Grahambythesea Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 When Jack Casady suggested to Gibson that they reissue the Les Paul Signature Bass, they sent him to Epiphone who went to Peerless in Korea to make the basses for them. Then they took production to China so Peerless brought out their own version. So here we have a Peerless Bassmaster Player, which apart from the headstock and tuners is pretty much identical to the Epi. Really nicely built and sounds great, currently strung with rounds, should I try a set of flats which the seller sent me. Rounds / Flats??? 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDaBass Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 To be honest I prefer the headstock shape. The positioning of the tuners appears to provide a better string to nut alignment. Is the neck any "thinner"? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 I’ve measured (only with a normal ruler so not the most accurate); width 42mm; depth at 1st 20mm; depth at 12th 23mm. It feels quite chunky but judging by the measurements it’s not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGROB24 Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 I have this exact bass. What year is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGROB24 Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 I have this exact bass. What year is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) Nice... +1 on the headstock, with straighter string runs... but then they are not limited by authenticity. Colour match on the plastics, plate and pickup ring could of been better... And a Yes to Flats. Then again it could be a dream... God knows why i'm awake at half six! Edited February 6, 2023 by PaulThePlug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) Congratulations. Honestly the headstock also looks nicer than the Epiphone one. Actually even really nice, and not paddle like at all like the Epiphone one. Tuners too. Edited February 6, 2023 by Baloney Balderdash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 15 hours ago, BIGROB24 said: I have this exact bass. What year is it? Sorry no idea. I bought it second hand and there’s no clue on the label. I think these were only made for a very limited period, no doubt under pressure to stop from Epiphone who has moved production to China. I have started a thread on Peerless but so far mine is the only one posted, why not stick yours on there too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 15 hours ago, PaulThePlug said: Nice... +1 on the headstock, with straighter string runs... but then they are not limited by authenticity. Colour match on the plastics, plate and pickup ring could of been better... And a Yes to Flats. Then again it could be a dream... God knows why i'm awake at half six! You’re right about the colour match between the pickup and scratch plate. I’ve taken the plate off, looks better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Chrome Pup... Warman Firebucker? Black plate... Sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd56hawk Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 On 16/02/2021 at 13:55, Grahambythesea said: When Jack Casady suggested to Gibson that they reissue the Les Paul Signature Bass, they sent him to Epiphone who went to Peerless in Korea to make the basses for them. Then they took production to China so Peerless brought out their own version. So here we have a Peerless Bassmaster Player, which apart from the headstock and tuners is pretty much identical to the Epi. Really nicely built and sounds great, currently strung with rounds, should I try a set of flats which the seller sent me. Rounds / Flats??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 I have d’Addario flats on it now. I have used nylon tapes on another bass previously and it may be I will again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 (edited) 20 hours ago, PaulThePlug said: Chrome Pup... Warman Firebucker? Black plate... Sorted! I hadn’t heard of Warman. Looked at website, no mention of Firebucker pickup. Looked for Black plate - $80 I don’t think so. I did have the idea of covering the plate with gold vinyl but then just took it off. Edited February 7, 2023 by Grahambythesea Error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Do they have to match? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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