White Cloud

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1370687161' post='2104343'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_T1NE4Q2BI[/media] [/quote] One of their best. I recently saw them perform this on "Rockpalast" on Sky Arts and it was even better!!

[quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1370690741' post='2104407'] Andy Rourke: great player, end of. And for all you people who missed Mr Marr on Jools... [media]http://youtu.be/u6INUp_uxMk[/media] [/quote] Thanks for sharing....that was really good. Didn't realize Marr had such a good voice.

Interesting to note that the judge who presided over the whole legal unpleasantness commented that he found Andy to be honest and straightforward....and Morrissey evasive, truculent and to be of only a moderate intelligence! Wow, what a spat.

Excellent...so glad I am not alone in my admiration.

Totally agree with all that has been said so far...thoroughly enjoying discovering their material in depth in my maturity. Very creative and original indeed.

Okay.. so my eldest daughter has recently "got into" the Smiths therefore I have decided to actually listen to them a bit too. As a young (rock biased) player to me they were "uncool" - all I could really remember about them at the time was an extremely controversial and wacky Morrissey with flowers hanging out of his jean pocket, and various guitarist pals raving about Johnny Marr....but in retrospect some of their material is guitar indie at its best, and I am loving it. Many of the bass lines really stand out to me as genius. I read recently that during a court tussle over royalties Morrissey had branded bassist Andy Rourke as a "nobody" if not for him...which I feel is a real disservice to a really great bassist. Here is a killer bassline - any other love out there?? http://youtu.be/kGnjrTkv1gs

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1370604081' post='2103283'] What's a shredder! *looks anxious* [/quote] Lol a flashy/technical show off (no offence to shredders).......

[quote name='fumps' timestamp='1370615197' post='2103513'] I think I'm some kind of oddball (I know it's obvious) when it comes to kit. I kind of see a Bass choice as a very personal thing. I have read comments on here saying that the bass I own is a pile of sh*t. I'm not bothered, the bass I own fits me & my playing style perfectly, there are other more famous basses that I personally dont like as I dont like the feel, weight, balance, neck......whatever, anyway my personal view is that I see kit as a tool to do what I need it to do there are some pretty kit out there but you get the kit you need & make sure it fits you. I have seen very loyal attitudes towards certain brands on this forum before, I often dont share their opinion. Some people will like certain things others wont. It just down to the individual. [/quote] Spot on sir.

Welcome Yolanda. I enjoy your music very much, nice to have you onboard

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1370610908' post='2103427'] Just like Sean says , you get a lot more than just the ARE and IRA when you pay the extra . Whether it is worth more than a grand more depends on the priorities of the person buying , but my point is that if you are looking to spend money on a high-end bass for whatever reason , the Yamaha is actually a bit of a bargain when you compare it to other basses of similat quality , most of which cost a lot more . A full spec US Lakland , NYC Sadowsky or Mike Lull , for example , will easily set you back a grand and more than one of these Yamaha's at U.K prices , but these BB's are easily in the same league as all of them . [/quote] Fair enough...a sound rationale!

Hmmmmm...ARE sounds a bit like "bollocky" gimic talk to me. Is it worth paying an extra grand for your average Joe Soap, even if it does play and sound a bit better? Just wondering.

My SR1205 is my main gigging bass. Played through my TC Electronic rig at volume I achieve my favourite live tone ever...and I have used everything from Wal to Alembic and everything in between. The design just feels, to me, so right. I paid £800 for it a year ago and in hindsight I regard that as a total bargain. The Yamaha is also a good choice as the quality is very high...but I prefer the Ibanez.

It has potential.

Eh, no.

[quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1370469388' post='2101604'] Then why bother? [/quote] Only they can answer that mon ami

I love fusion. This one is an oldie...but a goldy. Randy Jackson on bass....... http://youtu.be/kH8jn7hwbDo

My 1205 has been my main gigging bass for over a year now....the whole package just feels so right to me. Its a dream to use and I consider it to be an absolute bargain at that price point. The only thing it lacks is the big brand (F word etc) placebo upon the headstock. Funnily enough I use a SR605 as my gigging back up...and it is also fantastic value for money - but not quite in the same league.

[quote name='borisbrain' timestamp='1370432050' post='2100668'] I'm not a fan of stage clutter - it doesn't do much to convey professionalism. And as for bands, I always think it's a shame when players look disinterested. I saw a pub band the other day - musically very competent, but neither guitarist took their eyes off floor or fretboard for the entire evening, remaining rooted to the spot. The singer looked bored all the way through, and occasionally sang whilst reading from a pocket book of lyrics. I'm not sure she made any eye contact with the audience at all, and frequently walked off stage for a drink during a guitar solo. I understand that some bands don't like to prostitute themselves to the trappings of the business, but this was a pub band in Bromsgrove. Even a little stagecraft goes a long way... BB [/quote] I hear you and I agree. Without wishing to defend said band however, their attitude has probably been born of playing to disinterested punters for years in pubs.

Weight is everything for me after a serious back injury several years ago. Anything over 9lbs is totally out of the question as I usually play 2 x 90 minute sets at gigs. I owned a Lakland that sounded great, but weighed over 12 lbs - it had to go as my health is more important than my tone!!

Great band...prog legends. Glen is a fantastic bassist and always favoured Gibson basses...EB's & Thunderbirds. Listen to the album "Aqua lung"......just love "cross eyed Mary, nice!

Got to be an Ibanez...fantastic 5 string basses.

I own the SR1205 and it is an exceptional bass guitar. The decision however is yours.................