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Oh no, Geoff! I might need counseling after some monster handed bassist comes along

Just had a look at the OW/Tanglewood J. Very nice! I'll investigate further and try and find some vids :-)

That's good news Geoff :-) I'll put the Yamaha to the top of the try list :-) Great info, Rusco, Ta :-) I'll check out the OW and Tanglewood for sure!

You've got me measuring my fingers now, Conan! My longest is 3.5 inch, but my maximum stretch from tip of thumb to tip of little finger is 10.5 inch. No idea what that means, though

Hi Conan! Thanks for the advice :-) I suppose it's impossible to make one Bass that would suit everyone, too many variables in people's body shapes and tastes. I wonder if any Bass company has thought about detachable necks, so you could choose your favourite feeling neck and just bolt it on to a standard body. Then, I suppose, the 'standard body' wouldn't suit everyone either :-)

Would you say the cheapest of the BB range has the same punch as the pricier models, Geoff? Yamaha say that this is the case, I think.

Ta Geoff :-) I really like the look of those X models....Shiny shiny! The VJ74 seems to have a great sound to it, good and solid, and the Yamaha BBs have real punch to them as well. I like that punchy Bass sound :-)

It'd have to be the Rickenbacker 4003, as it's the Bass used by one of my Bass heroes, Al Cisneros, from OM, and also Lemmy of course :-)

Hi Geoff.....From the recommendations so far I'm leaning towards the Yamaha BBs and the Vintage VJ74's. I suppose the best I can do is get a taste of these basses from trying them in a shop. After that you have to pay your money and take a chance :-) Looking forward to the search, though. Getting there is half the fun :-)

Cheers, Tom! I've passed that Guitar Mania shop many times on the bus.....So I reckon it's time to get off the bus and investigate :-) Interesting about your preference for skinny necks....I suspect I'll feel the same.

Hi ezbass, now THERE'S a thought..... :-) I might have to go the opposite way and get a TWO string Bass Thanks, James :-) Lots of good advice from people on here! I'm looking forward to trying some of the suggestions out. Lots of votes for the P Bass and similar. I'll be sure to put up a reply on here revealing the final choice. Probably won't be till after Christmas as I won't be able to afford it till then :-)

Well I've made a few Cigar box guitars, but my finishes tend more towards 'Punk' than 'Jazz' I do enjoy woodwork, and my Brother has made a few electric violins....We could team up and produce a Wishbass.....Perhaps my NEXT Bass will be a Wishbass :-)

That's pretty radical, Chris. I wonder if his necks eventually look like corkscrews?

Hi Xilddx! I just had a look at those Wishbasses......Wow! I was expecting a massive price tag (almost as massive as the neck) but they're pretty reasonable. If I ever get expert enough for Fretless playing they'd be first on the list. Love the sculptural look of some of those Basses....

Ta, Chris! More good information :-)