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Basses that should be made.
- Thread starter Dr. Cheese
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How about Gibson Non-Reverse Thunderbirds again? or maybe some sort of John Entwistle Thunderbird, like the Fenderbirds, but with a Gibson neck, I really liked the Reverse body and the Non-Reverse pickguards he used. I know this is off topic, but on topic beacuse it involves bass and something that should be sold commercially, but how about Sunn amps being put back into production? damn Fender shutting Sunn down...
right on. watched footage from '72 of Entwistle using a Non-Reverse. his tone is ridiculously awesome on it.
if anything, Gibson should start making those pickups again...at least as an aftermarket replacement to the current TB ones.
also, a Fender Precision/Telecaster bass (slab), but with P/J electronics. something like the Schecter DeLeo bass, and almost exactly like the Franken-Tele bass Mike Watt played. if they made it in solid colors (like all-white, no pickguard), it'd be even better.
I've been thinking hard about this for years. Saw the one you're talking about, it's OK but not great. Best to raise and lower the nut and bridge too, and maybe the pickups?
Or raise and lower the fingerboard instead?
Whatever--it needs to be really solid, or it won't sound good. The one I've heard just isn't good enough.
Should make but don't...
Companies can't make everything! At some point, they have to make choices in their production lines. But since this is all hypothetical, hmmm... I am pretty happy with what I have, I guess.
I often hear the request for 19mm string spacing at the bridge for EBMMs. While I am not sure this is the request of a handful of vocal lobbyists or a genuine market demand (the SR5 has been doing quite well for a long time now), maybe a limited issue of a 19mm SR5 might be interesting to see.
Companies can't make everything! At some point, they have to make choices in their production lines. But since this is all hypothetical, hmmm... I am pretty happy with what I have, I guess.
I often hear the request for 19mm string spacing at the bridge for EBMMs. While I am not sure this is the request of a handful of vocal lobbyists or a genuine market demand (the SR5 has been doing quite well for a long time now), maybe a limited issue of a 19mm SR5 might be interesting to see.
since we can't (easily) get the MIJ any more:
fender american 70's reissue precision bass w/ all maple "A" shape neck. available in natural, olym white, and sunburst. ash bodies/ black guards.
come on fender, throw us 70's p-bass lovers a bone.
fender american 70's reissue precision bass w/ all maple "A" shape neck. available in natural, olym white, and sunburst. ash bodies/ black guards.
come on fender, throw us 70's p-bass lovers a bone.
A second the "I want a nice passive P/P pickup bass" idea. Maybe a telecaster (with 60's 'surf' colors!) body and neck, and dual Ps. This thing would be huge.
fender needs an option of wide or narrow spacing on their 5 strings. i find them very hard to play, but i looooove j bass tone
You're correct that the Bongo 6 isn't technically a "John Myung Signature Model", but it wasn't until JM came to them with the request for one that they started to prototype it. Remember, above all the posts and requests for a Bongo six-string both here and on their forum, Sterling Ball repeatedly stated that "there was no chance of a six-string Bongo unless a high-profile artist asked for one". Myung became that artist, and I'm not sure that MM had gotten beyond some rough bodies to see how the Bongo would scale up to the size of a six-string (if that... I personally don't believe they had done any work until Myung came to them). In any case, that statement that "EB already built it, he was just the first to get one to try it out" is a false one. He was certainly one of the first, if not the first artist to play the prototypes as they progressed, and once two were made to the approximate final specs he took them on tour right away (one Black and one Sterling Silver, both with H/S pup setups).
Back on topic, I'd like to see:
- More than one or two MIM Fenders with maple fretboards. I can understand not using it on the Standard line, but perhaps the Deluxe Actives? Make it a $50 upcharge, I'm sure a great many people would shell out for one.
- The upgrades to the Geddy Lee signature model, namely the satin finish neck and improved tuners that have been mentioned by the artist himself for over a year. My local GC has the bass listed for over $800 (over $100 in less than a year) during a near-recession, so if you're going to raise the price at least add a few minor improvements to it. Also, the addition of new colors that he uses onstage (his "Driven" dropped-D Sunburst and Flame Maple Red Custom Shop downtuned a whole step for "2112") would bring some new life to the line. For the Red, either simply paint it or use a Jazz Bass 24-esque maple veiner with an upcharge - you'd snag me as a customer.
- The option of hardware color on Music Man basses. I simply don't understand this, since Black chrome is made for the Stealth Bongos, and Gold for the 2008 LE Sequoia Gold finish. The new Cabernet Pearl red screams for black hardware and it's manufactured and available. Again, make it an upcharge to offset any (slight) slowdown in manufacturing.
- Mentioned already, but pickup and preamp options for Euro Spectors and higher. Again, it's not as if they don't use some already: the US Bolt-Ons use Aguilar OBP-3s and the ReBops used OBP-1s before the TonePump was developed. We're not asking for them for free... we're simply asking for the option. Also, and more than ever after their recent price raise - Professional Series should have a Spector gig bag included with purchase, Euros a Spector hardshell case, and USA models a new high-end case or Incase-style "hardshell gig bag". At these prices, it's simply good customer relations to do so.
-The re-introduction of the 5 in-line headstocks for Fender Vs
-A Decent Les Paul bass (a Gibson,not an ESP LTD one)
-The re-introduction of the Roscoe Beck IV/V and possibly a BUDGET MODEL would be nice
-All MIM basses to have 22 fret necks as standard
-A Red Geddy Lee Jazz
-Jaco's maple fingerboard-equipped Jazz that he used in his instructional DVD
-The re-introduction of the Jackson Kelly Bass with Seymour Duncan Phase II pickups
-A Singlecut in the style of Kenneth Lawrence that cost less than $5000
-A Squier version of the Reggie Hamilton sig (Frank Bello's one just doesn't do iy for me)
-A 24 Fret Precision Bass V designed by Nino Valenti and shipped off to Fender for inspiration for their new bass...
..And finally,I must say a 24 Fret P Bass because that's the reason I joined TB...
-A Decent Les Paul bass (a Gibson,not an ESP LTD one)
-The re-introduction of the Roscoe Beck IV/V and possibly a BUDGET MODEL would be nice
-All MIM basses to have 22 fret necks as standard
-A Red Geddy Lee Jazz
-Jaco's maple fingerboard-equipped Jazz that he used in his instructional DVD
-The re-introduction of the Jackson Kelly Bass with Seymour Duncan Phase II pickups
-A Singlecut in the style of Kenneth Lawrence that cost less than $5000
-A Squier version of the Reggie Hamilton sig (Frank Bello's one just doesn't do iy for me)
-A 24 Fret Precision Bass V designed by Nino Valenti and shipped off to Fender for inspiration for their new bass...
..And finally,I must say a 24 Fret P Bass because that's the reason I joined TB...
I second the above request for a Guild Starfire II reissue.
As far as everyone else dreaming.... I couldn't find exactly what I wanted either, so I went ahead and built it. Invalid Link Removed
I've read plenty of ideas here that can be accomplished with a phone call to Warmoth.
As far as everyone else dreaming.... I couldn't find exactly what I wanted either, so I went ahead and built it. Invalid Link Removed
I've read plenty of ideas here that can be accomplished with a phone call to Warmoth.
The current Fender aerodynes with a Noiseless J Pickup, and a Jazz Bass with a P Neck,
with a Mudbucker at the neck, P in the Middle, and a Noiseless J at the Bridge!!
with a Mudbucker at the neck, P in the Middle, and a Noiseless J at the Bridge!!
You guys have electric Basses covered.
How about, an ABG like a Guild B50?
Or, an Earthwood, or Taylor?
Something big, bad, and all acoustic?
I recently wrote a letter to Gibson. I told them that they should resume production of the Grabber, Ripper and Patriot basses. I also told them to consider making 5 string versions of each of these classics. To my surprise, I got a reply within 48 hours. I was assured that it would be brought up in the next staff meeting. Personally, I dislike the SG style Gibson basses that are currently in production. I wanted to get a Ripper a couple of months ago, but I couldn't find anyone who wanted to part with one for a reasonable price. I explained all of this in my letter, hopefully I rattled some cages. If Gibson starts up production of any of these models, I'm first in line to buy one. I have already started saving my money.
