Basses on the settee

[martthebass]

1 hour ago, LukeFRC said:

bonus points @martthebass for turning the lights on on the status

It rarely gets the chance to shine mate so every opportunity......

[dutchwife]

Yet another rainy day in Osaka, stuck at home needing to do some housework and because of a happy vacuuming coincidence these four ended up having to be on the sofa for a little while. Seemed like a perfect opportunity...

(L to R; early Roscoe LG3005, Wal powered self-build, Stingray/ Status, Zon Sonus 8-string)

Edited September 6, 2021 by dutchwife

[BassAgent]

My sofa isn't big enough so had to split the collection between Jazz and non-Jazz (although technically the Yamaha is wired like a Jazz).

From left to right: Sadowsky MetroExpress JJ4, De Gier Bebop 5, Fender Standard Jazz Bass fretless (with De Gier prototype pickups), 1966 Fender Jazz, Blade B2 Tetra Bass, Sadowsky MetroExpress JJ5
 

From left to right: Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Signature Mustang, 1971 Fender Precision, De Gier Soulmate, Sterling Ray 34 w/ Status fretless neck and Nordstrand MM4.2 pickup, Dingwall Combustion 5, Yamaha BB N5II

[Pea Turgh]

My slightly altered lineup;  my black bitsa (currently “for sale”), my new CV Mustang with fresh scratch plate, and my old faithful JV P.

[BCH]

On 14/08/2021 at 13:07, martthebass said:

An eclectic bunch but all 4 string fretted. Shorties on the bottom, JMJ Mustang, Dano Longhorn and Mickey Way Mustang. Longies on the top, Status CW Sig, 2010 Ric 4003 and 2013 EBMM Sterling 4H.

I have always liked the Danelectro body and that looks stunning....but the headstock! especially surrounded by class

[BCH]

On 05/09/2021 at 09:38, BassAgent said:

My sofa isn't big enough so had to split the collection between Jazz and non-Jazz (although technically the Yamaha is wired like a Jazz).

From left to right: Sadowsky MetroExpress JJ4, De Gier Bebop 5, Fender Standard Jazz Bass fretless (with De Gier prototype pickups), 1966 Fender Jazz, Blade B2 Tetra Bass, Sadowsky MetroExpress JJ5
 

From left to right: Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Signature Mustang, 1971 Fender Precision, De Gier Soulmate, Sterling Ray 34 w/ Status fretless neck and Nordstrand MM4.2 pickup, Dingwall Combustion 5, Yamaha BB N5II

The Blade is an understated gem

[BassAgent]

Thanks! I keep rediscovering that bass. It holds Lollar pickups and an Aguilar OBP-1 preamp and it's one of the best Jazzes I've ever played. Amazingly low setup, very comfortable neck, slim body...it has that active 70's sound which isn't always my thing but it's a great bass.

[scrumpymike]

19 hours ago, BCH said:

I have always liked the Danelectro body and that looks stunning....but the headstock! especially surrounded by class

The last time I saw a headstock like that was on something I was playing in a primary school music lesson.  Hopefully the tuning machines are geared to allow easy turning of those diddly little pegs with sweaty fingers.  Actually, I have nothing but love for these quirky, great sounding basses... no, really! ☺️

Edited September 29, 2021 by scrumpymike

[Cat Burrito]

Okay, so technically I moved them off the sofa to put in front of my record player but these are my top 5

 

[BCH]

5 minutes ago, Cat Burrito said:

Okay, so technically I moved them off the sofa to put in front of my record player but these are my top 5

 

Whats a record player...ha

[Reggaebass]

6 minutes ago, BCH said:

Whats a record player...ha

When I got my vinyl out one day my little boy asked what it was, when I explained he said, ah, so it’s a big CD then 😁

[martthebass]

1 hour ago, scrumpymike said:

The last time I saw a headstock like that was on something I was playing in a primary school music lesson.  Hopefully the tuning machines are geared to allow easy turning of those diddly little pegs with sweaty fingers.  Actually, I have nothing but love for these quirky, great sounding basses... no, really! ☺️

 

Yep, using guitar tuners on a bass I'd always considered to be a recipe for disaster.  The tuners on this example are a little stiff but work ok and keep tuning pretty well.  I don't tend to use this bass on gigs but I wouldn't have a problem with using it should the correct opportunity present itself.

[mar_to_the_t]

My jazzies😊

[BassAgent]

That Emperor is absolutely gorgeous.

[mar_to_the_t]

17 hours ago, BassAgent said:

That Emperor is absolutely gorgeous.

Thanks! You mean the NYC? It is. And it sounds and plays even better😄

[BassAgent]

No, not the Empire, the Emperor

[mar_to_the_t]

Ha, just didn't read it right😅

[elbassisto]

Fodera Emperor Deluxe Custom peacock maple top 5, FBass BN4 cocobolo top, Wal Mk3 5 spalted top, Ken Smith Elite 5 ebony top, Fodera Imperial Elite Richard Bona olive burl top.

Edited October 5, 2021 by elbassisto

[BassAgent]

Because of you guys I'm developing some serious Fodera Emperor GAS.

[elbassisto]

15 minutes ago, BassAgent said:

Because of you guys I'm developing some serious Fodera Emperor GAS.

[ezbass]

26 minutes ago, BassAgent said:

Because of you guys I'm developing some serious Fodera Emperor GAS.

The bar of 'on the settee' expense has been raised considerably in the last few posts.

[LukeFRC]

1 hour ago, elbassisto said:

Fodera Emperor Deluxe Custom peacock maple top 5, FBass BN4 cocobolo top, Wal Mk3 5 spalted top, Ken Smith Elite 5 ebony top, Fodera Imperial Elite Richard Bona olive burl top.

Interesting how the Smith and Wal have the same pickup placement, and then the others are centred around the front half of the bridge on the Wal and the neck pickup being a step forward

[Skin Lewis]

Limelight P,

Nash PB63,

Dano Longhorn

Custom Shop '60 Jazz.

 

 

[zbigniew]

Hi, here's a photo of my four cheap basses. L-R: Tokai Hardpuncher ltd., Spector Rebop 5, Harley Benton HBZ 2005 Deluxe, Blade B3 rescued bass.

I just recently bought the Spector and am liking it so far.  The Harley Benton will be sold soon as I don't need two 5 stringers, but it's a good bass for the money.  

The Blade was accidentally broken to pieces many years ago but my father glued it together again and painted it.  I lost the original pickups and electronics so it is now passive with Dimarzio pickups and an old unknown bridge.

z

[Grassie]

NBD. 😎