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After a long hiatus of not playing bass, I came back to it and surprisingly found that I had transformed to a 4 string player rather than 5. Out of the blue I was really into my 4 and just couldn't seem to hit off with the 5. I'm one of these people who can't switch around - too confusing! Anyway, a plan hatched to get rid of my 'old flame', a Reggie Hamilton Custom shop V, and buy a new super duper 4 to take its place (probably a Sandberg). But here's the thing ....... Having done a decent 'ageing' job on my no 1 guitar, I fancied doing the same to a bass, so I bought a cheap Squier jazz. The problem now is that I am in love with the Squier! It seems a bit mad to throw a lot of money at an expensive bass when I'm having so much fun with this one! Gonna have to have a good think about this.

That looks like fun, I'd love to see what sounds I could get. I still have my trusty old Korg N264 for all keyboardy stuff. Must be very old hat by now.

Well, swimming against the stream I really like Jeff Beck, I really like bass solos and I would take Vai and Satch every day of the week over Dylan and Harrison. I hasten to add that a lot of Satch and Vai bores me, but I think their respective best stuff is sublime. Can't sit through 2 songs in a row of Dylan ranting, although Harrison has produced a couple of pleasant songs. Jeff at his best: I really like the live at Ronnie Scotts stuff. Top drawer geetaring for me.

I like the look of the Richie Kotzen Jap made tele. Pretty chunky neck I believe so may suit you. I think there's one fundamental question to start with though: trem or no trem?

I'm more of a guitarist than a bassist if truth be told. This is my main guitar, self built. Actually I posted a thread about making it here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/210039-so-i-built-my-ideal-guitar/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/210039-so-i-built-my-ideal-guitar/[/url]

Sent a question over to Bass Direct and got a reply the next morning. Much better service!

Maybe outboard is the best suggestion. I don't generally like pedals etc and never use any at all, but it might be the best solution. I'll give it some thought.

I like the sound of active basses, but I also like the look of a trad jazz bass with just the 3 knobs. Is there any way to get onboard active sound without the necessity of a bunch of stacked knobs? I have simple tastes, I'm not really one for endless sound sculpting possibilities.

[quote name='iconic' timestamp='1399792757' post='2447583'] One mail to a company, no follow up, big deal, then you flame them publicly on here, goes beyond harsh in my books. [/quote] In all fairness, I have backtracked since my first comment and apologised! (post 8)

Good answer again Basstractor!

A useful reply, however, I do wonder why people set up an email address and court questions when they can't be bothered to answer, or if they don't have time to answer. I tried buying pickups from someone a couple of years ago, he answered my first enquiry, but then I could get nothing else out of him in terms or ordering. It was very frustrating so I went to eBay and bought an alternative instead. I was clearly committed to an order. I had trouble with a luthier as well, tried to throw a chunk of money his way but he never answered emails. I eventually found that phoning was fine but email enquiries were ignored 90% of the time. Worst of the lot is Chapman sticks in America, who never seem to answer anyones emails (well documented). If you aren't going to respond, for any reason, don't set it up as a route of enquiry!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1399670477' post='2446635'] Yeah. IMO a post like this based on one failed attempt at a email communication is a bit harsh. [/quote] Yeah, point taken. I went there once and they gave me a free hand to walk around trying any acoustic guitar I cared to pick up, so I can't really moan about them. Apologies GV, I take it back!

I sent an online enquiry about a £2.2K bass 2 weeks ago. They didn't bother getting back to me. Never mind, I'm now spending around 2K less on my next bass. Not from there either.

I love Garageband. ridiculously easy! (I don't have the latest version though, and to be honest I wish I could go back to the one before my current version). I found drum loops a bit of a pain though, I could never get the feel I wanted. I eventually bought an electronic drumkit and that is perfect. I play keyboards first, altering tempo as and when I feel, then I drum along to that, and add everything else afterwards.

[quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1399488868' post='2444781'] .... Now I'm still not sure if I'm for or against the relic look .... [/quote] Just let me know if you decide to move it on!

I found that site, but didn't see anything about getting a relic made up?

..... well, didn't find anything! How does one go about procuring one of these basses?????

Wow, love these basses - especially marthebass's! That is EXACTLY what I want! all these posts and not one link to them .... I'll have to go looking.

I bought a deluxe about 10 years ago. Easiest neck ever to play. As mentioned by many though, they got the shape wrong in that the upper horn can really dig into you. It's really cool, but to be honest I never play it, I think I just prefer a more vintage vibe overall for instruments. I probably would have sold it by now but son no 1 likes it unfortunately! I should have a play on on it again!