cloudburst

[quote name='JimD' timestamp='1357740328' post='1927551'] It has been said that my plywood Hondo II precision copy, made fretless and covered in wrapping paper (with a sliced up pickguard) by me is very ugly. Here is a polaroid of it. [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesdavies/2412058106/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesdavies/2412058106/"]fretless bass[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/jamesdavies/"]Jim Davies[/url], on Flickr [/quote] I actually like this one! :-) CB

8 string BC Rich-esque pointy body in Antigua mushroomburst, with a reverse headstock and maple fretboard with black block inlays and LEDs (left-handed of course). CB

None ever on fretted. Only OC-2 on fretless. CB

+1 for the 121p. I love mine and mostly use it with the controls set flat. And ref altering the sound I had actually heard the opposite about Markbass - ie. they were recommended to me as a brand that DIDN'T screw with the natural tone. CB

I'm happy with the TU-3. Or why not save money on the tuner and simply join a jazz or punk band instead? :-) CB

Wellll, when I said I was buying one of these, I spoke too soon. The seller let me down at the last minute. Hey, we're musicians and these things happen eh. So - if you have an XL-2 or XL-2A and you'd like to sell it to me, the money is here and burning a hole in my pocket. CB

Fender Antigua (mushroomburst) instruments. Cherryburst (as used by EBMM to ruin otherwise good instruments) - should only be seen on a leather buttonback sofa. Blueboy (Rickenbacker limited edition colour) - lovely colour but even if I did have sufficient brain trauma to result in GAS for a Rick, I don't think I could bring myself to quote the name to the burly music shop owner. CB

[quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1357491073' post='1923413'] On any bass forum there are always a very vocal minority who knock Fender. Some aspects of what they say I can see sense in but Fender (for me at least) couldn't have explained why they can rightfully claim he crown any better than with this ad from the late 70s [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eugenevoorneman/4041666679/"]http://www.flickr.co...man/4041666679/[/url] [/quote] Ha ha - love the picture. My caption would, however, be more along the lines of: "The Fender Precision Bass - played by five sex pests". CB

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1357483890' post='1923191'] Easy - any instrument that's over 20 years old is a classic. Doesn't matter if it's any 'good', has a particularly high value, has been copied, is still in production etc. If it's good enough for The Classic Car Club of America it's good enough for me [/quote] I respectfully disagree. In my opinion, Vintage would be a better term for an instrument that you wish to classify based on age alone. As an example, I think most would agree that one of those Ampeg scroll-headed instruments would be a Vintage bass, but not a Classic. [quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1357484482' post='1923215'] I think there are only four classic bass guitars: Fender Precision Fender Jazz Rickenbacker 4001/4003 Musicman Stingray [/quote] I think you're pretty close to the mark. The only one I'd think to add would be the Steinberger L2/XL2. Where it could be argued that most other basses have their ancestry in the instruments you've picked, the Steinberger is a radically different design which has stood the test of time and is still revered by many. But perhaps this is just because I'm in the process of buying one. :-) CB

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1357351281' post='1921618'] I just don't understand why somebody wouldn't just like something because they like it? that's all i ever do. If it's something popular, that's alright. If it's something unpopular, that's alright too. I don't make room for other people in what i like. Either you like it, or you don't, but it won't change my mind if you do or don't like it, because i do. [/quote] This! CB

[quote name='Sean' timestamp='1357342499' post='1921522'] I'm sort of glad I got that wrong. They are vile instruments. [/quote] I'm embarrassed to have supplied the details. But, in my defence, I've lifted one but put it straight back rather than playing it. :-) CB

[quote name='Sean' timestamp='1357340287' post='1921488'] Hohner Beatle Bass thing that Macca played? Surely that's an enduring classic? [/quote] Close. Apart from the model. And the manufacturer. I'm guessing you mean a Hofner 500/1. :-) CB

[quote name='lowdowner' timestamp='1357333277' post='1921365'] I'm glad I don't fit that description, but many do and it seems a little harsh on them... each to their own... who are we to judge? Back to the topic - erm, surely a Warwick Thumb 4 Bolt-on? I can't think of a more iconic bass... not their 'top' model, but perhaps one of their most distinctive? Obviously I'm biased [/quote] It's official - Hipsters favour Warwick bolt-ons! You heard it here first :-) CB

I thought "hipsters" were those blokes with shoulder-bags and skinny jeans who mince around cities on single-speed racers with tan leather saddles and narrow handlebars. CB

I looked up the meaning of "classic", then filtered to leave the relevant criteria: 1. Benchmark - has become a model or standard to judge against 2. Enduring - lasting significance; has stood the test of time 3. Simple - elegant design 4. Traditional - conforming to established standards Hope this helps. CB

OK folks, thanks for all the advice. I've ignored it all and started to really focus on the Cayenne. :-) CB

[quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1357159222' post='1918467'] Cloudburst, this really is an iconic bass of the 80s......to be seen all over Top of the Pops at the time. And they also sound great as well. I suspect you may get a bit of stick at the Institute over your choice, however?! [/quote] Agreed on all points DrT. Especially the last one! And loving your sig :-) CB

[quote name='Owencf' timestamp='1357135202' post='1917883'] Long cool woman : The Hollies. [/quote] Long uncool woman: Miranda CB :-)

Vinny, as funny comments go, post #37 is world class :-) :-) :-) CB

Chris, if you like a clear tone at home and an instrument which sounds well in a live situation, this is exactly what I get from my Bongo. There is a great range of tone at your disposal, and after a while the controls are easily manageable - in my opinion - as opposed to what some report. I've not ever tried a Bongo 5. CB

Out of interest, what was it that you didn't like about the SR5 tone when playing at home? CB

To the OP - I think the question needs a bit of definition. You want a bass that is more adaptable than ALL other basses. But it also has to be a "classic" bass. So, depending upon precisely what criteria you mean by "classic", there may not actually exist such a beast. CB

Really thinking of going for the XL-2 for the following reasons: - I'll be at the institute from September doing a course so the XL-2 would be easy to transport to and fro (as opposed to the Bongo which lives in its hard case) - For some reason I've really bonded with my Bongo and would like to keep it mint, so the Steinberger could take the abuse of being in college every day - It would hold its money for me as well if not better than having the money sat in a bank Does all this seem like sound logic? Or am I just trying to convince myself? Is there a Steinberger-specific downside of any sort? CB PS: Is that Robbie Shakespeare in the photo?

To the Moderators: Can you please give us an "Unfollow Post" button? CB

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1356964027' post='1915693'] As someone has mentioned the front windows has small sliding inserts like rally cars used to have although this one wasn't a rally car. I spent some time in Radbournes trying to find the 'Turbo 2' decals and the correct pinstripes. Remember pinstripes on cars? I knew a bloke who did pinstripng for living. Nothing else, just pinstripes and car decals! [/quote] I only have two spare parts left. One is a side grill in front of the right rear wheel arch. The other (coincidentally) is a Turbo2 decal roll - purchased from Radbourne Racing (that's why you couldn't find them!) CB