stewblack Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 4 hours ago, mcnach said: I don't like you much, right now... . . . "No, I don't need a 4-string Jazz" (repeat mantra until I fall asleep, keep credit card away, unplug comput But... they're so cheap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 1 minute ago, cetera said: I keep looking at this and wondering what it is I like so much. I think it's the tort and blocks.... Hmmmm.... maybe I should get some block inlays stickers and a tort guard and put them on my Betsy? 🤔 Good idea! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 I apologise for misleading the house. I have 15 HBs. I missed a few. I deeply regret this matter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 The plot thickens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 I will know by this afternoon. Just heard from the courier 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf1e Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 6 hours ago, stewblack said: I will know by this afternoon. Just heard from the courier You got it yet? Come on spill the beans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf1e Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 20 hours ago, stewblack said: I apologise for misleading the house. I have 15 HBs. I missed a few. I deeply regret this matter. Are they all basses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Ralf1e said: Are they all basses? Yes. 16 now. It is a thing of truly extraordinary beauty. If I had bought a bass of this quality, second hand, for double what I paid, I would have felt guilty. It's not as light as my other HBs but thankfully not as heavy as my other HB Jazz. A comfortable weight. But oh my goodness it looks so nice 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 2 hours ago, stewblack said: Yes. 16 now. It is a thing of truly extraordinary beauty. If I had bought a bass of this quality, second hand, for double what I paid, I would have felt guilty. It's not as light as my other HBs but thankfully not as heavy as my other HB Jazz. A comfortable weight. But oh my goodness it looks so nice Let's see it then! The purple finish looks great when I've seen it online and is pretty tempting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, Jonesy said: Let's see it then! The purple finish looks great when I've seen it online and is pretty tempting! We can't afford to light the house so it'll have to wait until morning and the sun. But if you watch Bass The World's review it's the same 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 That vid is the source of the temptation. Looks lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I have the Daphne blue arriving on Friday… I do like a Jazz and think this is gonna get a lot of playing over the next couple months with my pub band I’ll get it out with the final gig with the 80’s band next month too! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 Going to gig mine in Saturday. I'll report back. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Mine didn’t arrive today but that’s ok I’ve been out all day anyways. I’m on leave all next week so can be here for it’s arrival. I’m sure it’s gonna be a good bass but I’ve already got plans for some Bart’s and maybe an Audere pro z preamp flying in the face of my normal aversion to an on board preamp… maybe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 12, 2022 Author Share Posted November 12, 2022 On in 4 minutes 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 The invisibility suit is working well, then! 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 12, 2022 Author Share Posted November 12, 2022 And this evening... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 No problems with the weight in the evening. Used a 4" strap and the balance is so good it didn't feel heavy at all. Fabulous sound, beautiful neck, really nice to play 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Very promising indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Oooo, Betsy! 🧑🎨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 It's a weird one. Pick it up and it feels like a bit of a lump. Strap it on (ooer) and it feels fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, stewblack said: It's a weird one. Pick it up and it feels like a bit of a lump. Strap it on (ooer) and it feels fine. It's all down to balance. I work with 15mm Soundbloc fair bit of the time, boards weigh 36 Kg or 40 Kg depending on the length. No masking the weight when you draw them from the pallet but flip them horizontal, get the balance they're easy to handball about the place. It's the same with timber. Length of 4x2 CLS is 11.5Kg, way heavier than any bass yet look at building sites; there's lads wandering back and forth carrying 4 at a time without a care. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 54 minutes ago, kodiakblair said: It's all down to balance. I work with 15mm Soundbloc fair bit of the time, boards weigh 36 Kg or 40 Kg depending on the length. No masking the weight when you draw them from the pallet but flip them horizontal, get the balance they're easy to handball about the place. It's the same with timber. Length of 4x2 CLS is 11.5Kg, way heavier than any bass yet look at building sites; there's lads wandering back and forth carrying 4 at a time without a care. You're absolutely right of course. I used to be a steeplejack and carrying lead onto a high roof was simple once it was balanced 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 "Stewblack the Steeplejack" Got a good ring to it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 On 13/11/2022 at 13:30, Stub Mandrel said: "Stewblack the Steeplejack" Got a good ring to it! Would be a great support act for Chas and Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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