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Gear Discussion Forums => Other Bass Brands => Topic started by: Basvarken on July 19, 2011, 03:58:09 PM
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(http://www.bachmusik.com/ew-data/news/tcbass_1.jpg)
A Telecaster Bass. Short scale!
I have no idea what the big black pickup is exactly.
I sent BaCH a few pictures of Telecaster Basses a few months ago.
And now all of a sudden they announce this new bass :rolleyes:
Should be interesting!
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That big pickup (assuming it's a humbucker) might have gone better in the gap between the neck and the single coil :-)
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Make it longscale and semi-hollow.
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Couldn't they finish the EB2 clone first... ???
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Couldn't they finish the EB2 clone first... ???
That's what I thought too!
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Me likes ! I've been looking for a shortie with a Tele body and it's got a maple neck as added bonus ! Are there any more pics Rob, anduhhh ;D quante costa ?
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I have no idea as of yet
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That's a big bridge.
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Okay they have them on their site now.
http://www.bachmusik.com/hudebni-nastroje/basove-kytary/model-btc-bass
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I love the one pick up white model!!!
That price is like 200 euros? A steal!
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DANGIT!!! Another challenge to my GAS level!!!! :o
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I love the one pick up white model!!!
That price is like 200 euros? A steal!
Isn't that TV yellow? :P
You get a nice maple top and binding, and another pickup, for only an extra 20 Euros. I'm wondering if the Model 1 I've got in the man drawer would fit instead of the humbucker. Would that be a good thing?
Can we get these through you Rob?
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Nice, will they make a lefty run? Not that i got money for a new bass.... :-\
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Can we get these through you Rob?
Yes, of course!
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Okay, so I ordered one of these new Telecaster Basses. To check it out.
It arrived friday moring.
First impression, straight out of the box was good!
Looks classy with the bookmatched spalted maple top and creme bindings round the top and backside.
The humbucker at the bridge is a model I haven't seen before. Nothing like any of the humbuckers BaCH uses on their bass guitars.
It is kinda wide and it is radiused, so it follows the radius of the fingerboard.
I'll have to ask BaCH what it is exactly.
The sound of the front single coil pickup is very P bass like. No surprise, 'cause that's what it is basicly (albeit a short scale one). An amplified log is what I usually call this sound. Just like the BaCH fifties P copy that I used to have.
Very "open" sounding with lots of "ring".
The humbucker sounds a little meaner. Oddly enough a bit J- bass like.
I wouldn't be able to hear it is not a single coil if I hadn't seen this big black pickup.
I lowered to pickup somewhat, because it was too close to the strings for my liking. In order to do that I had to take it out and remove some of the foam underneath it.
Plus I lowered the front pickup too. That was a piece of cake with the height adjustment screws.
Now they're nice and balanced and more comfortable on the fingers.
Friday night I took it a gig I had ( first gig with new band Definition of Madmen :toast:)
Just like I had expected, the sound on a full tube amp is brutal!
This bass guitar has lots of dynamics. If you play it gently you get a nice round and full woody tone. If you play it hard you get a mean growl with lots of bite and a sweet drive.
The strings were very fresh (and not exactly my taste), so I had a wee bit too much top highs in my sound. So I dialed back the Tone knob on the bass a bit and lowered the Treble on the amp a little. No big deal.
Being a short scale fan, this bass really feels comfortabel straight away. Even with the rather chunky neck.
I seems to me the neck isn't finished at all. If it is then it must have been a very subtle thin layer of oil or satin finish.
This Telecaster bass is a remarkable instrument that seems to appeal to geetards a lot. Most of the comments came from guitarists (who wanted to order a Telecaster guitar with spalted maple top and creme bindings)
I took some snap shots in the garden:
(http://gallery.me.com/vdbroekrob/100415/P8192536/web.jpg?ver=13139364330001)
(http://gallery.me.com/vdbroekrob/100415/P8192539/web.jpg?ver=13139364100001)
(http://gallery.me.com/vdbroekrob/100415/P8192541/web.jpg?ver=13139363920001)
(http://gallery.me.com/vdbroekrob/100415/P8192545/web.jpg?ver=13139364270001)
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The site link above is now a 404. This seems to be the right one: http://www.bachmusik.com/bach-btc-bass-mjbs_p1765
What will you be selling them for, or has that been decided yet?
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Very, very cool! The pickup looks like the ones Alembic and Warwick use. Warwick calls it classic humbucker.
(http://www.leftybass.com/Kings_Warwick_Streamer_Standard_5.jpg)
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@ Dave
Yeah their site is all messed up.
The BTC Bass with one single coil is 203,- Euro (VAT included). Available in Creme or Butterscotch.
For you guys in the US of A that is is 245 dollars (VAT not included)
The BTC Bass with single coil and humbucker at the bridge is 249,- Euro (vat included).
Four you guys in the US of A that is is 300 dollars (VAT not included)
The creme and the butterscotch have a 50's P style bridge with two saddles.
The spalted one has a heavier bridge with four separate saddles.
And the postion markers one the latter are abalone pearl dots.
@ Chris
Looks very similar indeed.
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Hey, I did that several years ago!
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/Builds%20and%20Refurbs/telemasterfinished.jpg)
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In fireglo and with toaster-tops, no less! Very classy.
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In fireglo and with toaster-tops, no less! Very classy.
A Fricken bass? Seriously that looks gorgeous Doc.
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Wow. That BaCH is beautiful. I tried to make a shorty Tele last year and fudged the neck pocket.
I might just try again now that I have some more inspiration.
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I made some more pics of the Telecaster Bass.
I only wish they had made more of them so I can start selling them bloody basses! :mrgreen:
(http://www.numberoneguitars.com/shop/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/t/b/tbc_mjbs_front_2000.jpg)
(http://www.numberoneguitars.com/shop/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/t/btc_mjbs_side_500.jpg)
(http://www.numberoneguitars.com/shop/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/t/btc_mjbs_controls_500.jpg)
(http://www.numberoneguitars.com/shop/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/t/btc_mjbs_neckpocket_500.jpg)
(http://www.numberoneguitars.com/shop/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/t/btc_mjbs_neckpocket2_500.jpg)
(http://www.numberoneguitars.com/shop/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/t/btc_mjbs_back_side_500.jpg)
(http://www.numberoneguitars.com/shop/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/t/btc_mjbs_bridge_back_500.jpg)
(http://www.numberoneguitars.com/shop/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/t/btc_mjbs_radius_humbucker500.jpg)
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They're still out of stock? What are they playing at? :sad:
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It puzzles me too.
They told me they have one more spalted top Telecaster bass available.
And five each of the other ones without binding and without spalted maple top and with just the single coil.
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Really love the look of the 50's precision, but with block inlay's on the neck. Have contacted them about the width of the neck at the nut, still waiting to hear back. I was wondering about they're quality control, as ive heard mixed feedback about this ?
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BaCH added a new Telecaster Bass to their assortment; it has a black body without bindings. A rosewood fretboard. And a mini-humbucker at the bridge (as a second pickup, next to the single coil). The bridge is the simple two saddle version.
(http://gallery.me.com/vdbroekrob/100514/Bez-20n-C3-A1zvu-2052-20kopie/web.jpg?ver=13221702820001)
And... there is some serious progress on the EB-2!
After the echec with the manufacturer of the bridge we developed ourselves, BaCH chose to use the traditional three point bridge (if it's good enough for the Rivoli reissue, why not use it for the BaCH semi-acoustic bass).
And there is really going to be a short scale as well as a long scale version. Available in three colors: Antique Red, Natural and White.
Hope they get them ready before Xmas!
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A Fricken bass? Seriously that looks gorgeous Doc.
A Fricken bass - you're killin' me! I had a great laugh with that! :mrgreen:
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The long wait is almost over, BaCH announces the semi-acoustic bassen will be avialable soon...
This pic shows a white one and a blonde one in the lower right corner:
(http://www.bachmusik.com/ew-data/news/news-2012.jpg)
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Man those guys at Bach! Very cool!
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Man those guys at Bach! Very cool!
Agreed! If I ever do start playing again, and get the urge for a bass, I know where I'll be looking. They are great out of the box, and are a nice platform for mods on a budget.
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I didn't know you quit playing Gary? How's that?
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I didn't know you quit playing Gary? How's that?
I'll still play for fun here and there, and I'm doing another album with Kelp in the spring, but no more bands. My life went through a pretty big change last year. Not only did I get divorced (which I should have done years ago), but I quit a 25 year drug and drinking habit (caused a lot by a miserable marriage to an abuse, histrionic wife). I've also noticed that my hands seem to be getting arthritic and it's starting to hurt when I play. And, if that's not enough, my band chose to betray me and took HER side of things without ever finding out why I left her. Add to that the fact that I was playing in some bad places, with no following, and Ohio allowing concealed carry in bars, and you can see what the logical choice was.
I've been playing for over 40 years, and have loved every minute of it. I've just reached a point where I need to have other priorities. I have found a new lease on life, and am focusing on what means most to me now, my family and dear friends.
Don't worry, though. I'll pop in and wave the Epi freak flag from time to time. :mrgreen:
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I'll be looking for news as it's available...
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Gary, We all wish you the best of luck and look forward to you popping in from time to time.
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Gary, I knew about the divorce, not about the arthritis and the rest. You know you're welcome here anytime.
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Thanks, guys! It's not like I'm leaving this place. I like the bunch of ya's. Not many places on the net where any and every discussion can drift smoothly into a rant about tanks, planes and anal sex. I just have reached the point where it's time to give up playing the bass in a band setting. Music hasn't left my life, just my need to express it.
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Wow... and I think I got problems...
All the best from the (cobweb laden) shed...
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Thanks, guys! It's not like I'm leaving this place. I like the bunch of ya's. Not many places on the net where any and every discussion can drift smoothly into a rant about tanks, planes and anal sex. I just have reached the point where it's time to give up playing the bass in a band setting. Music hasn't left my life, just my need to express it.
That's good to hear. I have no intention or need to be in a band again either (though it could always happen), that doesn't stop me from playing and enjoying it.
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Gary, I too get a bit of arthritis in my hands and the top joint on my little finger (left hand) now doesn't straighten properly. I've modified my playing to suit (a bit) but what I find strange in the best possible way is that the more I play the less painful my hands are over a given period of time. I know everyone is different but ... just sayin'.
I would guess that the changes in your life are probably a bigger issue to you atm. I can understand your new focus. Best of luck with it mate.
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Best wishes mate, another solo artist here :D
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Good luck in all you wanna do, Gary! And thank you for good advices that you've shared with me. I suppose - and hope - we'll be seeing a lot of you in the LBO also in coming days!
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I had no idea that your life has been changing so drastically for you.
Hang on there man! We need you here
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Ditto, we need Gary here!
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I too have the arthritis, but I find that playing actually helps it...it hurts at first, but then loosens up.
I'm in Cincinnati...I didn't know Ohio allowed concealed carry in bars...doesn't leave you feeling warm and fuzzy.
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I too have the arthritis, but I find that playing actually helps it...it hurts at first, but then loosens up.
Same here!
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Yep me to !
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I'm in Cincinnati...I didn't know Ohio allowed concealed carry in bars...doesn't leave you feeling warm and fuzzy.
You need the "Desperado" machine gun guitar case for self-protection....
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You need the "Desperado" machine gun guitar case for self-protection....
That, and you need to cancel any gigs in Over-the-Rhine. :mrgreen:
The concealed carry in bars just got passed not too long ago.
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I've had one musician friend killed at a bar in town here...stabbed, actually...guns just make it easier and less personal. Not trying to start anything political...I'm the most apolitical person any of you will ever know (Patman is painfully shy and quiet), but alcohol and weapons are a bad mix. It has been a constant fear of mine ever since Frank was stabbed. Frank was probably the greatest trumpet player (literally) to ever walk the face of this earth FWIW. His death was so senseless.
No we don't play Over-the-Rhine...but we do play quite often in a 300 seat roadhouse on river road in the extreme west of town in a sketchy neighborhood. I generally try to steer us to places that serve meals as well as booze...makes me feel safer.
The 300 seat roadhouse BTW is a wonderful place to play. Jim and Jack's...best food and rock n' roll in town. I grew up on the west side and still miss it and the people there.
You can run, but you can't hide from your upbringing.
Ive been gigging 40 years,also...and I think that if I stop playing, pretty soon I will no longer be able to...I don't want that to happen. They can pry my Precision Bass out of my cold dead hands.(yes, i have had a few beers tonight)...
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Same here!
Me too! I'm just a month shy of 50 myself. Exercise and movement are important to keep yoursell from getting cripled up - IMO. I've been a technician for a little over 30 years and some days I really feel it.
I had an Orthopedic tell me, right after he pumped my right shoulder full of freezing cold cortisone >:(, that virtually everyone started to develop arthritis at about the age of 18. Most people didn't feel it for many years and some not at all but that it was just a natural part of aging.
Congrats Gary on pulling out of your tailspin - I know that it was not an easy thing to do. Best of luck!
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You guys probably remember the Telecaster bass with Spalted Maple top?
I've been gigging with this bass a lot lately. And I keep getting very good reactins from the people in the audience. About the looks but also about the sound.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/7896788618_70be040f52_z.jpg)
I've asked BaCH to make a series of these basses.
And now they've announced they will be available soon (next week)
The only difference is they won't feature the Spalted Maple top. The rest is identical to my bass (body is US Alder)
(http://www.bachmusik.com/ew-data/news/cimg4910_1.jpg)
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will ferrell....?
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Any idea what the price will be? You said short scale at the beginning of this thread, would that be 30" or some other variation?
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Might be old news, but I just noticed that they are selling off the remaining TH-1 body+neck blanks on their site. Might make for a fun project...
http://www.bachmusik.com/bth-1-polotovar_p1580
I like the new anti-fungal teles!
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Any idea what the price will be? You said short scale at the beginning of this thread, would that be 30" or some other variation?
Yes 30 inch.
Price will be around the same price as the one with Spalted Maple top. 250 euro.
Check my site:
www.numberoneguitars.com (http://www.numberoneguitars.com/shop/index.php/basses/computers/btc-mjbs.html)
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The spalted one REALLY tempted me. Not so much with the Alder top.
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The spalted one REALLY tempted me. Not so much with the Alder top.
That spalted tele is gorgeous.
I'm finding myself typing that at least once a week...you LBO guys have some choice basses.
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will ferrell....?
That's just plain cruel... ;D
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Price is reasonable, especially for European buyers.
Rob and Will Ferrell are nothing alike. Rob isn't a comedian but can be funny; Will Ferrell has never been funny.
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He does look familiar... ;)
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spalted Ric is very interesting. Rob have you played one of those???
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spalted Ric is very interesting. Rob have you played one of those???
What Ric? That's Rob playing the spalted Tele. But no more of the spalted tops are available. Maybe the Czechs ran out of diseased wood. ;)
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They do them Dave. The ones I have tested were fine bass guitars. Soundwise they reminded me (very much) of an Epi Tbird. But with a set neck.
And yes they have run out of fungus wood.
In december they will re-introduce the spalted maple topped instruments.
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In december they will re-introduce the spalted maple topped instruments.
forwarding that tidbit of information to Santa as we speak.
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With BaCH in mind it may be a good idea to chime in the Easter Bunny too... :o
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With BaCH in mind it may be a good idea to chime in the Easter Bunny too... :o
And maybe a plea with Old Man Time?
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They do them Dave. The ones I have tested were fine bass guitars. Soundwise they reminded me (very much) of an Epi Tbird. But with a set neck.
And yes they have run out of fungus wood.
In december they will re-introduce the spalted maple topped instruments.
I was asking b/c there was no mention of a Rick in this thread, didn't look at their website.
If I were in the market, I'd prefer the solid alder to the spalted top, though I can imagine the latter will sell better.