Looking for something unique

Iron1

Iron1

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I currently use a Fernandes BXB-75 bass, built for the Japanese market in the late 80s. I love it. It’s not the best playing bass Ive ever owned, but it’s light, comfortable and unique enough to be a “signature bass” for me.

Problem is, it’s old, getting worn out and replacements aren’t easy to come by.

So, Ive been going down the rabbit hole looking for something more modern and easier to maintain that also ticks the boxes above.

Bought a Jackson Kelly bass, but the neck has a slight twist and they’re also not easy to come by. Makes a good backup bass, but not one I would depend on.

Tried out an Iceman, but the balance is so bad it wore me out just holding the neck up and keeping the body from pitching forward.

Had a Warlock but it’s definitely not light, or comfortable to play.

Don’t want a strat/tele/LP/kelly bird body. Anyone have any suggestions?
 
Pulled the trigger on the one above, in black cause: \m/

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At first, I was impressed/not impressed. Electronics and bridge suck. The neck is pretty fat compared to my others, but overall it played really well. After going over it, my suspicion is these are made in the same factory as the JS Jackson series basses/guitars. Had a lot of parts that seem identical and with the Jackson style inlays...

It pitched forward like crazy, so I relocated the neck-side strap button and that fixed it.

Almost returned it, but after relocating the strap button I decided to keep it.

Set it to the side for a few weeks while we played some shows and such, then pulled it back out about 10 days ago. Bought a high mass bridge, some Seymour Duncan 1/4 Pounders and then pin-stripped it.

Now I love it.

Just have to decide what to put on the headstock. Oh, and still need to replace the cheapo pots/toggle/wiring.

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Iron1 said:
Pulled the trigger on the one above, in black cause: \m/

Eoz8nmr.jpeg

At first, I was impressed/not impressed. Electronics and bridge suck. The neck is pretty fat compared to my others, but overall it played really well. After going over it, my suspicion is these are made in the same factory as the JS Jackson series basses/guitars. Had a lot of parts that seem identical and with the Jackson style inlays...

It pitched forward like crazy, so I relocated the neck-side strap button and that fixed it.

Almost returned it, but after relocating the strap button I decided to keep it.

Set it to the side for a few weeks while we played some shows and such, then pulled it back out about 10 days ago. Bought a high mass bridge, some Seymour Duncan 1/4 Pounders and then pin-stripped it.

Now I love it.

Just have to decide what to put on the headstock. Oh, and still need to replace the cheapo pots/toggle/wiring.

NvYYn5A.jpeg


HvGZpUm.jpeg
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The pinstripes look great! Maybe add to the headstock?
 
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