White Cloud

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1427588316' post='2732139'] Maybe I'm weird but I just can't be bothered owning lots and lots of different instruments. Maybe its a hangover from being a classical musician---just having one really good flute and not worrying about anything other than that. I like to have a main one and maybe a backup and just play them. Changing between instruments all the time is irritating (to me) and I don't like having stuff lying around not being regularly used. Don't get me wrong, I love looking at pictures of shiny new basses as much as the next guy but I don't think I'll ever own more than 2 or 3 at once. [/quote] I am of the exact same opinion and personally shere the same feellings on this topic

[quote name='Drax' timestamp='1427578847' post='2732024'] Reallt enjoyed that. Never really given them enough of my time. What's the best place to start? [/quote] Jump right in with the LP "Masques"....incredible bass playing throughout...in particular "The ghost of mayfield lodge" (written by Percy about his time spent in actual residence at the haunted location as per the title!)

A really sweet, succinct version of another Brand X classic. https://youtu.be/yedE6w1CHC8

....I love this, and that is all really..Sorry, audio only. https://youtu.be/ZQYkBwfzHAc

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1427188628' post='2726789'] There is a lot of experimental jazz and prog-rock and the like without so much repetition, so for me, this would be the most comparable contemporary music. [/quote] This + 1

[quote name='bassmayhem' timestamp='1419863695' post='2643289'] My old Fender Jazz '78 i got second hand in '82 started its life as jet black; the first thing I did was to get rid of the original bridge, ashtrays and pick guard. Then I "grinded off" the black plastic laquer. It had already DiMarzio pups, but I added one more in the middle. Here, the third pup is removed. Bass face included! (1985)... Around 2006, after 21 years with EMG pups. Retired due to its massive weight of 8,5 kg(!!!)... [/quote] 8.5kg!!!! Are you having a giraffe????? Holy moley!

Looks really good....very happy that it is a goody! Enjoy it.

That really is fantastic!

....just what I need in my life right now, a "[i]Im nervous about a NBD!" [/i]tease!

Difficult question to answer. A bass that is "needed" is a bass that can be classified as essential ...rather than merely desirable. Your essential bass playing activities will determine your essential bass needs.

Positive feedback is always great...nice one!

[quote name='visog' timestamp='1427489108' post='2731167'] The map is not the territory. The web view is not the bass in your hands. [/quote] Wise words.

UPS ++++

Totally agree, I have nothing but admiration for him. Wonderful teacher and fully understands the benevolence of sharing.

never owned either, but played both. I would say that both are completely different animals entirely...one is constructed from an intriguing blend of cutting edge modern synthetic materials and tone wood, the other a sublime blend of traditional tone woods. A bit like comparing two real ales...its all about taste. You really need to play and hear both prior to deciding.

....so happy NBD...how is it?

A close associate of mine is a mindfulness coach and published author....its very interesting indeed.

Wood can be so unpredictable as a material, it can simply come down to a one off dog. I once read of a player that spent insane money on custom Alembic with a dragon inlay and had to string it with crazy heavy gauge strings to keep the back bow in check.

That is a bummer and a real pity. I'm surprised to read this...I have dealt with them a few times and they have been very, very good.

Awesome album from a classic era of rock music.

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1427375232' post='2729515'] It's entirely true my brand antipathy is entirely as a result of Hall and his behaviour. A Rick was my dream bass from my teens (thanks to Lemmy, Geddy, Foxton, As it stands, I'd love an early 70s 4001, with all the vintage bling - checked binding, explodey Grovers, full-width inlays - and preferably in naturally-darkened Fireglo. [/quote] I had one exactly as you have described - bought it used in 1985 for £300, got £350 for it in a trade for a brand new Wal in 1986!

Just have fun with it! Looks great

I can only speak from my own experience however I never really found fretless to be a huge leap. Many advise going for a lined fretless first however I prefer unlined - I suppose it just comes down to your own knowledge of the fingerboard....having played for quite a while I found my muscle memory instinctively took me to the right places... if that makes sense? I tend not to be too anal about intonation (a lot of players are) - more often than not I nail it, however for me being slightly off at times just adds to the overall fretless tonal vibe. It matters not what bass you go for...your name is more important than the one on the headstock. Go for it.

Yup, Peavey international series...big bang for buck with these. Really solid basses and criminally underpriced.