AngeR Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 33 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: Possible theres a short in the neck pup? Doesn’t seem to. There’s a a fair amount of difference on the impedance of the pickups. I might have encontered a bass that wasn’t checked by the quality control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo85 Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 1 hour ago, AngeR said: I’m really sorry if someone is offended by from what I said. Actually, it’s just my opinion. I’m not telling that anyone that buys this bass is stupid or something… for me, doesn’t even come close to Sire (Sire are far from perfect too). Here’s my point: - the bridge was terrible because when you hit hard the E and G strings the saddles move around, other cheap bridges don’t - the neck pickup has a significant low output comparing with the bridge one (it’s like on a jazz bass you have the neck pickup at 50% and the bridge at 100%) - actually, I did the setup on this bass and part of my daily work, it’s repairing guitars (setup, fret levelling, changing electronics and many other things) so I might know something Funny thing that there’s people who is offended by an opinion based on a recent exeperience. My student was really happy with the bass, for me that’s the important thing. I would buy it? Hell no! Again, that’s only my opinion. If the pickups are the same of the JB 75 (I am not sure that's the case but that would be my bet) your student really should not have that problem at all. I imagine the bass would still be within the 30 day return window, and regsrdless Thomann is likely to accept that as a defect and allow a free return/replacement at any time. By getting the bass replaced your student may even be more lucky with the bridge. I have a Wilkinson bridge with brass saddles (so I guess similar if not the same as the HB's) on a Squier Affinity P bass and never had any problem - it certainly felt sturdier than the Affinity bridge. I do not use high tension strings though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngeR Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Thanks for the advice. I thought of the possibility of returning the bass and I told the fellow what he could do. Let’s see what’s going to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 5 hours ago, AngeR said: Doesn’t seem to. There’s a a fair amount of difference on the impedance of the pickups. I might have encontered a bass that wasn’t checked by the quality control I'd expect a partial short to cause a significant impedance difference, leading to a noticeable difference in volume. I doubt any normal QC check would pick that up. Thomann are poor at understanding technical faults. My brother had a HB with mis-wired controls and they asked for videos. Although the strange control behaviour was obvious in his video(s!) they just saw both PUPs worked and wouldn't accept there was an issue. So... he just said "I've decided I don't like it", returned it and then ordered another one. No questions asked. 🤷♂️ (Same thing works at Ikea apparently "this mattressdoesn't fit teh bed you said it would!" - "nothing wrong with it, we can't change it!" -"I've decided I don't like this mattress" - "OK, I'll process a refund." In contrast, I got a Joyo amp with a euro plug and no adaptor, emailed them, and they sent one out next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 I whacked some Bart’s into mine and a Ki0g0n wiring loom and it’s a nice improvement over the stock electronics. Mine is heavy at over 4kg but the balance is great and I’m not that aware of it being overly heavy whilst wearing/playing it - I do have wide straps so I’m sure than helps. I always like coming back to a jazz bass especially with a little hair of dirt as an always on tone - there’s just something about that scoop! The Bart’s sound good in this one and I’m very pleased with the overall package. The neck really is a thing of joy and was the deciding factor for me in opting to try one. Got my final gig with the 80’s band this weekend and I’m stoked that I’ve got all the upgrades done and tested ‘on the road’ in time for that show. It fits the band sound really well and has that nice zing for slap without being too brittle in the top end. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pea Turgh Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 28 minutes ago, stewblack said: I saw this on Instagram and came straight here to see if anyone else had spotted them 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 It doesn’t look right though. The headstock doesn’t match the body, the standard PJ pickups look too big. Maybe they’ll do a more classic version in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Pea Turgh said: It doesn’t look right though. The headstock doesn’t match the body, the standard PJ pickups look too big. Maybe they’ll do a more classic version in time. I might try one anyway... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 44 minutes ago, stewblack said: Oh, hello! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Just now, ezbass said: Oh, hello! Uh huh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Only Burgundy Mist on the website at the moment. It's a shame about the matching headstock, because I think it could do with a wee reduction in size. Still... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, stewblack said: I might try one anyway... Yeah, take one for the team, Stew I'm sorely tempted by one for the money, although it looks like it's only a single volume control so doesn't look like any pickup blending options, plus I'd have to ditch the tort scratch plate because, well, it's tort 🤢🤮 But even with a couple of cheap and easy mods it could well be a lot of bass for not much money. So it'd be great to get an objective hands on opinion of one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 49 minutes ago, stewblack said: Not enough knobs/switches for a two-pickup instrument...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, ezbass said: Only Burgundy Mist on the website at the moment. It's a shame about the matching headstock, because I think it could do with a wee reduction in size. Still... I saw pink and green and black on there. Funnily didn't see the burgundy. That is beautiful in real life by the way. I have it on my jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, stewblack said: I saw pink and green and black on there. Funnily didn't see the burgundy. That is beautiful in real life by the way. I have it on my jazz Ah, they're not all listed under short scale it seems. Sorted in a search https://www.thomann.de/gb/search_dir.html?sw=Harley Benton MV-4MSB Gotoh &smcs=57032f_905 Edited November 28, 2022 by ezbass 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, ezbass said: Ah, they're not all listed under short scale it seems. Sorted in a search https://www.thomann.de/gb/search_dir.html?sw=Harley Benton MV-4MSB Gotoh &smcs=57032f_905 Cheers EZ, looks like there's 5 colour options, the pinky/purple above, turdburst, black, shell pink and my fave of the bunch, sea foam green. https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_mv_4msb_gotoh_sfg.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 39 minutes ago, Pea Turgh said: It doesn’t look right though. The headstock doesn’t match the body, the standard PJ pickups look too big. Maybe they’ll do a more classic version in time. Why doesn't the headstock match the body, looks a pretty good match here. The standard PJ pickups are the same as the fender ones too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Odd they are listed as 1 volume, 1 tone - I suppose that means the pickups are connected all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 GZR pj set and a kig0n Blend/Tone loom and it’s a done deal😀 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy515 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Six colour options now - any advance on 6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Woodinblack said: Why doesn't the headstock match the body, looks a pretty good match here. The standard PJ pickups are the same as the fender ones too. Headstock too long and a bit pointy, whereas body is stumpy. I’m probably too Fenderised or something. I don’t like the Fender PJ Mustang either - don’t look right (to me). Proper nut width though - that’s good 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 For the me the shabby thing with the fender (in fact most fenders) is they have unfinished headstocks. I am not a fan of the full size pickups on these, but the same as the vinteras (but a lot cheaper!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo85 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Pea Turgh said: Proper nut width though - that’s good 👍 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Edwards69 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 (edited) I quite like that. It’s certainly an affordable way to dip one’s toes into short scale territory. Id never considered a shell pink bass before, but it looks the prettiest of the bunch. Edited November 28, 2022 by Greg Edwards69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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