for a noddle when things are quiet. Lovely bass, sounds great through my Zoom B3 and line 6 combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuf Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Yep, but no new neck. Here are the specs, mate ! Bass Collection DB53E. Brand name: BASS COLLECTION Series name: DB SERIES Model: BASS COLLECTION DB53E Variant of: BASS COLLECTION DB41 (4 cordes) Dates of manufacture: 1991 to 1992 Information: BASS COLLECTION produced the DB53E between 1991 and 1992 Specifications:[list] [*]Body material: (laminated) padauk/maple/mahogany or walnut/maple/mahogany [*]Body shape features: asymmetrical body [*]Body shape features: double cutaway [*]Bridge: fixed bridge [*]Fingerboard inlay material: abalone fingerboard inlay material [*]Fingerboard material: ebony fingerboard [*]Fingerboard position markers: dot fingerboard position markers [*]Finish material: oil finish [*]Hardware color: gold hardware [*]Neck joint: bolt on neck [*]Neck material: maple neck [*]Number of frets: 24 fret [*]Number of strings: 5 strings [*]Pickups configuration: 2 humbucker pickups [*]Tone controls: 2 tone controls [*]Volume controls:2 volume controls [/list] [url="http://www.aoct.org/BlueBooks/Guitar/Electric/B/C139.htm"][/url] Edited September 8, 2015 by Nuf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) Well I'm still playing them all the time and have tried recording with the Fretless. It plays superbly but doesn't sound as good as my fretless P bass recorded. An upgrade is due I think so I'm about to set up a thread seeking advice....ooh also I'd be interested in a trade for a 5 for the 310 as that will be of more use to me-either that or I'll try and sell it to fund the upgrade. Note: I've worn my fingers out over the weekend playing that fretless Edited September 13, 2015 by Pinball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Dead pleased with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 My old trans red fiver is still the one that got away for me. Traded it in against a TRB about 15years ago which sounded great but never really felt as comfortable as the Bass Collection had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 [quote name='Painy' timestamp='1442860780' post='2870101'] My old trans red fiver is still the one that got away for me. Traded it in against a TRB about 15years ago which sounded great but never really felt as comfortable as the Bass Collection had. [/quote] Don't say that I'm struggling to keep mine at the moment. I need to sell some stuff and my higher end stuff hasn't moved yet. The fretted BC at the top is being traded and I'm just contemplating if I should move on the fretless Note: I love them all thats the trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Here's my 3. [attachment=201247:Bass Collection Collection1.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Nice, have you got matching outfits to go with each. A 5 stringer...that's what I need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 [quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1442925026' post='2870561'] Nice, have you got matching outfits to go with each. [/quote] Funny you should mention that................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 [quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1442925026' post='2870561'] Nice, have you got matching outfits to go with each. A 5 stringer...that's what I need [/quote] "Nurse! This man seems to suffering from chronic GAS." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 [quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1442951828' post='2870942'] "Nurse! This man seems to suffering from chronic GAS." [/quote] I am on a plane beyond Gas, Seriously I love playing different instruments as they inspire me. Today is new bass day and its a Zoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 [quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1442919223' post='2870466'] Here's my 3. [/quote] They co-ordinate nicely with your living area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonky2 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 A long time ago, My first "real" bass ( after a nasty but playable p bass by marlin) was a 4 string bass collection. Must have done 1000 gigs with it then switched to the 5 string version........ Great little cheap basses, super light super slim necks too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1444328349' post='2882335'] They co-ordinate nicely with your living area! [/quote] Or is it the other way around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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