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Retrovibe Aero 2

paul h

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paul h

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He she is...brand new Retrovibe Aero 2 from www.probass.co.uk

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Looks lovely!

Please can you give us all a thorough review (build quality, components, sound, value for money etc)? I've been looking at these but wondered if they might be a bit nasty and need a lot of upgrades....

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Coincidentally, I was just checking out their Ric-type basses when I saw your post.
Your Aero 2 looks really nice. I'm with cetera, hoping we might get a more in-depth review, once you've had a chance to get to know it better! :)
One minor question - is the back contoured? (It looks like it, looking at the top edge of the bass in your middle photo).

paul h Rising Star

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You're going to make me do a review aren't you? :) I'm not sure I have been playing bass long enough for my opinion to be valid.

Yup, totally slab top as opposed to the slight arch of the Aerodyne and with a traditional belly scoop for the doughnut fans. Myself included. I've got a second bag of chocolate filled ones to get through. Damn 2 for £1 offer!

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paul h Rising Star

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Just thought I would add a couple more sound samples of the bass. Recorded straight into Ableton Live, both pickups on full, no post eq of any kind.

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For those interested the guitar on the first track is my £60, 1996 Squier Affinity.

lozbass Community Regular

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[quote name='paul h' post='876123' date='Jun 24 2010, 08:44 AM']Quite a lot of listens but no comments?

It doesn't sound that bad? Does it?

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Haha - sounds great, we're just jealous! Nice thump and plenty of zingy top...lovely

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Oggy Enthusiast

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[quote name='paul h' post='842041' date='May 19 2010, 01:45 PM']He she is...brand new Retrovibe Aero 2 from www.probass.co.uk[/quote]

Hi Paul,

Looks good and from your MP3’s it sounds great.

I’ve just visited the probass site, can’t believe the prices :lol: (what the.....). Wonder if they’ll ever do a 30” or 32” - hope so :rolleyes: .

Nice sound clips Paul. Looking forward to your review.

Oggy :)

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[quote name='Oggy' post='894854' date='Jul 14 2010, 04:48 PM']Wonder if they’ll ever do a 30” or 32” - hope so :) .[/quote]

It's funny you should mention that, because I emailed him about the same thing. More specifically a 30" jazz, but he commented on the fact that there wasn't enough interest. Maybe we should get a few people on here to show interest and he might do one :rolleyes:

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[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='894855' date='Jul 14 2010, 04:51 PM']It's funny you should mention that, because I emailed him about the same thing. More specifically a 30" jazz, but he commented on the fact that there wasn't enough interest. Maybe we should get a few people on here to show interest and he might do one :lol:[/quote]

At those sort of prices I'd buy one today (don't tell the Missus though) - make a great backup or pub bass. We've all played places where you worry if the gear is going to be stolen or damaged :) .

Oggy :rolleyes:

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[quote name='paul h' post='876123' date='Jun 24 2010, 08:44 AM']Quite a lot of listens but no comments?

It doesn't sound that bad? Does it?

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It sounds excellent -very Norman Watt-Roy from the Blockheads (both your playing and the bass sound).

Not bad for a cheapo!

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[quote name='gjones' post='904043' date='Jul 24 2010, 02:43 PM']It sounds excellent -very Norman Watt-Roy from the Blockheads (both your playing and the bass sound).[/quote]

That's possibly the nicest thing anybody has ever said to me! Thanks!

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Decedo Newbie

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So how's your bass holding up? How was the construction? I'm really considering the Rick copy. Ironically if the pick ups and electronics are weak, I just priced my moderate dream set ups, and it cost more that the original bass price :)

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[quote name='Oggy' post='894854' date='Jul 14 2010, 04:48 PM']I’ve just visited the probass site, can’t believe the prices :lol: (what the.....). Wonder if they’ll ever do a 30” or 32” - hope so :rolleyes: .[/quote]
I'm hoping they start doing 5ers, 35" scale, personally .... any model with an MM at the bridge :)

Andy

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Low End Bee Experienced

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His Ric-a-likes will be arriving at the end of October. I've commited to one but can't make up my mind on colour.

As well as the Black with White scratcher and White with Black on his site. He's also getting all Black and Red with Black.

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