Spoombung
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[quote name='BigRedX' post='832819' date='May 10 2010, 09:16 AM']Spoombung - from the [url="http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/u_box/ubox.cgi?T=gazo&word=2&or8=32&key=&equal1=&value5=&select5=down&print=40"]Ishibasi Ubox[/url]. Unfortunately they're not particularly keen on dealing with foreign sales these days except through their eBay store where the selection is far less extensive and also far too mainstream for my tastes. Luckily I had a bit of help.[/quote] Thanks for the info. I've got a few friends in Tokyo that may be able to help me out too...
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Oh man, I've wanted an Atlansia (of any kind) for ages - but that is a [i]real[/i] find. Congratulations, I'm jealous. Where did you find it, BTW?
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Or 3:
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[quote name='BigRedX' post='831311' date='May 8 2010, 11:35 AM']Can I ask why you need the tab? What's wrong with using your ears and working it out from the recording?[/quote] Yeah. Ears are all for hearing!
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[quote name='Rumble' post='830993' date='May 7 2010, 08:13 PM']Should you happen to visit any of your friends in Coventry, you might as well pop in given that I live in Cov too! I think I've only ever seen one 4 string F bass and I'm not sure if they're still making them. I actually got mine from another BC'er.[/quote] I'll PM you if I make it up to Cov this year!
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Thanks for the description - very interesting. I've never seen one in the UK - did you buy yours through a dealer? Also, I can't see many fbass 4 strings on the web - have they stopped making them? I'd love to pop in for a cuppa and a play but I'm not up in the Midlands that much (although I do have some friends in Coventry)
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[quote name='lojo' post='830260' date='May 7 2010, 06:28 AM']What do you guys think the perfect bass is for a 5 piece pop style functions band, music from your nan's favorites, to disco through Kylie to modern x factor winner type pop acts?[/quote] Just get any old bass.
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[quote name='Rumble' post='830284' date='May 7 2010, 07:51 AM']Can't go into loads of detail at the moment, given that I'm about to start work, but I'll be around later to give you a bit more of a low down. One thing I will say is - "polite", I don't think so![/quote] I look forward to it...
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[quote name='bubinga5' post='830130' date='May 6 2010, 10:30 PM']No...but its one bass i do really want to try...ive heard they are very versatile, but some say are a little polite..ive heard a few and i cant see it..real growl... i dont usually like blue basses but that is just!! this one does it for me...very expensive new but would like to get good used one.. WOW i wonder if George has sorted the thin finishes that wore quite quickly on previous basses..[/quote] I haven't seen many 4 strings (I wonder why?). I'd love to try the fretless model. sounds terrific on this clip:
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This one on Talkbass makes me go all funny and weak at the knees: I've noticed that blue basses tend to give me GAS for some reason.
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Does anyone want to invite me around to try one out in sort of mini-bass bash pact?
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[quote name='Rumble' post='830073' date='May 6 2010, 09:40 PM']Yep! What d'ya wanna know?[/quote] Ooof! Surprise. What's the balance like (seated). I expect it's good because of the bottom curve of the bass. Tell me about it.
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I've always been curious about them. Anyone here played one/got one?
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[quote name='Mokl' post='825123' date='May 1 2010, 08:33 PM']Funny enough I've found the necks on the 2 Wals I've owned very chunky, with the Mach I being a very pronounced "V". I understand they do vary a fair bit though... I had a Thumb BO which although chunky depth-wise, felt quite fast to me! My current bass has just been refinished by Paul H. and I asked him to shave the back of the neck for me, so I'm hoping it'll be less "clubby" than it was before. Anyway, sorry for the ramble, lovely bass and admirable playing there![/quote] That's also what I had done to my Wal neck. Found it too chunky too.
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[quote name='urbanx' post='824412' date='Apr 30 2010, 09:49 PM']I've knocked this up from various images, and photoshop. Some say if God played a bass it'd be this one, and that Hugh Hefner once turned down 12 bunny girls to be in a room with one.... All we know is... it's my fantasy bass. C'mon Fender, make it happen.[/quote] Looks great!
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[quote name='littleal' post='824885' date='May 1 2010, 02:51 PM']Compared to my warwicks it feels like it does, the chunky wenge necks on my wicks are a physical work out [/quote] I'm wondering why anyone would buy a Warwick. They are design abominations and are barely evolved from trees. Comparing a Warwick to a Wal is like comparing brass to gold
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[quote name='littleal' post='824823' date='May 1 2010, 01:53 PM']Cheers, i think its the bass more than me though, it almost plays itself [/quote] Well I've got one. And I can assure you it does not play itself!
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Very nice. I wish I could play like that.
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Danelectro short scale bass for sale. The bass has an exceptional low action and a great feel due to the short scale and the highly polished, stoned frets (done professionally when I bought the bass). It weighs next to nothing and is very comfortable. It excels in that retro, passive sound and is particularly effective with a pick and some palm-muting giving an authentic, Serge Gainsbourg 'Je t'aime' effect. I've used it almost exclusively for this type of style. It's presently strung with an expensive set of flatwounds. Original price was £240. I'm selling for [b]£130[/b]. I will also be enthusiastic regarding trade with anyone selling an Ibanez SR300 4-string. The white tape used on the side of these basses began peelng off soon after I bought it, so I decided to remove it completely. Unfortunately some of the finish came off here: I would prefer collection from London if possible. Thanks Kev
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Looks like fun! A bit too far for me to go for a curry, though.
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[quote name='wotnwhy' post='813989' date='Apr 21 2010, 05:44 PM']thats all fine, but why do you feel that overwater should be the one to complete your vision?[/quote] Oh, I'm just jealous, really, as I'd like a golden opportunity to design a mass produced bass. It's nothing more than that. Also, I don't know what Overwater's brief was from Tanglewood. For all I know it could have been "Design us four anonymous-looking basses that you think will sell like hot cakes. Nothing too out the ordinary, please." Anyway, I said I wouldn't make any more comments, I'll dig myself into trouble.
