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Large Basses

#101
+1 on the Peavey T40! It's not the biggest dimensionally, but it sure FEELS big....

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...and the Epiphone Jack Casady, whose lower bout really IS big!


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#104
I'd say Epiphone Jack Cassidy too. Don't own one, but I do own the axe it was patterned after (Gibson Les Paul Signature). These basses are freakin' huge. Actually kind of a challenge for me, as I am 5'6". I doubt the Epi is as hot as the Gibson (very powerful P/U on it) but I'd still suspect a monster tone due to the over-long scale length... I believe they are 34.5". Think I read it here, but yes - these are wide at the nut too. So if you are looking for Jazz Bass skinny don't tread here.
 
#105
jd56hawk said:
Have you tried the Gator Pro Go? ...
Gator's site lists the double gig bag as 47" interior from top to bottom but I think that's with the 2" bottom bumper.
I can measure it for you tomorrow when I get home.
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Looks promising, if you get a chance to measure it that would be much appreciated. Also, can that 2" bottom bumper be easily removed? The other issue with the A5 Ultra is the width - 15 inches at the widest point, which should just fit with the Gator but could be an issue with other cases (like the MONO M80 and the Reunion Blues RBX2B).

Back to the OP - if you want an interesting looking large bass, the A5 Ultra is certainly a contender. It's not exactly a typical electric bass "look", but I think it looks great, especially with black tapewounds. The tuners on the fretless model are huge. Haven't decided whether or not the thumb rest makes it look bigger - it breaks up open space, but it's also really long.
 
#106
relwof said:
Looks promising, if you get a chance to measure it that would be much appreciated. Also, can that 2" bottom bumper be easily removed? The other issue with the A5 Ultra is the width - 15 inches at the widest point, which should just fit with the Gator but could be an issue with other cases (like the MONO M80 and the Reunion Blues RBX2B).

Back to the OP - if you want an interesting looking large bass, the A5 Ultra is certainly a contender. It's not exactly a typical electric bass "look", but I think it looks great, especially with black tapewounds. The tuners on the fretless model are huge. Haven't decided whether or not the thumb rest makes it look bigger - it breaks up open space, but it's also really long.
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I'll check my gig bag later on when I get home...busy yesterday with Halloween.
The bottom bumper and the neck cradle are both held in with Velcro...easy to reposition either. With Jazz basses I shift the bottom bumper to the left to better accommodate the offset body. The neck cradle can be moved up or down a few inches if necessary.
 
#107
Seems like some of what you want is a bass with a bridge positioned more like a guitar. An awful lot of basses have the bridge right about up to the butt end (or as close as practical), whereas most guitars have a ton of body between the bridge and the edge. With the bass, it is mostly to make the reach easier for shorter guys, but I can see where you are coming from. You could keep the scale at 34, but the reach would feel bigger and maybe look better proportioned on you
 
#108
relwof said:
Looks promising, if you get a chance to measure it that would be much appreciated. Also, can that 2" bottom bumper be easily removed? The other issue with the A5 Ultra is the width - 15 inches at the widest point, which should just fit with the Gator but could be an issue with other cases (like the MONO M80 and the Reunion Blues RBX2B).

Back to the OP - if you want an interesting looking large bass, the A5 Ultra is certainly a contender. It's not exactly a typical electric bass "look", but I think it looks great, especially with black tapewounds. The tuners on the fretless model are huge. Haven't decided whether or not the thumb rest makes it look bigger - it breaks up open space, but it's also really long.
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Interior is 48" with the bottom bumper removed. Upper bout is 12" wide, lower is 13".
 
#112
jd56hawk said:
Correction:
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS ...
When I measured mine I forgot that the bag opened is soft and sags inward!
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So the new Gator G-PG BASS 2X Pro Go Series 2x Bass Guitar Gig-Bag arrived, and my Godin A5 Ultra fits, more or less. Wouldn't call it a perfect fit, but it's better than anything else I've tried. End of the headstock pushes just a bit against the padding with the shock cushion insert left in, plenty of room if removed (but then you have less protection). It also is a bit bulgy across the body - that 15" is tight. Not quite rip a zipper the first time tight, but very very snug. The bag seems well made - much heavier than any of my other gig bags, but it's also much better padded. Plenty of pockets and accessory space. I am a little concerned about the shoulder straps though, they seem a little thin and the attachment points are not nearly as beefy as some of my other gig bags - maybe the case fabric is strong enough on it's own (it does seem heavier) but I'm not sure how much I want to trust those.
 
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#117
For extra large basses where the F is out there - I have discovered the hootenanny strap (tie the strap around the bass of the head stock) is the solution.

The bass can be angled anyway you want and it stays there. Also you can laterally shift it and again it stays there. I tried it on my 67 Gretsch 6070 and it was a revelation. The neck dive is gone and the low F is exactly where I want it.

Both hands are free to float as they no longer hold the bass in position.
 
#118
AztecViking said:
Ralphe Armstrong used to play Gibson Rippers and RD's back in his Jean Luc Ponty daze. I think Ralphe is even larger now than he was back then! At the bottom he's got an upright 5er.
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Interesting. Ralphe has an every Friday night jazz gig at Bert's Marketplace in Detroit and is the musical director / producer / bassist for a friend of mine who's an awesome jazz singer. Lately he plays a semi-hollow Warwick (I forget the model). And yes, Ralphe is a BIG guy. Totally unrelated, but we have the same birthday. Found that out when my wife threw a birthday party for me at Bert's and Ralphe was having his birthday party there at the same time.

I am the opposite...a small guy (5'7") with a couple big basses (Alembic Series I and Series II)

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Stroller Goat at Ford Field - Detroit

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#119
It's a solid body, but you might consider a Knuckle Quake, 39.5" scale. Not sure they're being made currently, they (along with Kalium strings) seem to be having some difficulty keeping their website up. Anyway, I love mine.
 

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