Jonesy

I think you've answered your own question there, get the vintera! Can't say I've played one, so probably aren't of much use, but if you like the neck and would have bought it then, then go for it! I've played a player series P, and really liked it, but as Lozz has said, the neck on the vintera is quite a bit chunkier so I think they're different beasts. Plus seafoam green is pretty sexy!

The only sig bass I've ever owned was the Epiphone Jack Cassady, I picked it up because it's a lovely hollow body for not a lot of money. I'm not the biggest fan of his work, it's just a really nice bass. I almost bought the Marcus Miller Fender Jazz once, I really liked it and thought it was fairly unique. I don't get sig models that are just a standard axe in their finish. I don't know whats so special about the Dee Dee Ramone sig, I'm sure it's nice, but how different is it to any other white p bass? The name on the headstock doesn't bother me and I don't think I'd buy a bass just because it had the sig of someone I loved on it. Quite the opposite, I have a Mark Tremonti PRS SE, which is a lovely guitar and I'd go so far as saying I bloody hate Creed and Alter Bridge!

I like both, but stick to parallel the majority of time. I do love the extra grunt and darkness that switching to series brings, but most of the time I want my jazz to sound like a jazz and want that treble-tastic bite

I bought a bass off of them a few months ago and didn't have any surprise charges, it arrives pretty quickly too. They've got a pretty generous returns policy too (think it's 90 days?), I ended up sending it back and getting a refund without a hitch. I think I've read a thread here where a few people have had issues with them, but my experience has been fine.

I think everyone has pretty much nailed it already, but I'll throw my 2 cents into the hat...... I'd look to get my hands on a grubby beaten up p, whack some aggy pups in it like EMG gzr, model P or SD quarter pounders, whack a sansamp bddi in your chain and grab a thick pick. Don't forget the snarl, gob on the front row and glass someone after the gig. You're all set!

I'm not sure, they could well be sold out. We have a WhatsApp group and whenever a gig comes up someone buys a load of tix and we fill the spaces, I'm pretty sure someone said they got tix, but can't say for sure! We've also got our eyes on the Viagra Boys gig in May next year. Oh, and Desertfest! The Tropic is a great little venue and always has good bands on!

That's what I had thought too. Either way, that Jazz looks rather tasty!

I've got tix for Part Chimp on 26th Nov and Pigsx7 1st Dec. I've also got my eye on Amyl and The Sniffers on 24th Nov but, with a new baby on the way in the next couple of weeks, I may be pushing my luck a bit!

Ahhh, that makes more sense. Either way, it's pretty addictive! 😂

I started off using my fingers almost exclusively, but now I tend to float between the 2. Nowadays it's mostly pick. Brass for the noisey band.... And then it's fingers or one of these 2 for the blues lot.....

I know this is a weird thing to say, but I love the smell of my Ric 😂 I've never really noticed the smell of other basses I've owned, but the Ric does have a specific smell to it, maybe its the maple? My case is also buggered, was it the feet by any chance? RickySounds sell a repair kit if you fancied fixing yours... https://www.rickysounds.co.uk/product/rickenbacker-case-repair-kit-black-plastic/

Sounds like you need slippy fingers, get some wd40 on them 😂

Very true! Pretty much everything they lay their hands on sounds like gold to my ears and their tone, both live and on record, is just amazing! Which reminds me.......when's their new album out? There was talk of about 10 tunes being recorded before the pandemic and last time i saw them there was about 3 new songs in the set. Hopefully they'll release it when touring becomes feasible.

Bob Weston - Travis Bean TB2000 Who needs all those controls?

I was a bit disappointed with these and don't think the differences in spec are worth the price hike. The fades aren't my thing, but the silver burst HSS strat is nice and it'd be cool if they released a bass in that finish. A mate recently picked up a strat from GuitarGuitar that I think was one of their exclusives. It's essentially a player series, but with a roasted maple neck, custom shop pups and it came in just under 800 quid. If there was a bass equivalent released then I'd be very tempted.

Here's my family, and the bonus inclusion of Betty on the couch asleep!

M guessing you have this sorted already, but GAK have a next day delivery service too and are worth a go

Ronnie Wood played on a few Stones tracks I think, I'm pretty sure it's him on Emotional Rescue.. And I also prefer Keith Richards bass line on Yer Blues too (ducks for cover)

I don't know if anyone has seen this on FB, but Wayne from Limehouse Lizzy has had his Stingray Stealth nicked after a gig in Wokingham. There's more info from their post below and I've copied it from FB incase people don't have FB profiles. Hopefully we can get it back to him! https://www.facebook.com/100044179129040/posts/405464200936214/ Pls SHARE/RT! On July 17th we played the Marvellous Festival in Wokingham. A week after returning we opened up our van to find that Wayne’s bass guitar - a #MusicMan ‘Stealth’ - was missing. 🎸 The bass is both very distinctive looking and also very rare in the UK. Everything on it is black - the chromework, neck, even the mirror scratch plate is smoked black. It also has been retro-fitted with an Aguilar bridge pickup, which bears the name in white script on the pickup cover. 🎸 There’s also substantial wear on the front lower body where stage jewellery has battered into into it, leaving big dents. 🎸 The serial number is E93826. 🎸 We’ve waited this long in the hope that goodwill amongst the music community would yield a positive result. Sadly however, we’ve now had to conclude that the matter has gone beyond this. 🎸 Anything at all that could lead to its recovery would be so enormously appreciated, especially as MusicMan have stopped making them. Feel free to contact us by Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or even leave a message on limehouselizzy.com (click each for links or email us at [email protected]). 🎸 Wayne has also said he's happy to provide a reward for the return of or information leading to the return of the bass. 🎸 Many thanks.

There's an aux in on the zoom, so I just use a 3.5mm jack to connect it to my laptop and we're away 😊

Well, you've got a suped up, aggressive, P.........I guess that means you need a fat sounding one with flats too? 😜

I just picked up some Ernie Ball Everlasts and I like em. They're a bit like the Dunlop tortex, but more matt in their texture, so I prefer the grip. I also really like the Clayton Metallics copper and Dunlop Teckpick brass picks too, they sound really aggy.......but unfortunately leave your bass covered in bits of metal 😂

Very nice, I bet it has a lovely thump to it

There's something cool about Guild basses, I really like the Jet Star too. Kinda looks like a thunderbird has been left out in the sun all day, or is drunk.

I love the guitar version of this, maybe because of the Kim Thayl/Soundgarden connection, and have never seen its 4 string brother turn up......until now. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294279908292?hash=item4484730bc4:g:TnIAAOSwJuBg8quB It just ooozes cool!