TheGreek Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 The latest Bass Collection Nanyo arrived earlier - great basses - I love them but always sell them when I feel I have "too many" basses - they're always the first to go only to be replaced months later when I realise what a schmuck I've been selling the last. This one's Metallic Electric Navy Blue - Ii needed a good clean as it hasn't been used for a while - I plan to take the paint off the neck leaving a natural satin finish, change the strings to a 35-95s and lower the action. Hoping to keep this one - well at least till a high end, series 5 or 6 becomes available. Pics to follow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzoid Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Very nice! Quite a range of shades in the photos. You know where to send it when you decide to sell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I've always been intrigued by these - and people's attitudes towards them - but have never taken the plunge. Is there something of the Spector about them, or is that purely superficial? Ahh... this must be what you wanted the black control knobs for! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Aargh! The stringing!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 36 minutes ago, discreet said: I've always been intrigued by these - and people's attitudes towards them - but have never taken the plunge. Is there something of the Spector about them, or is that purely superficial? Ahh... this must be what you wanted the black control knobs for! They are super light, perfectly balanced, the neck profile is sooo right, PJ arrangement and the build quality is excellent. Very ergonomic and user friendly. If you hunt about you can find them for under £200, occasionally you can steal one for under £100. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 18 minutes ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: Aargh! The stringing!!! Needs a set up and the action lowered (significantly). Could do with a new set of strings - fortunately I have a few. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 1 hour ago, TheGreek said: Needs a set up and the action lowered (significantly). Could do with a new set of strings - fortunately I have a few. It is gorgeous. I remember gazing at these in wonder at the guitar shop near school. Such a strange headstock, so modern and elegant compared to the Fenders and Rickenbackers drawn all over my schoolbooks! I must have been 13, so just as the obsession was beginning! Never got to play one sadly. I think they would be too dinky for me, but I'd love a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 I've had a couple of Nanyos - a red SB310 like this one, and a black fretless SB301. Both lovely basses and ridiculously good quality for the price. I was never crazy on the looks tho, and ultimately moved them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 On 12/09/2018 at 19:36, Cosmo Valdemar said: Aargh! The stringing!!! Yes, it's not quite right is it..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 4 minutes ago, Rich said: Yes, it's not quite right is it..? Look at the first pic - the nut is slightly out of position. A light tap in the right direction, and Hey Presto! Robert is your mother's brother, or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 7 minutes ago, discreet said: Look at the first pic - the nut is slightly out of position. A light tap in the right direction, and Hey Presto! Robert is your mother's brother, or something. I hadn't noticed that! I was more concerned by the E and G being wrapped the wrong way round the posts. A common error with these basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: I was more concerned by the E and G being wrapped the wrong way round the posts. Well I hadn't noticed that! Is it really wrong? Left to my own devices I would have strung it as it is in the pic..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Looks like you're right though, this looks neater... must be bloody confusing for a while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 ^^ That's how it should look, the tuners are reversed appropriately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzoid Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Now I need to go check mine to see if I've got the strings the right way wound... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Cracking basses. Mine is still going strong at 30 years old. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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