Cato Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Jonesy said: Ohhh, have you seen that Shell Pink one anywhere online? Can't seem to find it on the Squier site or any other retailers. I'm also very taken with the pink one, although at the moment I acn't find anyone offering them either I suspect it may be a limited dealer edition, like the purple metallic Squier Bass VIs that were exclusive to Andertons in the UK recently and I'm fairly sure also to a single chain in the US. Really hoping that they will be available sonewhere in the UK. Edited June 3, 2023 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 29 minutes ago, Jonesy said: Ohhh, have you seen that Shell Pink one anywhere online? Can't seem to find it on the Squier site or any other retailers. GAK have the Sherwood green one for £380 and that's mighty tempting! A guy I follow on Instagram posted that they were showing briefly on the Fender website, but weren't available anywhere and were taken down. Possibly a CME/Anderton's exclusive like the some of the Bass VI models were. I wouldn't get it myself; the "Shell Pink" used by Fender nowadays isn't pastel enough to be Shell Pink IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 (edited) On 03/06/2023 at 20:39, Jono Bolton said: A guy I follow on Instagram posted that they were showing briefly on the Fender website, but weren't available anywhere and were taken down. Possibly a CME/Anderton's exclusive like the some of the Bass VI models were. I wouldn't get it myself; the "Shell Pink" used by Fender nowadays isn't pastel enough to be Shell Pink IMO I hope it gets released somewhere, it'll go nicely with the Shell Pink limelight I have on order! I know what you mean about the shading though, I've seen a custom shop road worn J that is just perfect, but the Flea J is too mild and some of the other models are a little too vibrant. Lobster has just posted a quick unboxing...... Have to say that it's not helping with the GAS and that green looks great too. Sounds like Squier are on to a winner with this one. Edited June 8, 2023 by Jonesy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Oh God. That sounds just like I want it to. I don't need it. I don't need it. I don't need it. I don't need it.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 (edited) Damn! I've wanted one since I first saw it back when it was leaked, this particular metallic green version too, but this video just confirmed to me that I absolutely need to get it. That much for trying to convince myself that I didn't. In general I am not too fond of Lobster's taste in tones, however he dial in his amp, but the bridge pickup soloed in this video actually sounded pretty darn great, regardless. Edited June 8, 2023 by Baloney Balderdash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Yeah... that did it for me. Great sounding little bass that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 The bridge is set considerably in from the edge so it won’t really feel like a short scale. It looks like a winner. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 (edited) On 08/06/2023 at 18:40, msb said: The bridge is set considerably in from the edge so it won’t really feel like a short scale. It looks like a winner. It will not in terms of reach till lower end of the fretboard (longer reach) and space/room for fretting at the upper end (more space/easier access), but in every other aspect it very much will feel like a short scale, that is in terms of shorter reach between notes/frets and narrower neck/narrower string spacing, which actually is ideal for me (lower string tension, but relatively (to gauge and tension) stiffer strings as you move up the board, as well). Edited July 3, 2023 by Baloney Balderdash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 I like little short scales where the bridge is close to the body edge , but have several that are quite set in. They don’t have the same short feel , despite still being short scale basses. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 This shows the difference a little better 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 (edited) I’ll add my own ‘ooh’ to those already expressed here. If the pickups are like the one in the MIM Mustang that I had, they may be all ‘whumpf’. Mine was greatly improved by reconnecting it as parallel coils instead of series. EDIT: ‘Expected in stock December 2023’? Screw that, something shinier will have come along way before that! Edited June 8, 2023 by JapanAxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 23 minutes ago, JapanAxe said: EDIT: ‘Expected in stock December 2023’? Just in time for my birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Andertons have them as arriving on July 4th........I'm looking forward to the NBD posts already 😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 52 minutes ago, Cato said: Just in time for my birthday. And mine! And Christmas of course. Sorry - used the C word… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Swing and a miss for me; it would be quite tasty if the neck was more sunk into the body. Sort of like a J to the mustang’s P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 The Creamery also does proper Wide Range Humbuckers if you fancied and upgrade: https://www.creamery-pickups.co.uk/classic-75-starcaster-bass-tele-wide-range-bass-humbucker-set.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kateplaysbass Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 22 hours ago, Jono Bolton said: The Creamery also does proper Wide Range Humbuckers if you fancied and upgrade: https://www.creamery-pickups.co.uk/classic-75-starcaster-bass-tele-wide-range-bass-humbucker-set.html Really interested in this idea, thanks. Have you got/ heard these pickups? I'd like to know a bit more about how they sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) I’m very keen to play one and see how it feels but if it’s comfy, hangs well on the strap and the scale feels good (looks like a regular scale but with the bridge closer into the centre of the body rather than towards the edge of the body) I’ll have one. The lobster unboxing showed off some sounds and I like them… even the bridge sound. My instinct was to think about Creamery Bisonic or DarkStar type swaps but I think I like it from that demo as is. GuitarGuitar say October due date but if Andertons get some sooner that could be the ticket. Edited June 11, 2023 by krispn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveybass Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Mine is on it's way following a set up with Peach Guitars, should have it Monday or Tuesday - went for the green one 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 On 08/06/2023 at 21:27, Cato said: Just in time for my birthday. And mine 😊 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 4 hours ago, daveybass said: Mine is on it's way following a set up with Peach Guitars, should have it Monday or Tuesday - went for the green one Sweet didn’t realise shops were getting them this early. I think what’s got my interest is that if the bridge was back in the 34” scale length position the bridge pick up would be in that p bass sweet spot or near enough to it and I think that’s what I liked about the demo I watched. Sounded great for the bridge position which isn’t normally my favourite sound on a j style set up. Look forward to hearing your thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveybass Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, krispn said: Sweet didn’t realise shops were getting them this early. I think what’s got my interest is that if the bridge was back in the 34” scale length position the bridge pick up would be in that p bass sweet spot or near enough to it and I think that’s what I liked about the demo I watched. Sounded great for the bridge position which isn’t normally my favourite sound on a j style set up. Look forward to hearing your thoughts! Will get them up as soon as I can, the demo definitely sold it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 (edited) Yeah I think it sounds class. I didn’t see any on the peach site. I’d be tempted to just nab - as I posted earlier GuitarGuitar said October for their stock and I’m just reluctant to buy without trying as the last bass I did this with was a great bass but just not a good fit for me. Edited June 24, 2023 by krispn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 Just ordered a green one, should be here on Tuesday! I just looked and listened at some demo video's and couldn't resist any longer. The color looks sooooo nice in the video's, better than in the stock pictures. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 1 hour ago, SurroundedByManatees said: Just ordered a green one, should be here on Tuesday! I just looked and listened at some demo video's and couldn't resist any longer. The color looks sooooo nice in the video's, better than in the stock pictures. Where did you find one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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