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Official TUNE Club
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As I know, all basses by TUNE were build in Korea. Japanese copyright apply just for Japan. Rest of the world was not covered and builder used (to say) "empty space" in copyright licence to cover that "emptiness". I am just sorry that none of companies (except Sam Ash, recently) did not go in distribution.
Hi,
I've always admired Tunes but never really thought about getting one because it seems like nobody knows about them. It's great to see some people on TB own and love theirs though. If you want to see some Tune's in action, listen to this song.
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=d7-8RCjQmek
I've always admired Tunes but never really thought about getting one because it seems like nobody knows about them. It's great to see some people on TB own and love theirs though. If you want to see some Tune's in action, listen to this song.
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=d7-8RCjQmek
You are 100% incorrect. The original Tune basses were designed and made in Japan. In fact they still make them. Something happened where the partners split and they started making factory made Tune basses in Korea.There is still an ongoing copyright issue.
I have played both. The Korean are great basses. The japanese made basses definitely feel boutique.
Japanese basses
http://www.cc.rim.or.jp/~tune/index.html
Korean Basses
http://www.tuneguitars.com/main.php
I know the basic facts. I think Hatsun (the constructor) actually, OUTSOURCED his production to Korea and after a while happened that split.
I suppose the builder is still building them for Japanese market. But, I might be wrong. Lack of relevant information is problem for many of us.
BUT.
I have serious question for all:
How to get the case for TUNE bass?
I've seen couple of cases. Some (rare) of them were original with TUNE signature. Some of them were (like mine) just GC or other generic replacement.
Do you have any idea how to get Japanese or Korean TUNE case?
That Japanese web site seems to be very expensive (35,000-36,750 yen)
Korean TUNE web has this one:
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for $102.
Now, that Korean web does not look very secure and trustworthy to me.
What to do? Any ideas?
Now, that Korean web does not look very secure and trustworthy to me.
What to do? Any ideas?[/QUOTE]
Mr.Choi is a very nice man. When i bought my twb63 at music expo he even offer me refret free of charge when my bass needed.
I believe you could buy any tune mik products from www.guitarjonesusa.com.
Japanese tune case could only order directly from japan.
What to do? Any ideas?[/QUOTE]
Mr.Choi is a very nice man. When i bought my twb63 at music expo he even offer me refret free of charge when my bass needed.
I believe you could buy any tune mik products from www.guitarjonesusa.com.
Japanese tune case could only order directly from japan.
i guess is the bottom knob from left to right is bass mid treble.
also, another japanese brand 'bossa' bass uses the same GZP2 preamp as tune bass does.
Mr.Choi is a very nice man. When i bought my twb63 at music expo he even offer me refret free of charge when my bass needed.
I believe you could buy any tune mik products from www.guitarjonesusa.com.
Japanese tune case could only order directly from japan.[/QUOTE]
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These guys in Canada sell MIK Tune.
http://www.dotonshaft.com/product-list.cfm
Just 7 TUNE owners. C'mon.
Sign up. We have lot to talk about.
In a meantime take look at Narucho's solo:
Sign up. We have lot to talk about.
In a meantime take look at Narucho's solo:
I have A brand new twb63 With its custom case thats right its own custom case with tune logo in hard shell case very nice, all gold hard ware on the bass gold nobs. Im trying to get rid of..I never played it or ever hook it up to an amp..when i got the bass My left arm was badly hurt had to have it repaird surgery..never fully recoverd from the ingury, so I got this bass and I had the twb53 I gave it to my church hopping that someone would play the thang..its new too..anyway do you know someone who might be looking for abass like this..Dont need any trades not now,,with my arm still being like it is.If you like I can Send photos of the Bass its still new man..I hate to get rid of it but I cant play it..asking Price is for quick sell $500.00 with shipping the case was $150.oo send email to [email protected] for photos
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Im all for talking tvrtko! I think its a shame that Sam Ash dropped the line. These basses have to be one of the best values out there for top quality at budget pricing. I have to admit, I tried mine on a whim one day, while shopping at Sam Ash in Nashville, TN. My 6 strings was used, and has a blem on the lower horn. Im not usually drawn to these type of basses, when buying off the rack, but besides the blem, the finish was flawless, and I liked the see-thru red finish that shows the flame of the Swamp Ash. Im not usually attracted to Gold Hardware, but it really works on this bass. Anyway, when I played it a first, the strings were dead, and it wasnt quite dialing in a tone, but I new that it had something special, and I liked the string spacing better than any 6er that I had owned before it. After getting home and installing a set of DAddario XL strings, a quick setup, and a small adjustment to the Frequency trim pot, I was in 6 string heaven, a place I had never been before, and I still cant get over how a 34 inch scale bass can deliver such a tight sounding B string, while producing a very bassy C string. That is why I like to call mine, a Contrabass, because to me, that is what it is, like the low register of a nice Grand Piano!
Used to have this one, but made a big mistake:
But now I have this one:
It's a Japanese one, special ordered from them because it's not a standard model. I had them remake the old one.
Unfortunately I haven't really jived with the new one yet. I need to get special strings made because nobody makes strings light enough for my liking at a 36" scale, and it needs a ramp like nobody's business because the strings are so high off the body (due to neck angle). Super super clean recording instrument, but I just haven't untapped it's mojo yet.
(Please, no number!)
But now I have this one:
It's a Japanese one, special ordered from them because it's not a standard model. I had them remake the old one.
Unfortunately I haven't really jived with the new one yet. I need to get special strings made because nobody makes strings light enough for my liking at a 36" scale, and it needs a ramp like nobody's business because the strings are so high off the body (due to neck angle). Super super clean recording instrument, but I just haven't untapped it's mojo yet.
(Please, no number!)
Kdiddy - #9.
Pic? Yes. You have to upload it at some of the free servers and than to link back to the particular post.
Pic? Yes. You have to upload it at some of the free servers and than to link back to the particular post.
i upgraded my tune with Kent Armstrong soapbar pickup and kent's onboard preamp mm3,now.....it is a tone monster
sorry for the low quility pic
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Yes. Subscribe to a website like photobucket etc. You'll then be able to upload pictures to a photo album. Once you've done that, click on the photo you want, and there will be several url's listed below it. There should be one that says forums.
Right click and click on "copy" in the menu that comes up, then go to the post you're writing, right click where you want the photo to be, and click on "paste" in the menu That comes up.
This is the way I do it - I'm sure there are others....
