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Ben's old Thumb Bass now resides with me. I have two Thumbs to go with my Std instead of two Streamers. Nice collection. ^_^

Natural. But I guess that's hardly a suprise judging by my avatar pic. ^_^

Thumbrests still have a place in the modern world! I had one made for my Streamer Std. I'd strung the bass with flats and decided that I wanted a rest that was level with my pickup so I could play at the neck. Here's the result... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=28877&st=0&p=298015&#entry298015"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry298015[/url]

Never heard of these but it's a 7 string through neck with Bubinga wings for £369 BIN...... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAZETI-7-STRING-BASS-GUITAR-BIRDS-EYE-BUBINGA-ASH_W0QQitemZ230290505456QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item230290505456&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1298|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]here[/url]

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[quote name='simon1964' post='314399' date='Oct 25 2008, 10:40 AM']+1 to that. I played the natural 70s style one at the bottom of this link when I was Jon's workshop last. Amazing quality, handbuilt, and looks stunning - all for £650! [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/stock.htm"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/stock.htm[/url][/quote] Wow. £650's a bit of a steal for those...

Do it.

[quote]Would like to know how people have got on with the standard vs deluxe though.[/quote] The Deluxe will be active (if I remember correctly), so will sound more "hi-fi". It will also be made from nicer wood. As for the overall difference in playability/build quality I personally haven't found a great deal of difference, but bear in mind I've only been noodling in shops with these things.... For me a Fender should be a solid Workhorse, so I'd veer towards a Standard, but if this is to be a special present then you might want the extras. There's a thread on this subject here (assuming it's not your thread): [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=401571"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=401571[/url] [quote]Was considering a Sadowsky Metro or a Sandberg as alternatives.[/quote] I guess I'm one of those who thinks these are far superior (and much more befitting a special treat). Again, just my opinion. Cheers,

[quote name='bremen' post='313740' date='Oct 24 2008, 01:01 PM']No Xmas for John Queays by the Fall.[/quote] Aghhh! Beat me to it!

"No Christmas for John Quays" by The Fall. Always puts me in the festive spirit

For the money I would much sooner consider a Sadowsky Metro, but that's just my opinion!

MIA, MIM, MIJ..... Just get a second hand Lakland Skyline Bob Glaub and be done with it.

For me it was a straight fusion of Punk, Electronica and Funk/Disco. As others have mentioned, the likes of Bowie and Roxy Music were already playing around with these in the 70s before Duran Duran appeared.

ERB = Egg slicer. (Just because I can't play them, you understand.)

[quote name='benwhiteuk' post='310264' date='Oct 20 2008, 10:29 AM']+1, but I don’t mean that in a bad or derogative kind of way........[/quote] Oh don't get we wrong, I like the look of Fenders too (esp. natural finish with a black scratch plate), I just find them pretty weird to play for some reason. Perhaps I'm just not "cool" enough, either!

"There seems to be a link about being overweight and being in a metal band as well judging by the photos. " Nah, the link is between being underweight and being in an indie band.

They're also pretty popular in Soul/RnB bands. The smaller bodies, whilst hated by some, are suited for wearing high in a manner that seems to be popular for bassists in those genres. Basically, for better or for worse, "Muso"=Warwick. Fender, on the other hand, have cornered the market in "Indie Cool".

[quote name='Faithless' post='309703' date='Oct 19 2008, 10:39 AM']Umm, I meant, originally played by the band itself, not by the bass player only... For sure, I know, it's Stu's bassy-line [/quote] Yeah, suspected as much, but thought it would be good to point it out!

[quote name='Faithless' post='309551' date='Oct 18 2008, 10:43 PM']So, as I was getting into Jamiroquai's [i]Cosmic Girl[/i] (hell funky, gotta say...), I've devised to watch the original version, and spotted [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GO2IWTDdgY&feature=related"]Jamiroquai's gig in Verona[/url]. Their bassist then actually was[i] Nick Fyffe[/i]. He left the band in 2003. I was looking for his departure info, but could find it, so, still curious - [i]why did he leave[/i]? Same problems with money [Zender's leaving reason..], or somethn' else?[/quote] Cosmic Girl was Zender's bass line, I'm not sure if you were aware of that.

Great fun. I'd actually buy that for a laugh it it was cheap and local enough.

[quote name='Wil' post='309013' date='Oct 18 2008, 12:51 AM']Well, they're certainly not some trendy scene band if that's what you're worried about There's a parody of a modern record company executive in one of their videos which cracks me up: "I don't see your balls in your jeans. Your hair's not straight ironed... where are the glasses and the bandana? And sh*t kid, we've got no hope for you..."[/quote] They could be a grower - they're great musicians, that's for sure. I do hear do some Dillinger Escape Plan influence......