Bass Porn

[Al1885]

Love it @howard what website is this?

[howard]

Mercari Japan again.

https://jp.mercari.com/item/m71582981019

These are not uncommon here.

[howard]

Killer is anther boutique ESP brand. This bass is their “Impulse”:

About $4500 used.

[Al1885]

Yeah for sure that’s very unique the input jack is recessed and it looks to be active as well. Great neck finish. $400 is not a bad price I wonder what his shipping will be?

[howard]

Honestly I would be very surprised if they considered international shipping. Best bet for this one would be something like going through the dude that someone posted in the “buying basses in Japan” thread. He could also find one cheaper, this is fairly expensive for a Motion B.

[Al1885]

I’m on a look out for the motion LB in either white or black.

[howard]

Those are common enough and should be around $400. Might want to check this out:

Quick Guide to Buying MIJ Instruments From Japan

@matt.g.ward.esq came in with an excellent tip for niche finds… basically if you are looking for something rare and/or expensive enough you can retain a pro to find it. He recommended Danny Stewart at BassJapanDirect. His prices look really reasonable to me and I could even picture myself using his services for something truly rare, because I really hate playing phone tag in Japanese. He ships overseas and in general looks to me like he is running a great business.

You could basically tell that guy what you want and he could track it down for you. Meanwhile, if I see one in a place that ships internationally, I’ll let you know.

[howard]

Another one for you, I didn’t know they actually made the NE2 in black:

[Al1885]

Yeah I was thinking about getting the black one since I already have the white but the piano black is just like a black car it’s a smudge and fingerprint magnet.

The special one is the gray metallic that he often uses.

[Mike_NL]

@howard

I really do like Lake Placid Blue a lot.

Yeah, I’m a sucker for LPB as well.

[eric.kiser]

@howard Dang, that Moonlight Blue BBP34 is really nice.

[howard]

I know, I really like it. Still want the Midnight blue more, but the Moonlight is a contender for sure.

[howard]

Gregor’s got one in action here in that color:

AMAZING PRO 5-STRING BY YAMAHA !!

This is making me GAS and I just bought a bass, lol

I do kind of miss my 734A. That was a fantastic bass. I only argued with the color really. Well that and my SBV sidelined it.

[joergkutter]

@howard

This is making me GAS and I just bought a bass, lol

GAS is relentless… and maybe you’re itching for a 5’er again

[howard]

oh no, definitely would want the 4

[AnotherJosh]

I always wanted the BBP34 in Midnight, but this has piqued my interest. I would have to put on a black pickguard to differentiate myself from @JerryP. I need to remind myself that I need another bass like I need another teenager in the house . More basses = more mainternance.

[MikeC]

@AnotherJosh

I need to remind myself that I need another bass like I need another teenager in the house

No, no, no! To teenagers.

Basses? Not so much.

[HowlinDawg]

Dingwall showcasing a new style bridge and explaining why they’re changing.
Timestamp circa 3:11

News from Dingwall Basses | Guitar Summit 2023

[MikeC]

Nice. Looks solid and I dig that the saddles use a universal wrench.

[howard]

Great new color too. This company just gets it.