Hellzero Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 I checked my (numerous) photos, and on my sixer, the "serial number" was on the inner side of the back plate, but hardly readable. Maybe it's there too for yours. Quote
Hellzero Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 @ped : According to Chris Celinder, the serial number on the bolt-on basses is in the neck pocket. So, you'll need to unscrew the neck (again). My sixer was a neckthrough. Quote
ped Posted October 26, 2020 Author Posted October 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, Hellzero said: @ped : According to Chris Celinder, the serial number on the bolt-on basses is in the neck pocket. So, you'll need to unscrew the neck (again). My sixer was a neckthrough. Ah I did wonder about that. I have no intention to upset the perfect setup I have been able to achieve with the bass so will maybe find out one day when I change strings. Good to know though, thanks. Quote
4&5 String Posted October 29, 2020 Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) Ped that is a beautiful bass. Congratulations and good luck with it. Edited October 29, 2020 by 4&5 String 1 Quote
ped Posted January 26, 2021 Author Posted January 26, 2021 Even though I’ve had this bass for a few months now, I’ve only really had time to properly appreciate it recently. I have spent the last couple of days playing it and playing with the dip switches and various compressors. It’s just a fantastic instrument. So sleek and smooth in the hand and the sound is best described as ‘delicious’ Ive taken some pics using the fake depth of field effect on my phone which sometimes works ok but often causes glitches. There’s been very little natural light today anyway so I might get some better ones tomorrow. I’m working out my recording setup and plan to get some samples up soon. Super sexy take on the jazz shape, thinner and a bit smaller. The neck is the best bit - dead flat, impeccable fretwork. I like the font! String through body and battery box. Dip switches inside cover which is awkward but set-and-forget. Angled neck heel and threaded inserts. She has a few dents and marks but black hides them well! 8 Quote
LukeFRC Posted January 26, 2021 Posted January 26, 2021 One of the few bass makers I’ve not tried but want too. Quote
funkle Posted January 26, 2021 Posted January 26, 2021 Well worth it @LukeFRC. The best Jazz shape in my opinion, and the Precision (PJ) I have is brilliant as well. Christian’s work is great. Quote
LukeFRC Posted January 26, 2021 Posted January 26, 2021 15 minutes ago, funkle said: Well worth it @LukeFRC. The best Jazz shape in my opinion, and the Precision (PJ) I have is brilliant as well. Christian’s work is great. You don’t see them that often though for sale. The one you sold was beautiful 1 Quote
ped Posted January 26, 2021 Author Posted January 26, 2021 When lockdown ends you’d be more then welcome to try it 1 Quote
bubinga5 Posted January 26, 2021 Posted January 26, 2021 I probably missed any info, but I guess he's not making basses anymore.? Quote
funkle Posted January 26, 2021 Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) No, I think he still makes occasional ones for himself, and sells them as he makes them. Or so I hear, anyway...probably single figure amounts in a year. I think he made 500 or so in total when he was active. Edited January 26, 2021 by funkle 1 Quote
Cairobill Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 They're lovely basses. I had a classic, but I really wanted the update J like this one. Sold it on but if the stars align I'll jump back in on an update if I can find one. 3 Quote
ped Posted January 27, 2021 Author Posted January 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Cairobill said: They're lovely basses. I had a classic, but I really wanted the update J like this one. Sold it on but if the stars align I'll jump back in on an update if I can find one. There's a Facebook group where occasionally some come up for sale, or where you can intimidate current owners into giving theirs up. 2 Quote
ped Posted January 27, 2021 Author Posted January 27, 2021 Here's a little sample. All my usual excuses for playing and recoding skill - but hopefully you can hear the sound of the bass. Just my bass into the interface and Garageband with a backing track. I've only just worked out how to do fade ins, so I have a lot to learn still. I can never seem to get the levels sounding right after exporting! 5 Quote
Reggaebass Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 51 minutes ago, ped said: Just my bass into the interface and Garageband Nice groove ped👍, out of interest what interface do you use Quote
ped Posted January 29, 2021 Author Posted January 29, 2021 On 27/01/2021 at 17:45, Reggaebass said: Nice groove ped👍, out of interest what interface do you use Sorry didn't see this. Thanks, it’s a great backing track to play to. I wanted to do a simple but phat line and work on getting the levels sounding right which I think sounds ok now. When I actually record though the backing is too loud so I’ll have to play with the settings a bit. It’s just my VB99 into GarageBand via USB. Using a bit of compression and reverb as normal. Cheers 🥂 Oh here’s the track if you fancy playing along: 1 Quote
Reggaebass Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, ped said: Sorry didn't see this. Thanks, it’s a great backing track to play to. I wanted to do a simple but phat line and work on getting the levels sounding right which I think sounds ok now. When I actually record though the backing is too loud so I’ll have to play with the settings a bit. It’s just my VB99 into GarageBand via USB. Using a bit of compression and reverb as normal. Cheers 🥂 Oh here’s the track if you fancy playing along: Thanks, that’s great ped 👍 Quote
ped Posted January 30, 2021 Author Posted January 30, 2021 I’ve only just realised the pickups are hum cancelling. Very useful. I’ll record something with the back pickup soon which sounds incredibly fat! Quote
Guest Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 19 hours ago, ped said: Here’s the track if you fancy playing along: Chord VI in F minor is "C# major"? Mkay 😁 Quote
funkle Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 Lol, I see where you are coming from. F natural minor is 1, 2, b3, 4, 5, b6, b7 This gives Fm7, Gm7b5, Abmaj7, Bbm7, Cm7, Dbmaj7, Eb7 It is, I guess, enharmonically ok to call the sixth chord, Dbmaj7, a C#maj7, but as you imply, it’s not in the key signature (4 flats). Apologies for the digression... @ped The pickups are indeed humbuckers. Very low impedance, so plenty of top end, but they do not have a big output, and so need the preamp to boost the signal. No active/passive switch possible here... 1 Quote
ped Posted March 25, 2021 Author Posted March 25, 2021 On 30/01/2021 at 13:39, funkle said: Lol, I see where you are coming from. F natural minor is 1, 2, b3, 4, 5, b6, b7 This gives Fm7, Gm7b5, Abmaj7, Bbm7, Cm7, Dbmaj7, Eb7 It is, I guess, enharmonically ok to call the sixth chord, Dbmaj7, a C#maj7, but as you imply, it’s not in the key signature (4 flats). Apologies for the digression... @ped The pickups are indeed humbuckers. Very low impedance, so plenty of top end, but they do not have a big output, and so need the preamp to boost the signal. No active/passive switch possible here... Random thread resurrection bit I've been playing along with this clip with my other basses to make a comparison video Interesting to read this - I didn't notice and now see what you mean but it highlights how I just play along with things without knowing what I'm doing. I keep meaning to learn more! 1 Quote
LukeFRC Posted March 25, 2021 Posted March 25, 2021 1 hour ago, ped said: I've been playing along with this clip with my other basses to make a comparison video .... waiting with baited breath! 1 Quote
ped Posted August 8, 2023 Author Posted August 8, 2023 I've just seen this Celinder for sale at The Gallery. £5k! Not sure about the colour (OK I hate it) but it's the first one I've seen for a while so maybe worth flagging. https://thebassgallery.com/collections/bass/products/celinder-jazz-bass 1 Quote
funkle Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 Whoa. £5k is ambitious. I’m doubtful of that getting achieved. The colour is…not for me, either. Quote
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