doctor_of_the_bass

[quote name='alexharvay' post='624872' date='Oct 13 2009, 12:28 PM']All those basses and not one Gibson? You must have had one in the past, right?[/quote] Never had one! Terrible that eh?! I'd love an old EB-3 etc and/or a Victory bass! Cetera - now there's an idea! Heheh! How's about this: THE BASS GODS - MORE THAN EVERYONE ELSE! Hmmm!

Here is the list (off the top of my head - an official census is required!) Alembic LS-1 Alembic 20th Anniversary Aria ProII CSB Deluxe Aria ProII CSB-380 Aria ProII CSB-380 Aria ProII CSB-450 (first ever bass!) Aria ProII Laser Classic Aria ProII Precise Bass Aria ProII RSB Performer Aria ProII SB-1000 Ashley Pangborn Chieftain Ashley Pangborn Warlord (graphite neck) Ashley Pangborn Warlord (wooden neck) Ashley Pangborn Warrior Bass Collection Jive Bass Bass Collection JZ Series Fretless Carvin Stereo Bass Crafter J Bass (Mighty Mite fretless neck) Danelectro Longhorn Dean Pace electric upright E Basses Crusader E Basses Saracen E Basses Valiant Mk2 (under construction!) Ernie Ball MusicMan StingRay (fretted) Ernie Ball MusicMan StingRay (fretted) Ernie Ball MusicMan StingRay (fretless) Fender Jazz Bass (Japanese) '62 re-issue Fender Jazz Bass (MIM) Bartolini p/ups Fender Jazz Bass (MIM - the raffle prize!) Fender Precision USA Standard (1983) Fender Precision (JV Squier first edition '82) '57 re-issue Fernandes PJ medium scale Heartwood Custom headless Hohner P Bass Hohner Rockwood P Hohner Rockwood P Ibanez Roadstar JayDee Calibas VI JayDee Classic Custom JayDee George Anderson (GA24) Model JayDee Roadie (project bass!) JayDee Roadie IA fretless Kramer 450-B Aluminium neck Rickenbacker 4001CS Chris Squire Ltd Ed. Spector NS-2 (USA) Squier Classic Vibe Jazz bass Squier Classic Vibe '50's Precision Squier JV Precision '57 re-issue Squier Precision Squier Precision Status Series II Status Series 2000 Steinberger XL-2 (ex JJ Burnel) Tokai Hard Puncher Tokai Jazz Sound Veilette Citron fretless Vigier Arpege Washburn Bantam (fretted - Steinberger copy) Washburn Bantam (fretless - Steinberger copy) Washburn Force 42 fretted Washburn Force 42 fretless Washburn Wing Vulture fretless Westbury Track IV Wilkes Guitars half-fretted Yamaha BB-614 Vox Standard There you go! Nick

The UK contact is Dave Brewis who used to play guitar in The Kane Gang.

Oh dear! Nice bass though!

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='624497' date='Oct 12 2009, 10:27 PM']Heh! Yes, I know what you mean, Steve. There's just that extra dimension to the sound that'll cut through any mix like a freshly sharpened scythe & the growl is unmistakable for anything else. I also love the reliability of them & the sheer strength of them as well. You can hammer these to death on a daily basis for twenty years and they still stay in tune every day! Both the gloss and satin finishes are very hard wearing, too. You're right about the "any genre" thing as well. I've used SII/S2's since 1990 & have played rock, pop, funk, reggae, country, jazz, musical theatre, pantomimes, etc on them. It really is the ultimate all-rounder.[/quote] +1000! I think that you'd be very hard pressed to find another bass that can do just whats needed on a fully consistent basis, gig after gig etc without any problems etc. I love my Vigier to bits (mainly for the neck and preamp) but the Series 2000 I've got is bulletproof and is very much a sonic scythe (as my brother noted!).

I think we just cross-posted Rich! Absolutely! One day I will open a bass shop....! Nick

Many members of the collection are spread across a number of secret locations but will be fully catalogued in good time! I do have a `team' of working girls (basses!!) which are (basses used in different situations): Vigier Arpege Status Series 2000 Status Series II Ernie Ball MusicMan StingRay x 3 (two fretted and one fretless) Fender Precision (Squier JV first edition) Squier JV Precision Squier Classic Vibe Jazz Yamaha BB614 Dean Pace eub. Cheers Nick

..oh and Steve's lefty is tasty too, in a more `Vader' style! N

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='624436' date='Oct 12 2009, 09:27 PM']Here you go... Latest pics of it... This is the one that makes Rob Green go "Wow!" when he plugs it in and plays the open strings at the factory to check the setup [/quote] That is to me, the definitive 21st Century Status SII bass guitar! No more to say! Bro Nicholas John

Given that this is an nice `old' Warwick, it will have the famed adjustable brass nut - might be an idea to check the string height at this point (the nut!) to make sure nothing has moved etc. Also, have you looked to see if there is any `dink' on the underside of the string itself where its buzzing? A new string would thus relieve the problem. Definitely get it checked out by a reputable luthier as a matter of course and if there is a high fret, go for a fret dress as already noted! ATB Nick

I think this was an FRB-120 model...can't find anything on the net but there was a review in Guitarist magazine around 1987 or so.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='623816' date='Oct 12 2009, 10:37 AM']Hayes Social club. Back entrance from car park, three or 4 steps up to the Stage. Brazza club in March. load in straight on to the stage. Both are good as you avoid the punters. Both are bad because they are Social clubs ;-)[/quote] Played both those places! I think someone got badly beaten up/mugged outside the Hayes club one night we played there. The Braza punters are there only for the purposes of Bingo!

Corby Silver Band Club! Easy get in/out but told to `hurry up and f-ckoff' at the end of the show. No manners!

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='623211' date='Oct 11 2009, 04:32 PM']I agree entirely, Funkle... I A/B'd the Vibe against a new MIM Jazz (the Lake Placid blue/maple one) & the MIM couldn't get close to the quality feel and sound of the Chinese bass. And they were both new out of the box a day earlier. I've now set mine up on some recently oven baked (don't ask!) DR Fatbeams & the sound is exactly what I want from a Jazz bass. The Vibe will be my pit bass for the pantomime in Sheffield, as it'll be left daily at the theatre. Not a fate I'd leave my more expensive instruments to![/quote] I leave my Vigier in the pit....!!! I'm now gassing for the Roadworn Jazz in fiesta red - went to PMT in Birmingham to pick up my new Zoom HD16 digital multitracker (its time I got into home recording) and fell in love!!! Custom shop quality for just under a grand!

Just found this; Check out this site: [url="http://www.heartfield-central.com"]http://www.heartfield-central.com[/url]

[quote name='Shockwave' post='622770' date='Oct 10 2009, 11:03 PM']Heartfield? Some sort of connection with Fender i believe.[/quote] Hmm - might have been them! Heart Guitars would have been likely as they were a small company that would have definitely shown off their wares at such shows. They (Heartfield) were as you say, part of the Fender corporation and I think those basses had a graphite `layer' that extended out from underneath the fretboard and thus formed the headstock facing!

My brother spake the truth! Nice comparitive review there mate - I fully agree with you, being an owner of both the CV Jazz and 50's Precision. In fact, I'm off to Birmingham tomorrow and if I find one, will probably purchase the CV 60's Precision in daphne blue! Then they will be sealed in my time pod and sold off (as you say!) 25 years from now for a small fortune! Nick

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='622693' date='Oct 10 2009, 09:16 PM']In addition to my previous post on this thread, I picked up on of these today. Actually, it was the fifth one I'd tried and it was the same as all the others. Excellent flawless finish, great playability and great sound. I also pitched it up against one of the new MIM standards in Lake Placid blue with a maple board. The MIM was a nice enough thing, but it couldn't get near the CV in terms of playability, finish or sound. The MIM bass was resoundingly dull and not a patch on the Chinese instrument. Review of the CV vs my American Standard in the reviews section.[/quote] Nice one sire! They really are excellent! Nick

The company was originally known as `Heart' Guitars which then became `Heartwood Guitars' (they were hoping to make some instruments for the band `Heart' but for whatever reason, it did not happen and allegedly, the band were not happy that they were using the name `Heart', hence the change to Heartwood. Technically I have one in the collection - it was loaned to a student many years ago and has since gone awol!!! Lovely basses (and guitars) - they were based down south somewhere. If anyone sees a trans-green flamed top maple necked 4 string headless, do let me know! Cheers Nick

Sounds like another great bash - will try and get to the next one! ATB! Nick

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='620062' date='Oct 7 2009, 10:47 PM']So by "white with red tort guard", you mean you were playing a Squier Classic Vibe Jazz bass? Or have I totally lost the thinly-veiled plot? Edit: Okay, I've just spotted the subtitle, LOL! Yes, they are amazing basses for the money. I'm still thinking of getting one. I've said several times on here that I visited Alex at the Gallery in Camden a few weeks ago & the CV Squier Jazz sounded and played a lot better than all the Sadowskys I tried. Go figure![/quote] Just to add to my brother's comments - they are terrific basses - I've gigged mine and it does the business! Rich - go and buy one sire! Nick

Just to add that Marcus is a very competent bass player! Nick