fingertalkin Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Anybody know anything about these basses? Good and bad. The one I am looking at is 5 strings with passive pups but an active eq. The price is right and it looks to be in good shape, but I can't play it. I hate to buy unplayed but they got good reviews at harmony central and I am possibly getting it for a good price so I will probably pull the trigger. I was just hoping that someone out there has one or has used one and can give some feedback. Thanks! How do you sign a computer screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 They're not bad but it is a 35" scale so a little tough on the finger spread for me. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotlix86 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I played that exact model for awhile. I did not like the wide spacing and it was a little heavy also. Nice electronics. An army of me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 That was my main axe until I got the 6 string Yamaha and later the 5 string Fender. My take? Excellent bass. Yes it is a tad heavy but nothing a good wide strap won't cure. The neck is wide but thin and even with my girlishly small hands I was able to get around it real easy. The eq makes for a very versatile tonal palette and it is an excellent bass for slapping too. Buy it "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingertalkin Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 I did! Can't wait til it arrives! Thanks for the reviews. I like the fact that the string spacing is wide, I like the thin wide neck and sounds like the electronics are good. As long as it comes as described I will be happy. How do you sign a computer screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Seriously, I love this bass. Drove halfway across the country to get it (cos I thought it was pretty) and have never regretted it. Mine is in need of good strings (it currently has rotosound 66 strings, which I do not like) and a setup. But even then, great bass. Oh and the batteries last forever. Mine went dead after 7 years or something. "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I did! Can't wait til it arrives! Thanks for the reviews. I like the fact that the string spacing is wide, I like the thin wide neck and sounds like the electronics are good. As long as it comes as described I will be happy. Well then, Congrats are in order! I hope it serves you well. Of course, we will need pics!!! Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingertalkin Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 I know the rules...no pics, no bass. I will put up pics once it arrives. How do you sign a computer screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 What colour did you get? Mine is translucent blue or something. Blue anyway Check it out here. "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingertalkin Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 It is transparent black. How do you sign a computer screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Seems like you made a good score FT. I played one at GC in Kansas City when I was amp shopping. Liked it too! Can't wait for the pics. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Well done, they look stunning in black. I have contemplated getting an upgraded BTB - you know the neck throughs with Bartolini pups. Probably in a 6 string version. Maybe, some day ... "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingertalkin Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 Mutha Trucker...not being shipped til Monday... How do you sign a computer screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Sounds like you already have a name for the new bass. :grin: Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingertalkin Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 So she arrived today!!! Very pretty. There are some surface scratches but nothing through any of the finish. It is going to definitely going to take some getting used to. The string spacing is significant...which I really like. I just need to get used to it. I love the wide flat neck. I haven't even come close to figuring out all the sounds I can get out of it. Too busy preparing for finals (nothing like being a full time student and worker to cut into your bass playing time). It is going to be an adventure. I am going to hide the 4 string so all I do is play the 5'er. Oh, I really like the B string. Tension is that of the other strings. All of the other 5's that I have played had a real floppy B string. I have only played a Dean, which wasn't nearly as floppy as the Carvin I played. Although I do like some serious tension on the strings. Mainly why I like flats so much. How do you sign a computer screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 So she arrived today!!! Very pretty. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 So ehm, pics or what? I showed you mine, now show me yours! Wait, that didn't come out right ... :grin: "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 So she arrived today!!! Very pretty. Oh what a tease! Where's the pics? Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingertalkin Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 Patience my dear Watson, patience. How do you sign a computer screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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