NBD - AVRI 63 Precision - Sonic Blue

[AngelCrusher]

I'm thinking this bass will be even more amazing with flats.

It is. Chromes on it are killing. I have had remote producers call me after I sent them tracks and beg me to know what the bass was so they can buy one.

 

[Mike Vee]

It is. Chromes on it are killing. I have had remote producers call me after I sent them tracks and beg me to know what the bass was so they can buy one.

how do chromes compare to 760FL?

 

[AngelCrusher]

how do chromes compare to 760FL?

More clarity. Crisper. I tried the 760s when i got the bass and i prefer the chromes. Light 40 gauge is real nice.

If you have a good signal chain going in to the desk, its one of the best recorded bass sounds you can get. Super easy to mix.

 

[Mike Vee]

In a different light today - with a bit of color saturation. It's truly sublime.

 

[Yahboy]

Yea it forces you to play right in that spot above the cover but it feels nice. It's more fragile and a little less forgiving up there though if you get a little enthusiastic.

La Bella 760FS but I have the FL set I'm going to replace them with. I need a little less tension. I don't have super big hands and this neck is already wide.

I would recommend labella LTF4A which comfort tension and instant broke in tone fresh from pack.

 

[Mike Vee]

I would recommend labella LTF4A which comfort tension and instant broke in tone fresh from pack.

Thanks! I might try those if I don't love the FL

 

[Steffen Thrana]

Please don't refinish it -- that sonic blue color is gorgeous!

Congrats, OP. I enjoyed your pictures.

Agree. Totally awesome bass, and color!

 

[Dr. Cheese]

The last bass I had was about 4 years ago and it was a JPM/maple America Standard. I actually really loved that bass. It had an amazing feel. I had to sell for financial reasons.

About two months ago I got an OLW/maple America Professional Precision. It was also very nice but I just felt like I need more MOJO so I returned it. It just seemed too sterile.

I had my eye on 58 or 63 for a long time, but of course, it's very expensive. I finally got a great deal on a new one and just went for it. Just like EVERYONE else says, IT'S TRUE, the American Vintage is SO WORTH IT over the American Professional. I had mine setup with La Bella flats and it just sounds so balsy and awesome.

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The SMELL of this bass when you open the case, OH MY GOD. It smells like a freshly waxed 60s car. The build, fit and finish is absolutely flawless. Mine weighs 8/13 so pretty light as well (with covers.) The necks is extremely comfortable and to me feels much better than the American standard/pro. It's wide but somehow just feels so nice that way - and I have very small hands (my girlfriend says I should be a women's hand model - LOL!)

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Anyway, for anyone on the fence about this bass, just do it immediately. I can't see how you would ever regret it.

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Lastly, as people have said many times, pictures do these basses NO justice. They are so beautiful in person.

Sweet! Go get some Sixties shades!

 

[Steffen Thrana]

I bought this one unseen last night, on eBay. Scary as heck! I've never before paid so much for a single item on eBay.. But the gut feel is good though. Dealer in LA where I bought it got the bass straight from the Fender factory in CA just few days ago. Christmas gift from me to me

 

[Mike Vee]

I would recommend labella LTF4A which comfort tension and instant broke in tone fresh from pack.

I've actually got them on there now and they are AWESOME!

 

[Mike Vee]

I bought this one unseen last night, on eBay. Scary as heck! I've never before paid so much for a single item on eBay.. But the gut feel is good though. Dealer in LA where I bought it got the bass straight from the Fender factory in CA just few days ago. Christmas gift from me to me

Awesome, good luck! I love mine, be sure to get a good setup done. Mine was high as hell from the factory and Sweetwater's "setup" didn't help. I got a setup from a nearby, very well respected luthier here in North Hollywood and he said my bass was a gem - made perfectly. He set it up nice and low, tightened the neck and now its absolutely a dream.

 

[Steffen Thrana]

Awesome, good luck! I love mine, be sure to get a good setup done. Mine was high as hell from the factory and Sweetwater's "setup" didn't help. I got a setup from a nearby, very well respected luthier here in North Hollywood and he said my bass was a gem - made perfectly. He set it up nice and low, tightened the neck and now its absolutely a dream.

Many thanks! I simply adore that faded blue and mint combination, to me its the perfect vintage look Yes, I asked the seller to set up a low action before shipping(The guys at AllInOneGuitar in LA are guitar and bass geeks).
EDIT: I didn't ask them to do anyhing with the neck, tighten it,etc. Should I? The bass is brand new and the neck supposed to be tightend enough from the factory?

 

[Steffen Thrana]

I've actually got them on there now and they are AWESOME!

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Old school clunk and thumpI will give the Chrome light .45-100 a try.

 

[Mike Vee]

Many thanks! I simply adore that faded blue and mint combination, to me its the perfect vintage look Yes, I asked the seller to set up a low action before shipping(The guys at AllInOneGuitar in LA are guitar and bass geeks).
EDIT: I didn't ask them to do anyhing with the neck, tighten it,etc. Should I? The bass is brand new and the neck supposed to be tightend enough from the factory?

Sorry, I meant tighten the truss-rod, something SW obviously did not do with mine. Anyone setting up a bass knows this is part or the process if necessary, I wouldn't worry.

 

[Blunder]

It is. Chromes on it are killing. I have had remote producers call me after I sent them tracks and beg me to know what the bass was so they can buy one.

What chromes did or do you prefer for this bass?