Misowaki Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) My semi-hollow journey comes to an end with this guy. I've had a Rivoli which had no range or clarity, a Jack Cassady which I could never find a sound that fit what I was playing, a Warwick Rockbass that had little depth, an Eastwood classic (which as far as I remember was actually pretty great but it was almost a decade ago) and this guy; the best of the bunch by miles. I just don't get on with short scales and I need to make peace with that. Very versatile, sounds great, huge even. Growl and depth aplenty! I'd keep it for that reason alone if I was in and out of recordings all day but I can't justify keeping it at present and it pains me because my heart pangs every time I pick it up or just stare at it longingly from across the room because that's a totally normal thing to do... Comes strung with TI flats, also have the original rounds that came with (which are basically new). Only ever used at home and rehearsal. Purchased as refurbished from the states. You'll see on the back of the headstock that one of the pegs is ever so slightly wonky, doesn't affect playability but I'm guessing that's why it was sold as refurbished and stamped as 'used' on the back of the headstock. It's barely visible though. Hard case included, still has the tag on it. Keys too (allen and for the case). Trials welcome, collection preferred. Will post at buyers expense and risk. Will consider offers so don't be shy. Although not looking to trade for anything. Any questions, hit me up. My semi-hollow journey comes to an end with this guy. I've had a Rivoli which had no range or clarity, a Jack Cassady which I could never find a sound that fit what I was playing, a Warwick Rockbass that had little depth, an Eastwood classic (which as far as I remember was actually pretty great but it was almost a decade ago) and this guy; the best of the bunch by miles. I just don't get on with short scales and I need to make peace with that. Very versatile, sounds great, huge even. Growl and depth aplenty! I'd keep it for that reason alone if I was in and out of recordings all day but I can't justify keeping it at present. Comes strung with TI flats, also have the original rounds that came with (which are basically new). Only ever used at home and rehearsal. Purchased as refurbished from the states. You'll see on the back of the headstock that one of the pegs is ever so slightly wonky, doesn't affect playability but I'm guessing that's why it was sold as refurbished and stamped as 'used' on the back of the headstock. It's barely visible though. Hard case included, still has the tag on it. Keys too (allen and for the case). Trials welcome, collection preferred. Will post at buyers expense and risk. Any questions, hit me up. Edited February 8, 2018 by Misowaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macbass68 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Whereabouts are you? Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Don't sell her. You clearly still love her. You can work something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misowaki Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 @Macbass68 I'm in Walton-on-Thames (KT12, near Kingston/SW London) but happy to meet somewhere mutually convenient if need be. Happy to post if you're too far away and happy to do a bank transfer/paypal friends and family and sort shipping out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misowaki Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 16 minutes ago, stewblack said: Don't sell her. You clearly still love her. You can work something out. Yeah, I do but I'm used to my '57 AVRI P bass and it's quite a difference from that giant baseball bat to this fast and slender short scale neck and needs must, so... you know how it is =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 She is very lovely, I hope she finds a good home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misowaki Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 Me too, Stew, me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misowaki Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 Folks have asked me where this was made: all Newark Street reissues (such as this) are made in Korea. Only the high end Guild acoustics are made in the USA. But for what it's worth, they're owned by Fender so for any wondering whether they're any good, the answer is a firm 'hell yes'. If you've played a Korean made hollow body of any kind you'll know the quality. Plus, Korea have a history of making hollow body guitars second only to those made in 'Murrica. But you're on Basschat. You probably knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Braun Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 What didn't you like about the Rivoli...apart from the lack of range and clarity! They were a bit muddy as stock. I had one in the '80s (a 60s tobacco burst model) which had been modded by a previous owner with a Di Marzio P-Bass PU in the bridge position. It looked a bit s**t but it balanced out the big old mudbucker nicely. Sold it to a bloke in some Devon blues band to pay some bills before going on a Navy holiday....so rock and roll. Anyway, enough of my rambling memories. GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misowaki Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 4 hours ago, von Braun said: What didn't you like about the Rivoli...apart from the lack of range and clarity! I had a 90s reissue, it played real nice (even for a short scale, but I think it was technically mid scale) but the stock pup was a POS. Maybe just due to age. Replaced with a Dimarzio Model One in the hopes of getting a little more range but still nothing. The baritone switch just made it even boomier so my sonic options were BOOM or BOOOOOOOOM. SO in terms of low end, yeah, if that's all I needed, perfect! I thought about modding it and having it routed to put in a bridge pup but figured best to leave well alone and let it go to someone else who might love it for what it was. Now, THIS guy... he has all the versatility and clarity the Rivoli was missing, just I've been playing an AVRI '56 P for so long now, my hands feel more comfortable when they're stretched out. This one feels just a touch smaller than a jazz (you may have noticed I'm also selling a jazz =D ) and I want to be able to switch between basses without an adjustment period. RANT OVER. FANX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misowaki Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Sold pending payment. Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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