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Played a new Steve Harris today..

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by SneakyT, Jan 17, 2009.

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  1. Jan 17, 2009 #1
    SneakyT

    SneakyT Commercial User

    Dec 5, 2005
    Austin
    Bass Emporium got one in. The thing looks stunning. The body had very deep contours which I really like. I haven't seen a precision with that deep of contours since the early sixties models. The color was certainly better than the last model (sparkle blue not lake placid). The pickguard was solid steel that was chromed (very shiny and way better than that smoke mirror guard on the last one). The neck was a bit of a baseball bat (which could be good or bad depending on your preference). The tone was quite good from what I could tell. The strings, as I expected, were awful (Steve must have genetically altered fingers to play with that much tension). It was a bit on the heavy side which I'm sure will vary with each bass. I have to say that overall I was very impressed with the amount of detail that went into this model. A huge step up from his last signature that is for sure.
     
  2. Jan 17, 2009 #2
    heavyhitter

    heavyhitter

    Jan 24, 2008
    So you are saying the pickguard is not plastic (acrylic)?
     
  3. Jan 17, 2009 #3
    SneakyT

    SneakyT Commercial User

    Dec 5, 2005
    Austin
    :bassist:solid metal
     
  4. Jan 17, 2009 #4
    fettbass

    fettbass

    Nov 2, 2006
    Toronto, Ontario
    I read in another thread that Steve asked fender to make his newest sig bass heavy, or something along those lines
     
  5. Jan 17, 2009 #5
    purfektstranger

    purfektstranger

    Apr 10, 2003
    Canada
    How was the neck profile? .... similar to the new 08 American Standard? How much?
     
  6. Jan 17, 2009 #6
    SneakyT

    SneakyT Commercial User

    Dec 5, 2005
    Austin
    If that is the case they seemed to have done it.
     
  7. Jan 17, 2009 #7
    SneakyT

    SneakyT Commercial User

    Dec 5, 2005
    Austin
    No. Very fat. Like a '57
     
  8. Jan 17, 2009 #8
    heavyhitter

    heavyhitter

    Jan 24, 2008
    Yea, Im kinda pissed that they put this one out. Because I HAVE to get it. I really wanted to pay off some debt first but I will have to bite the bullet and get it. Seriously it sounds fun to get a new bass but sucks because I have serious bouts of spontanous GAS.
     
  9. Jan 17, 2009 #9
    purfektstranger

    purfektstranger

    Apr 10, 2003
    Canada
    Hey Sneaky....what was the list price?
     
  10. Jan 17, 2009 #10
    fettbass

    fettbass

    Nov 2, 2006
    Toronto, Ontario
    I'm totally with you on this one man. I already have a 2 p basses, but I'm still fantasizing how awesome the sparkle blue and mirror pickguard would look under stage lighting.
     
  11. Jan 17, 2009 #11
    scuz

    scuz You can't be angry ALL the time!

    Mar 24, 2008
    Minneapolis, MN
    Yesssssssssssssssss!
     
  12. Jan 17, 2009 #12
    jmcy2k

    jmcy2k

    Jan 23, 2008
    NYC
    List price I'm told is $1750. Mine arrived today and I couldn't get to the shop to pick it up because I've got company for the weekend, arrrrrrrgh!
     
  13. Jan 18, 2009 #13
    SneakyT

    SneakyT Commercial User

    Dec 5, 2005
    Austin
    Yeah it's not cheap but seems to be very well built and lots of ATD.
     
  14. Jan 18, 2009 #14
    jdieh1

    jdieh1

    Nov 28, 2007
    Queensland, Australia
    It sounds like a very cool bass.

    The only thing that doesn't enthuse me is the finish. Sparkle finishes are not for me
     
  15. Jan 18, 2009 #15
    BillMason

    BillMason Supporting Member

    Mar 6, 2007
    LOL, that sucks! Take your mother in law with you, dammit! :)
     
  16. Jan 18, 2009 #16
    jmcy2k

    jmcy2k

    Jan 23, 2008
    NYC
    BillMason, well played, lol!
     
  17. Jan 18, 2009 #17
    teamtbay

    teamtbay

    Sep 16, 2008
    Austin, TX
    Endorsing Artist: Ampeg, Dean Markley, Levy's Leathers
    I also played the new Steve Harris Bass at Bass Emporium, and for me it played great. I actually liked the strings which finally made since; as I began re-learning Maiden tunes. I tried the rotosounds 105 on a MIM 50's Bass but they moved around too much. The older I get, the harder I play, so I need a tighter tension. The SH 110's while quite large felt great and could run around the fretboard with ease. Note about strings: Lately I've noticed that the gauge on the packages(Rotosound) sometimes aren't what they actually are. You be amazed at the diferences.
    I look forward to blinding the crowd with this bass as the lights bounce off that awesome pickgaurd.
    As far as sound goes it does what it looks like, Steve's Bass. enjoy.
     
  18. Jan 18, 2009 #18
    johnnyflats

    johnnyflats

    Dec 31, 2008
    Manchester. uk.
    Sorry guys but the new steve harris bass is well overpriced.
    steve harris is my hero but there is no way i would pay a grand for a MIJ precision unless steve himself played it.
     
  19. Jan 18, 2009 #19
    teamtbay

    teamtbay

    Sep 16, 2008
    Austin, TX
    Endorsing Artist: Ampeg, Dean Markley, Levy's Leathers
    Think you can get it for around $1,399.00. Probably a little less. After seeing and playing one, it's built really well while also considering the upgrades in the Bridge and Pickups. But yeah... in this recession I understand.
     
  20. Jan 18, 2009 #20
    misfit-x

    misfit-x

    Jul 10, 2008
    Waukesha, WI
    Looks like I better sell my girlfriend and get one of these.
     
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