Moondog
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Yes it is! the one with no inlays because we're waiting to see what team he'll be playing for in '23. Now please don't mention any more of this - let's keep it sort of confidential for the next 12-13 years. . .
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Yes it is! the one with no inlays because we're waiting to see what team he'll be playing for in '23. Now please don't mention any more of this - let's keep it sort of confidential for the next 12-13 years. . .
Caca de Kick
Thanks for the advice
Sounds like it takes some research to find the light weights
The Perfect Bass has 2 Classics - one at 10.4 lbs and one at 9.7 lbs as shown in this link:
The Perfect Bass - Bass Guitars, Amps, Gear!
Guess the factory has decided not to comment on this post
Thanks for the advice
Sounds like it takes some research to find the light weights
The Perfect Bass has 2 Classics - one at 10.4 lbs and one at 9.7 lbs as shown in this link:
The Perfect Bass - Bass Guitars, Amps, Gear!
Guess the factory has decided not to comment on this post
mynan
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Jim,
It's been discussed before. The answer is that "the factory" has tolerances for weight. I don't know what the number is, but if it's going to be over that weight it doesn't get built/leave the factory. The simple fact is that we are talking about instruments that are made from wood. There are going to be variances in weight. The tolerances set by EBMM might not be to your strict specifications. My feeling is that if they were, EBMM would probably spend more time cutting up rejected slabs than producing instruments.
That said, you've got 2 threads going...complaining about factory specs and I'm wondering what's your point?
DJBenzBass
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Very exciting that you get these basses so far in advance. I heard that the official color for that bass is called "Undecided Purple".
Big Poppa
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Since Im last of a breed or whatever hehehe I have tried to just ignore this thread and a lot of other really self centered threads. Once again this starts as a "What would you change" Which is sort of cute but a little stupid. What it really is ..."I only like light basses am going to bitch about it and think the factory is dumb for not making all of their
Basses how I want mine/
First off I dont walk on water or make wood.
Your claim of Fender being more consistent weigh wise is flat wrong.
What about people who want a 9 pounder....10 pounder ...the heavier the better players? Should we tell them that we are only going to accept 10% of the available wood Scrap the other 90%(we already scrap 30%) because this is how Jim wants them?
You should have never asked for a factory comment......
THe world consists of bass players that have their idea of what they want....like a life partner they search for the right one. Thank God most of them allow is to make choices.
Basses how I want mine/
First off I dont walk on water or make wood.
Your claim of Fender being more consistent weigh wise is flat wrong.
What about people who want a 9 pounder....10 pounder ...the heavier the better players? Should we tell them that we are only going to accept 10% of the available wood Scrap the other 90%(we already scrap 30%) because this is how Jim wants them?
You should have never asked for a factory comment......
THe world consists of bass players that have their idea of what they want....like a life partner they search for the right one. Thank God most of them allow is to make choices.
No worries; just an observation and I welcome any factory input.
I know first hand just how difficult it is to design, manufacture, market, manage, and hopefully make a profit in industry.
I agree that there was a time that Fender had huge weight variations as well.
Does seem like the Bongos are pretty lightweight and consistent and assume that is one of the characteristics of basswood.
Also, my appologies; some here say that you DO walk on water; guess you can't believe everything you read!
I know first hand just how difficult it is to design, manufacture, market, manage, and hopefully make a profit in industry.
I agree that there was a time that Fender had huge weight variations as well.
Does seem like the Bongos are pretty lightweight and consistent and assume that is one of the characteristics of basswood.
Also, my appologies; some here say that you DO walk on water; guess you can't believe everything you read!
coastie72
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Mine has never fit closed well. The aluminum edge does not line up well top to bottom so I have to force the issue, other than that it's okay, I would have like to have seen a bit more storage space. With that said I bought a bass that I love and the case will do until I can find something better.
Absolutely !!!,and hope the Music Man Classics,SR4 AND 5'S stay that way..
Doah !!! I miss my T-40. That thing sounded great
or sit down in a chair and play it .
Smallmouth_Bass
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I prefer lighter basses as well. I am not sure I would agree with the "more weight equals more tone" sentiment. I have some light basses that sound great. I think that heavier instruments do have a certain feel to them that may give the illusion that they are more "solid".
10 lbs is my upper limit. I am a small guy and my shoulder cannot take too much for too long. That and I'm not getting any younger!
Strangely enough, I had a Bongo 5 HH that was the heaviest instrument I have owned (11+ lbs). That was the only reason I got rid of it. Otherwise, it was a really nice bass, just not my preference.
10 lbs is my upper limit. I am a small guy and my shoulder cannot take too much for too long. That and I'm not getting any younger!
Strangely enough, I had a Bongo 5 HH that was the heaviest instrument I have owned (11+ lbs). That was the only reason I got rid of it. Otherwise, it was a really nice bass, just not my preference.
