Guest HRB853370 Posted December 28, 2012 Posted December 28, 2012 I buffed her out with polishing compound, then polished her up with guitar polish and this is the result!!
Keith7940236 Posted December 28, 2012 Posted December 28, 2012 Man that turned out Beautiful. I've never played a bass before, now you've got me thinking.........
Guest HRB853370 Posted December 28, 2012 Posted December 28, 2012 Man that turned out Beautiful. I've never played a bass before, now you've got me thinking......... Its alot of fun man. I transitioned from drummer to bass player, then later took up guitar playing. You have to have a good ear and good timing, but its worth the effort. More reasons to spend more money too!
Teeky Posted December 28, 2012 Posted December 28, 2012 Reminds me of a Zaphod Beeblebrox quote "It's the weird colour scheme that freaks me. Every time you try to operate one of these weird black controls, which are labeled in black on a black background, a small black light lights up black to let you know you've done it."
HANGAR18 Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 "None more black!" It's like, how much more black could this be? and the answer is none. None more black.
DC Ron Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 What a beautiful bass! The figure on the side of the headstock is a bonus. If you used a darker background for the photos the black finish might pop a bit more. As if I could stand it!
Guest HRB853370 Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 I spoke with Ren briefly today (very briefly as I dont even think they were supposed to be there today), and he told me that roughly 25 or so of these basses were made, but no exact count. There you have it! The other unique thing is the 17 degree pitch on the headstock! Fender, G&L, none of those brands do that!
je00143 Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 Beautiful instrument!! What year might that be?
DetroitBlues Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 Nice pics Will! But we need a shot in the sunlight under a tree.
bolero Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 wow that's nice!! what does the toggle switch do?
soybean Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 Some people say Heritage makes an ugly headstock, but that one on the HB is beautiful and graceful.
Kuz Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 Nicely done Will!!! Definitely none more black!!!
Guest HRB853370 Posted December 29, 2012 Posted December 29, 2012 Beautiful instrument!! What year might that be? 86 Nice pics Will! But we need a shot in the sunlight under a tree. Will do
soybean Posted December 31, 2012 Posted December 31, 2012 By the way, I have the June 1, 1986 catalog page for these basses, and yes… there was an HB 2. .
Guest HRB853370 Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 By the way, I have the June 1, 1986 catalog page for these basses, and yes… there was an HB 2. . Could I get a photocopy of that catalog Soybean? I will gladly reimburse...
212Mavguy Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 @soybean, What are, if any, differences between the HB-1 and HB-2?
Guest HRB853370 Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 @soybean, What are, if any, differences between the HB-1 and HB-2? 2 pups versus 1!! Have not seen one yet though.
Dell18 Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 Ugh, I hate all black. Being a guy that loves ALMOST ALL types of music with a playing style that is way metal I try to stay away from all black. I don't like it much anyway. That being said, I saw this go up for sale and I am fairly jealous. Enjoy it. I play bass (real bass, no pick) too and that is one rare awesome bass. Good on ya you lucky SOB. I'd post me playing Stevie Wonder's Master Blaster if I owned it.... I'd post a smiley face emoticon here but I'm almost 40. Nice snag, real nice snag Slammer.
212Mavguy Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Slammer! Thanks again. I guess that my Black Friday Auction Day rescue is HB-2. It got back from the shop after a recap roll, new half round strings, several separate oiling sessions for the fretboard, polishing frets, decrudding and polishing the tarnished and pitted bridge and tuner knobs, setup, and play testing. I opened the case at home and brushed a string, a nice throaty rumble oozed out of the case and kept going for a surprising sustain. It sure didn't do that the first time. My pro bassist Heartbreak Hangover band friend David at House of Guitars, SLC, UT did the work. Gotta set up my Fender 160PS, I will change the speaker wiring to parallell in my 2/15 semiclosed cab for a 4 ohm load...
Guest HRB853370 Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Ugh, I hate all black. Being a guy that loves ALMOST ALL types of music with a playing style that is way metal I try to stay away from all black. I don't like it much anyway. That being said, I saw this go up for sale and I am fairly jealous. Enjoy it. I play bass (real bass, no pick) too and that is one rare awesome bass. Good on ya you lucky SOB. I'd post me playing Stevie Wonder's Master Blaster if I owned it.... I'd post a smiley face emoticon here but I'm almost 40. Nice snag, real nice snag Slammer. Thanks Dell, I was not a big fan of black guitars either but something about this one and the Mojo it has from being built at Parsons Street... Slammer! Thanks again. I guess that my Black Friday Auction Day rescue is HB-2. It got back from the shop after a recap roll, new half round strings, several separate oiling sessions for the fretboard, polishing frets, decrudding and polishing the tarnished and pitted bridge and tuner knobs, setup, and play testing. I opened the case at home and brushed a string, a nice throaty rumble oozed out of the case and kept going for a surprising sustain. It sure didn't do that the first time. My pro bassist Heartbreak Hangover band friend David at House of Guitars, SLC, UT did the work. Gotta set up my Fender 160PS, I will change the speaker wiring to parallell in my 2/15 semiclosed cab for a 4 ohm load... Awesome, can I see a photo of it? So you really got it on Black Friday at an auction?
212Mavguy Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Yes, a normal listing on eBay that closed on Black Friday for opening bid price..
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