benebass Posted July 18, 2017 Posted July 18, 2017 [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1500360409' post='3337119'] Oooo... do you have pics of it? [/quote] There's a pic above - sparkletastic! Quote
therealting Posted August 25, 2017 Posted August 25, 2017 Picked up Rumple's medium scale Fender Jazz a couple days ago, and it's brilliant. Got me thinking... Anyone know of any decent, affordable 32" sixers with narrow string spacing? I tried Steve Lawson's Elrick signature and really liked it (33" scale, 16.5mm spacing), but I don't have 3 grand to drop on one. I suppose a custom Marusczyk is an option, but would be interesting if there is already a production model around. Quote
eude Posted August 29, 2017 Posted August 29, 2017 As far as I know, there aren't any production 6 strings out there with a 32" scale, never mind 16.5m spacing. I would absolutely check out ACG if I were you, potentially a little more expensive than a Marusczyk, but that's down to your spec. I've got a 31.5" 6 string with 16.5mm spacing and a fretless one on the way very soon, you're more than welcome to come check them out, the fretless should hopefully land in about a month... Cheers, Eude Quote
Rumple Posted August 31, 2017 Author Posted August 31, 2017 Latest addition to the fold, MIJ CV Squier Jazz. Sorry for the fuzzy pic! [attachment=252543:IMG_20170831_114802 lr.jpg] Quote
Sibob Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1503994762' post='3361938'] As far as I know, there aren't any production 6 strings out there with a 32" scale, never mind 16.5m spacing. Cheers, Eude [/quote] Closest you'll get is probably this: http://www.rondomusic.com/hxb40534natq.html Although fully appreciate it's 30" rather than 32" Si Quote
Rumple Posted September 1, 2017 Author Posted September 1, 2017 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1504196528' post='3363338'] Closest you'll get is probably this: [url="http://www.rondomusic.com/hxb40534natq.html"]http://www.rondomusi...b40534natq.html[/url] Although fully appreciate it's 30" rather than 32" Si [/quote] I tried to buy a bass from them a while back but although it seemed to offer UK delivery it always came up as 'Item Unavailable' it may be because it had a Rosewood fingerboard. I just tried it with the 6 string and the same thing happened. Quote
therealting Posted September 1, 2017 Posted September 1, 2017 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1504196528' post='3363338'] Closest you'll get is probably this: http://www.rondomusic.com/hxb40534natq.html Although fully appreciate it's 30" rather than 32" Si [/quote] I would totally get that if it were available here! Was looking at one of the Wingbass 30" sixers the other day. Quote
bassmayhem Posted September 1, 2017 Posted September 1, 2017 I got this nice Crafter bass after our late great sax player. A lot of love in this one! The only thing I've done to it other than "cleaning off" a Roland synth pickup is shaping and installing a bone saddle at the bridge. That made a real difference in tone. Pure magic! Unfortunately, the spruce top's bleeching shows where the synth pickup and controls were taped... This is the old model with a nice arched back... The most playable acoustic bass I've had. The acoustic tone isn't that big, but with the thing plugged in, it is magic... Quote
Rumple Posted September 2, 2017 Author Posted September 2, 2017 [quote name='bassmayhem' timestamp='1504284842' post='3363922'] I got this nice Crafter bass after our late great sax player. A lot of love in this one! The only thing I've done to it other than "cleaning off" a Roland synth pickup is shaping and installing a bone saddle at the bridge. That made a real difference in tone. Pure magic! Unfortunately, the spruce top's bleeching shows where the synth pickup and controls were taped... This is the old model with a nice arched back... The most playable acoustic bass I've had. The acoustic tone isn't that big, but with the thing plugged in, it is magic... [/quote] Very nice, I like the figuring on the back of the body Quote
Rumple Posted November 10, 2017 Author Posted November 10, 2017 Another SX Gypsy Rose inbound! might move the MIJ Squier P on, lovely and light but I can't get on with one pickup basses for some reason. Quote
Rumple Posted November 15, 2017 Author Posted November 15, 2017 Arrived yesterday, 8lb of black sparkly SX Gypsy Rose which I think I'll mod using the black scratchplate from my orange/yellow one, new pick-ups and wiring loom, Ultralites and maybe get the neck refinish in the new year. 1 Quote
Merton Posted November 16, 2017 Posted November 16, 2017 That’s great! Where do you find all these medium scale basses? I never come across any! Quote
Rumple Posted November 16, 2017 Author Posted November 16, 2017 It just popped up on Ebay, BIN or Make An Offer, I expected it to be exactly the same as the yellow/orange one I have but there are differences. 1 Quote
Rumple Posted January 30, 2018 Author Posted January 30, 2018 Modded the Gypsy Rose with: Cali neo pickups Kiogon wiring loom Schaller black tuners black scratchplate D'Addario Strings graphite vinyl wrap on headstock with vinyl decal generic black bridge, screws, neck plate, strap buttons, string tree.. 2 Quote
LeftyJ Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 Not a recent picture (I believe this was either 2008 or 2009) but this is me with my Longbow bass. The one to the right is my old one and is a righty shortscale (30") which I sold to the guy holding it, the one to the left is a 32" lefty which I still have. This was at a meeting / bass bash of a Dutch bass players forum. The awkward fellow with the notepad is actually a local journalist, and this picture made it into the local newspaper They're fun instruments, and surprisingly well-made, with recessed monorail bridges, individual stacked humbucker per string, bone nut, OK-ish tuners and with the stock flatwound strings they sound very close to an upright. Otherwise they're little more than a square maple table leg Quote
therealting Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 @Rumple, I’m really digging your MIJ medium scale Jazz and am actually toying with putting a J-Retro Deluxe in to really push it over the top. What are recommendations for medium scale Ps to try? Quote
LeftyJ Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 2 hours ago, therealting said: What are recommendations for medium scale Ps to try? An 80s E-series Squier medium scale! 1 Quote
therealting Posted February 14, 2018 Posted February 14, 2018 4 hours ago, LeftyJ said: An 80s E-series Squier medium scale! Do you know if they made them in sunburst or white? I’ve only seen them in black. Quote
KK Jale Posted February 14, 2018 Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) Yep, they made the Squier PB-331 in black, white and sunburst. They also pop up slightly earlier than the E-series... below is mine, it's an A-series dated '85 (plus, I believe, Fender Japan made them in late '84 under the Squier JV series, though likely not exported... and they also came as regular Fender Japan models, but that's another can of worms). Great little basses. Edited February 6, 2020 by KK Jale 3 Quote
therealting Posted February 14, 2018 Posted February 14, 2018 I’d love a sunburst Fender Japan model with a tort guard... 1 Quote
Marc S Posted February 14, 2018 Posted February 14, 2018 1 hour ago, therealting said: I’d love a sunburst Fender Japan model with a tort guard... Me too! Quote
Rumple Posted February 28, 2018 Author Posted February 28, 2018 On 13/02/2018 at 16:53, therealting said: @Rumple, I’m really digging your MIJ medium scale Jazz and am actually toying with putting a J-Retro Deluxe in to really push it over the top. What are recommendations for medium scale Ps to try? I have an A series Squier P with flats on you are welcome to try but not buy Quote
Skezza Posted March 10, 2018 Posted March 10, 2018 i do not own a medium scale bass at the moment but I am trying to buy one. so if anyone is selling one let me know I am in Stone Staffordshire Quote
therealting Posted January 4, 2019 Posted January 4, 2019 I now own a second medium scale bass to go with the MIJ Jazz I bought from @Rumple, this funky little Yamaha MB-III. Fits in a guitar case thanks to the tiny headstock! Still looking out for a medium scale P. Might have to search for a Gypsy Rose, @Rumple! Quote
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