maxoges Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I just got a Swedish made Lighthouse Outwatch bass. Compound neck Alder body glockenklang 2 band 18 volt preamp Lundgren (swedish handwound pickups) Hipshot hardware It plays like butter! https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9h9OKDW8CmKQldhOHE3WWZ0T0E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Do we need yet another J-Bass copy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1504262655' post='3363730'] Do we need yet another J-Bass copy? [/quote] I'd say there's a bit more to it than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Some neat design touches on that. Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 The 006 serial number on the back suggests there's only five others, so I guess it's no great surprise few of us have heard of the brand. Cool looking bass though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 http://www.lighthouse-bass.se Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxoges Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) It's the first 5-string they made. It's couple of years old. I'm the second owner. The guy who ordered it stopped playing 5-strings. Sold both of my Sandbergs TM5 this bass owns them! It's also much better than the Lakland skylines i used to own. Edited September 1, 2017 by maxoges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 How much are they? They look lovely Why do they slay a Sandberg I have 2 and love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxoges Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1504272843' post='3363840'] How much are they? They look lovely Why do they slay a Sandberg I have 2 and love them [/quote] They are built to order. They cost with all the extras my bass has £2500. The neckprofile suits me better. Flat 20" radius, Thick neck. Hipshot hardware is far superior to sandberg hardware. I could not get along with the sandberg bridge. I plays better with much lower action. Edited September 12, 2017 by maxoges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 [quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1504263599' post='3363737'] I'd say there's a bit more to it than that. [/quote] Not a lot though... it's got a second coil on the bridge pickup and enhanced upper fret access which makes the body look a little awkward IMO. Other than that it's just a J-Bass copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) I always find these "not another J/P bass comments amusing"... You don't really get it with anything else do you? Oh look, there's another drum kit. Oh look, there's another dreadnought acoustic guitar. Oh look, there's another parlour acoustic guitar. Oh look, there's another jumbo acoustic guitar. Oh look, there's another auditorium acoustic guitar... Ok look, there's another violin. Oh look, there's another viola. Oh look, there's another cello. Oh look, there's another double bass... Oh look, here's another cheap shot at a luthier's take on a J bass. Edited September 1, 2017 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxoges Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1504273482' post='3363845'] Not a lot though... it's got a second coil on the bridge pickup and enhanced upper fret access which makes the body look a little awkward IMO. Other than that it's just a J-Bass copy. [/quote] Good thing I am the one owning it then ;)I love it, it's one of the best playing basses I ever tried. I owned Laklands, Zons, G&ls and many other high end basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I'm not wild about the flat black finish, it's a bit too utilitarian/'stealthy' for my liking. I like exotic wood finishes (yeah yeah, cue the 'coffee table' comments). But that's just an aesthetic preference -- looks like a superb instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Thanks for that Max Looks the beans and it must feel great when you have that bass that sings to you and for you, big congrats. I do rather like slightly off the beaten track things, in some ways makes you feel a bit special, probably one of many reasons why I like a Sandberg. Big enough that there are a few about to get a good price on and not loses too much money, but not as out there as Fender. Well done again, I think it looks lush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxoges Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) The previous owner had a soft touch. I pluck harder, so I'll add a hipshot string retainer to get more pressure on the A-string saddle. That is only thing I will change. Edited September 1, 2017 by maxoges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxoges Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1504279596' post='3363885'] I'm not wild about the flat black finish, it's a bit too utilitarian/'stealthy' for my liking. I like exotic wood finishes (yeah yeah, cue the 'coffee table' comments). But that's just an aesthetic preference -- looks like a superb instrument. [/quote] I ALMOST got this instead. I was too slow. It sold before i could make up my mind. [url="http://www.lighthouse-bass.com/Lighthose_Basses_ENG/Outwatch.html"]http://www.lighthous...G/Outwatch.html[/url] I was Lucky. The Black bass turned up on the second hand market. Edited September 1, 2017 by maxoges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I've heard that the volume is a bit 'on off' on these and while they play like butter it can get a bit messy. (Sorry I'll get me coat) Looks seriously nice, I love the neck! Glad you're happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxoges Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1504295389' post='3364027'] I've heard that the volume is a bit 'on off' on these and while they play like butter it can get a bit messy. (Sorry I'll get me coat) Looks seriously nice, I love the neck! Glad you're happy with it. [/quote] Sorry I think i'm too swedish for the first joke. Didn't get it. The butter part I got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxoges Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 One more Lighthouse bass at my house! I get to keep it for a while and decide if I'm going to buy it. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9h9OKDW8CmKRmdUaHJ1V3F2c0U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 [quote name='maxoges' timestamp='1504273476' post='3363844'] muck lower action. [/quote] Is that a euphemism? Very nice-looking basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxoges Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1505154349' post='3369892'] Is that a euphemism? Very nice-looking basses. [/quote] Spelling misstake. |-O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 [quote name='maxoges' timestamp='1505203802' post='3370115'] Spelling misstake. |-O [/quote] I know. Thanks for posting, wasn't aware of this brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikki_Sixx Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 These look lovely, especially your black one. I love a Jazz and these have enough little tweaks and differences to seem like altogether different instruments. The necks look great on both, will have to keep an eye on these guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxoges Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 [quote name='Rikki_Sixx' timestamp='1505214347' post='3370243'] These look lovely, especially your black one. I love a Jazz and these have enough little tweaks and differences to seem like altogether different instruments. The necks look great on both, will have to keep an eye on these guys! [/quote] The neck is thicker than my other basses. I compared it to my Stingray 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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