Black Coffee

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1397225520' post='2421992'] I don't have this problem with basses, since I exclusively play peaveys... only strings so it's a bit cheaper [/quote] A five string peavey grind is the bass I owned the longest. Lovely piece of kit. Simple, heavy, solid and bombproof. Looks pretty cool with the mahogany and maple I think it was

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1397218717' post='2421892'] The Yamaha's are lovely! [/quote] The yamaha BB2025 basses are absolutely beautiful but i think they are 19mm spacing and I can't get on with that as well as smaller spacing. The BB1025's aren't too shabby either. Here I go again....

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1397211521' post='2421798'] Materialistic purchase is an [i]addiction[/i]...i.e. there is a definite, short term high following the acquisition of a new "item" (bass). But here's the thing...as with any addiction the high doesn't last and the subsequent "come down" leaves the addict with a desire to [i]recapture the high.[/i] To compound this[i] the law of diminishing returns is at work[/i]...the high [i]weakens [/i]after each hit (purchase)...leaving the addict forever seeking the same high that the original hit provided! A word to the wise...this site is populated by and large by bass purchase addicts. It's almost as if the central, most important core of the activity ....the human being interaction of playing the instrument to make music...is of no importance! Don't believe me? Compare the amount of gear related posts to playing tip inquiries on bass chat.......... [/quote] Hard to disagree with this. I think I'd better find a group and talk about my problem.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1397201981' post='2421662'] I've spent years trying to find a bass that sounded and played as good as a Wal that I played several years ago... Gave up in the end and ordered one... Should have done that in the first place! Its not going to stop me acquiring more basses though, I like basses and get a lot of pleasure out of trying different ones out. Looking for a good P bass at the moment too, fancy an old Tokai Hardpuncher if the right one comes up. [/quote] I don't want to give the idea I'm fed up with bass as that's not the case at all. I think a large chunk of my discontentment is coming from lack of money. But who isn't struggling, let's be honest.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1397201363' post='2421657'] That`s it. [/quote] In a nutshell it is. I have come back to where I started. Simplicity and a warm P is hard to beat. 5yrs ago I would not have admitted it, but now I'm agreeing with it now.

[quote name='jazzyvee' timestamp='1397174428' post='2421568'] I wish i knew enough about all things bass to specify a personal custom build and be confident that it's exactly what I want in a bass. [/quote] I don't know a lot of tech stuff, don't know a lot about electronics and that stuff. That's for the builder to offer advice with. I know what I don't like and I know what I prefer if given a choice and what I wish I hadn't bought too. I like the P sound and also the MM sound, but ain't that fussed on a jazz setup. I prefer passive basses most of the time because I think the sound is easier for me to work with so I need a passive/active option because I don't want to be caught without active just in case I need it. Deep deep blood red finish on a maple top wood body and clear finish on the maple board and neck. 34" scale and 18mm spacing. I'm goin with this in simple terms in a bid to stop hopping all over the place with instruments. I may fail spectacularly but if it's what makes me happy I can settle.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1397166936' post='2421518'] What if you don't like it? [/quote] hahaha... Id thought of that. But have to try it. Its a new project........

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1397165683' post='2421496'] I don't sell stuff I'll regret selling. [/quote] That's the thing though, always thinking you are buying better gear to find out too late that what you had was actually spot on and the new kit is the emperors new clothes. Then you try to change back and only then do you regret it and this is my point, if I stop it and stick to what I know will I be happier? Probably, and why I'm having a bass built to my own spec. Maybe I'm just an old git . . . . . . Or my eyes are bigger than my pockets are lined with cash and I'm weary with spending all I earn looking for the perfect bass.

After years of choppin n changing and thousands of quid spent and traded. I think I'm finally tired and bored and wana settle on something. The grass sometimes was definitely not greener on the other side with some basses and I have many regrets of ones that got away. And then there's the money that is harder to earn, and doesn't buy as much as it used to; and you near have to give stuff away to sell it quickly now. Anybody else feel fed up with it or am I just getting old?

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1396727803' post='2416896'] It's not only extremely versatile, but it probably does Precision, Jazz and Ray better than most Precisions, Jazzes and Rays do. [/quote] That's not helping my GAS I'm fighting hard not to pull the trigger....

Just taken delivery of a gem of an ACG bass. Well packaged and prompt delivery. A pleasure to deal with. Good luck with the case Merton ;-)

Thanks for the info Hadn't noticed the contour difference before. It's quite a difference.

I was browsing today and discussing this with some mates. At risk of treading where many have maybe been before. Could anybody explain to me in detail (or not) why a person would spend an extra £1,000 + for 2025 bass instead of a 1025 From any further than six feet it's gonna look much the same is it not....to all but those who know But what is the £1,000 price tag difference for ? Forgive my ignorance if it's obvious.