EBS_freak Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 (edited) [size=3][b]GB SPITFIRE 5 string by Bernie Goodfellow[/b][/size] [b]Neck[/b] : [indent]35" scale, blistered maple with birdseye maple fingerboard and American walnut inlays, bound edge and American burr walnut veneer on headstock Hipshot lightweight tuners in black[/indent][b]Body[/b] : [indent]Walnut with figured American burr walnut bookmatched top Maple binding Hipshot bridge and knobs in black (+ black strap buttons and toggle for GB Switch)[/indent][b]Electronics[/b] : [indent]GB Pickups and GB G Spot Electronics with inbuilt tuner and metronome Neutrik lockable jack socket[/indent] The bass is great; perfectly balanced and very comfortable to play. It has an amazing set of usuable tones within it and it produces very clear harmonics and the best slap sound ever. Enjoy the pics! Edited July 23, 2008 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Absolute class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 That does look fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Oh my! give us a clue as to the cost................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 very very tasty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 That is absolutely stunning! I played a Goodfellow for a few months back in the dark ages (90's) & loved it. If I wasn't blowing all my money on a new Status, GB would be next on my list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 That's a beautiful bass. Played one of Bernie's 5's last year and it was amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 The more I play this bass, the more I love it you know. Anybody who wants a jazz influenced bass on steroids knows where to go and tell the good man I sent you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='111292' date='Dec 31 2007, 07:00 AM']The more I play this bass, the more I love it you know. Anybody who wants a jazz influenced bass on steroids knows where to go and tell the good man I sent you![/quote] Exactly my requirements and reason for pawning in the wife and cats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Two Words - one begins with F and ends with K, the other is Me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_MaN Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Go on then how much did that put a dent in your wallet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 [quote name='E_MaN' post='111888' date='Jan 1 2008, 05:58 PM']Go on then how much did that put a dent in your wallet?[/quote] About this much... |<----------------------------------------------------------------------->| Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapp Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty68 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 What is the cost of this kind of beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 [quote name='lefty68' post='113545' date='Jan 4 2008, 02:22 PM']What is the cost of this kind of beauty[/quote] See a couple of posts up... Bernie quotes on your specs. Give him a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumour6 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Only three words.. fan ****dy tastic Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 [quote name='rumour6' post='113893' date='Jan 5 2008, 02:12 AM']Only three words.. fan ****dy tastic Andy[/quote] Bernie is the dogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 [quote name='BeLow' post='115133' date='Jan 7 2008, 12:32 AM']It is rather nice isn't it?[/quote] I'm glad you like it. I've had it some time now, and it's very stable. The neck hasn't moved a jot and I don't know how I will ever cope without that preamp. I'm saving up for the matching Rumour now - although I may go for an all stealth black with blue LEDs... Decisions, decisions... PS - It's nice to see a fair selection of GBs littering the porn section! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-COOPER Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Fantastic bass!!Im really thinking seriously about a Rumour 5 at the moment.One question...what kind of sound does the metronome give(would be great to hear a kick drum sound rather than the usual click) and can the tempo be changed at all?(ok thats two questions!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 [quote name='D-COOPER' post='125557' date='Jan 22 2008, 04:56 PM']Fantastic bass!!Im really thinking seriously about a Rumour 5 at the moment.One question...what kind of sound does the metronome give(would be great to hear a kick drum sound rather than the usual click) and can the tempo be changed at all?(ok thats two questions!!)[/quote] No problems - first up, stop thinking about it and just go for the Rumour, you won't regret it! OK, about the metronome, on the back of the control plate on the back of the bass, there are two small buttons. Push both to activate the metronome. Press one of the buttons to increase the tempo, press the other to decrease. Once you have finished, push both buttons to turn off the metronome. The circuit remembers the last tempo you selected. The metronome is on part of the "G Spot" circuit which gives you the pitch pipes to tune to. The sound of the "click" is a kick drum sound... it's pretty cool to play along with. On the circuit there is a trim pot which controls the level of the kick drum that will come out of the bass. Any more queries or anything, just give me a shout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 coolio I was talking to Mr G last week, and he was indicating to me that in comparison wiht the fodera/sadowsky etc basses, his are very affordable for what is basically a top top notch instrument. I would love one, and will be saving little by little. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 (edited) [quote name='nottswarwick' post='125855' date='Jan 23 2008, 12:00 AM']coolio I was talking to Mr G last week, and he was indicating to me that in comparison wiht the fodera/sadowsky etc basses, his are very affordable for what is basically a top top notch instrument. I would love one, and will be saving little by little. C[/quote] Indeed - I think he is spot on. He often mumbles that if it had Fodera on the headstock he could more than double his prices... It amazing what Mr Wooten can do for the price of basses. Given a shootout between GB and Fodera, GB could more than hold it's own. The other thing I like about GB is that it's guts are unique. Loads of people can load a guitar with "this brand" pickups and "that brand" electrics, but the combination of the pickups and the electronics on the GB is only found on a GB. People may think I am biased, but I honestly believe that GB are amongst the best in the world. What with GB and Sei in the country, I think people are mad to even bother looking elsewhere if they are in the market for a top end instrument. Get saving, you won't be dissapointed. Bernie wouldn't let you be. If there were something you didn't like (which there wouldn't be) he wouldn't let you go away with it until you were! - and you won't find pitch pipes or a metronome in a Fodera... Edited January 23, 2008 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='125868' date='Jan 23 2008, 12:35 AM']Indeed - I think he is spot on. He often mumbles that if it had Fodera on the headstock he could more than double his prices... It amazing what Mr Wooten can do for the price of basses. Given a shootout between GB and Fodera, GB could more than hold it's own. The other thing I like about GB is that it's guts are unique. Loads of people can load a guitar with "this brand" pickups and "that brand" electrics, but the combination of the pickups and the electronics on the GB is only found on a GB. People may think I am biased, but I honestly believe that GB are amongst the best in the world. What with GB and Sei in the country, I think people are mad to even bother looking elsewhere if they are in the market for a top end instrument. Get saving, you won't be dissapointed. Bernie wouldn't let you be. If there were something you didn't like (which there wouldn't be) he wouldn't let you go away with it until you were! - and you won't find pitch pipes or a metronome in a Fodera...[/quote] +1 for all that, look what happened when I got the GB bug and visited Mr G, fatal mistake! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=11329"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=11329[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Another photo I stumbled across on my computer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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