Sean Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 (edited) Inspired by some of Homer's fantastic shots, I grabbed my recently upgraded NS-5XL and chucked it on the overused blanket for a few moody shots... This was an incredible instrument when I got it but now that it has the U-retro and a set of Elixirs, it is far and away the best instrument I've ever owned or played. If anyone is particularly interested, the install of the East system is detailed [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=52704&st=0&p=523259&#entry523259"]here[/url] I'll do a review soon. I've not gigged the bass since fitting the U-Retro, just done a couple of rehearsals so I'll wait and see how things go before doing a full write up. Edited July 4, 2009 by Sean Quote
Josh Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 Nice one Sean. I don't know why but I find the gold and black control combo rather alluring. Quote
Sean Posted July 4, 2009 Author Posted July 4, 2009 [quote name='Josh' post='532612' date='Jul 4 2009, 08:12 PM']Nice one Sean. I don't know why but I find the gold and black control combo rather alluring.[/quote] I tried it the other way round, gold knobs, black rings but this way is best. All gold like on my Euro4 is all wrong on this one. I saw that the DJ-Retro 01 had mixed knobs so I just asked the question... I've met a few mixed knobs over the years too Quote
Stingray5 Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 Lovely looking bass, Sean. Just to complete the 'porno' aspect, any chance of some neck/head shots? And maybe a nice full length one too (oo-er missus!) -- provided you have enough digital film left in your camera!! Cheers, Steve Quote
Sean Posted July 5, 2009 Author Posted July 5, 2009 headstock as requested... Sorry it's dusty :blush: Full length one when the light is right. Quote
bubinga5 Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 I bet that sounds amazing...Nice touch with the black/gold control knobs...... Quote
TDM Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 Those inlays are amazing, if only Euros had Abalone as well. Love the quilt on the wings too. Quote
Stingray5 Posted July 5, 2009 Posted July 5, 2009 [quote name='Sean' post='533112' date='Jul 5 2009, 04:16 PM']headstock as requested... Full length one when the light is right.[/quote] Yeh, that's nice! Love the look of the inlays - what are they?! Quote
Sean Posted July 6, 2009 Author Posted July 6, 2009 [quote name='Stingray5' post='533320' date='Jul 5 2009, 09:07 PM']Yeh, that's nice! Love the look of the inlays - what are they?![/quote] The inlays are [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abalone"]abalone[/url] and they kind of change with the light. Quote
lozbass Posted July 6, 2009 Posted July 6, 2009 Utterly stunning, I take my hat off to you sir! Quote
cetera Posted July 7, 2009 Posted July 7, 2009 Stunning photos of a gorgeous bass! It looks right at home there on that blanket as well Quote
Sean Posted July 7, 2009 Author Posted July 7, 2009 [quote name='cetera' post='534613' date='Jul 7 2009, 12:58 PM']Stunning photos of a gorgeous bass! It looks right at home there on that blanket as well [/quote] I've just been told that it's a "throw" [i]not[/i] a blanket. "Mam, mam! The sleeve's come off the eiderdown!" Quote
Sean Posted July 8, 2009 Author Posted July 8, 2009 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='535489' date='Jul 8 2009, 10:25 AM']Fantastic pics of a fantastic bass Sean [/quote] Cheers, Al. All inspired by your photography I think I've found my true skill in life... Plagiarism! Quote
molan Posted January 7, 2010 Posted January 7, 2010 How did I miss this when you posted it Sean! Those gold & black knobs look great on it, much nicer than the original fitment colours Quote
lozbass Posted October 20, 2010 Posted October 20, 2010 Absolutely beautiful - I've admired this for a long time...giving me second thoughts about moving my NS5 on... Quote
ziggydolphinboy Posted October 29, 2010 Posted October 29, 2010 mmm Nive dude, I recently purchased a ns5xl natural finish, whats the best way to clean look after the body? are the elixer strings any good? and does the u retro really make a big difference to what i think is alresdy a awesome sound. (sorry for questions just wanted to ask someone thats got one) the quilt on the wings are lovely. ill try up load some pics of mine. Quote
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