EddiePlaysBass Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 My dad and I went to Germany yesterday, more specifically to Cologne because there's a large music store (called Music Store ) and we felt like checking out some gear Well, they have loads of it !!! Anything between the price range of 77 and 3777 euro (from a J&D bass to a Warwick) and loads in between (some even costing more than that). What struck my eye particularly were the Mayones basses they had. Prices range from 1000 to 2500 euro for their models. I didn't play one because the place was crowded and I wasn't intent on buying anything anyway, but when I get enough money together (end of year, if all goes well) I am surely going to check out these Mayones ... Especially this one There were also a lot of nice basses from the brand "Fame" (anything from mid-priced & entry level to high end basses) but I can't find a link (yet). "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Wow, they sure are pretty enough! Nice design--modern without looking like it's "trying too hard" to look modern. Lots of models, gorgeous woods of all varieties, Schaller hardware, Bartolini & Basslines pickups...should be good. It appears to be a Polish brand, which is something I've never seen. Would really love to hear one!! In USD, the prices Eddie gives are roughly $1,275 to $3,200. Not cheap, but pretty reasonable for mid- to high-end customs. Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamy ALB Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Very, very, sweet looking bass Ed, I wouldn't mind checking one of those out myself! http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Little-Bitter/185235472447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whacked Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Nice Find. So now for your homework, go back and try a few out, then report back to us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnb Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Puuuurrrty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdepelteau Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 It's become quite a feature nowadays to include piezo p/u's in the bridge. ;^) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 There is a store in Frankfurt that really has a lot of good equipment, and at nice prices. Its near the bonhof excuse my spelling I have not been in Germany in years. Anyway you may want to try them and see what they have to offer. If you smell something stinking, it's juz me, I'm funky like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swed_bass Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 So, Polish clearly make nicer basses than cars! (They also make nice chrystal) I wouldn´t mind one of them Mayos myself. What ever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Great stuff. I really dig this: http://www.mayones.com/eng/zdjecie/katalog/f_elegance-4_ff_t-blk.JPG Status S1 EBS HD350 Aguilar GS212 Lots 'o effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 I like that Elegance -6 Custom. Natural finished basses always look good to me. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlin Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Real nice stuff, they have some nice 6 strings, and I also like the look of this one: http://www.mayones.com/eng/zdjecie/katalog/f_logan-4_f_custom_bass.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Some nice lines on many of those basses. Too bad you didn't get to finger one. I would like to know about the feel and the sound. Probably time for me to bump the thread about European basses... Peace. --Doctor Luv spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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