What would you change about a production bass model you like?

[Geek99]

  On 17/03/2025 at 09:55, Terry M. said:

Amen to that!!! 👏👏

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Are you out on day-release ? You and @edstraker123 must be mad not to like a bit of patina. 

[Cat Burrito]

I quite like the fact that production models usually require a bit of personalisation to suit as it makes them unique to me. I absolutely love my Hofner Verythin long scale bass but they missed a trick not putting white binding around the F-holes so I had that added to mine. It makes them pop out a little more. The original volume / tone buttons were a hideous orange so I changed them and I added the racing stripe. On balance the modifications were inexpensive and I have a truly one of a kind bass. 

 

[Terry M.]

  On 17/03/2025 at 10:16, Geek99 said:

Are you out on day-release ? You and @edstraker123 must be mad not to like a bit of patina. 

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I don't remember either of us saying we didn't like a bit of patina? 🤔

[smithy]

My favourite bass at the moment is my Orange O bass. It could have less neck dive, so hipshot lightweight tuners are on my list.

And though I won´t let my 34` go, I would love to add a short scale one. (Anyone here who has influence on Mr Emsley ????)

[Geek99]

  On 17/03/2025 at 14:14, Terry M. said:

I don't remember either of us saying we didn't like a bit of patina? 🤔

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The difference between patina and relic is a slim one

[Skybone]

Other than the bridge / saddle / mute of the "original" 4001 / 4003, and the twin truss rod malarky, as have been mentioned elsewhere, something else that could do with changing is the height adjustment of the neck pickup.

 

The scratchplate is a thick piece of plastic, so the neck pickup can't physically be set more very high, even if you take the springs off (I have). It'd just make it a bit easier resting my thumb on it.

[Terry M.]

  On 17/03/2025 at 17:35, Geek99 said:

The difference between patina and relic is a slim one

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How about you stick to buying new but reliced instruments and I stick to buying new gear that looks new? Everybody ends up happy.

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

He can't, you agreed to outlaw them.

 

Please try to keep up.

[SteveXFR]

Peavey T40 with significantly less weight without sacrificing sound.

[Terry M.]

  On 17/03/2025 at 19:27, Jean-Luc Pickguard said:

He can't, you agreed to outlaw them.

 

Please try to keep up.

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Show me where I actually said that?

 

Please try to keep up.

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[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

[Terry M.]

  On 17/03/2025 at 20:48, Jean-Luc Pickguard said:

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And you can see the words "I agree to them being outlawed?" I was agreeing to the overall sentiment of not being a fan of relicing. The outlaw reference was clearly meant in a non-literal sense just to illustrate the point. And it's me that needs to keep up huh?

[wavemaker]

  On 16/03/2025 at 21:43, wavemaker said:

I’m not a traditionalist at all, but if it was my decision, all pots would either 

a. follow the curvature of the lower bout (e.g. Stingray)

or

b. be mounted in a straight line parallel to the strings (e.g. Thunderbird). 

 

No exceptions. I’ll buy a Wal and a Spector each when I can get them without controls in that ridiculous diamond shape, and two Laklands when they get their stuff in order, thank you very much. 

 

Also, the right amount of pots is three.

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Quoting myself because I just came across a Fodera. I‘m sure they play wonderfully - but can anyone explain the reasoning behind their control layouts to me? It just looks superduper crowded and fiddly to me. 

[bassbiscuits]

  On 17/03/2025 at 10:27, Cat Burrito said:

….I added the racing stripe. On balance the modifications were inexpensive and I have a truly one of a kind bass. 

 

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That racing stripe looks ace. How does one go about getting hold of such a thing?

[miles'tone]

More 32" medium scale bass options would be nice.

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

  On 17/03/2025 at 21:00, Terry M. said:

And you can see the words "I agree to them being outlawed?" I was agreeing to the overall sentiment of not being a fan of relicing. The outlaw reference was clearly meant in a non-literal sense just to illustrate the point. And it's me that needs to keep up huh?

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Edited March 17 by Jean-Luc Pickguard

[MichaelDean]

  On 17/03/2025 at 21:06, bassbiscuits said:

That racing stripe looks ace. How does one go about getting hold of such a thing?

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I'm assuming it's a vinyl decal. I got one from eBay about 15 years ago for my Mustang. Still holding up well. Complete with @Cat Burrito's old couch strap too!

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186906437450

 

[Cat Burrito]

  On 17/03/2025 at 21:35, MichaelDean said:

I'm assuming it's a vinyl decal. I got one from eBay about 15 years ago for my Mustang. Still holding up well. Complete with @Cat Burrito's old couch strap too!

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186906437450

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@bassbiscuits, same as @MichaelDean said. 😎

[bassbiscuits]

  On 17/03/2025 at 22:08, Cat Burrito said:

@bassbiscuits, same as @MichaelDean said. 😎

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Nice one. I’ll get my top operatives onto it…

[neepheid]

  On 17/03/2025 at 20:48, Jean-Luc Pickguard said:

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Ack, Basschat in light mode, it burnsssss!  My retinas!

 

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

There's a dark mode??? Where's the setting for that then?

[neepheid]

  On 17/03/2025 at 22:49, Jean-Luc Pickguard said:

There's a dark mode??? Where's the setting for that then?

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Scroll right down to the bottom of the page, there's a Theme button.

[Stub Mandrel]

  On 17/03/2025 at 22:55, neepheid said:

 

Scroll right down to the bottom of the page, there's a Theme button.

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Has light theme been outlawed too?

[LowB_FTW]

  On 17/03/2025 at 23:53, Stub Mandrel said:

 

Has light theme been outlawed too?

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Better bloody not have been. 😂

 

Mark

[neepheid]

  On 17/03/2025 at 23:53, Stub Mandrel said:

 

Has light theme been outlawed too?

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Not at all, it's just too damn bright for me!