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Post by JAC on Apr 12, 2015 14:13:50 GMT
So, to start this section off, how about some bass porn of non Harley Benton basses that you own? I will start... This is my much loved ESP Ltd B-205SM:  |
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Post by blablas on Apr 12, 2015 15:06:45 GMT
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Post by JAC on Apr 12, 2015 15:23:27 GMT
Game over, you win!
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Post by blablas on Apr 12, 2015 16:54:42 GMT
I don't want to win! I want to see more special basses. (yes)
Nice looking spalted maple top on your ESP btw.
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Post by blablas on Apr 12, 2015 17:42:54 GMT
More pictures, this time basses I bought. Five strings and more:  Warwick ProSerie Corvette Std 6 FL  Warwick Rockbass Corvette  F(ake)ender Jazz Bass V  Another F(ake)ender Jazz Bass V  Steinberger Spirit XT-25 All of these basses have undergone modifications by me to improve them and in two cases make them playable at all (the F(ake)enders Jazz V's). And my EUB:  NS Design NXT 5 LH (no mods yet!) |
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Post by blablas on Apr 12, 2015 17:51:37 GMT
And the last picture session. Four string basses I bought:  Squier VM Jazz Bass (made a new tort pickguard for this one a few days ago, but I haven't had time yet to take proper pictures)  Squier VM Jazz Bass  Squier Precision Bass  BaCH BPB-60 butterscotch  G&L Tribute L-2000  OLP MM2  Vintage LEST96  Ibanez ATK (PGBL1)  Ibanez SR300  Rockinbetter RG4001  Richwood Jocker Pro  Westone Thunder I  Höfner Ignition All of these basses have also undergone some sort customization treatment by me. |
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Post by JAC on Apr 12, 2015 18:11:17 GMT
You have an amazing collection Blablas!
I didn't even know they sold that many lefties (hide)
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Post by blablas on Apr 12, 2015 18:34:51 GMT
There is a market for lefties.  I forgot to post one of my biggest basses. (doh)  My trusty old Eko BA4 The headstock broke off twice (thanks to my cats on both occasions)... fixed it twice. |
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Post by kodiakblair on Apr 12, 2015 19:00:32 GMT
Lovely basses there blablas, like yourself it might take a while to work through mines. I'll start with this Westone Concord,this is how it came to me and how it looks now.   Attachments:
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Post by JAC on Apr 12, 2015 19:04:41 GMT
I'm guessing that used to belong to the bassist of a Jazz trio, or maybe an orchestra pit?
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Post by kodiakblair on Apr 12, 2015 19:24:09 GMT
Well it had been defretted so there's every chance  |
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Post by kodiakblair on Apr 12, 2015 20:59:35 GMT
As this ain't a competition,and blablas would win hands down if it was I'll offer up this for your perusal  It's a short Samick neck on a Westone Thunder body. Simply moved the bridge to get the intonation right,it hadn't been set when the photo was taken,that's why the saddles are set in the middle. Got light gauge strings on this and it plays surprisingly well. Think it cost me £50 all in. Well worth it. Still have one more Westone to come,will save that for another time |
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Post by JAC on Apr 12, 2015 21:07:23 GMT
That body has a sort of "Alembic vibe" to it.
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Post by kodiakblair on Apr 12, 2015 21:27:55 GMT
It's a damn shame Westone folded. Though they started making copies of US basses they quickly developed their own style quite distinct from the Washburns and other brands they were building. The Thunder III is an absolutely gorgeous bass and would be a great bass to get for your " Birth Year Bass " JAC  Or possibly the Short scale Thunder II. I'll post a photo when I find one |
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Post by JAC on Apr 12, 2015 21:54:48 GMT
Do they come up for sale often in the UK? I have never seen one, but that Thunder III looks interesting. Is this the Thunder II you are referring to?  If so, I think it is more of a candidate than the III, it certainly has an 80s vibe to it. This in the colour you posted... |
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