Newfoundfreedom Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 7 hours ago, NewUser said: Thanks for the reply, would you please tell me, if you tap that big oval with your fingers does it seem solid under it? Or possibly hollow? It seems solid. But it would be pretty much impossible to tell by doing that because the bridge / scratch plate is solid brass. From what I can see, my best guess would be that the body is pretty rightly routed around the pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewUser Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Thanks again. I understand what you mean, I bet you are right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewUser Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Got my Traben. Am I in the club now? Got my first bass amp too, ampeg ba110. Could you give a quick idiots guide for those knobs on the Traben? P.S. I like jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 9 hours ago, NewUser said: Could you give a quick idiots guide for those knobs on the Traben? It's a while since owned mine, but IIRC in the photo from top to bottom it's Volume, Pickup Balance, Treble, Middle, Bass (the three tone controls might be reversed but it will be obvious what does what by simply turning them and listening to the change in sound). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, NewUser said: Got my Traben. Am I in the club now? Got my first bass amp too, ampeg ba110. Could you give a quick idiots guide for those knobs on the Traben? P.S. I like jazz. It will most likely be volume, bass, mids, treble and pickup balance. Not necessarily in that order. Possibly two individual pickup volumes, bass treble and mids. Only way to tell for sure is to play around with them. Edit. Sorry, jumped in before seeing Big Reds reply. Mine is a different lay out. Edited December 23, 2020 by Newfoundfreedom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewUser Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 What is the material the inlays are made from? Just out of curiosity I want to know what I got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, NewUser said: What is the material the inlays are made from? Just out of curiosity I want to know what I got. Adamantium. But only if you play a cover of Prince Charming. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadHands Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 On 22/12/2020 at 23:08, NewUser said: Got my Traben. Am I in the club now? Got my first bass amp too, ampeg ba110. Could you give a quick idiots guide for those knobs on the Traben? P.S. I like jazz. I have the same model! The top larger knobs are volume, pickup ratio, then bass, mid, treble. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadHands Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 My Traben is my go-to bass. There's a playability to it which I havn't really found in any others I've owned, and when I recorded with Eric Greedy, he loved the sound of it for rock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewUser Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 So would you all think these have green abalone or black abalone? Mine looks to be mixed with both but I can't say for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) On 22/12/2020 at 23:08, NewUser said: Got my Traben. Am I in the club now? Got my first bass amp too, ampeg ba110. Could you give a quick idiots guide for those knobs on the Traben? P.S. I like jazz. Didn’t I reply to this already ? edit : yes Edited January 29, 2021 by Geek99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadHands Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 I will say, I AM thinking of replacing the bridge so it's usable in a few more band situations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewUser Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 42 minutes ago, csmallett said: I will say, I AM thinking of replacing the bridge so it's usable in a few more band situations. I'm thinking about replacing my bridge also, and painting my Traben black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 I always fancied the Traben John Moyer (of Disturbed) signature model. It looks a bit more conventional than all the models with the huge bridge baseplates. When Hanser Music Group pulled the plug on Traben, production of this model was continued by BC Rich (also owned by Hanser). Most Traben instruments I've come across in the wild have been OLP's, I've never seen a real Traben in the flesh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewUser Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 29/01/2021 at 08:33, BadHands said: I have the same model! The top larger knobs are volume, pickup ratio, then bass, mid, treble. Would you or anyone else please tell me the string spacing? I am ready to shop for a string through replacement bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I can't believe they're selling a 4 string version for this much! I have a 5-string model which was bought new over 10 years ago now and never thought it was worth more than £300 https://reverb.com/uk/item/40291496-traben-chaos?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=1726164661&utm_content=campaignid=1726164661_adgroupid=70264195649_productpartitionid=1259319190223=merchantid=218269047_productid=40291496_keyword=_device=c_adposition=_matchtype=_creative=391637461803&gclid=CjwKCAjw-sqKBhBjEiwAVaQ9a6LVPx4GzeD-8PByap5yEVDHOidW9Vj3XkBmFxV0eI2APNgvUUO1ZhoClWcQAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke_zero Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 hours ago, WHUFC BASS said: I can't believe they're selling a 4 string version for this much! I have a 5-string model which was bought new over 10 years ago now and never thought it was worth more than £300 https://reverb.com/uk/item/40291496-traben-chaos?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=1726164661&utm_content=campaignid=1726164661_adgroupid=70264195649_productpartitionid=1259319190223=merchantid=218269047_productid=40291496_keyword=_device=c_adposition=_matchtype=_creative=391637461803&gclid=CjwKCAjw-sqKBhBjEiwAVaQ9a6LVPx4GzeD-8PByap5yEVDHOidW9Vj3XkBmFxV0eI2APNgvUUO1ZhoClWcQAvD_BwE That is The Bass Gallery on Reverb - both those things contribute to it having an inflated price. People put stuff up on Reverb for silly money and then just wait until someone who really really wants it and has the cash comes along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Since Reverb take a slice, The Bass Gallery prices on Reverb are all higher than on their own website 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 14 hours ago, Ricky Rioli said: Since Reverb take a slice, The Bass Gallery prices on Reverb are all higher than on their own website Just seen that it's £475 on their website. They have two which are £475 but the other one and a much cheaper model cheaper electronics. Not sure how they worked out that price but it's bizarre to say the least . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadHands Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Just remember that just because someone's "selling" it for that price, doesn't mean anyone will buy it at that price. A couple of DOD pedals have gone up in value, and it's made everyone think their DOD Grunge pedal is worth £75 on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewUser Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) Photo of my bridge and link about measuring. I'm no carpenter, but I think this is one that will fit. Hipshot "A" Series 4 String Bass Bridge Black .750" 19mm https://www.bestbassgear.com/ebass/gear/hardware/bridge/how-to-calculate-your-bridge-spacing.html This might fit too and has a good price. https://reverb.com/item/28288925-4-string-bass-bridge-black-w-locking-zinc-saddles-dual-load-19mm-sung-il-bb404 Edited September 30, 2021 by NewUser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 Yeah I had a look at mine but I couldn't find a bloody tape measure anywhere, but it looks like standard 19mm spacing, so there should be plenty of choices for replacement bridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Surely the massive bridge is the whole USP of a Traben bass? Replacing it just makes it another run-of-the-mill low-to-mid-price Korean instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, BigRedX said: Surely the massive bridge is the whole USP of a Traben bass? Replacing it just makes it another run-of-the-mill low-to-mid-price Korean instrument. Not to mention leaving a whole load of nasty looking screw holes exposed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewUser Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 I just ordered one of these, I'll let you all know if it fits and how it works out. https://reverb.com/item/33238714-hipshot-4-string-transtone-bass-bridge-black 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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