Rayman Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 (edited) I’ve been playing 40yrs, and I’ve lost count of how many hundreds of basses and guitars have passed through Rayman towers in that time. This… is the first brand new bass I’ve bought….. Edited April 25, 2023 by Rayman 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 You CANNOT leave us in suspense - OPEN THE BOX! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Exiting 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted April 25, 2023 Author Share Posted April 25, 2023 I feel like you’re going to say “oh……. right” 😆 It ain’t no F Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Jealous! I've always wanted a Fragile. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted April 25, 2023 Author Share Posted April 25, 2023 Out of the box, it’s a really lovely thing. Actually nicely set up, I assume by Andertons QC, it play’s really nice…. the nut is cut a bit high, but that’s easily fixed, and I already have a set of Gotoh tuners here, but the rest will stay stock. I’ll post some opinions on sound later 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Such a cool colour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted April 25, 2023 Author Share Posted April 25, 2023 It really is….. it was either this or the orange….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 You made the right choice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted April 25, 2023 Author Share Posted April 25, 2023 So, a couple of minor things…. the mudbucker screws are not all tightened down, one is, three are still considerably untightened. The nut, as per all the reviews is cut high. I’ll sort that too, so no big deal. It really plays nice, feels nice and honestly the tuners are fine really? Lobster wasn’t impressed with the tuners, but, they’re ok. Very nice tone, but the weird out of phase thing with both pickups on the central indent is a bit odd, but, back up slightly towards the bridge pup and bosh, it sounds ace. So far so good 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Never seen those before, looks cool 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr4stringz Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Top colour! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Rayman said: It really plays nice, feels nice and honestly the tuners are fine really? Lobster wasn’t impressed with the tuners, but, they’re ok. Very nice tone, but the weird out of phase thing with both pickups on the central indent is a bit odd, but, back up slightly towards the bridge pup and bosh, it sounds ace. I concur entirely, exactly the same experience for me - set-up not too bad, tuners fine for the price, probably best to avoid central position on the pan, and the nut just needs a bit of work. For me, all the colours in the range are brilliant and the quality of finish is pretty outstanding at this price point. That said, I'm just about to sell mine - lovely bass but I have a few (!) shorties and the Epiphone just isn't getting any play time Edited April 25, 2023 by three 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Looks ace - love that colour 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Lush. Stunning colour! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 (edited) I was gassing for the orange one but these pics of the Pacific Blue look much nicer than the official promo pics I've seen and are making me think again. Edited April 25, 2023 by Cato 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raj_Shredder Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 That’s a beauty!! Congrats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackroadkill Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 That's very sexy indeed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 You can see the stock tuners are little less substantial than the Gotohs, but honestly they were fine really. Fretboard was pretty dirty while applying lemon oil. Apart from an annoying crackle from the blend knob, all else seems pretty good. After changing the tuners, and setting it up with a set of short scale TI flats (that are still too long btw) I’m happy, that it’s a cool, old school vibe addition to my basses. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Nice bass that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Good for you - looks exceptionally cool, retro and classy. Enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 Thanks all One last thing….. nothing needed changing on this bass, despite reviews saying the contrary. The tuners were smooth, bridge works…. You know? This is not a Fodera…. it’s old school! And by the way, the pickups are ace, both of them. The mudbucker, especially with flats, sounds like an upright to me. Beefy tone from this bass, typical of a shorty. There’s no need to do anything to this bass, just plug an play. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Nice. I’ve only ever had one brand new as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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