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MY WISHBASS HAS ARRIVED!!

#21
Nothing like a Wish to bring out our inner gear snob :(

There probably are better deals out there, looking at mass produced, import basses, but... I kinda like the looks of it. Bottom line, if you like the sounds you make when you play it, then its a good bass.

Now, I did have to laugh when I saw that the base price includes a $50 option. Looks like you went with the truss rod option. Wise choice.

Soundclips!
 
#22
SG-Jazz said:
thanks for the responses.
Acoustically this thing sings, it has a really nice muwah to it. The action was pretty low so I had to stick some risers under the floating bridge to raise it. Havent decided on a finish yet. Ill try to put some clips up eventually.
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If you ask, Wish will send you some extra bridges of different sizes, so you can experiment, file down, and find the action you like best. Others have made new floating bridges out of hardwood.

Have fun, and ignore the naysayers, they can't help their ignorance.

JBY
 
#25
WinterBass said:
Good Luck with your new bass and have fun.

When you finish it, make sure you give it a good sanding at least to 220 grit to remove rough edges, fingerprints and glue. If you are finishing it without spraying it, use a wipe-on product. The True -Oil or Tung oil for Home Depot may be fine. Apply it, wipe it off and let dry a day. Then get 0000 steel wool and rub it out and apply/wipe on another coat. Do this for 4 or 5 times to build up the finish. You may want to remove his sticker because the finish can't penitrate the plastic.

I am sure the pickup will sound fine.

You may also want to look into a floating bridge like that you would see on a Hofner Bass. This way you can adjust the height and intonation as you wish.
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Thanks for the info, this helps alot. A hofner floating bridge, that sounds about right! So far I am really getting attached to this thing. I thinks its flaws are its charm. I love organic and this bass is percisely that.:bassist:
 

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