White Cloud

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1427050924' post='2725126'] Put 433 people with different personalities and opinions into a pub, and I guarantee there'll be a few 'did you spill my pint?' moments. It'll still be a canny night out, though. [/quote] Mmmmmmm, perhaps however there are some very busy establishments in my area that I would avoid like the plague. That being said I do still enjoy it here though.

I have owned two Rickenbacker 4001's at separate times. They were both superb and I loved them. There...I said it.

The most "garbage" bass I ever owned was high end, hand made and very expensive. It quickly developed a terminal neck back bow that would have rivaled Robin Hood's weapon of choice. I shall refrain from naming it....I am over it now. Honestly. I am. I mean it. Honestly.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1427050032' post='2725109'] Wasn't Geddy Lee was it..??? [/quote] No comment

[quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1427049279' post='2725094'] I posted this a couple of days ago on the "Rickenbacker" thread, and maybe this is contributing to why some people are not posting so much nowadays. [i][b]"What is happening to BC lately, there seems to be so much anger on it these days"[/b][/i]. [/quote] I agree. I am frequently surprised by the willingness of some members to engage in instant conflict over seemingly innocuous posts. I recall a thread I started to inquire about how a certain player attained a specific tone a while ago....another member here met this inquiry with an instantaneous high level of confrontation that was breathtaking ... I blame testosterone. BTW I really miss Dingus and his input - he appeared to thin out after being surrounded by a pack of angry (wolves) members over yet another pointless debate

In all honesty I believe that it is purely a matter of personal preference. What is right for one may be wrong for another. Go with what you like and just have fun with it regardless of the opinions of others.

I have also noticed this. It is a pity as this place has suffered as a consequence imo.

[i]"Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth"[/i] - Marcus Aurelius

Really great to see this thread resurrected again. Well done on making such an investment into this bass...a very good decision I would say. It looks brilliant.

Stylistically the Thunderbird is absolutely iconic - I consider the design to be one of the greatest ever bass guitars. Owning and playing one however proved to be a total deal breaker for me. I just could not live with the ergonomics. Tone was good though. Play before you pay.

Really great bassist...he had a different way than Jaco. There is no singular way...just ways.

It is absolutely personal preference, one of my favourite players Percy Jones is famous for his high action. I play fingerstyle with a really light touch - and I prefer my action very low. I have sold a couple of my basses to other players who actually considered my set up unplayable. In my experience many pick players tend to like slightly higher actions.

[quote name='3below' timestamp='1426875770' post='2723054'] My apologies back - I was a touch sensitive - probably the result of prolonged 'teacher bashing' over many years. like you I hold formal teaching qualifications, it used to be the day job. I totally agree with you that good teachers adapt and inspire. I also agree that there are poor teachers out there as well. [/quote] No apology needed - my post was a bit blunt, not my usual style. The fact that you obviously care tells me a lot about the type of teacher that you were. All the very best.

[quote name='3below' timestamp='1426802315' post='2722245'] Thanks for that. In inspection speak / reporting most means 90%. On that basis I guess it is time I left Basschat. [/quote] Sincere apologies if you have taken offence. It was absolutely not my intention for you to take my words to heart on a personal level. I was merely offering an opinion based upon my own life experiences of bass "teachers" and various others that I have interacted with..... I don't speak inspection speak I speak in real terms. I would however rather you did not consider leaving basschat because of my post! Btw I also hold formal teaching qualifications and teach both in the UK and abroad.

Great thread, a nice change to have one about actual playing as opposed to gear, gear, gear! I used to put myself under pressure to be "the best" - but that was long ago. I am now happy to be happy with my playing. Its all about just floating and having fun.

If the learner cant learn by the way the teacher teaches then the teacher needs to learn to teach in the way that the learner will learn. The best teachers are flexible to the learners individual needs. Good teachers explain and demonstrate...great teachers inspire. Unfortunately most are sh*t.

A US built instrument that will be more than a match for any US Fender...what a steal. It amazes me that these basses are constantly overlooked. Congrats.

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1426707485' post='2721181'] Nice. My first gig will be this Sat. Im forward to hearing the bass through a loud rig, but a bit apprehensive as I know it's going to sound very lively, and quite different to what Im used to. I hope I can tame it within a few songs. [/quote] [i]"Turn it up ...or turn it off!"[/i] - Miles Davis

I honestly listened to the sound clips before discovering the basses involved...and for me bass 2 was a clear winner all round. Bass 1 sounds good also - but not a patch on bass 2. Just my tuppence worth and honest opinion.

These aren't to everyone's tastes...but they are to mine. I spent the 80's lusting after a hand built one of these bad boys.

[quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1426364564' post='2717428'] Warwick prices are all over the place in the pre owned world and for a bolt on 4 string from 98 that's a bit expensive. Definitely check out the classifieds here. I'd also suggest trying out any perspective thumb (well any potential purchase really) as the neck profile, balance and feel can change drastically from year to year of manufacture. Trying different basses is all the fun! [/quote] This is good advice.... It is a lovely looking instrument but I would want to play it first before shelling out with regard to the aforementioned points about profile, balance etc.

Very cool...congratulations!