Ou7shined

A '79 Sabre... lefty -> [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310264308631&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123"]linky[/url] I hope the cold snow isn't upsetting the neck. I had to say it.

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='998408' date='Oct 23 2010, 07:41 PM']Hmm might maybe possibly potentially go for a g&l 2000. Ill see if i can try one out in a shop or something[/quote] I don't know if you'll find them in music shops - they do turn up fairly regulary on here though but don't hang around for long. If you're interested in trying one out just buy one. Second hand examples hold their value very well so if you don't get on with it at all you'll be able to move it on for what you paid.

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='998342' date='Oct 23 2010, 06:42 PM']Why a g&l 2000?[/quote] Purely because of it's immense versatility of tone and immense value for money. The hardware is slightly downgraded on the Tribute and they are built in the east but the wiring and pups are the same the USA version which in most people's book gives you pretty much the same as the USA version in all but name. You can pick up a top nick second hand for £300-350.

[quote name='jezzaboy' post='998289' date='Oct 23 2010, 05:42 PM']Why limit yourself to a P or a J? Get a G&L L 2000 tribute and you get the best of all worlds!! Jez[/quote] If we are opening up the criteria beyond just P or J then I'd strongly be inclined to agree with this ^.

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='998103' date='Oct 23 2010, 02:46 PM']Thank u ou7shined. A straight answer for once [/quote] ... maybe a P. Only joking. I'm basing my choice on what you've said before and also the fact that you may be playing where a bass with a more controllable tone favours the acoustic conditions.

J

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='998034' date='Oct 23 2010, 01:57 PM']I had a yamaha rbx4 a2, my playing varies i suppose. Funk, slow rock that sort of thing. [/quote] If you are keeping the Yammy get a P, then you have one of each. If you are happy with what you've got but want to step up a level get a J.

broad sweeping statements warning steels = prominent mid-top end - can feel "hard" on your fingers - brightness last longer... frets wont nickle = good all-rounder - smooth on your fingers - brightness fades sooner than steels round wounds = standard use broad tone flat wounds = whumpy old school mid drop tone suits P bass and reduces fretboard wear on fretless semi rounds = halfway house between flat and round - retains flats feel (although some feel sticky) but keeps upper mids of the rounds coated strings = black magic voodoo

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='997980' date='Oct 23 2010, 01:08 PM']I like a slim neck but not too fussy. [/quote] What have you been playing up until now and what style of music are you playing?

I don't watch X Fuctor so I've never seen her before. Having heard this for the 1st time, I can't imagine that at no point during the writing/recording of the track that someone didn't go "Er.. that's just like the Chili's" I mean they even use the same harmonies on it. When I was in my longest standing originals band if during the writing process someone went "ooh that sounds a bit like ...." we'd scrap it and come up with something else. I guess when one becomes concerned with the business side of "the music business" the desire for originality becomes less important than "well if it worked for them...". Also we never came up a whole song in an hour - some of our songs took years to finalise. This track seems to tip it's hat at a few different sources - it's pieced together from "I hear thunder", a quick snippet of Siuoxie and the Banshees, the Chili's bit and a sort of 21st century Kate Bushesque "Whoop" hook..... It's quite catchy though.

What he said ^ especially the Stingray.

[quote name='simon1964' post='997192' date='Oct 22 2010, 03:34 PM']But is that an original R reg Mondeo, or a relic'd reissue? Makes all the difference to whether its cool or not [/quote] Ahh ok. So is which cooler intentional damage or accidental?

[quote name='simon1964' post='997115' date='Oct 22 2010, 02:37 PM']No idea. Very cool bass though![/quote] Yeah totally. Look how cool gaffer tape makes this Mondeo.

With the paint a clear coats confidently cured I got to polishing today. It's very hard to show just how highly polished I got it (the flash kills it) so I took some grainy flash-less pics...

[quote name='mcnach' post='995495' date='Oct 21 2010, 12:50 AM']I use D'Addario EXL170 (45, 65, 80, 100) in my OLPs and my Stingray. That's light, but sounds great to me.[/quote] I only ever use Sadowsky Blues on my 'ray now. But will use D'Addarios on other basses. Bought some Hi-Beams once because of the hype.... fecking [b]hated[/b] them - they were too middley.

[quote name='erisu' post='995413' date='Oct 20 2010, 10:50 PM']Toasted - Your mate waited 2 years?! I would take that bass to the grave with me if I had to wait for 2 years. [/quote] Ok that's a little excessive but that's kind of the point about getting a custom made bass... or at least it used to be... now you get custom mades up for sale a month after the joyously expectant bassist has his "ultimate machine" in his hands with all the "It's a fantastic bass [b]but just not for me.[/b]" taglines. Helloooooo ?????

[quote name='mikey' post='995317' date='Oct 20 2010, 09:13 PM']Is it 900 for just the bass or plus a rig? sorry not to sure what you mean by rig if you mean amp iv already got one[/quote] Sorry yes, I meant amp and cab(s). You will get a lot of bass for £900. I'm not sure you'll need to spend it all on a first bass like. And I'll reiterate the above suggestion of a Stingray.

Is it 900 for just the bass or plus a rig?

Had to give mine a wee nip the other day... it's that time of year again

[quote name='Paul S' post='994596' date='Oct 20 2010, 11:37 AM']Saw this new listing on eBay this morning -[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jackson-Charvette-electric-Bass-Guitar-/230540402774?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35ad476056"]Jackson Charvette[/url] bass, [b]claiming to be MIJ.[/b] Are they any good? I've had a brief Google and opinions seem to vary between not bad to little better than firewood.[/quote] Well that's what the sticker on the heel says.

Aesthetically? Ew!

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='993615' date='Oct 19 2010, 02:57 PM']U fancy buying it? Alex[/quote] It wouldn't bother me and if I wasn't already out the door with basses and knowing how good Broncos can be I'd give it a home. It is what it is and has some unique appeal... not necessarily childish... just individual. Then again I don't know what a Badtz Maru is.