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[quote name='JanSpeeltBas' post='567190' date='Aug 12 2009, 07:26 PM']Don't think it's an Artisan - mine has a more rounded shape. The guy I bought mine from mentioned this type - he had one before he got his Artisan ('91) - it's a one-piece mahogany neck/body which is less stronger than the laminated ones - he had to return that bass because the neck went warp....This one looks great though - if it wasn't for the Jaydee I'd be all over this one![/quote] Its an Original series bass, not an Artisan as Jan points out - lovely! BB - my Steiny wants a word with you!!!

Aha! The 3 Musketeers! Where is Luke these days? Is he ok?

[quote name='BB3000S' post='568525' date='Aug 13 2009, 11:25 PM']Call me old school and superficial, but I prefer the more 80's correct looks of the BB414 to the BB614 with its fancy 3band eq. :blush: That said, with Mumbles87 BB up for grabs it'd be a no-brainer for me - I'd most likely jump on it. The 80's BB's did get the 3band eventually... In case you missed it, here's a [url="http://<a%20href="http://www.bassplayer.com/article/yamaha-bb414-bb614/may-05/8554"%20target="_blank">http://www.bassplayer.com/article/yamaha-b...614/may-05/8554</a>"]BP-review[/url] on the two.[/quote] You are old school and superficial!!! I do agree in terms of the looks but the eq does add a lot! I miss my old 80's BB2000 and my BB5000A...

[quote name='ped' post='568494' date='Aug 13 2009, 10:58 PM']That's exactly how I plan on getting your Arpege, Nick (and not the £40,000 part) ...See you at the bash *evil laugh*[/quote] Ooo! Mmmm! You forget boy, that I'm a werewolf (you've seen the way my eyebrows meet in the middle) and I will eat you prior to running off with your Passion!!! Make sure that the moon is full when planning next bashage! Do you still have that pic of you, Luke and moi with the Vigiers??

[quote name='Mumbles87' post='568491' date='Aug 13 2009, 10:49 PM']I agree the 614s are very playable and the precision pickup sounds amazing. So buy a BB614! Shameless plug [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=53853"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=53853[/url][/quote] Like your style!!! Funnily enough, I bought mine off of Teaser360...he's obviously missing his! In all seriousness, the active eq really does the biz - very versatile.

[quote name='E sharp' post='568475' date='Aug 13 2009, 10:28 PM']I've been on the look out for a passion like this for years - either missed out or no money at the time . Always wanted a white one , and non of that 90/10 malarkey - it's graphite only for me on everything now . I know that you'd probably never sell , but I'm going to be cheeky and ask . [/quote] Better not let you see my old Arpege then....! My first introduction to Vigier was back in '87 when I was 16. My boss at the music shop I worked at had a white Passion - full graphite neck - that was it! Wonderful. Ped's bass is a monster - I think the only way he'd let it go would for it to be prised from his cold dead hands, or £40,000! Nick

[quote name='BB3000S' post='568463' date='Aug 13 2009, 10:11 PM']I've been thoroughly impressed by a Yamaha BB414's I once met, plus I'm a Yammie fan, so that would be my first bet as I've yet to try out your other two options. However, if you have the opportunity to land a 2nd hand Spector in good condition and the cash is burning a hole in your pocket, just go for it! Once the next GAS-attack sets in and you're looking to sell it (that day comes sooner or later for most of us) you'll be glad you bought it used. Good luck![/quote] I'd personally go for the active version, the BB614 - superb value for money - espec. if you can pick up a secondhand one - on saying that, the 414 is a great bass! Cheers Nick

[quote name='Shockwave' post='567551' date='Aug 13 2009, 01:15 AM']Mark mentioned you popped in and played it What was the action like on it eh? Flats/rounds? Rob.[/quote] I called Mark the other day and he mentioned that he'd mentioned me to you on the phone! Its got a lovely low action - with roundwounds! Nick

[quote name='FlatEric' post='567875' date='Aug 13 2009, 12:44 PM'][color="#0000FF"][/color] Hi to all out there. Very new to this, not really sure how it all works but the sooner I start, the better. I joined this week as I have a 70's Canadian Odyssey Bass and up to this week, I had never seen another one. Very pleased to see it. I have been playing guitar and bass for around 35 years and am currently in a 70's Rock and Blues band. I have Peavey T-40's and T-60's, Aria, Ibanez, Fender, Greco, Gibson, Guild, Ovation and a couple of one offs, mainly using the old Peavey's, which I love to bits. I look forward to learning more about this site and more about the instrument we all love. Cheers Flat Eric.[/quote] Welcome Flat Eric!!! Where abouts in the East Mids are ye bassed? Cheers! Nick (bass nut)

tres bon, n'est ce pas! Liking it son - very arty! Nick er lurse!

Mark showed me that bass last week after I'd popped to see John Diggins, funnily enough! The pics do not do it justice, believe you me, and that fingerboard.......well, being a mod now, I cant swear but its fecking incredible! I played it acoustically and the mwaaa could be felt as well as heard. You lucky sod! Nick

Did a good one down in Richmond (at The Ham Polo Club) last Saturday, depping with a `rock covers' function band called The Mighty Persuaders. I had a days work in theatre (in Peterborough) till 5:40pm and had to be there ready to go on at 8pm! Luckily my rig had been taken down with the lads in the Transit so I just had to turn up, plug in, tune up and play! Got there at 7:40pm following nightmare London traffic but the speeches carried on till around 8:45, so had a bit of a reprieve there. The regular guitarist and bassist were on holiday so we had Gizz Butt (ex The Prodigy) on guitar - top player and the drummer, Spike T Smith used to play for Morrissey and The Damned. The crowd went crazy - one of those gigs where it just comes together and the energy level just goes up and up! £150 per man - nice! Nick

[quote name='nottswarwick' post='567465' date='Aug 12 2009, 11:15 PM']i'm gonna have to come and have a play Chris[/quote] Can I have a go after young Chris please? Seriously, thats a mega setup! There's no going back - Markbass = the best (Imho of course!) Nick

Well done Jan! Yours appears to be a Series III body shape - same colour as mine is at present (am getting John Diggins to refinish it in a deep see thru green!). They really are great basses! My Classic model should be complete soon! Nick

Thanks Hamster! Nick