Legion

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='536221' date='Jul 9 2009, 09:47 AM']Is that how much they're going for in the shops?? Wow. I AM out of touch![/quote] Ditto

[quote name='birdy' post='531582' date='Jul 3 2009, 12:15 PM']That will be why they are so expensive then [/quote] That would keep the fire going for ages *rubs hands*

[quote name='OldGit' post='531423' date='Jul 3 2009, 09:54 AM']"Fender CS Pino Palladino" ha ha yeah.. Now if that isn't a boooteek bass I'm a person from Holland [/quote] See...thats my sneaky way of having a boutique bass AND hiding it!

To some degree I learnt the same lesson when I setup my double bass. I spent 3 goes making bridges that gave me the action I wanted at the same time as a decent sound that projected well without totally killing my left hand. I realised pretty quickly that the higher the action the better the tone, but it was getting a balance of tone and that jazzy buzz on the fingerboard that proved tough. I guess it goes to show that regardless of all the tips and methods that pro's advocate you were probably on the right track already - with an action and playing style that suited you quite naturally. I also tried to "improve" my playing by being lighter and having a lower action, but for me expression often includes digging in, which you need to have room for... Thanks for reminding me Micheal, I'm off to raise my action a bit!

[quote name='birdy' post='531259' date='Jul 2 2009, 11:51 PM']I think they are worth the money. All of the high end basses I have owned have been exceptional quality instruments and I am not sure why I sold half of them. How expensive something in depends on your income and outgoings ultimately. If you are unempleyed then £500 is a lot of money to spend on a bass whereas if you have a top job in the city you could maybe earn the £3500 for a Fodera in a week or two. Bass is my main hobby and I pay for all my gear from gigging so if I drop £3500 on a bass so what as long as I want it and don't go into debt. If I was into speedboats or motorbikes etc I would spend way more money. Certainly cheaper basses can get the job done very well but you do generally get what you pay for.[/quote] I'm with Birdy on this - it's all relative isn't it. And not so much relative to what you earn (it is a factor of course) but what you want, my bike cost 10k which is a hell of a lot more than my bass, my car cost 2k. That says it all really. Personally I think people who want to spend 30k on a car are nuts, but thats based on MY values. All the boutique basses I've laid my hands on have exuded quality and felt great to play. I actually feel embarrassed by that as I think I don't live up to the basses ability, hence I'm going to blend in with a P bass from now on

Peter, as you probably gathered from our long conversation the other week I'd definitely say "yes". I think it depends on what you actually want out of it though, if you want to be a collector then its great. Personally I never intended to be a collector and buying basses ended up being a substitute for playing during a period where I was not in a band. I've always wanted to be a player though, and if thats your goal I'd suggest that too many basses is a distraction from what you are trying to achieve; bonding with an instrument and learning to express yourself on it. Sure we all appreciate that different basses have different sounds and characteristics but how many do you realistically need? I've gone full circle and settled on the P Bass thing, writing original material I just want something simple thats a joy to play. Playing in a covers/function band I would probably prefer something more versatile (unless it was blues:P) Can you be both though? Not sure about that one, doesn't seem to work for me however

[quote name='jonthebass' post='526348' date='Jun 27 2009, 10:38 PM']Wa sit the one on eBay by any chance?[/quote] It was yea, although I didn't realise you had posted about it previously. It was only a 90 minute drive so I went to check it out. You know the rest [quote name='Buzz' post='526463' date='Jun 28 2009, 02:28 AM']It's just a P-bass. Nothing special barring it being a CS variant.[/quote] Play what makes you happy.

[quote name='ezbass' post='525167' date='Jun 26 2009, 06:52 PM']Oh yes a little bit more than a Pino. You gotta love a wife who asks "would it be a good investment?" and then says "you should get it". I bought it 'cos it's just awesome, the investment side keeps the wife happy. Win/win (Unless you're talking about the Pino of course)[/quote] And if he is talking about the Pino - don't worry I got it second hand at a very good price ps gorgeous '63 P

[quote name='jimijimmi' post='524792' date='Jun 26 2009, 12:50 PM']im aching for one of these myself!![/quote] I'd never considered one before now - if you get a chance to try one out I'd highly recommend it. [quote name='wateroftyne' post='524818' date='Jun 26 2009, 01:25 PM']That is VERY nice...![/quote] It will just have to tide me over until you retire and sell those P basses [quote name='Raggy' post='524821' date='Jun 26 2009, 01:29 PM']Looks sweet. I have an early eighties Squier Jazz in that colour. Looks awesome under certain stage lights.[/quote] I'm really looking forwards to out next gig - hopefully I'll get a photo or 2 of the gig to see how cool this looks on stage

Well, I have to say this one sneaked out from a dark corner and whacked me over the head with its clubby neck. I would never have imagined I would find exactly what I was looking for right now in a bass thats almost pink, it's relic'd and its a Custom Shop. Those are 3 things I really didn't rate... It speaks to me, inspires me, and I've fallen for it in a big way. Never believed in all that relic lark but this just feels "played" - a very strange experience to know within a couple of notes (unplugged) that its the one you wanted. Pino Palladino's original basses that these are based on must be a hell of a thing. Also rolls in at a nice light 8lbs 4oz. Did I mention the colour? I think it's growing on me [attachment=27749:IMGP1942.JPG] [attachment=27750:IMGP1943.JPG]

[quote name='allighatt0r' post='516124' date='Jun 17 2009, 09:15 AM']I vill not buy thees record..... Eet is scretched. [/quote] Apparently, your hovercraft ees full of eels. Nice bass though