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In a random bout of GAS Ive been looking for something with a Music Man style pickup and sound. That being said, the few actual Music Mans (Music Men?) I have played I havent liked the weight of or the neck, but the sound has been killer. So who are making good, cheapish clones? I know Cort do a something-or-other with a P or J pickup as well as the MM, and I do like the look of these, but any more recommendations?

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1503655470' post='3359966'] I could never get on with the modern Thunderbirds for that reason. The old-style Thunderbirds have brighter pickups so popping in some Thunderbuckers is an option. Bit pricey though! I'm really looking forward to getting my hands one the new Epiphone Thunderbird - if they've nailed the pickups it will be a monster. [/quote] Its funny you mention the new one. I saw the thread on here the day after I bought mine. If I'd have known I probably wouldve held off for the new one because they look awesome. Although, I could own two birds...

Hi all, So a few months ago I bought myself an Ep Thunderbird Classic, the white one with the Gibson USA Thunderbuckers. Lovely bass. Nice, fast neck, surprisingly well balanced and looks cool af. Thing is, I'm having trouble getting the sounds I want from it, particularly from the neck pickup. All seems very muddy with little to no top end unless I completely roll off the neck pup. Any Thunderbird users give any recommendations of what I can do re EQ on amps, string choice, etc, to brighten it up a bit? I know Jared Followill (Kings of Leon) used one of these Epi Birds for ages and got some great tones from it, so surely it can be done. I love the look and how it feels and how it plays, but Im still trying to get the sound 10/10 to match.

[quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1500893889' post='3340843'] I just popped into a well known Birmingham independent store that has just moved to new premises (I won't say which in case it's considered promoting the sale of Fakers!) and they had a load of Rockinbetters on the wall for £399 (in-store only...) two of which were white with checkerboard effect binding. I recently traded my Fireglo Rockinbetter due to it's weight and I mistakenly thought I'd got the whole Faker thing out of my system. Having seen the white ones I'm now not so sure. Probably a good thing I left my credit card at home... [/quote] I think i know the store in question...

I think just calling it "That Weird Bass" would suffice looks excellent Andy

Super(b)ass

Very tempted to get a Retrovibe Renegade, a friend of a friend is trying to offload one and I might have to just to give it a home

Just when I thought my Rick GAS couldn't get worse. I for one think the pink looks good

hi from Castle Brom! Basschat is the place to be if you need advice or playing tips, and of course, excruciating levels of GAS

that's lovely that - think the white pup covers are a nice touch

Sorry if it's been discussed before, but I've just stumbled across the entire Sire range on the Andertons website! this means that some of the best value for money basses about no longer have to be shipped in from Germany via Thommann, which I'm sure will help everyone's GAS

My beloved Sire M3 is in need of a good set up. I've owned it for 18 months and it hasn't been set up since - I think it may even be wearing the same strings. It is something I could do myself but I'd rather have someone who knows what they're doing do it. Many thanks

is it good for metal?

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1494697742' post='3297988'] Yup - great, great day. Thanks, Si....I know how much effort these things are. You're a superstar, mate But completely eclipsed, I'm afraid by MrsChis_Sharman's (Jo's) macaroons...... [/quote] absolutely the best thing there

It's even better in person than on the screen, I must say.

great day, great cake, great basses, and now great GAS for a status-necked Jazz. The joys

I woke up early today as if I was going to work. Couldn't sleep so went for a run. Me and my aching legs are loading the car up as we speak

[quote name='philw' timestamp='1490446016' post='3265192'] Here's mine. The Surf Jag.. [attachment=241584:Green Bass hi-res.jpg] [/quote] still think it looks lovely

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1492793880' post='3283318'] Just try not to hit on her ... [/quote] well if it's an uncomfortable and hostile environment he's after...

I'm in saving for a walnut one. Loved it so much when I played it at PMT I vowed one day I'd buy it and threatened to chop the hand off anyone who tried to buy it before me. Has the tone I've deep down wanted ever since I went to buy my first bass all those years ago. It's mine.

Hi guys. Recently took ownership of a macbook from the big brother who had bought it and couldnt get on with MacOS. So, looking to make the most of it by using the plethora of great recording software available on a Mac, such as Garageband and Logic Pro X (which i came to love following Music creation classes back at school). Alls I need is a USB interface and potentially a MIDI Keyboard in the future (will stick to recording vocals, guitar and bass at the minute) to get up and running.Any suggestions for USB Interfaces? I dont care too much for recording multiple tracks at once right now, and will probably need no more than 2 inputs at any given time. Also, any software recommendations or pointers in the direction of making drum loops will be greatly appreciated.

There's dreary moodiness indie rock and there's happy dance indie rock. There is a difference between Peace and Two Door Cinema Club. Don't let BBC Radio 6 (I didn't even know there was a 6) be the indicator of all things indie. Again, before labelling think try harder. Look up The Strokes, Two Door Cinema Club, The Wombats, they are all fairly non dreary.

[quote name='funkyspuke' timestamp='1490367691' post='3264676'] This is my latest Alpher .. not the best picture. [/quote] whoah...