martthebass

[quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='700286' date='Jan 4 2010, 10:50 AM']A change of bass might help.[/quote] Something where your fretting hand isn't having to support the neck at all may be helpfull? I found my Streamline very usefull in this regard when my neck/shoulder problems flared up earlier this year. Good luck

Strangely enough WD40 didn't seem to do much good on my Streamlines FB (or a fretless Status neck I used to have) - still a bit grey and streaky in places. Not 'manky' as such but the 'stain' just seems to get into the phenolic resin somehow. I'm sure I'd be able to improve it using WD40 in combination with a mild abrasive (0000 as above) but not sure if this would open up a can of worms.

Nice position to be in. Couple of comments: 1. Every 2 years or so I convince myself that Ricky's look cool and I should buy one. Fortunately 10 minutes or so in Electro playing one (or a decent copy) usually cures that. Definately an acquired taste both sound and playability wise. I could probably learn to like the former but the latter..... 2. You've got a nice collection of Fenders already - what do you expect the 2 potential additions to do that you can't already do? If I was in the same position as you I'd probably look to spend on a single bass that was a bit different and special. If you like the Fender vibe, an offering from Sandberg or Lakland (or maybe a second hand Sadowsky Metro) might be worth looking at.

[quote name='The Burpster' post='694123' date='Dec 27 2009, 09:40 AM']I think you may find that if you play a Status Streamline, you may struggle to want to play anything else afterwards! [/quote] Completely agree with this - particularly in a gigging situation.

[quote name='M-Bass-M' post='692458' date='Dec 23 2009, 05:25 PM']Thanks for all the great comments. A headless bass definitely appeals to me, but given my limited experience with other basses and the role that I want my new bass to play, I think I'd much rather stick to a headed bass this time around. Next time, perhaps! Cheers Mark[/quote] Before you make your final decision I'd try and get hold of one to try it out. The pros and cons have been put well above. I go back and forth between a headless Status and a Ray for gigs. Yes I find I need to 'adjust' for headless (the 2 frets thing) which takes about 5 minutes but as long as I'm not swapping mid gig that aint an issue. Last night I went to a jam night and at the last minute I ended up taking my Status instead of the Ray. There were no other bassists in the house so I ended up playing pretty continuously for 3 hours. By the end of the night I was glad I'd made the switch. I can't think of a role that a headless bass couldn't perform that a headed one could (unless you intend to take the guitarists eye out ), the only reason to go headed is if you want something that looks more conventional. This I understand as for some gigs I 'have' to use a Stingray......

Thinking about using my (rarely used) fretless at a jamnight tonite. Yes, I'll probably get plenty of 'pretentious t*at' comments (it's a rock night) but I just like the feel. I'd love to be able to play by ear but usually can't get enough definition from 'house' stacks/environments to do it accurately. Generally I end up focussed on the side dots like a cheetah on a wilderbeest.....

Had a 5 string one of these earlier this year.......lovely bass, very versatile and a great playable neck. Needed a fretless and so off it went, damn wifey's '3 basses only' rule.

Based on the above I think I'd go Rosewood. I personally wouldn't defret a maple or phenolic board......

You can see the config on the piccie in this thread Dom: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=66085&st=0&p=646554&#entry646554"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry646554[/url] Soap bars? Some Overwater specialist will probably have a better idea about the pickup type than me.

I've had fretless basses with Rosewood (MIA Jazz), Phenolic (Fender-Status Jazz thing) and Ebony (my current Overwater). Out of the 3 my preference is ebony. Rosewood for me was nice and mwwahhhy but could struggle with definition at the dusty end. The phenolic was too bright and clattery (even with flats). I find ebony gives a good balance of the 2, though it may be a bit bright for some tastes on rounds (I always use flats so can't comment on this). Also I just love the feel of ebony when playing, silky smoot and warm - well worth paying the price for a piece thats even blacker than the blackest black pudding (where even the white bits are black).

Chris...........if you ever even contemplate selling this I suggest you be taken outside and shot. Great bass, now where will I find a Feb 63 Jazz?

Px'd a mint JV series (large Fender logo) 57 reissue P bass against a US 1982 Jazz (Sienna Sunburst) in MusicGround Donny back in the late 80's. Well I guess we were all young and daft.....