NBD - SGC Nanyo Bass Collection

[Wilco]

Bought this from eBay & it turned up on Tuesday. I was after a rehearsal / crap venue bass to protect my Maruszczyk’s from some wear & tear. This fitted the bill nicely as I like old Jap instruments, & the active electronics & 19mm string spacing matched nicely to the M’s.

Pleased to report that it lives up to the SGC reputation - great quality, easy to play & sounds excellent.

 

 

 

 

Edited January 7, 2018 by Wilco

[TheGreek]

Congratulations...great basses.

I've been BC-less for about a month - first time in about 6 years - ideal for grabbing when you're practicing in the living room. I've got my eye out for a really special one which I won't have to let go.

Enjoy...

[stingrayPete1977]

Ace, I love the lack of fret markers.

[Doctor J]

Nice! Bonus points for it being strung correctly, it’s amazing how many of them you see with the headstock all arseways.

[Pea Turgh]

7 hours ago, Doctor J said:

Nice! Bonus points for it being strung correctly, it’s amazing how many of them you see with the headstock all arseways.

I didn’t notice until you mentioned it - looks bonkers, but also strangely satisfying, like a nice plant.

Do the all turn in different directions though?

Edited January 8, 2018 by Pea Turgh

[Doctor J]

To the user, they operate as standard, the top ones all turn the same way to tighten and vice-versa, same for the bottom ones. Frequently you see them strung on each tuner the same way, so you need to turn clockwise to tighten for one, anti-clockwise for the next, etc. Madness.

 

Some pennies drop forever without ever hitting the bottom.

[Happy Jack]

On 07/01/2018 at 12:42, Wilco said:

I was after a rehearsal / crap venue bass to protect my Maruszczyk’s from some wear & tear.

Absolutely no reflection on your Maruszczyk or its quality, but I'll be surprised if you find an SB315 is much of a step down!

[Wilco]

3 hours ago, Happy Jack said:

Absolutely no reflection on your Maruszczyk or its quality, but I'll be surprised if you find an SB315 is much of a step down!

In comparison it certainly can't compete aesthetically (see pic), the sound is a little 'harsh' & faintly noisy, & whilst playability is good, it's not as good - so a reasonable step down to be honest.

Saying that, if I had paid twice what I actually paid for it (which was market rate) I would have still been very happy!!

I got exactly what I wanted - a super bass for a very modest outlay. 😁

[stingrayPete1977]

I don't remember my preamp looking like that one? 

[Wilco]

26 minutes ago, stingrayPete1977 said:

I don't remember my preamp looking like that one? 

That's interesting. On the FB SGC group I noticed a few comments about noisy preamps or preamp upgrades. My bass has had all the cavities foil lined which would have meant taking the electronics out - it's not inconceivable that they were replaced at the same time.

I'll post about it on the FB group & have a closer look my preamp tonight. 

Anyone else with a 315 able to take a pic of their preamp?

[Wilco]

2 hours ago, Wilco said:

That's interesting. On the FB SGC group I noticed a few comments about noisy preamps or preamp upgrades. My bass has had all the cavities foil lined which would have meant taking the electronics out - it's not inconceivable that they were replaced at the same time.

I'll post about it on the FB group & have a closer look my preamp tonight. 

Anyone else with a 315 able to take a pic of their preamp?

No need - I’ve had confirmation from someone in the FB group that their preamp is the same as mine. Glad it’s all ’stock’ spec!

[BassBunny]

3 hours ago, stingrayPete1977 said:

I don't remember my preamp looking like that one? 

I've got 3 Bass Collections and they all have different pre-amps. 

[stingrayPete1977]

I think mine was like a pcb with the knobs on? 

I'd put some duct tape on the rear of the pcb, if it turns flat that conductive foil will fry it instantly! 

[Happy Jack]

I must have spent nearly a minute wondering why there was no battery before I realised what I was looking at. 

[BassBunny]

18 hours ago, stingrayPete1977 said:

I think mine was like a pcb with the knobs on? 

I'd put some duct tape on the rear of the pcb, if it turns flat that conductive foil will fry it instantly! 

Like this?

[stingrayPete1977]

Yes I think so. 

[drlargepants]

I used to have a four string one of these years ago with the logo on the body. Mine was a PJ though  

They’re really very good. Should have kept it. 

[TheGreek]

Everybody should have owned at least one Bass Collection. I'm waiting for one of the high end models (4/5/6 series) to become available which I will never need to sell.

Probably the best VFM basses available.

[Wilco]

1 hour ago, TheGreek said:

Probably the best VFM basses available.

Agreed or a decent condition Westone Thunder 1, 2 or 3.

Edited March 15, 2018 by Wilco

[luckman67]

My first 5 string was one of these back in around 1996, I think I paid £150 secondhand forgot how nice they looked.

[Wayne Firefly]

I remember seeing a white 4 string SB301 fretless at a guitar shop in Chester around 25 years ago. I loved the look of it and stood staring for ages.....