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[quote name='MythSte' post='340749' date='Nov 29 2008, 08:27 PM']Good job man! are you allowed to talk to us about contracts etc? Id be interested to hear the juice.[/quote] Basically I bought the bass, it was brilliant. I needed a replacement tuner tho. I went to Music Live 2008, spoke to a guy on the stand and after a few emails back and forth I was on the site. I'm doing this purely because I think the bass is awesome. I started off with a Vintage g*itar many years ago. I honestly think that the Vintage brand stuff is better than anything else in the price range. When I was looking for the bass I now play I tried a few competitors and nothing was quite this good for the money!

[quote name='LWTAIT' post='340733' date='Nov 29 2008, 07:58 PM']yet youre playing a rick in your avatar [/quote] Not anymore I'm not [quote name='Jase' post='340738' date='Nov 29 2008, 08:09 PM']Nice one Jarrod...the boys mentioned it last night...tidy darts![/quote] Cheers Jase. I was in the right place at the right time, can't believe my luck!

[quote name='nick' post='340699' date='Nov 29 2008, 06:55 PM']Nice one - good for you. Does that mean you can only play Vintage basses when gigging etc? If it does, could find a good home for that Fresher of yours [/quote] I'll be using vintage exclusively yup! I wouldn't sell you the Fresher, firstly I want it cos Nicky Wire played one... secondly it's got a crack in the headstock from where I dropped it at the end of a gig... lol [quote name='Protium' post='340703' date='Nov 29 2008, 07:02 PM']"I found it difficult to find a bass that packed enough punch, with good playability and most importantly one that was good value for money. The V4 has this in spades" Is this a direct quote? Nice one [/quote] Yup, a direct quote indeed. As some of you know I've been dabbling with a number of different basses. I was after a Sid Vicious style bass not too long ago, I stumbled on the vintage and it blew my socks off for the money!

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[quote name='beerdragon' post='331990' date='Nov 18 2008, 11:37 PM']Bugger i missed that one, i do like the look of that.[/quote] Absolutely stunning instruments, if it's anything like my 6 string version it'll sustain for days too. Despite what people think plexiglass produces a good tone (infact because there's no imperfections like wood the vibrations are better)

[quote name='Dan_Q' post='331216' date='Nov 18 2008, 04:29 AM']its not a faker so a bit offtopic, but this is nice. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rickenbacker-4000-single-pickup-1973-in-Jetglo_W0QQitemZ300273722261QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300273722261&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318"]4000[/url][/quote] Perfect punk rock Rick for me, don't like the price though. Especially since the poor thing would take a battering from me

I'm incredibly frustarted with my laptop! It crashed before I had a chance to put my bid in for this rare as rocking horse poo beauty. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=160297642790"]CSL Plexi[/url] I've got the matching 6 string already and to make matters worse it went for less than I was prepared to pay

That mapleglo Ibanez is the perfect sorta Rickenfaker for me and my pumpy punk basslines. Not liking the price tho hah!

I agree with Bassassin, that's mental.

[quote name='tauzero' post='286626' date='Sep 18 2008, 02:03 PM']The two may be linked... Anyway, in my normal subtle way, I shall point out that Pepsi Tate evidently has no further need of the original, so you could try and find that instead of getting a replica.[/quote] I know the Tailz, nice bunch of boys. Pepsis wife has the bass and quite frankly I wouldn't want anyone else to own it. I've only been asking about luthiers because I asked the original luthier for a quote (he still makes that design). In excess of 3k. Ridiculous not matter how much of a fan I am

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='286600' date='Sep 18 2008, 01:31 PM']You'd have to season it for several years before using that. Course, get it anyway, stack it up in garage, will be doing your future self a favour. With luthiers its always the time not the materials that is the cost.[/quote] Good idea. In a few years time when I get my own house I wanna invest in a nice computer aided router. I'll be able to make my own stuff then

I look like a girl?... No but seriously, I play a fluffy leopard print bass and I like Nicky Wire. May aswell be one haha I'm a lesbian trapped in a mans body to quote Eddie Izzard lol

I might be able to get my hands on the wood. They're cutting down some maple trees where I work and I could see if they'd be kind enough to cut me some blanks. I could also provide my own hardware.

Thanks for the insight. Already thought of Dearnley Jase (by the way... I need them new rock boots, I'm playing with a 6ft 4 guitarist and I stand at 5ft 7 on a good day ) - lovely bloke but he's pricey. Went down his workshop a few years ago to aquire some hardware for a guitar project I was doing... had a stunning Zemaitis Les Paul shaped bass - metal top to boot. That was a beaut but 2 Grand - ouch! Really I'd be looking at a budget of around £600 to be honest.

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='286260' date='Sep 17 2008, 09:50 PM']Why do you want holes in your bass? Purely cosmetic? Weight reduction?[/quote] Because I want a replica of Pepsi Tates bass. Sort of poigniant really since he passed away a year ago tomorrow. He's one of my biggest inspirations and I've wanted a replcia for a while. Just though now would be the time.

[quote name='TheDarkReaver' post='286247' date='Sep 17 2008, 09:27 PM']Are those holes to reduce wind resistance when hitting the guitarist?[/quote] hahaha! I'm a guitarist aswell as bass but yes.. guitarists are a pain in the arse Especially ones who can play better than me.... damn them for being able to read music.. damn tem all haha

[quote name='neepheid' post='286187' date='Sep 17 2008, 07:54 PM']Extreme chambering! Get a set of forstner bits/holesaws and attack a bass with a drill press?[/quote] Already been there. Bought a cheap bass and experimented with it. Looks okay but it plays like cack. To be honest I just want a nicely built replica - sort of a tribute to Pepsi Tate.

Does anyone know of any luthiers who don't charge an arm and a leg? I'm looking to get a bass like this - but in black. I'm pretty flexible with hardware/materials. Providing the instruments well made and setup.