Pow_22 Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) Burns bison bass in black (club series reissue) with hard to find Burns/Hiscox hardcase. One of the coolest looking basses around and this one has had a fair bit of work done to get it playing as good as it looks:- New bridge fitted. The original on these is notorious for its wide string spacing meaning the G and E string don’t sit over the relevant pole pieces on the pups. This resulted in a much much quieter G & E. This new over engineered bridge has the strings sitting perfectly and is much more adjustable that the original. I still have the original too. Full ‘Advanced Set Up’ at Jacks Instrument services in Manchester. This included a fret dress to get the action nice and low without any buzzing/choked notes. The nut was also originally too high making the first few frets hard work, Jack recut this to a proper level. I have the receipt and hang tag as proof of work. This was all done literally last week! My fave flatwounds – a set of Elites Detroit flats to bring out the thump in this beast. These basses were given a bit of a re-birth and reintroduction to the ‘yoot’ when Andy Bell of Oasis started using one (both the reissues and an original 1964 model I believe) in the early 2000’s. This is my second one and I guess I fell for its looks again despite knowing that deep down all I need is a decent P bass. Loads and loads of tonal options which is actually why im getting rid. Im a p bass guy at heart and too many options means I spend more time knob twirling (oooh matron) than actually playing. As such im looking to sell this to fund either one of the new Squire 50’s P basses, squire 70's p bass or to put towards my SVT II fund. Whilst it does come with an extremely substantial hardcase id ideally like collection from Bolton or could meet up within reasonable distance. Pics to follow asap Edited May 1, 2020 by Pow_22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 (edited) Edited March 18, 2020 by Pow_22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Killer bass. I had one several years back, hands down the best sounding bass I've owned or played, the pickups nail so many classic bass sounds, the weight was an issue for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Always fancied one of these, they just look ace and the three pickups should give you some interesting variations. Something else incoming, but GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 6 hours ago, Skybone said: Always fancied one of these, they just look ace and the three pickups should give you some interesting variations. Something else incoming, but GLWTS. very versatile. They have a hollowbody vibe to the sound too as the pups are screwed to the pickguard (removing the guard brings the whole guts out in one go), they then sit in a large cavity. Can quite easily nail the Stone Roses sound where Mani used a Ric 4005. My fave setting is 'Bass' and the 'B' setting which uses the neck and middle pup, lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panos Bobolas Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 made in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 China I assume. Its the reissue club series.but it doesn't actually say anywhere on it where it was made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panos Bobolas Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 thanks, mate. keep safe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Actually, IIRC, they were made in Korea. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seige Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Had one of these in red for many years. Absolutely loved everything about it barr the weight. The wild dog setting was a firm favourite. All the best with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) Would consider part ex with cash from me for an Ampeg SVT Head (classic or SVT II at push) Edited April 7, 2020 by Pow_22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave74200 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 On 31/03/2020 at 20:55, Pow_22 said: Would consider part ex with cash from me for an Ampeg SVT Head (classic or SVT II at push) If you're fed up of the knob twirling on this, you'll quickly get fed up of trying to put an SVT Classic or 2 Pro in and out of your car!!! I did. Although they sound great, I've concluded that they're not practical for a jobbing musician. If I had a road crew I wouldn't hesitate but they are so flipping heavy it's untrue!!!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 I had an SVT and a V4B for a while, got rid and have chased the sound ever since. My current Peavey Valve amp is glorious but not quite an SVT. Ive tried any number of pedals, amps, modelers but nothing comes close. Interestingly enough the closest I DID get was actually a hybrid amp - the Mesa BB750 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 GLWTS! Loved these back in the day and still do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) Further possible trade/part ex - always fancied a Fender MIM 50’s classic (sunburst only tho) Edited April 7, 2020 by Pow_22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Just to pass the boredom I decided that even though ALL My basses wear flats id have a tinker with the bison and threw a set of Groundwounds on her. Really opens up the growl whilst maintaining a good solid fundamental wallop to the notes. Sounded great through my little WEM Dominator. Can keep it like this or put the flats back on for any potential buyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 In view of the fact that im working from home at the moment so around most days, the fact it comes with a good hardcase and finally that ive seen something on reverb - if someone can find a working courier and wants to organise it themselves im happy to work with them to get this to a UK address if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmchale2009 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 On 03/04/2020 at 11:23, Pow_22 said: I had an SVT and a V4B for a while, got rid and have chased the sound ever since. My current Peavey Valve amp is glorious but not quite an SVT. Ive tried any number of pedals, amps, modelers but nothing comes close. Interestingly enough the closest I DID get was actually a hybrid amp - the Mesa BB750 I use a BB750 and agree tone is pretty close. I have had both the SVT classic & II-pro and gained a hernia 😳. In other news I would love this bass, however would need to sell my Yamaha BB1024x which I’ve done mods too before I could buy this. Good luck with the sale buddy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 I caved last night to a p bass ive been watching on reverb. As such this is back as sale only, no trades pls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 Finally found the hangtag from its recent visit to Jacks in Manchester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 £450? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Maybe trade/part ex for something small, house type but old school and valvey combo/amp. 1) Ashdown Little Bastard/Stubby 2) WEM dominator 3) Ampeg B50R/PF20 Nowt much else amp wise really. Cash still king tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 On Hold pending usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 Sold to the gent that is La Bam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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