totorbass Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 4 hours ago, EliasMooseblaster said: Was this the "technically the first 5-string" bass that was designed to be tuned E-C? It does seem like a bit of an own goal to go to the trouble of extending the instrument's range with the extra string, to then simultaneously cut short its range by stopping the neck at the 15th fret... Maybe they had concerns about string tension effects on the neck? 1 Quote
EliasMooseblaster Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 3 hours ago, wateroftyne said: That was the Elite II, produced in 1983. There was a single-pup version called the Elite I (but you could probably have worked that out!) Just to confound my search, I see that the "Elite" name has now been re-purposed for their active P/J Precisions. 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 Just now, EliasMooseblaster said: Just to confound my search, I see that the "Elite" name has now been re-purposed for their active P/J Precisions. And will soon be rebranded again, apparently 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, Doctor J said: The Eliter? Ultra. another regurgitated name. Quote
Delberthot Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, AndyTravis said: This would’ve done it. Don’t know why they did a Mexican version of the rascal bass, and a version of the cabronita that the custom shop did...but not the Lotto telecaster bass. They did a Modern Player Telecaster made in China a couple of years back that was kind of close but no where near as stunning as this one Edited June 25, 2019 by Delberthot 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 7 hours ago, Delberthot said: They did a Modern Player Telecaster made in China a couple of years back that was kind of close but no where near as stunning as this one Oh I know, not as nice at all... Quote
Woodinblack Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 18 hours ago, skankdelvar said: I just like the look of the Bass V, much as I do many of Fender's orphan designs (e.g. Musiclander, Electric XII) The Electric XII is a great design, I like the way the headstock looks like it was left out in the sun. "What are we going to do with the headstock on this, its a bit dull - I know, extend it a bit and make it droop over" 18 hours ago, wateroftyne said: ...and let's not forget: I loved the elite II, I almost got one (not in that colour it has to be said) but then I realised how much I didn't like Ps, and that I didn't play 4 strings, but it was still somehow tempting! Quote
Duroc17 Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 22 hours ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said: The pics weren't available last time I looked, but they are back up now. I keep telling myself that I don't *need* another mustang, but the sunburst one looks rather tasty have waited a day and am just about to pull the trigger on this Andersons have them at 719£ 1 Quote
Duroc17 Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Duroc17 said: have waited a day and am just about to pull the trigger on this Andersons have them at 719£ trigger pulled new bass day next Thursday 4 Quote
Duroc17 Posted July 5, 2019 Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) got the Mustang - very close to the original - crappy strings, but great pups, tone range, tuners, intonation nearly there out of box, action a little high at 12th - strings or neck after playing for hours left my fingers covered in residue - never had this before - basically very good bass that flats will make into a great bass - get one! Edited July 5, 2019 by Duroc17 1 Quote
tobiewharton Posted August 22, 2019 Posted August 22, 2019 I just picked up a Vintera P yesterday and it's considerably better than the Classic 50s P that I owned for a while. Everything about the build is better and, in my (dubious) opinion, the seafoam green and gold pg combo is disgustingly delicious. Nothing new about it per se, but it's an improved take on a decent instrument in the 50s P. I needed a P and more than happy with the quality for the price. 2 Quote
artisan Posted August 23, 2019 Posted August 23, 2019 12 hours ago, tobiewharton said: I just picked up a Vintera P yesterday and it's considerably better than the Classic 50s P that I owned for a while. Everything about the build is better and, in my (dubious) opinion, the seafoam green and gold pg combo is disgustingly delicious. Nothing new about it per se, but it's an improved take on a decent instrument in the 50s P. I needed a P and more than happy with the quality for the price. I really like mine too 👍 1 Quote
Bassmingo Posted August 24, 2019 Posted August 24, 2019 I'm sad the two-tone sunburst is no longer available, and the glossy neck is a no-no for me, but nothing some fine grit and steel wool can't fix. Quality is great but I think they're overpriced by about a hundred quid. Quote
PatrickJ Posted August 24, 2019 Posted August 24, 2019 On 25/06/2019 at 15:15, wateroftyne said: ...and let's not forget: What is this bass? It's the most un-fender fender I've ever seen. Quote
wateroftyne Posted August 24, 2019 Posted August 24, 2019 9 minutes ago, PJ-Bassist said: What is this bass? It's the most un-fender fender I've ever seen. Something to do with the chap from Alien Ant Farm, I believe. I'm too old to know anything about them. Quote
PatrickJ Posted August 24, 2019 Posted August 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, wateroftyne said: Something to do with the chap from Alien Ant Farm, I believe. I'm too old to know anything about them. Ha, they were actually the first band I saw live when I moved to London Quote
artisan Posted August 25, 2019 Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) I'm sure it's cheaper than the MIM 50's P bass was & definitely built better Edited August 25, 2019 by artisan Quote
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