Machines Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 1 hour ago, DarkHeart said: Just noticed on the G4M website that the delivery date has been put back from March 8th to August 8th!! Also had an email confirming this this morning, needless to say my order is cancelled. Shame as I was looking forward to this one. This is good news as I am trying to behave. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Another update, according to an email I've just had delivery will be 16th March..... we'll see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnt Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Weird - and only on the 5-string, not the 6-string? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 16 hours ago, bnt said: Weird - and only on the 5-string, not the 6-string? Maybe they ran out of blue stain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 It`s been delayed again...🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 On 05/03/2020 at 09:48, Machines said: This is good news as I am trying to behave. I did not in fact, behave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 On 05/03/2020 at 09:48, Machines said: This is good news as I am trying to behave. As yoda said “do, or do not. There is no try” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 3 hours ago, Geek99 said: As yoda said “do, or do not. There is no try” Free 30 day return policy is worth a dabble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Delayed again, probably be dead via Covid 19 before this is delivered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 19 hours ago, DarkHeart said: Delayed again, probably be dead via Covid 19 before this is delivered! Mine is coming Weds apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Woah, mines now due tomorrow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Just had a call from g4m, apparently the colour isn't as bright as it is on the website and can be returned foc if it's not to my satisfaction. That's good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 4 hours ago, DarkHeart said: Just had a call from g4m, apparently the colour isn't as bright as it is on the website and can be returned foc if it's not to my satisfaction. That's good to know. I've already got the idea of a refin. Solid colour might look pretty decent if the wood looks like crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 It is here, when the girl on the phone said it wasn't as blue as the pics suggested she wasn't lying..... it's green! It's also quite a nice shade of green so it won't be getting sent back because of the colour. Here it is, yet to plug it in but acoustically the B string sounds good. Fingers crossed! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 My sixer is due by noon tomorrow. I'll upload pics in between "working from home". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Couple more pics, neck joint is very snug and secure, neck feels overall nice and shallow, tuners are average at best, bridges are functional, preamp is definitely workable, Im pleased overall but only played it through headphones. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Must say as an aside, the finish apart from the wrong colour is flawless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 OK so unboxing now. Impressed. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) OK so here's the low down after 30 mins. Very well made, the finish and colour is pretty damned awesome and better than I expected. A few minor finishing details are present, such as untidy pickup routing and loose solder in electronics cavity, and a bit of swirling on the black rear. Came with D'Addario XLs (thats £35 right there) and sounds spot on unplugged. Setup i'll give a moderate rating, neck straight but a couple of buzzing frets high up and intonation is out slightly for high chords. Tuners do their job, would prefer them a little tighter maybe. Plugged in - it's what I hoped for. Very reminiscent of the Dingwall NG sound (I had one, I can say that) and the pickup pan and passive bypass work a treat. The achilles heel of the bass (and so many other cheap instruments) is the EQ. It actually sounds OK, the bass/mid/treble do what you'd want and aren't excessive - but there is a background 'fuzz' as the note decays. Go passive and it's not there. I will get some Servisol on the pots in case that is the issue, but I can totally live with it for the price. For a bass that cost only £299, it compares very well against a bass that costs 6 x as much (Dingwall NG2 6 is currently £1800). Obviously this isn't a fair review as it was a very quick review/summary, but still - how the hell does this bass cost 300 quid ? I know Dingwalls are much higher spec and their QC is better, but i'd rather the £1500 change, thanks. EDIT: It looks from the grain on body/neck that I have the exact same bass from the Gear4Music Website. Edited March 18, 2020 by Machines 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Have some more pics why don't you. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 That's very pretty, glad you like it, I'm very happy with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) On 18/03/2020 at 10:03, Machines said: It actually sounds OK, the bass/mid/treble do what you'd want and aren't excessive - but there is a background 'fuzz' as the note decays. Go passive and it's not there. I will get some Servisol on the pots in case that is the issue That Servisol did the trick. Now totally quiet. Also given it a thorough setup and it's bang on now. Nothing to gripe about other than the headstock chip I didn't notice straight away, but is also visible on the website photos 🤔. Edited March 19, 2020 by Machines 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Now out of stock till August, wonder how many they had and if yours is the only 6er? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 1 hour ago, DarkHeart said: Now out of stock till August, wonder how many they had and if yours is the only 6er? 7. I kept an eye on it when they came in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Flawless finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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