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Bartolini do customs IIRC. At a price, no doubt.

In addition to room modes you may be exciting, there's a possibility that you're generating a standing wave. Easily done at around 50Hz (F#-ish), since that frequency's wavelength is about 8'. Just the height of a standard ceiling, for example.

Unfinished?

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1320081626' post='1422076'] That U2 bassline. You know, the one that goes "dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum..." it's brilliant! [/quote] [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1320085703' post='1422151'] That's just dum. [/quote] It's definitely "With or without you". I can tell, you know.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' timestamp='1320272768' post='1424793'] This one... [/quote] So nearly my choice! (mine, not yours!) Good to see you back around these parts.

[quote name='JohnFitzgerald' timestamp='1320254048' post='1424451'] Tony and Mark Brzezicki were and indeed still are one of those signature rythm sections. Great player. Solid and inventive at the same time is a rare talent. Some of the young dudes with their Ricks around their ankles would do well to listen to how Tony plays if they really must use a plec. [/quote] Yes. And this, too.

[quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1320243302' post='1424222'] [b][i]For once, a P Bass that I actually want! So the manufacturer must be commended for that feat! The video of him playing it is great, the two sections of[i] Angle Park sound great.[/i] [/i][/b] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nJL3nAUDyYk"]http://www.youtube.c...d&v=nJL3nAUDyYk[/url] It's great to see Tony getting a signature bass. He is one of my absolute favourite players and I always think of him as the most talented UK bassist around, alongside Mark King. His lines are just incredible. I'm going to see Big Country live in February, which is great as they are one of my favourite bands. Absolutely awesome. Tony is the man. [/quote] Tony IS the man. Me likeee.

Bloody 'ell, there's some nice stuff on here (already) Got to side with Ped on this one (though the Streamline's a close second!) [IMG]http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m248/Evilex1/P1000887.jpg[/IMG] Vigier Passion V series III (1996)

If the year's applicable; My vote(s) go to Burns Bison or Fender V (EADGC- the15 fret one)

And to make matters worse, I have a sneaking feeling that Status necks are supplied as fretted (or fretless if specified) blanks. You'd have to bore the holes for the tuning posts to go through and then drill out holes for the screw/s to secure the backplates. I'd only do it if I had a drill press or similar [i]proper[/i] machinery. One slip, and ... you get the idea. Status'll do it for you. But that'll cost even more. Sorry to rain on your graphite parade, but it's not a "cheap" solution. It is, however a quality one. Does it have to be a Status neck? I like a lot of the suggestions everyone else has made (Includung the ATK one) Alternatively, track down a s/h OLP Tony Levin sig or buy a good condition OLP and go from there as funds permit, buying an EQ, better hardware etc. Whatever you elect to do, be aware that if you sell on, you won't recoup your original outlay. So you'd better like it!!

And now I find myself wanting an 8x10 line array. That'd be about 8' tall. (Or 8" if you're in Spinal Tap) I suppose you could wedge it between the stage and the ceiling to stop it falling over and annihilating the drum kit..

Good point! I'll have to roll it back to about 1977 and have BAS515T instead...

Who's got BA55IST then?

[quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1319896926' post='1419861'] Get some Fostner (SP?) bits to hog out as much wood as possible before you hit it with the router. [/quote] I think it's Forstner.. But I'm not so sure myself. Good idea, though.

[i]"Refitting is the reverse procedure to removal"[/i] Yeah. Right.

[quote name='lanark' timestamp='1320059126' post='1421604'] Good for you, I never quite understand this yearning to pay £2000 for a guitar.[/quote] So now isn't a good time to mention the Status, Vigier or Warwicks, is it? Or which Yamaha I own..

Sorry. I lied. It [i]was[/i] the EDB 550 (4 string) and EDB 555 (5 string). They've stopped making them now by the looks. It's down to; GSR SR (and prestiges using that body shape) ATK BTB Jetking Grooveline I didn't even see the ICB (Iceman) in there, though I did quickly gloss over the site... There's no direct EDB replacement, and the Groovelines (though "interesting") are much more expensive. Best bet's something on th S/H market. Sorry.

EDB 550. It's the same shape, hardware and neck, but it's wooden-bodied. Last time I was in PMT Southend, they had a good condition EDB600 in. None of the current Ibanez range are made in luthite. I [i]think[/i] some Cort Curbows are, though. Hope that's of some use to you.

And in the longer term... Tried re-stringing with single ball-ended strings. That was a mission! The string clamp screws work really well in the headpiece and secure the strings well. The black finish came off of the leading edge of the threads as I screwed them in, though. Cutting the strings to the correct length is a bit difficult, as you won't want to damage the headpiece finish with whatever cutters you're using. The monorail bridge saddles are designed/ set-up for taper-cored E and A strings. I struggled to get the action low enough with "regular" strings. This time out, I was using Overwater Steel Rounds (.038/ .058/ .078/ .098) It's of most consequence on the E string, where the variance is greatest, and ultimately, I got close enough. Those who want ultra-low actions on mid to heavier gauges might need to get the files out (or ensure that you get taper-cored E and A strings) Otherwise, A couple of surface cracks have appeared in the gel coat in the recess beneath the tuners. Not structural, and they may have been caused by a knock I'm unaware of whilst in the gig bag. Still, a bit annoying, as I take good care of my gear. Finally, the phenolic fretboard has taken a serious dislike to my sweaty hands. It's reacted to my sweat, leaving a weird stain/deposit that starts in a point at about the 12th fret and widens out until it reaches the 24th. It doesn't affect the playability, but it does look strange. [i]When[/i] I get time, I must nip up to Status HQ and get Rob to have a look. A pity. The (overwater) strings and Streamline sound superb together and the compliant nature of the strings make it even more of a doddle to play.

Like everyone else has said, Squier, Yamaha and Ibanez are all solid buys, particularly if you can get a nice second hand one. Otherwise, the previously mentioned SGC Nanyo "Bass Collection" basses are superb. If you get [i]really[/i] lucky, a G&L "Tribute" series might just pop up on the cheap, but expect it to have had a couple of owners. To put some of this into a bit of perspective for you; My first bass was a Westone. I still have it. I've had two Ibanez, and sold one on. The other was irreparably damaged, and I wish I still had it. I also own a Squier and a Yamaha. (So not much bias, then!)

[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1319795870' post='1418619'] Never ever Bloody anything ever! [/quote] Unless I'm misunderstanding, this needs another verb? Otherwise, I reckon most of us can see the de-merits of getting blood in/on instruments/equipment/audiences (especiallyif it's your own)

I liked the dinky Ibanez Promethean I tried. Korg Pandora / Tascam Trainer and headphones are good, too...

And there's Vangelis, both Jarres and Andreas Vollenweider....

[quote name='algmusic' timestamp='1319630921' post='1416595'] Really Sadowsky should have made up there own name.. Funny stingrays, sterlings and Rickenbackers don't seem to have this problem [/quote] They have their own issues. Or rather Mssrs Ball and Hall seem to, which can only really detract from the brand.

I suppose that there are only so many body shapes that are comfortable / well-balanced / good-looking / immediately recognisable / familiar etc. And the rough "Jazz" shape fits the bill for a lot of the people a lot of the time. For that reason it's a logical starting point for a lot of bass manufacturers when deciding on or developing a body shape. A good Fender is still a super instrument, and the current American standards are good examples of the breed.