TRBboy

We must all be Bass Geeks to be on Basschat! I'm always interested in what gear people have, but I never usually approach them to talk about it unless it's someone I know. Don't mind if anyone asks me about my gear, but it's usually when I'm busy packing away, and I can't be arsed to talk to them!

Are Ian and Nige not bringing a bass? Doesn't matter, just the more the merrier!

I know there was a thread about these last year, but just wondered if anyone's actually played one now? Any good? It looks good on paper, but for that price there's got to be a snag!

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1318849728' post='1406744'] Got plenty of rigs I think but not enough basses ! Surely there's more than 10 people interested in the Midlands ? [/quote] Is it worth messaging other BCers who we know are from the West Midlands, just in case they haven't seen this thread?

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1318752879' post='1405714']Only had a couple of PMs about what gear people want to bring ! Don't feel it has to be top end gear - it's about people getting to try a big range of stuff and directly comparing it to things that are cheaper/more expensive and seeing what the real differences are, it's not a gear contest [/quote] I'm bringing a Yamaha RBX270, so don't be shy people!

[quote name='Schnozzalee' timestamp='1318698906' post='1405405']I'm not racist, just saying I think all white basses look better with black guys playin em, like Bill Buddha Dickens in a suit[/quote] I know what you mean, kinda looks like it belongs in a big Gospel act. It is gorgeous though, love it, although for me the white 'board and LEDs is a touch too much bling, and I'd prefer black hardware, but each to their own innit! You can't deny that the workmanship is stunning!

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1299674408' post='1155187']On the flipside of the 'Ever sold a guitar...then wanted it back?' thread, do you have a bass that you would <u><b>never</b></u> part with unless it was a life and death situation? I would never sell my Jazz bass unless I absolutely had to. Other basses have come and gone, but it has been my mainstay for the last 14 years or so and has never let me down.[/quote] Well, at the risk of appearing a complete lying ballbag, I thought I would update this post as I sold this bass a while ago! Those far wiser than me had predicted this would happen...... Anyone else done the same? Has your sacred bass now gone?

[quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1318367964' post='1401351'] Less is more? Those transparent cabs are kinda cool though! [/quote] That's awesome! Really appeals to the Spinal Tap part of me!

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1318360083' post='1401180'] Really? Nobody's posted the Mothman yet? First in, for once.... [/quote] It's a risky business with sharp, pointy basses. Looks like she's only a couple of inches away from a nasty gash there!

[quote name='oldslapper' timestamp='1318668107' post='1404881'] Slightly amended.......... [url="../../index.php?app=forums&module=forums&section=findpost&pid=1404844"][/url]cytania, on 15 October 2011 - 07:18 AM, said: Raise your hand and repeat after me. 'This is my bass (THIS WEEK) There are many like it but this one is mine (UNTIL I TRADE IT) I picked it out of the many and I like the way it sounds (AT THE MOMENT) Others (OTHER HALVES) may not understand it, but (I WILL QUICKLY) not like the way it looks, not like it's action or it's neck or it's tuners or it's pickups... but this is (THIS WEEKS') bass and I will (NOT) practice (BUT WILL) gig with it and sweat with it until I (SELL IT) This I swear.' Thank you, now call me Leonard Pyle! [/quote] Halleluljah Brother!

[quote name='RafBass' timestamp='1317207008' post='1388003']Been playing over 40 years and I have two Sandbergs........they are both brilliant. Having owned a variety Fenders and a vintage Ricky, Sandbergs are a secret treasure and are one of the best guitars around, imho. Buy one now while they are still not too popular and they are a bargain second hand. My JM4 is about 15 years old and I also have a Custom which is only 3 years old. Both beautifully built and with active circuits that give any tone you need. I think most Sandbergs seem to have a similar profile neck, about 39mm at the nut and a very slim D profile....we're talking Ricky slim here. I think they feel great and my custom is the easiest bass to play, ever! You also get great service from the company. I wanted a new scratch plate for my JM4, just coz I fancied a change of colour. As it was quite old the factory wanted to make sure they got a good match so they custom copied my old scratch plate and sent me a new one in two weeks for £32, incl postage from Germany ...I think that is service beyond expectations. Do you get the feeling that I like them?!?!?!?![/quote] Those are very nice, especially the custom!

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1318667798' post='1404876'][u][b]BREAKING NEWS![/b][/u] I woke up on the sensible side of my bed and decided to cancel my order for the Sandberg 5 strings &quot;aged&quot; I simply don't need it. Besides I have another project in the &quot;air&quot; with Mr. Sheldon Dingwall, so... wait and see. Watch this space. p.s.: this is the first time I ever cancel an order, I am embarassed to admit, I've never backed out on a decision before but what's in the pipeline will be more interesting.[/quote] BOOOOOO!!!

I would try emailing Headstock Distribution who are the Ibanez UK distributors. When I worked in an Ibanez dealership they were always pretty good at getting hold of spares. Might be worth a try.

Awesome, can't wait! Just better try to remember how to play now........ Looking forward to trying one of Dave's (Nugget) Firecreek basses too!

Black nylon tapewounds? Adjust the pickup height lower? On my Sandberg I roll the treble right off to get a more rounded, warm tone. Sorry if I'm suggesting obvious things!

WOOOO YEAH!!! Thanks for booking it Nige

Nice review! I love mine too, although I bought it S/H and guess what? The battery box was broken! I just ordered one the same size but better quality off ebay for a few quid though so it's no biggie. They are awesome, awesome basses, I just wish I could afford more!

I think that should be fine for me, but I best check with 'er indoors later...... It should be good fun, hopefully we can gather quite a few of us together! It's my 30th the week after, so feel free to all chip in and buy me a Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor if you like

For some reason the fretboard inlays make me want to say Yamaha (they kinda look a bit like the John Pattituci ones from a distance) so could it be one of the first TRBs or a prototype? That does seem a bit common though, so I guess it's more likely to be an Alembic or something!

Thanks for all the advice guys, but I'm now leaning towards scrapping the project and just saving up/selling stuff to fund the bass my heart truly desires......

Don't currently any basses that have both options but have in the past. Like GW, I found that top loaded had better attack and I preferred the response of the string.

Very poor customer service from S&T by the sound of it! Be persistent. Keep your cool, don't lose your rag, but keep on at them. Ring and ask for updates as often as you feel is necessary. Be aware that they don't HAVE to replace that bass with a new one, if they are able to get that one up to the required standard (although it will probably be easier and better for customer relations to give you a new one!). If you feel that things are not going well and you wish to persue further action, I think there's some useful information about the Sale of Goods Act and the Consumer Protection Act at direct.gov.UK. It should give you some ideas about what to do if it all goes wrong.

Really sorry to hear about your troubles dude, it sucks! Especially after such a long wait! Hope you manage to get it sorted out. Just keep on at them and don't give up! It's a basic breach of the Sale of Goods Act; the goods that they've provided don't meet the expected quality standards. So you want a white bass with two MM 'buckers; do the right thing and buy a Sandberg Ken Taylor in white higloss (and save yourself a load of dosh!) If you don't like it, just give me a shout and I'll gladly take it off you for half of the new price!

As other people have said, I think it depends on your definition of "making it". If you want to earn a living from playing, I think that's achievable at pretty much any age. If you want to top the charts however, I think you need to be young and attractive. Despite the music industry trying to make us believe that everything's a lot more "real" now, I think the "pop" machine driven by the major record labels is just as contrived and pre-meditated as it's always been. I do believe though that you don't necessarily have to be young and attractive to earn a living in an originals band! Although I'm only 29, I have a wife, a son, and a mortgage which all need supporting so I need to be earning a regular wage. Thus I have a tedious day job that pays ok, and I get to rock out purely for fun (and a bit of beer money) on evenings and weekends, with no pressure other than satisfying myself and my audience, and I enjoy it immensely! Personally, I feel that if I had wanted a serious career as a musician, I should have made different decisions at the age of 16 - 18 and gone to music college! That said I have had professional, paid gigs in musical theatre despite not being able to read music! I've always felt that you need to really enjoy what you're doing musically, and everything else is secondary (eg getting paid for it!) Happy birthday to BigRedX too! EDIT: I really enjoy all the playing I do, I'm quite a well respected player locally (been gigging around town since I was 15/16), and I get asked to play in various different projects; I've played with lots of different bands and played at venues all over the country (in the past!); perhaps I have "made it" in some way!