James Tyler Club

[littlebun]

They don't neck dive; it's compensated by the upper horn length.

 

[littlebun]

Here's a full shot.

 

[svtb15]

I missed out on a deal.. My friend just sold his Tyler5... I was going to trade my road worn-in NYC sadowky... missed it.. Damn.. Have to keep my eyes open for one of these.

 

[littlebun]

I wanted to share one last thing for Tyler Bass owners. James told me that some players crank the Gain boost control and turn down the Master volume to taste. Apparently this might give you a more pushed sound--even though the Tyler system is pretty strong sounding as it is. It doesn't/can't create distortion in the Demeter, but I would think it is more of a tonal/color added thing, like an all systems cranked sound.

 

[plankspanker13]

Not a Tyler owner, but definitely a fan of how a Tyler bass is played, here:

 

[zortation]

how you deal with neck dive on this big headed basses

They probably aren't any heavier than a bass with a standard J-style head so no hint of neck dive.

 

[xabicho]

I do not own one, however a friend of mine brought one yesterday for a concert where I performed. I was a little concerned using a bass that I never played before, so I used my Fodera NYC 5 for the first set and decided to give a try for Tyler for the second set. I was planning to use it just in one song but the action was low and I felt at home with the bass, I figure out the preamp quickly and the sound was incredible, the Demeter preamp is right on the money. So now I am in the search for a Tyler.

 

[zortation]

Here's one up on ebay right this very moment.

I just posted the pic, not the auction, but if you go there you'll realize just how little these basses depreciate when they come up for sale. They're right up there with Alembic in terms of holding value

If this bass was a four it would be an insta-grab...

 

[bbrain]

Looks like my bass. SN 565

Anyone want to buy it?
I've been thinking of selling.

PM me.

 

[Dave Mattia]

I would like to join this small but awesome club.

 

[Dave Mattia]

Here's mine:

 

[zortation]

1. TerryPeeps - Tyler 5-String
2. B String - Tyler 5-String
3. tjhill - Tyler 5-string, Tyler Abe Laboriel
4. keith rosier - Tyler 4-string
5. Dave Mattia - http://www.talkbass.com/attachments/tyler-5-jpg.541983/

 

[bassfolio]

Awesome club
my Tyler Pshychedelic Vomit 5

 

[rambass]

here is mine, had it since the mid 90's

 

[zortation]

drool

1. TerryPeeps - Tyler 5-String in Cinnamon
2. B String - Tyler 5-String in Blue/Silver sparkle
3. tjhill - Tyler 5-Strings, incl Abe Laboriel
4. keith rosier - Tyler 4-String in Blueburst over quilt
5. Dave Mattia - Tyler 5-String in black, minty! (plus rig of awesome)
6. bassfolio - Tyler 5-string in lovely Psychedelic Vomit
7. rambass - Tyler 5-String in Midnight Sparkle (I think)

 

[landru64]

i had two. i may have lost the pics, but they were something. one had a narrow neck that was giant front to back. tree trunk. both 34s, 5 string, early 90s.

I'm looking for one again, if anyone hears anything...

 

[MattB88]

This club needs to be resurrected. I'm in love with mine. Serial number 537.

 

[zortation]

I agree...

1. TerryPeeps - Tyler 5-String in Cinnamon
2. B String - Tyler 5-String in Blue/Silver sparkle
3. tjhill - Tyler 5-Strings, incl Abe Laboriel
4. keith rosier - Tyler 4-String in Blueburst over quilt
5. Dave Mattia - Tyler 5-String in black, minty! (plus rig of awesome)
6. bassfolio - Tyler 5-string in lovely Psychedelic Vomit
7. rambass - Tyler 5-String in Midnight Sparkle (I think)
8. MattB88 - Tyler 5

 

[MattB88]

Thanks man. Some more Tyler lovers need to come out of the woodworks! Lol...

 

[zortation]

Thanks man. Some more Tyler lovers need to come out of the woodworks! Lol...

Yeah preferably the ones who are hoarding them all!