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[quote name='Lietuva' timestamp='1493926339' post='3291943'] Hello guys, I'm playing bass gutar and upright, but this thing just blow my mind... I was allways fascinated by upright bass, but i just cannot play it as good as my native instrument - bass guitar. And Marco Marcustico bass [url="http://www.marcoguitarsbass.com/index_archivos/Page381.htm"]http://www.marcoguit...vos/Page381.htm[/url] looks like a best option for me. But i cannot find any of those for sale and I think I know, how much it costs, so, my question is - have you seen anything more affordable and easier to find, but with the same upright bass sound in bass guitar shape? Thanks, Nojus [/quote] If you're after the upright sound, on an affordable bass, how about the [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Aria-FEB-Fretless-Electro-Acoustic-Bass-Guitar-Flame-Natural/1FE1?utm_medium=display&network=criteo&retargeting_or_placement=retargeting&utm_source=criteo"]Aria FEB Fretless Acoustic/Electric[/url]? I think it is stunning and fully intend on getting one when I have the spare cash (no time soon then ). [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT19wLtLcxo"]Here's a You Tube demo of it in action[/url].

I wouldn't say no. But I would be disappointed if it didn't smell of spearmint!

Hello Ash Nice to have you on board. I am a newbie here myself and everyone seems to be friendly and helpful. I would love to see some before shots of this dog you are upgrading, just so we can be wowed by your end result even more!

You gotta get the [url="http://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/build/bass/g2220-electromatic-junior-jet-bass-ii-short-scale-bass-black"]Gretsch Jet Jr[/url] for a coupe of hundred quid. It is a stunner and sounds great:

[quote name='donslow' timestamp='1493950626' post='3292108'] FWIW one of my main p basses (depends who I'm playing with) is a highway 1, made in USA, painted in Mexico, assembled in USA I love mine, badass bridge, American standard parts, greasebucket tone circuit (if that's your thing) alder body, thin satin finish cheaper than American standards but pretty much same instrument bar a couple of minor differences i.e. No string though body option but then it does have a badass II on it.....!! They don't come up for sale VERY often but they do appear, I bought mine used for £450 which is about the going rate Worth a lookout for your budget I would say..... [/quote] Thanks for the tip. I see reverb.com has one listed, but it's in the US, and the seller has, shall we be kind and say, modified it. [url="https://reverb.com/item/4833050-fender-american-highway-one-precision-bass-2003-custom-finish"]https://reverb.com/i...3-custom-finish[/url]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. It seems to be unanimous then (and as I suspected) if buying new go for the MiM, but look for a MiJ 2nd hand and I can't really go wrong.

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1493879902' post='3291425'] Can I play with madness? [/quote] You'll have to ask Suggs.

How about a [url="https://www.wunjoguitars.com/shop/bass-guitars/vox-phantom-bass"]Vox Phantom Bass[/url]? Not overly heavy at all, although I'm not sure of actual poundage. And has to be one of the coolest guitars around!

I am gassing for a P Bass (I only have an Epi T'Bird at the mo), and was wondering if it's worth getting the [url="http://shop.fender.com/en-GB/squier-electric-basses/precision-bass/squier-classic-vibe-p-bass-70s/0303090506.html#cgid=%09squier-electric-basses&start=1"]Squier Classic Vibe[/url] for £440 or spend a couple of hundred more on a [url="http://shop.fender.com/en-GB/electric-basses/precision-bass/standard-precision-bass/0146100502.html#start=1"]MiM Fender P Bass[/url]? I don't have the option of going to try them both out, which is why I am seeking advice here. I know Squier are the budget range, but I actually prefer Epi to Gibson, so prestige isn't an issue here. Thanks.

[quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1493373782' post='3287831'] welcome from Teignmouth! If you check out the used section in Mansons, there are some bargains to be had, I find Project musics bass selection pretty dire TBH [/quote] Hello Teignmouth True, I'd have agree about Project Music's bass section, but As I am just starting out on my bass life they have everything I am gassing for. I prefer the staff there as well because I find most of the Manson's staff are a bit elitist, I do have to say that their bass guy is great though, which is handy! [quote name='Bbiigg Kev' timestamp='1493636134' post='3289539'] Hi. [/quote] Hi back to you Bbiigg Kev. How's life in the midlands and the Netherlands?

[quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1493190803' post='3286269'] Welcome, if you have GAS then avoid Mansons. I'd sworn Fender were overpriced and trading on the brand until I dropped in, tried a Highway One Jazz and fell in love. Still my favourite to play [/quote] I do tend to avouid mansons as they seem to have a policy of overcharging on everything! I use Project Mucis in Exeter, a much friendlier place that charge realistically.

Thanks for the welcome everyone. It is great to find a bass forum based in the UK. [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1493061826' post='3285326'] All I would suggest is to buy it online - so you can try for 30 days and send it back if you change your mind. [/quote] Good tip, thanks for that! [quote name='PawelG' timestamp='1493062577' post='3285344'] Few years ago Exeter was the starting point to my cycling trip around Cornwall - one of the best thing's I've done in my life. No idea about the Aria but the GAS for P Bass is something everyone suffers from. Even if we have quite a few PBasses, there's always a different color, signature or make or whatever - the excuses to buy one are endless. [/quote] Good to see another Pompey resident here, I grew up there. It's funny with the P Bass, I have always hated Fender guitars, too many associations with boring I'm afraid. But I played the Fender P Bass and thought it played like a dream so I have to save for one. [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1493100217' post='3285509'] is it raining down there? [/quote] Alas not I'm afraid Steve. At the moment the sun is trying to break through and winning, which is a pain. I am photophobic so am 'alergic' to strong sunlight (exposure causes migraines and all manner of nasties!). I did a bit of a search and found this video from Aria with someone playing the bass I am looking at. I love the sound of it, so have to decide whether a P bass is a higher priority or not... [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sepyykBSCGw"]Aria Video on You Tube[/url]

[quote name='baldwinbass' timestamp='1493055103' post='3285242'] Hi, and welcome - though I don't have experience of the Aria. [/quote] Thanks for the welcome. I have had a quick go on one (Aria that is) and it feels great, but I thought it'd be wise to see if anyone can tell me if there's anything to look out ofr (akin to the wheels falling off!).

Hi Folks Glad to be here, I have been playing the bass now for a grand total of about 3 months and am loving it. I tried to play the guitar and had a dawning realisation that I am not a guitarist and most of my heroes are bassists anyway, so I thought I'd give the lower end a go and it feels much more natural to me. I have a Korean Epiphone Thunderbird and a 30W Ashdown amp that fits my needs perfectly at the moment. Although I am gassing for a Fender P-Bass and an [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Aria-FEB-Fretless-Electro-Acoustic-Bass-Guitar-Flame-Natural/1FE1?utm_medium=display&network=criteo&retargeting_or_placement=retargeting&utm_source=criteo"]Aria Fretless Acoustic/Electic bass[/url]. Does anyone have any experience of the Aria? If so is it as good as it looks? Really looking forward to being a part of the community.