Recent content by Robin Gielis

Also note that the 'skunk stripe' is gone on the newer CV's.

Very nice combination of parts. I have the same Classic Vibe ’70s Jazz Bass neck. But some ’70s models have a skunk stripe, and some don’t. I contacted Thomann, and they couldn’t tell me why some 70's necks don’t have a skunk stripe. It is also chunkier and a little more stable than my previous...

The Marcus Miller U5 and the G&L Tribute Fallout Short Scale are both very decent instruments in the 500 price range. I have the SBMM Stingray and I really like that bass, but it's a bit more expensive (at least in Europe) Currently, strung with Rotosound RS77s flatwound strings and in my...

I have a Squier Jaguar SS but always wanted a roadworn Fender Mustang JMJ. Played the JMJ at a music center and in the end I liked my Jaguar 'almost as much' as the JMJ. But there was also a Jazz in a light natural finish that grabbed my attention, but it's a 34" and not a 30". So I did some...