Don't see or hear much about these, other than a few float though the classifieds. Price on them seems reasonable for the build quality.
Any more info on these from TB land?
Any more info on these from TB land?
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B&G Big Sister
- Thread starter Bent77
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I have the solid body version...incredible bass....the luthier I use absolutely loves it.
B&G has the original made in Israel private build and newer and less expensive made in China Crossroads build. Anyone try the Crossroads?
I just bought a used B&G Big Sister Crossroads bass off Reverb...The bass is mint... but I was bummed at first because the action was mega high, I can't believe someone was playing this bass with that action! It took a lot of work on the nut, trust rod and bridge to get the action down, then the 13th fret on the E string buzzed, looked like some scoring on the E side of the fret, that's probably why the action was set so high. I've got fret crowning files, so I worked on that fret and finally got the action nice. Plugged it in and played through all it's settings. With the Aguilar double pole pickups it's got super tone, this bass is amazing, great neck, and it's only 7.7lbs...The woods and build quality are top notice, and I like the small body, very comfortable, no neck dive.
After gigging with this B&G Big Sister Crossroads bass for over a month now...I like it the more I play it, it's a great bass, super tone in the mix, comfy neck, very versatile and light! The bass came with Pyramid Gold 640/A flat wound strings, I've never had these flats before, usually D'Addario, or Thomastik flats...the golds are nice. I use this bass with a band and also an acoustic trio.
If you ever get a chance to play one, try it out....Let me know what you think!
I'd love to buy the Big Sister made in Israel....Just can't justify the price...I'd be afraid to gig out with it. This Crossroads bass is prefect for what I need right now....I got a good deal on it off Reverb, so I don't have to be to worried about it getting dinged..Playing out, there's always someone knocking over a mike stand!!
