Daz39 Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) Ok - (had to go desktop to post this, as my mobile was being annoying) Lookit - new '51 P Bass model in 32” scale announced from the ever inventive @Chownybass Reading further: Retrovibe will offer a Custom version too. This could be very GAS-inducing! Edited February 13, 2020 by Daz39 6 Quote
Grahambythesea Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 Ace! But will the lawyers be after them? Quote
borntohang Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 Love that top one. Wish it had a proper P headstock, but definitely interested in having a play! 1 Quote
hooky_lowdown Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 Is it short scale or 32" (medium scale)? Quote
Daz39 Posted February 13, 2020 Author Posted February 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, hooky_lowdown said: Is it short scale or 32" (medium scale)? Edited! Didn’t know one wasn’t the other. Quote
hooky_lowdown Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Daz39 said: Edited! Didn’t know one wasn’t the other. Short / Medium / Long scale. Quote
acidbass Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 Lovely! Would love one with tapewounds for recording - bet it would sound ace! Nice to see the proper bridge as opposed to the ridiculously poor traditional design. Quote
Happy Jack Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 They've named a bass after a Cycle Route from Milton Keynes to Felixstowe? 1 Quote
jezzaboy Posted February 14, 2020 Posted February 14, 2020 Cease and desist letter being typed up at Fender HQ as we discuss these..... But if they aint too dear, I would take a punt. Quote
BreadBin Posted February 14, 2020 Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) They're nice fellas, but how is this inventive? Is it the scale length? Edited February 14, 2020 by BreadBin 1 Quote
MichaelDean Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 On 13/02/2020 at 12:37, Grahambythesea said: Ace! But will the lawyers be after them? Nah, just look at this Harley Benton: https://m.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_pb_50_fr_vintage_series.htm?o=4&search=1581757674 As long as the headstock is different enough (and I'd say this is), I don't think Fender do much these days. Quote
pete.young Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 On 13/02/2020 at 15:45, Happy Jack said: They've named a bass after a Cycle Route from Milton Keynes to Felixstowe? It's in honour of Felixstowe's most famous bass playing resident. 1 Quote
Grahambythesea Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 I didn’t notice the slight change in the headstock shape. I think I like it better than F’s original. Looking forward to seeing them once in production. Quote
hooky_lowdown Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 9 hours ago, MichaelDean said: As long as the headstock is different enough (and I'd say this is) Really, the headstock looks very similar, far more so than the HB version. Quote
bigsmokebass Posted February 16, 2020 Posted February 16, 2020 On 13/02/2020 at 14:15, hooky_lowdown said: Short / Medium / Long scale. 30" / 32" / 34"... Although I'd say 35" is probably considered the "long scale" in basses. Quote
bigsmokebass Posted February 16, 2020 Posted February 16, 2020 I want to like them as my first Fender was a '51RE. Absolutely loved it but sold it on regretfully. A 32" '51 just won't be the same, perhaps a more 'clunky' sound? 🧐 Quote
mangotango Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 Oh that blue one.... Please tell me they're ridiculously expensive and I could never afford it... Doesn't have to be true - just tell me that, someone, pleeeeease…... 1 Quote
Chownybass Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 32 minutes ago, mangotango said: Oh that blue one.... Please tell me they're ridiculously expensive and I could never afford it... Doesn't have to be true - just tell me that, someone, pleeeeease…... About £600-ish is the figure we’re working to at the moment 1 Quote
Daz39 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Posted February 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, Chownybass said: About £600-ish is the figure we’re working to at the moment Spoilsport! Quote
stewblack Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 I wonder if I'll get to try one at the SWBB next month. @Chownybass? Quote
Chownybass Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 11 hours ago, stewblack said: I wonder if I'll get to try one at the SWBB next month. @Chownybass? Probably not. Sorry! They're not that far along yet. Quote
stewblack Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 37 minutes ago, Chownybass said: Probably not. Sorry! They're not that far along yet. Ah, ok, fair enough! Quote
mangotango Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 15 hours ago, Chownybass said: About £600-ish is the figure we’re working to at the moment NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I appreciate your prompt provision of relevant information, Mr. C.....but you're really not helping with the GAS here. Quote
Chownybass Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) 49 minutes ago, mangotango said: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I appreciate your prompt provision of relevant information, Mr. C.....but you're really not helping with the GAS here. What you're not taking into account here is that my motivation is selfish and I don't have your best interests at heart. Unless your best interests align with buying a bass. In which case... I'm your best friend. Edited February 18, 2020 by Chownybass 1 Quote
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