The Last Bass Outpost

Have I missed something...?

The reissues placed the pickups closer into Jazz bass territory , and simplified the knobs. I think they were made in Singapore rather than Japan too.

Korg USA were selling off Darkglass MicroTube 200 amps for $200 , US only , but I managed to have a friend in the US forward one here. I didn't need any more amps , but I like Darkglass amps and couldn't resist the deal.I like little 200 watt size heads for rehearsals/home practice. I,ve picked up several at this point.
That's the only gear purchase I've made in the recent past. Sold one bass , might sell several more , might sell some extra amps ... we'll see. Not under any pressure to downsize , other than room.

Quote from: morrow on November 10, 2024, 06:42:53 AMA friend described one as a Jazz bass on steroids

The bridge pickup is very Jazzy but the neck pickup, positioned at the end of the neck, sounds more like a Ric toaster.

Mine are reissues with the standard vvt controls. And 34 scale.
A friend described one as a Jazz bass on steroids , and regretted selling the one he had.

I'm mostly using short scales , but whenever I pick up a Samurai I'm impressed with how comfortable they feel and play.  TI flats on one , well broken in rounds on the other.

Quote from: morrow on November 09, 2024, 05:17:52 PMHow's that Samurai ilan?

Fantastic. Great tones and playability. Haven't gigged with it yet.

I just can't get used to the knob layout - vol/tone/pickup balance (reversed - clockwise is full bridge, and no center detent). But it's all original so I'm not messing that up.

I'm not surprised.

If I were in the market, I'd get a ThunderJet based on looks alone.

 I actually like the logo laying on the surface, Gibson has always done interesting things, and yes, I LOVE the Slotted head stock best, and sought this out for that reason - well' and the Mudbucker at the base of the neck.

How's that Samurai ilan?