mr4stringz

I honestly applaud you trying your best be objective there! 🤣 But nah, those ‘extras’ ain’t even slightly justifying that price tag for me. I was fortunate to pick up what looked to be a barely used 60s/Vintage Pro T-Bird a few months back, with a hard case for less then a third of the price of this, and they’re SUCH good basses. Totally get the inflation stuff, it’s obvious everywhere, but the pricing of this is just dumb, irrespective of that side of things and particularly given how good the 60s/Vintage Pro basses are at a fraction of the cost.

I briefly had a fretless one (the Jaco tribute). I needed a cheap fretless for a recording session and let it go shortly after, though if it had been getting use I’d have been happy enough keeping it as it was a really decent enough, usable fretless. I certainly found it a little weightier than my other basses (mainly Fenders), but not prohibitively so.

Must admit I found it difficult, just because I’ve never been a ring wearer previously I think. Anyhow, after a number of resizes over a few years due to weight loss, I ditched the wedding ring for a tattoo on my finger instead. That definitely doesn’t get in the way.

Lovely. I lusted after one of these for a good few years (big Bill Gould fan). Never did manage to score one. Congrats!

Trying to put myself in the drummer’s shoes, that sounds awful.

o Not sure this game of noughts and crosses will work out.

Honesty is the best and only policy that works, as others have said. Be kind, open and keep it fairly short. And, hard as it can be at times to find a decent drummer, this can’t come into it. Either they agree and stick (pun intended) around, they don’t agree but stick around for the greater good or they walk.

I’ve taken a spare for a long long time, and have had cause to use the spare maybe three or four times ever. For me (though I don’t gig often these days) it’s still worth it for peace of mind, regardless of the very low likelihood of needing to use it. Think that comes down largely to your personality. I’d be fretting (pun very much intended) the whole night if I didn’t have the spare with me.

It has to be said… PARKLIFE

The only thing GAS related here is their awful bloody beer.

They’ve stopped making the JC in black?

Another ‘will be fine’ from me. The JMJ Mustangs come supplied with standard length Fender flats.

IMO the fact that you’re asking the question rather than just buying it actually answers it for you.

I’ve not bought much at all year by previous standards, but the best is definitely this. Epiphone Vintage Pro T-Bird. Stupendously good for the cash (especially second hand with a case, as this was). I’ve replaced the knobs for black/chrome and, when I get round to it, will get a black scratchplate on it too. Worst purchase? I’ve yet to find a use for the Stone Deaf PDF-2 pedal that I picked up to try with my octave up sounds. Nowt wrong with the pedal, just not what I’m looking for.

That’s the fella! 😬

If you’re there in time give the bassist of the support (Dawn After Dark) a wave for me, he’s a mate of mine. Suitably festive too as he’s got a grumpy Santa vibe about him.

In my experience it’s absolutely worth persevering with. I’d be useless most days without Pilates. Actually, come to think of it I am fairly useless anyway, but you get my point!

Up now on their website. https://barefacedaudio.com/collections/10cr-bass-cabs/products/three10-three10t

Was in my favourite local tonight (The Fountain Inn in Walsall) and caught a set from Big Special. Free gig, raising money for local homelessness charities. They were giving away a load of Christmas trees no questions asked to anyone who needed one but may be a few quid short. One of the band used to work in the pub a few years back. There’s giving back for you. Top work, lads.

10 or 15 years or so ago my list would have been massive. I’ve seen the light on much of that stuff though and/or mellowed. Now there’s just - Any black bass with a black scratchplate that doesn’t have black screws. Any 5 string Fender Precision. It just looks wrong. Those stupid neon green strings (DRs I think).

Saw them support Napalm Death once I think. It’s also possibly given the OP an idea for their next thread.

Now there’s a player that always has epic tones in whichever band he’s playing in at any given moment.

Unless you’re really set on separates (and given your fairly tight financial boundaries) there are often real bargains to be had from older Ashdown combos. You may be able to snag one of their ABM combos for that if you’re ‘right place right time’ lucky. You might even feel you don’t even want/need to upgrade quickly thereafter or at all if you hunt and buy wisely now . They’re not lightweight but you can always stick a set of heavy duty castors on to assist a bit with that.

Makes even less sense given they have the facility to order online to collect from store.

Hey. Afraid not, it’s a fair bit further forward towards the neck on the Dano. They’re fun basses though for sure and certainly a little different to the norm, though I bought this one largely for my 11 year old to mess about on.