MichaelDean Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Just spotted this on Andertons' website. Thought it might interest some people here... Doesn't look too shabby! https://www.andertons.co.uk/brands/soloking/soloking-mj1-classic-4-string-bass-in-lake-placid-blue 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 That does look pretty tasty! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Been looking for a real one for ages... I wonder how close this gets? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Doesn't seem to get close to pickup and strings being aligned in that head-on photo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raj_Shredder Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, Doctor J said: Doesn't seem to get close to pickup and strings being aligned in that head-on photo. You’re absolutely right. That bridge does not appear to be aligned very well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Well, don't buy it then, simples! I don't see any issue with the bridge placement/alignment wrt the neck and fingerboard edges. Pickups could have used being a mm or two to the right. Eh, if it doesn't work, send it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 for £250 that's got to be worth a try?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 The Trans White finish looks nice, as does the Metallic grey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno1981 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Doesn’t say what the 2 switches do in the description. Could be good value if the basics are assembled well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Anyone live near Guildford want to do us all a favour? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, LukeFRC said: Anyone live near Guildford want to do us all a favour? And while you're in there, be sure to weigh it. I had two of the real thing (thank you @silverfoxnik 😂) but had to sell them for the heinous crime of weighing 11lbs. That's each, you understand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, neepheid said: Well, don't buy it then, simples! I don't see any issue with the bridge placement/alignment wrt the neck and fingerboard edges. Pickups could have used being a mm or two to the right. Eh, if it doesn't work, send it back. I do! High G string does appear to be a bit closer to the edge of the fretboard than the low E string, all the way up as far as that picture allows you to see. And while the pickups seems perfectly in line with the neck on that photo the bridge doesn't quite. Not that I personally think it impose a real issue, but I am pretty certain the bridge is in fact slightly misaligned, and that that is the main reason for the strings slightly misaligning with the pickup pole pieces. Edited December 8, 2023 by Baloney Balderdash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Ho good Jesus that needs buying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 1 hour ago, jonno1981 said: Doesn’t say what the 2 switches do in the description. Could be good value if the basics are assembled well. If it follows the real RosBeck, they should be series/parallel/neck-most single coil... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Roscoe Beck. Roscoe Beck. Roscoe Beck. Oh no, looks like I'm back into therapy again. 😵💫 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Happy Jack said: And while you're in there, be sure to weigh it. I had two of the real thing (thank you @silverfoxnik 😂) but had to sell them for the heinous crime of weighing 11lbs. That's each, you understand. Mine was absolutely fine and I’m a lightweight zealot. Should have listened to the shop assistant and not traded it in. It was the neck profile that was always the bugbear for me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 16 hours ago, Baloney Balderdash said: I do! High G string does appear to be a bit closer to the edge of the fretboard than the low E string, all the way up as far as that picture allows you to see. And while the pickups seems perfectly in line with the neck on that photo the bridge doesn't quite. Not that I personally think it impose a real issue, but I am pretty certain the bridge is in fact slightly misaligned, and that that is the main reason for the strings slightly misaligning with the pickup pole pieces. Looks like the neck just needs a loosen and a little pull to the left. I've had good luck with off looking bridges by loosening them a bit and giving them a little turn to straighten them too. There's always a bit of wiggle room 😉 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Interesting and also tempting, but I do prefer the black ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, ead said: Interesting and also tempting, but I do prefer the black ones. I am flipping back and forth between the two - giving some serious consideration to taking a punt on one of these. A little early Xmas present to myself, perhaps? I too, am gravitating towards the black, that faint sparkle in the finish coupled with the cream pickguard is starting to look really nice, when for a start I was all about the LPB. At the serious humming and hawing stage, coupled with a quick look at the bank balance... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 47 minutes ago, ead said: Interesting and also tempting, but I do prefer the black ones. 32 minutes ago, neepheid said: I am flipping back and forth between the two - giving some serious consideration to taking a punt on one of these. IIRC black was never an option with Fender for the RBs, therefore, blue all the way, just to keep it honest to the original . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 14 minutes ago, ezbass said: IIRC black was never an option with Fender for the RBs, therefore, blue all the way, just to keep it honest to the original . The one I saw him demonstrate on a video was sunburst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 I'd never seen a (Real) LPB one before, mainly Shoreline Gold and the Burst. Saw a Black one in some footage from the US once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambrook Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 If it helps anyone, I've just emailed Andertons about neck width, neck depth and weight. Will pass any reply on... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambrook Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Found this while searching for info. Seems reassuringly thorough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambrook Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Very quick response: 38.7 mm wide 22 mm deep at 1st fret 8.9 lbs. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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