skankdelvar Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 Two whole decades after my last bass guitar purchase I've finally lashed out and increased my collection by 100%. But - you ask - what can it be? A classy Fodera? A Wal? An original stack-knob Jazz with OHSC? Spoiler Behold a cute little mint condition Squier Bronco from BC-er hooky_lowdown, destined to be adorned with a Musicmaster scratchplate, a couple of Jazz knobs and a tug bar. I'm so happy pic: hooky_lowdown 17 Quote
Skinnyman Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 Black and maple. Mmm mmm. Always looks classy 1 Quote
leschirons Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 I'm slightly confused and if I'm honest I am solely responsible for my confusion. We have never met, are unlikely to meet and in addition, I have never seen a picture of you. Yet, I've somehow always imagined ( as one usually does conjur a mental image of others based purely on their ramblings within these forums) that you were a rather large Nicholas Soames /Patrick Moore type look-alike. Based on that assumption being correct, this bass is far too small for you. 2 3 Quote
skankdelvar Posted June 26, 2019 Author Posted June 26, 2019 31 minutes ago, leschirons said: I've somehow always imagined ... that you were a rather large Nicholas Soames /Patrick Moore type look-alike. I attach a recent photograph: 3 2 Quote
leschirons Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 8 hours ago, skankdelvar said: I attach a recent photograph: So, I was right, and this leads on to my next point. Do you have the falcon? 2 Quote
SpondonBassed Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 Congrats Skank. I recently discovered how playable inexpensive Squiers can be for myself. It's even stopped me from playing five string for now. 1 Quote
skankdelvar Posted June 27, 2019 Author Posted June 27, 2019 10 hours ago, leschirons said: Do you have the falcon? No. But I have some of these: 3 Quote
skankdelvar Posted June 27, 2019 Author Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) Update: I've shimmed the neck to drop the action a touch, tweaked the relief and filed the nut a bit lower. It was already a nice easy player but now it's exactly how I want it. Sorting the intonation required the Telecaster compromise where one string is very slightly flat at the 12th and the other similarly sharp. Maybe a cent or two out and therefore not audibly a problem. IMO, 2-saddle bridges not a problem (for me). So half an hour's work and it's spot on for my purposes. Other things: immaculate paint job; really nice neck profile with a pleasant satin finish; smooth and tidy fret ends; supposedly 'cheapo' tuners actually feel perfectly solid. Minor issues: a bridge plate screw is slightly squint and the neck pocket's a bit rough. Slight fret buzz at 11 on the G but I won't often be going up the dusty end. That's the geometry sorted. Next step, the sonics, then bling it up. Still happy Edited June 27, 2019 by skankdelvar 4 Quote
Dan Dare Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 Could I enter a plea that you don't bling it up? It's cute as it is (and also likely to be rare because relatively few will have been sold). Quote
skankdelvar Posted June 27, 2019 Author Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Dan Dare said: Could I enter a plea that you don't bling it up? It's cute as it is (and also likely to be rare because relatively few will have been sold). All blinging will be reversible Edited June 27, 2019 by skankdelvar Quote
Skinnyman Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 51 minutes ago, Dan Dare said: Could I enter a plea that you don't bling it up? It's cute as it is (and also likely to be rare because relatively few will have been sold). I think we can rely on Skank to keep any adornments tasteful. A bit like this, perhaps.... 3 Quote
skankdelvar Posted June 27, 2019 Author Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) This is broadly where we're headed... Edited June 27, 2019 by skankdelvar 3 Quote
Skinnyman Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, skankdelvar said: This is broadly where we're headed... Nice. I think I prefer my more restrained approach though 😀 1 Quote
skankdelvar Posted June 27, 2019 Author Posted June 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, Skinnyman said: Nice. I think I prefer my more restrained approach though 😀 There is much to admire about the 'explosion in a Swarovski crystal factory' approach but it would clash with my intention to pair the instrument with a stage costume comprising white tie and tails, this in keeping with my plans for a one man Fred Astaire tribute act. Tappa tappa! 1 2 Quote
SpondonBassed Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 12 minutes ago, skankdelvar said: There is much to admire about the 'explosion in a Swarovski crystal factory' approach but it would clash with my intention to pair the instrument with a stage costume comprising white tie and tails, this in keeping with my plans for a one man Fred Astaire tribute act. Tappa tappa! Who gets to play Ginger? 1 Quote
FinnDave Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 6 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: Who gets to play Ginger? Baker or Rogers?? 1 3 Quote
SpondonBassed Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 Either of Richard Baker or Ted Rogers in a ginger wig would do. Skank's not that fussy... 1 4 Quote
Skinnyman Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 13 minutes ago, SpondonBassed said: Either of Richard Baker or Ted Rogers in a ginger wig would do. Skank's not that fussy... Hopefully, neither are they..... (Sorry Mr Delvar, sir... No 'ffence) 1 Quote
skankdelvar Posted June 27, 2019 Author Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, SpondonBassed said: Either of Richard Baker or Ted Rogers in a ginger wig would do. Skank's not that fussy... I'd be be perfectly satisfied with architect Richard Rogers in a Ted Baker blazer 1 hour ago, Skinnyman said: Hopefully, neither are they..... 2 Quote
NikNik Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 On 26/06/2019 at 23:23, leschirons said: I'm slightly confused and if I'm honest I am solely responsible for my confusion. We have never met, are unlikely to meet and in addition, I have never seen a picture of you. Yet, I've somehow always imagined ( as one usually does conjur a mental image of others based purely on their ramblings within these forums) that you were a rather large Nicholas Soames /Patrick Moore type look-alike. Based on that assumption being correct, this bass is far too small for you. Nicholas 'Fatty' Soames....bloody hell!! LOL!!! Quote
skankdelvar Posted June 30, 2019 Author Posted June 30, 2019 8 hours ago, NikNik said: Nicholas 'Fatty' Soames....bloody hell!! LOL!!! Not so fat these days but still the chap about whom a woman once observed: "Nick Soames' approach to seduction is like having a wardrobe fall on you with the key sticking out". 2 Quote
NikNik Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 3 hours ago, skankdelvar said: Not so fat these days but still the chap about whom a woman once observed: "Nick Soames' approach to seduction is like having a wardrobe fall on you with the key sticking out". He must have been BoJo's mentor, then? Quote
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