Since playing a modulus in a store 10 years ago, I have been longing for either a modulus or Gould bass. I actually messaged Geoff about a build a couple years ago but couldn't get the scratch together.
One day!
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Since playing a modulus in a store 10 years ago, I have been longing for either a modulus or Gould bass. I actually messaged Geoff about a build a couple years ago but couldn't get the scratch together.
One day!
I think the OP was interested in some specimens that were less expensive than either a Gould or a Modulus.
That said, had I the $ when six string Modulii were selling on CL for $1500 I’d own one now. Great basses!
That said, had I the $ when six string Modulii were selling on CL for $1500 I’d own one now. Great basses!
IMO the absolute best bargain in a 6 string bass is a used Peavey Axcelerator. I bought one for less than $400 with the OHSC but they typically go for more. It is a killer bass. Great tone and playability and the B string is very good due to the 35" scale. There are two of them on Reverb right now. One is new old stock.
Peavey Axcelerator 6 Made in USA Black Sparkle
Peavey Axcelerator 6 string w/case | Link's Music
Peavey Axcelerator 6 Made in USA Black Sparkle
Peavey Axcelerator 6 string w/case | Link's Music
My redwood/alder Cirrus 6. I’d never seen one of the redwood tops with a maple fretboard in person before I got this one. I couldn’t think of a thing I would change on it.
The Cirrus 5 I just bought needed a little love. I raised a dent or two on the back of the neck using a wet washcloth and a steam iron. I sanded the neck smooth and refinished it with tung oil. It feels great now. I conditioned the fingerboard with lemon oil, polished and waxed the bass and installed new strings. It set up easily with a nearly straight neck (almost no forward bow) and plays cleanly. What a monster bass for $750 delivered.
The only minor problem I discovered while working on the bass is that the little corner below the screw on the truss rod cover is broken off. I'll order a replacement from Peavey.
I really did not need another 5 string bass but when the seller dropped the price from $1000 to $700 I jumped on it. I know most of you understand!
The only minor problem I discovered while working on the bass is that the little corner below the screw on the truss rod cover is broken off. I'll order a replacement from Peavey.
I really did not need another 5 string bass but when the seller dropped the price from $1000 to $700 I jumped on it. I know most of you understand!
I'm picking up a Cirrus 6 on Wednesday. I'm super excited! Not sure what the wood combo is but I'll post some pics when I receive it and maybe someone more knowledgeable will chime in
Just got this beautiful beast yesterday, Yamaha TRB-JP2 John Patitucci signature model:
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I am down to choosing one out of three basses from the list at post #916.
ESP LTD D6
Ibanez BTB 676
Brice HXB-406 long scale.
In a month.
After my car repairs.
ESP LTD D6
Ibanez BTB 676
Brice HXB-406 long scale.
In a month.
After my car repairs.
I used to owned a D6 for a couple of years and now I'm playing a BTB 5 string as my main gigging bass (as well as a BTB 7 string to fiddle at home). Though it wasn't bad, still I'd say the D6 is inferior to the BTB on your list. The hardware, chosen wood materials, built quality level, electronics, they are just not in the same class.
I have no experience on the Brice, but I have a feeling that you would take this one.
With the D6,I would eventually change out the hardware to gold.
The electronics.I don't know.
The Brice.I'd likely leave the black hardware.
But I've heard that the treble control does next to nothing.
So the electronics would be upgraded.
The BTB I don't know about any upgrades,but it would cost the most out of all three.
Time will tell.
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Cort also makes a nice 6 for a fair price.
Cort Artisan A6-Plus-FMMH, Open Pore Natural, Neck Thru, Mahogany Body, Free Shipping
Cort Artisan A6-Plus-FMMH, Open Pore Natural, Neck Thru, Mahogany Body, Free Shipping
coincidentally, I sold my D-6 for this Artisan A6...
yeah, it's nice that they've decided to make Singe Cut and Fanned Fret on the same bass, though no 6 strings version (yet).
I no longer own either one. Here are my impressions of both. I had the Status for several years. It was my main gigging bass. It was lightweight for a 6-string. It was well balanced. The neck was so stable: I never had to adjust the truss rod and it rarely went out o& tune. Changing strings was a breeze, a lot easier than the HipShot headless system. The neck is flat and it was very easy to play. With round wound Status strings, it has a very bright sound. The on-board electronics make it easy to do a lot of tone shaping (it had upgraded electronics with mid-range control). I had the Zon for about a year. I never bonded with it. It was deceptively heavy, a couple of pounds heavier than the Status. It was well balanced and easy to play. It not have a truss rod, Zon claims their necks do not need one. The electronics were ok, not as versatile as the Status. I only used it at home and a few band practices, never took it to a gig.
I have totally revamped my bass stable. The Turner is gone, the neck was too wide for me and I wanted 24 frets; I replaced it with a bass made for me by Tom Clement of Clement Bass. It only has a piezo pickup with a Bartolini buffer. It is chambered and lightweight. I have LaBella nylon coated strings on it. I replaced the two fretted six strings with a fretless 6 made by Tom Clement.
It's coming..............Tuesday.....
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