Bullet-Rule

In my eyes, 'Rock Band' and 'GH' series are games. Nothing more, nothing less. For this reason, there won't be a decline in people learning REAL instruments. In fact, I think some could be influenced by these games to pick up a bass, guitar or drum kit and play.

I'd give them to my children as long as we're not assuming I'll die in the next 5-10 years *gulp*

I've just ordered mine, a red neon pro. Basically, cantdosleepy, I think the techno is just a dressed up normal one but the pro, and those above them, have the rev-counters. I think most of them are 250hz but there are some high-end metal ones and stuff lol.

Why don't you go to a music shop, i.e sound control and have a look at the colours in the flesh. Otherwise, you may regret your colour choice if you pick one and it's not what you expect.

[quote name='Jamesemt' post='175201' date='Apr 12 2008, 02:59 PM']It's £1k on ebay!! That's not low end![/quote] In your original post you said the Gibson is 'closer to £500', so I don't understand. I've seen new Gibsons such as the T-birds on gak.co.uk for around £1000. But I'd go with the others and agree with the S-1, but I also advise the Geddy Lee.

Wow, very funky, I like it. Definitely go for it and good luck!

I've never played a Gibson but Epiphones and low-end Gibson basses (I've heard) don't live up to their price tag. I'd go for the Geddy without a doubt.

Lovely collection you got there kiwi!

Gah, this thread adds to my GAS sooo much... But I only got my Spector in January and got University round the corner so there's not much point in buying another bass. Plus, I can't even find a band at the moment.

Congratulations! Hope all goes well!

Welcome to basschat! Good luck with the band and everything, hope you guys go on to big things!

I'm 18, been playing for just under 2 years and I have: Basses: Spector Legend 4 in Black Cherry Hartke SB15 (from starter pack) [attachment=7549:Spector_bass_001.jpg] ^My Spector and Ashdown [attachment=7550:Horror_m...work_001.jpg] Bass amplifiers: Ashdown EB15-180W Hartke B150 (15W) Effects: Zoom B2

I can't really add much to the already great points suggested, as I've only been in the studio once. Like others have said, the better you know the material the better it will come out. Also, try and make sure your technique is as clean as possible, because for me it picked EVERYTHING up, so next time I won't be as sloppy. Good luck, hope it all goes well!

Peace Sells- Megadeth (Brilliant intro riff, really carries the song). The Crowing- Coheed and Cambria (Very distinctive verse bassline, but then again you'd only recognise it if you were a bit of a C&C fan). Take the Power Back- Rage Against the Machine (many other RATM bass riffs too!)

Loving your jazz basses- definitely going to get one after the money burden of university (another 4 years) lol.

Your Fender is absolutely beautiful! EMGs too, join the group

Ah, brilliant, thanks for the pictures. I'm going to see them in Cardiff I think.

As for albums: 'Snow' by Spock's Beard 'No World for Tomorrow' by Coheed and Cambria, but I view all of Coheed's albums as bass masterpieces. Mic Todd knows when to keep it simple and when to lay down an awesome groove/ fill.

While we're on the subject of rock/ progressive, anyone like 'Spock's Beard'? I think their bassist Dave Meros is a star act. I love that Rickenbacker (fitted-with-two-Jazz pups-too) tone of his. I can appreciate jazz, funk, etc. but I think my heart lies in rock, and I'm going through a Coheed and Cambria and Rage Against the Machine stage at the moment.

I play a Spector Legend 4 bass.

I got my Spector Legend for £300 and it's a lovely bass, even as a first bass. I'm glad I chose that over the Rockbasses, Squiers and OLPs. So yeah, I suggest lower-end Spectors. Definetely more bang for the buck.

I tried a Schecter Extreme 4 in a Sound Control the other day (no Customs or Elites in stock). I have to say, it wasn't bad, but the pickups were stock Schecter not EMGs. When I tried the Spector Legend 4 it blew the Schecter away. I would like to try a Schecter Elite though.

I'd love a Fender P-bass so I'd probably go for the Mike Dirnt. It looks like an awesome bass with the '59 pickups, badass II bridge and a nice '51 body. But I'd mostly buy it for the chunky Precision tone.

Welcome!