Anaconda Basses? Anyboby tried one?

[spyder]

I'm on the look out for a new 5 string jazz type bass and came across Anaconda Basses from here in the UK.

Anybody tried one? There is one at the bass gallery and wondered if any of our London based members tried it.

Thanks.

[MNY]

I haven’t tried one but they are reputed to build really high quality basses. That being said I have seen a few for sale on here recently and most of them have hung around for a bit. That being said I can say the same for ACG and Alpher and both companies make excellent instruments. 

[BCH]

I have had a 4 string with a thin jazz neck for ~ 3 years, well built modern take on P&J ...the neck is fabulous....well balanced

 

[spyder]

Just now, BCH said:

I have had a 4 string with a thin jazz neck for ~ 3 years, well built modern take on P&J ...the neck is fabulous....well balanced

 

That's looks great.

Thanks for the info.

 

[EJWW]

Was looking at an Anaconda posh J for a while, one of the far east assembled ones, really nice looking instruments and if the opportunity arose again I'd definitely have a look. 

[dgrizzle17]

On 29/08/2021 at 17:01, BCH said:

I have had a 4 string with a thin jazz neck for ~ 3 years, well built modern take on P&J ...the neck is fabulous....well balanced

 

I am considering getting one built by Andrew at anaconda, just haven't pulled the trigger yet. Your bass looks beautiful!

[garyt]

I tried a few Anaconda basses at the BG show a few years back, and they were all quality.  If you’re thinking of spending that sort of cash, you should try and play one first. 

[dgrizzle17]

8 minutes ago, garyt said:

I tried a few Anaconda basses at the BG show a few years back, and they were all quality.  If you’re thinking of spending that sort of cash, you should try and play one first. 

I have played one...

[garyt]

3 minutes ago, dgrizzle17 said:

I have played one...

Understood.   The response was to the OP.

All the Anaconda basses I played were excellent. 

[dgrizzle17]

Just now, garyt said:

Understood.   The response was to the OP.

All the Anaconda basses I played were excellent. 

Sorry mate, thought you were addressing me lol. 

[spyder]

Thanks guys for the input. 

Anaconda are still on my list but trying one is going to be my first priority.

 

[Chris2112]

I haven't tried one but I follow their Facebook account and regularly marvel at Andrew's builds. They look stunning and they seem to be quite popular with professional players in the London area. Definitely worth a look, I think. I would add that I really like his original designs, though his jazz copies look cool too. 

[OliverBlackman]

2 minutes ago, Chris2112 said:

I haven't tried one but I follow their Facebook account and regularly marvel at Andrew's builds. They look stunning and they seem to be quite popular with professional players in the London area. Definitely worth a look, I think. I would add that I really like his original designs, though his jazz copies look cool too. 

ditto! The essence range also seems very popular in the states and the demo vids I’ve seen sound great too. The online shop still has some tasty examples left.

[ead]

I used to own this one.  Lovely bass with plenty of tonal options with all the coil switching options.