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Interesting rant you have there....especially as one of your "fave bassists" could easily be tagged with the title of "a bassist that pushed boundries"....a certain Mr James Jamerson. His bass lines were (and still are) revered as something that made others take notice of the bass as an instrument in its own right. An instrument that could have its own voice and could play melodies within a song.....just like a lead guitarist and other instruments do. One of the many bass roles is to keep it all together. Sometimes this requires leading from the front, sometimes more of an accompanying role. I'm lucky that in my band I play a wide range of music that encompasses root / fifth lines along with busy, fast lines that define a track. I think its great that we still have people who are trying to push the boundries, just like Jamerson, Jaco etc. Not all of it is going to work, but maybe something interesting might come out of it. If Jamerson hadn't "pushed" then we all would have missed out

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1382002101' post='2246481'] The Kemper idea I like, but not so much the built in power amp. [/quote] From what I could see on the Kemper I think you can get them in Rack (just the effects section) or Power Rack (effects and power amp). Also have you looked at the Eventide Eclipse as an alternative?

Hi, I think you need to repost in the "For Sale" section, mkre people will see it there. Do you have any specs (weight, string spacing etc) and pictures? Cheers

Here's my contribution a W&T Chronos "Klimt" bought off here (Basschat) a little while ago. The wood (quilted poplar) look like water…..

Here's a couple of shots of my Ritter 10th Anniversary....the one my wife "forced" me to buy!

[quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1380451976' post='2225353'] Oh you live in THAT part of the Deen! [/quote] Shhh…. Don’t tell everyone! Although the haggis do make such a squealy growling noise you probably could work out the location just by listening and following your ears!

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1380264571' post='2222902'] Where is it that you live? What times are you usually out of the house? Seriously though what a beautiful collection of basses... Don't suppose you could be persuaded to part with that wal? [/quote] Even if you knew where I lived in Aberdeen you'd stilll have to get past the dozen or so killer guard haggis I have stationed 24 hours a day out side.... Thanks everyone on the compliments. It's taken a fair few years and lots of overtime to build this little lot up. My wife has not only encouraged me to buy them but in one case (the Ritter) told me I [u]must [/u]buy it! From the first time I saw a Wal to getting my mits on mine last year was about a 25 year wait......I'm not quite ready to part with it just yet.... ...especially as its got pretty blue LED's! (What is it about techy / geeky bass players and flashy lights? I guess that could be a thread in itself...lol)

Hi All, I am pleased to start a feedback thread for Baboulinet. He bought my Warwick Thumb 5 from me [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/205142-sold-warwick-thumb-bo-5/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url]. Great communication, quick payment and a really easy hassle free deal. Many thanks

[quote name='Ghosts Over Japan' timestamp='1377977415' post='2194373'] One cheeky shot of the W&T's gorgeous deep blue coat? :rolleyes:I'll leave you alone after that [/quote] Sorry it took me so long to get the pics….here’s a couple more in compensation for the wait. The wood (quilted poplar) look like water…..

....sorry, just looking forward to seeing how this beasty evolves.

Patiently waiting for the next instalment.....

Fanndec. You can just about make it out in one of the photos.

For me the next "big thing" doesnt have to be unique, never before seen, but could be the utilisation of technology in a way not fully exploited before or by making it available to a wider (bigger) audience. I know that some of the ideas below have been done before, its just that its usually theres something thats stopped them becoming widespread. Some ideas: Midi bass / interface that really works and doesnt cost the earth but allows you to use your bass Setting and saving amp eq to presets for easy re-call Alternate materials / composites (although I think Status might have been doing something like this for a while )

[quote name='Oversoul' timestamp='1378429939' post='2200299'] Hey you never know, 10 years ago I used to wonder when a major brand would release a 7 string bass. Ibanez did that a few months back! [/quote] I remember seeing about 10 years ago in the States, Conklin Groove Tools had their Korean version of the Sidewinder 7 string bass on sale at Guitar Centres. Although not as major a brand as Ibanez, but certainly not boutique.

Looks quite nice. Those dings could be worked on if you really wanted to. Bass Direct have new Kingston Z (lefty) for £800 special price so £400 doesnt seem bad to me. If you got the Ebay one and didnt like it you'd probably get your money back when you sell it

[size=4][quote name='Ghosts Over Japan' timestamp='1377959968' post='2194121'] what's the gorgeous one pointing the the 10o'clock position with the crazy double wooden top? wouldn't mind another full picture of that beauty! Stunning collection Cai [/quote][/size] [size=4]It’s an original USA made Conklin Sidewinder custom “melt-top”. Most Conklins you see in the UK are the Groove Tools Korean(?) models. Have a look at some of the crazy work they do here: [url="http://www.conklinguitars.com/"]http://www.conklinguitars.com/[/url][/size] [size=4]I’m thinking of thinning the herd down a bit more and this may be on that list with the Fender FMT. No doubt I’ll regret it….sob…sob [/size] [size=4][/size]

[size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial]Nice and sunny day in [/font][/color][/size][color=#222222][font=Arial][size=1][size=4]Aberdeen[/size][size=4] so I thought I would take a few of pics of "the family". Especially as I think I've just sold a couple and they will be leaving home soon. Here's one of them just lounging about If anyone's interested I can post a few more....[/size][/size][/font][/color] [size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial][/font][/color][/size][color=#222222][font=Arial][size=1] [/size][/font][/color]

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1377773583' post='2191546'] ...... not just any old schmuck..... [/quote] You called? Sounds like a fine idea. Sign me up

I did think about getting our kick drum skin done but then thought about where most of our gigs are - pubs, where the bass drum is below eye level and hidden behind our singers legs. I went for a banner for behind the band so all the audience could see who we are. Just my 2p worth....