Rick's Fine '52

[quote name='lozbass' timestamp='1345815171' post='1781923'] BGM - not really worth more than 5 minutes in W H Smith on the way to do something else. [/quote] This. I stopped some time ago, I love all things bass, but BGM has virtually nothing of interest to me. Half the magazine is tuition and music score, which for me anyway is of no interest, another 25% is on new basses, again, no interest, and the other 25% consists of bass player interviews, half of which is of interest. Most of the interviews with yocal band members always lists their gear as Fender precision, and influences as Jaco, Entwistle, Pino and Flea, so even they are getting predictable and boring. 2 minutes in Smiths and I'm done, all my bass player compadre's agree. Whenever I [i]have[/i] bought it, usually at an airport shop to read on a flight, I've finished it before the plane has finished boarding!! The old 'bassist' format was 1000 times better, far more varied content, with something for everyone, i still read my old ones now, great mag.

[quote name='XB26354' timestamp='1345811422' post='1781839'] Ah, it's marketing, pure and simple. They do make some excellent instruments though, and at the top of the market the noticeable difference gets smaller and smaller. I guess top pros hear something in a Fodera that they cannot get from other basses. I wouldn't mind an AJ presentation but there is no way that, even with the man himself sweating over the setup, that it costs even 20% of the list price in materials and labour. Because there is a very limited supply and far greater demand, to an extent they can charge whatever they want. I've looked online at the shop tour and also Janek's visit to pick up his bass, and they all look very dedicated to the task, and exceptionally skilled. You could, however, say the same about Dingwall, Roscoe, MTD, Ken Smith and Sadowsky, who sell they products in the main at a fraction of the price of a Fodera. People seem happy to pay silly money for other desirable products... [/quote] I think you're right, as someone else alluded to, a £3500 bass, is a very, very good bass, is a Fodera [i]twice[/i] as good?, probably not, i think its very much a supply/demand issue.

[quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1345808046' post='1781774'] Half of a 1960 Stack Knob Jazz? [/quote] This....if you're lucky!

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1345477638' post='1777926'] No my friend, opinions are cool. Attitude, however... Please, let me hold the door for you. [/quote] Opinions [i]aren't[/i] cool on most off-topic sections of basschat, it's for that reason that most of the 'bass folk' don't touch it, or are leaving alltogether (See various other threads). You're right about the 'attitude' though, which is why I'm leaving, you can close the door now.

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1345457310' post='1777611'] I don't bother with it myself, but you can set eBay to save your regular searches and send notifications of any matching results. Some people find it useful. If it's all such a waste of time, what are you even doing reading this thread? [/quote] You're obviously right. Actually, I've banned myself from most sections of this forum, certainly anything remotely off-topic, as opinions aren't allowed. Also, many people have opinions that they believe to be fact. Some people are over-sensitive, and get too easily offended, and many people are just dumb. The 'Site Issues' topic is now also in that category for me. Consider me out, as you say, I've already wasted far too much of my life talking about this particular tosh.

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1345456037' post='1777597'] Just a suggestion, and no different to the way many people use the search functions on eBay, for example. Why the condescension? [/quote] Just my opinion, I think its futile, and pointless, but then I can easily click a link and read it, perhaps others can't. eBay doesnt email me whenever something I'm looking for pops up??

[size=3][font="Verdana"][color="#000000"]Well, it’s hardly a ‘new’ concept is it? The whole ‘For Sale section/Wanted section’ thingy. It doesn’t really need a ‘user guide’[/color][/font][/size] [size=3][font="Verdana"][color="#000000"] [/color][/font][/size] [size=3][font="Verdana"][color="#000000"]If there’s something you’re looking for, have a look in the For Sale section, if you don’t see anything, post in the Wanted section. If you have something for sale, have a look in the Wanted section, if there’s nothing there, post in the For Sale section.[/color][/font][/size] [size=3][font="Verdana"][color="#000000"] [/color][/font][/size] [size=3][font="Verdana"][color="#000000"]This is obviously up to the individual though, as they can do as they please, and there may be numerous reasons why someone doesn’t want to do that. [/color][/font][/size] [size=3][font="Verdana"][color="#000000"] [/color][/font][/size] [size=3][font="Verdana"][color="#000000"]As for adapting programmes and software to recognise common words, and send flag messages etc, Christ, do we really need to waste time doing something I assumed, wrongly, could be done by the human brain, by the individual.[/color][/font][/size] [size=3][font="Verdana"][color="#000000"] [/color][/font][/size][font="Verdana"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font]

[quote name='zero9' timestamp='1342960068' post='1743129'] Continuing the 'reso mood', herewith a few more shots: [attachment=113806:reso_4.jpg] [attachment=113807:reso_5.jpg] [attachment=113808:reso_6.jpg] [attachment=113809:reso_7.jpg] [attachment=113810:reso_8.jpg] [attachment=113811:reso_9.jpg] [/quote] Very, very nice!

Losing the will to live reading this thread? Am I missing something here?

[quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1345105512' post='1773484'] One of the most talked about basses on the Olympic closing ceremony was Chris Wotsisname's Status, so anything's possible! [/quote] Don't get me started!! Luke, I need your help!

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1345143889' post='1774305'] I think there's a difference between fashionable and cool. 'Fashionable', by definition means popular. 'Cool' needs a combination of exclusivity and desirability, to look good while being different from the norm. The cool thing grows in popularity and eventually becomes fashionable, and consequently uncool :-) So where does that leave Warwicks? I hardly ever see them out at gigs, so not fashionable. As far as cool is concerned, it's subjective, but I certainly don't have GAS for one, ergo not cool.[/quote] This. The only time I can recall any reference to the word 'cool' associated with a Warwick, was when jack Bruce first got his thumb, but thinking about it, they were probably talking about him, and not the coffee table with strings on that he was playing! ....runs for cover!!

[quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1344804609' post='1769416'] Go on Rick , buy it , ya know ya wanna [/quote] Chris, I'd love it, as I'm sure most of us would, sadly out of my league at the moment. I have my sights on something else at the moment, which is proving a struggle to raise sufficient funds for, although I'm working hard at it!!!