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Post by Rick Knight on Aug 23, 2020 12:46:44 GMT -5
I’ve played a CB-60SCE. As expected, it’s not very loud, but I found it comfortable. According to on line listings, it has a Concert Bass body shape, which seems reasonable given the CB in the model number; and a medium scale, which is what I prefer.
I’ve seen Kingman V2s and FA 450CEs on line, but not in person. The Kingman apparently has a 30” scale and a Newporter body (whatever that means). According to GC’s website, the 450 has a jumbo body, and I’ve seen conflicting information about scale length.
What I haven’t seen anywhere is actual dimensions of any of these models. I requested that information from Fender by email and received a response saying that they don’t have it. To add to the confusion, the email said that the CB60 body is dreadnaught based, and the largest of the three. I understand that these are import models, but have always assumed that Fender provided the designs and specifications to the builder(s). Now I’m more confused than before I contacted them.
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Post by Taildragger on Aug 24, 2020 13:59:40 GMT -5
I assume that you're going to run this through an amp since you specified "A EB". I looked for a strictly acoustic bass guitar for quite some time and found them all to be a disappointment in terms of acoustic volume output (even the uncomfortably large ones such as the Earthwood, Tacoma/Olympia Thunderchief and Guild B50). Then I saw that Jack Casady had put a pickup even on his immense, custom, Ribbecke “Diana”, just to be heard accompanying Jorma's acoustic. At that point, I gave up the search. All that being the case, I decided that there was little reason to put up with the ergonomic disadvantages and feedback production propensities of an acoustic bass guitar with a large, deep, completely-hollow body if I was going to have to run it through an amp anyhow. Have you considered going with a semi-hollow such as a Guild Starfire, Gibson EB, Epiphone Rivoli, Epiphone or Casady sig or even a Hofner "Beatle" bass (all short scale)? Warwick and Lakland also make some nice ones, though I believe that they are all 34"-scale, except for the Lakland HB30. Or will you be playing it with a bluegrass band or something, the other members of which are demanding a strictly traditional "look" on stage?
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Post by Rick Knight on Aug 26, 2020 16:44:10 GMT -5
Honestly, Taildragger, the more I think about it, the more it appears to just be a GAS thing. Having moved just in time for COVID shutdowns, I don’t know what goes on around here. The possibility of running into a situation where the traditional look might be needed has crossed my mind; but that’s not the kind of gig I’m seeking and I would otherwise prefer to play a solid body instrument. I once owned and sold a Casady because I never got comfortable with the body, which doesn't seem to portend well for getting an AEB.
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Post by Taildragger on Aug 26, 2020 17:12:36 GMT -5
Funny: I went in the opposite direction: started out on a Mustang and found the Guild Starfire's body "uncomfortably large" at first. Once I adapted to it, I found the Mustang started feeling "small and toy-like", downright awkward, in fact, by comparison. Of course, the Starfire has a 1.50" nut and 17.5" string spacing at the bridge plus a short scale length, unlike the Epiphone JC.
Another disadvantage of many AEBs is lack of cutaway(s) to provide access to upper frets (if you ever noodle around up there at all): not a big deal if you stick mostly to the "money" frets.
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Post by hushnel on Aug 27, 2020 11:30:09 GMT -5
I’ve had the same experience, even my Guild B-50 fretless is weak in any other instruments setting. I put some transducers in it a few months back. A while ago I was at GC and tried out this Ibanez PNB14E. It’s got a smaller body but the volume is decent, sitting around with just one or two guitar players in my living room or camp fire it works fine. It comes pre wired and sounds fairly natural. I used it at the Rendezvous with a wireless connection to the Phil Jones Double Four amp in my split ash canoe pack, a few dreads, and no one had a clue I wasn’t acoustic, just used enough volume to be present in the mix.
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Post by Taildragger on Aug 27, 2020 14:29:42 GMT -5
I used it at the Rendezvous with a wireless connection to the Phil Jones Double Four amp in my split ash canoe pack, a few dreads, and no one had a clue I wasn’t acoustic, just used enough volume to be present in the mix. That hushnel is a sly one!  |
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Post by hushnel on Aug 28, 2020 13:12:53 GMT -5
Actually the main guitar guy asked me if it was a blue LED he saw glowing in my basket. I kindly informed him that it was my “Emotional Support” basket and asked him to kindly not judge me for my handicap. linkI forgot to used the electricians tap on he LED. |
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Post by Riff Twang on Aug 29, 2020 3:00:54 GMT -5
Actually the main guitar guy asked me if it was a blue LED he saw glowing in my basket. Trust a guitar player to spot a LED in the hope it's a pedal he can step on. |
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Post by LTB on Sept 8, 2020 3:35:47 GMT -5
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