Grantd Posted October 6, 2020 Posted October 6, 2020 1 hour ago, ped said: Sweet. Did you specify the placement of the pickup? I estimate you could get three more on there if you try hard enough No I left it to Maurizio's judgement, I figured he would know better than me. Yes you could fit three in that space, which would be interesting and a bit Dingwall like... 1 Quote
ped Posted October 11, 2020 Author Posted October 11, 2020 I just realised this spare laptop stand holds my bass really well! Because it’s headless and the bridge design it stands very securely. The laptop is in a different stand although you can buy double slot ones 1 Quote
Grantd Posted October 11, 2020 Posted October 11, 2020 The Miezo is ready for shipping. Based on the pictures, the quality looks outstanding. 4 Quote
ped Posted October 11, 2020 Author Posted October 11, 2020 Looks very nice indeed! I expect a full review when it arrives. Quote
Grantd Posted October 23, 2020 Posted October 23, 2020 Well it's back in the spray booth, Maurizio found a fingerprint before shipping it. So it was stripped down and resprayed. Should be en route in a week or so... 1 Quote
ped Posted October 23, 2020 Author Posted October 23, 2020 Ah crikey! Well at least you know there's a high attention to detail! Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 Someone will be along to advise why you shouldn't play one finger per two frets... 1 Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted October 24, 2020 Posted October 24, 2020 On 11/09/2020 at 16:39, Grantd said: I have a MUB Miezo on order, due in a couple of weeks. I will let you know my thoughts. Those are by far the prettiest, IMHO. Basic price seems reasonable for a custom build too. Did you go for any extras? Quote
Pea Turgh Posted October 25, 2020 Posted October 25, 2020 They’re giving one away when they get to 10,000 followers on Instagram. Only another 3,140 to go... Quote
Grantd Posted October 25, 2020 Posted October 25, 2020 On 24/10/2020 at 20:06, Stub Mandrel said: Those are by far the prettiest, IMHO. Basic price seems reasonable for a custom build too. Did you go for any extras? Nope. Spec: Miezo 4 16” scale Ash body Black stain Birdseye maple fingerboard Bartolini dual coil pickup (switchable) Small knobs, passive Black hardware. Brass string anchor. Satin hand rubbed finish 1 Quote
eude Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 The price on those Miezo basses is fantastic, the ETS bridge unit and tuner block alone would take up a very big chunk of the $480 asking price! Quote
Grantd Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 I should have said, the were some costs for the black finish, the ash body, maple fretboard and the dual coil, but it was all very reasonable. With these basses you can almost ask for anything, and I was quite restrained in comparison to others I have seen. Quote
TheGreek Posted November 4, 2020 Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stradi-Furyette-4-17-Inch-Scale-Mini-Bass/313280784053?hash=item48f0fd66b5:g:NhoAAOSw2gBfnWEl Edited November 4, 2020 by TheGreek 1 Quote
ped Posted November 4, 2020 Author Posted November 4, 2020 1 minute ago, TheGreek said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stradi-Furyette-4-17-Inch-Scale-Mini-Bass/313280784053?hash=item48f0fd66b5:g:NhoAAOSw2gBfnWEl Those Stradi basses look great but I'm pretty sure they aren't £3000 new let alone shipped from Japan with duty on top! Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 On 04/11/2020 at 11:35, TheGreek said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stradi-Furyette-4-17-Inch-Scale-Mini-Bass/313280784053?hash=item48f0fd66b5:g:NhoAAOSw2gBfnWEl It always fascinates me how the smaller the instrument, the more rudimentary the bridge yet the more critical placement becomes for good intonation... 1 Quote
staleypon Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 I had no idea this could exist, but I love it. Quote
tauzero Posted November 7, 2020 Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) MihaDo Fingybass arrived earlier today yesterday. Seems nicely made. Chamfered edges, the body extension along the neck gives clearance all the way up the fretboard. Nut clamp is a piece of brass bar with grub screws for the clamp. As can be seen, tuning uses a 3mm Allen key and is very smooth. I think I'll put another strap peg in on the lower bout so it doesn't get scratched up. As can be seen, it has 2 3.5mm sockets - the lower one is the headphone socket (jack socket is switched off when headphone socket is switched on), and I think the one just by the switch is an input, allowing playing along with bangin' choonz. Intonation was almost spot on, just needed to move the bridge a couple of millimetres on the low B side. Controls are volume and tone, as you'd expect, and sound is pretty good. Next thing is some experimenting with effects and EQ. Edited November 7, 2020 by tauzero 1 Quote
ped Posted November 7, 2020 Author Posted November 7, 2020 Looks good! I can see the way it’s constructed much better now. You might like to add another strap pin along the body so it balances further along to the side, as it were, in a more natural position. Let us know how it sounds! Quote
Chienmortbb Posted November 7, 2020 Posted November 7, 2020 On 15/09/2020 at 10:12, Happy Jack said: OK, so that's the same system on my (full sized) Westone 'The Rail'. Totally agree about the bloody spikes. On my previous Rail I never did the second snip and I drew blood several times. Wow you have a Rail? I am not worthy. Seriously, I often wondered wheter that started as a development tool to check pickup position. 1 Quote
Grantd Posted November 12, 2020 Posted November 12, 2020 The MUB Miezo should be landing tomorrow. Finally. 3 Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted November 12, 2020 Posted November 12, 2020 On 07/11/2020 at 00:59, tauzero said: MihaDo Fingybass arrived earlier today yesterday. Seems nicely made. Chamfered edges, the body extension along the neck gives clearance all the way up the fretboard. Nut clamp is a piece of brass bar with grub screws for the clamp. As can be seen, tuning uses a 3mm Allen key and is very smooth. I think I'll put another strap peg in on the lower bout so it doesn't get scratched up. As can be seen, it has 2 3.5mm sockets - the lower one is the headphone socket (jack socket is switched off when headphone socket is switched on), and I think the one just by the switch is an input, allowing playing along with bangin' choonz. Intonation was almost spot on, just needed to move the bridge a couple of millimetres on the low B side. Controls are volume and tone, as you'd expect, and sound is pretty good. Next thing is some experimenting with effects and EQ. Although I like it, personally I think a Steinberger type bridge so a longer scale length and less crowded fretboard in the same 'envelope' would be good. Quote
tauzero Posted November 13, 2020 Posted November 13, 2020 9 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: Although I like it, personally I think a Steinberger type bridge so a longer scale length and less crowded fretboard in the same 'envelope' would be good. I agree with the Steinberger bridge, not so about the scale length - it's half standard scale. However, it would take the cost up somewhat from £400. I can't see there being an enormous market in mini-basses, so having them spread across a range of prices is better for both maker and buyer than having them all clustering about the same amount. 1 Quote
Grantd Posted November 13, 2020 Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) The Miezo is here! I have literally just plugged it in and it has sustain for days. The Bartolini pickup sounds good, the action is low, great carry bag and the size means it's comfortable to play seated or standing. I'll have to try it out properly over the weekend. Edited November 13, 2020 by Grantd Pictures not working 1 Quote
Grantd Posted November 13, 2020 Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) The Miezo Edited November 13, 2020 by Grantd 5 Quote
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