BillyBass

In spite of the video, the Andertons website is saying they will be arriving on the 22nd.  I'm guessing they are just being a bit slow updating stuff.  

If that video was supposed to stir up GAS, it worked.  I want one.

On 08/08/2024 at 16:00, BigRedX said:

 

What about their two tracks on Earcom 2? They are pretty poor (IMO)

Not their best, certainly.  I think the only recording I will fast forward is Sister Ray, but that is a cover.

9 minutes ago, BigRedX said:

I can't think of a single band that I like that doesn't have at least one song in their back catalogue that shouldn't have made it into the recording studio, let alone have been released to the public.

Yep.  The only bands I know that had no bad (according to my opinion/taste) songs are bands that split up early.  From back in the day, Joy Division had no poor releases, and I even like their more ragged Warsaw stuff, like  'Living in the Ice Age'. I can think of a few others too but bands that had some great releases that I love and also a few stinkers, well they number in the hundreds.

I have two heads and three cabs. Assuming my last BF One10 sells, that will be two GK heads  (Fusion 1200s & Legacy 800) and two BF 12"cabs (Super Midget and Super Compact).  I ticked the 2 box in the poll but I suppose its actually a modular 3 with a back up head.

Looks to be a 2x12 designed to go under an SVT

13 hours ago, neepheid said:

 

I'm prepared for a succession of date slippages until they finally arrive.  I don't know why they're being so specific - they're just making a rod for their backs when it turns out the supplier has been feeding them a line.  Thomann just simply say a rough range of a few weeks and leave it at that.

 

Interestingly, all the 4 string Z7s at Thomann are showing as "6-8 weeks" EXCEPT the burgundy which is "12-15 weeks".  Guess which finish is the most popular/wanted then?

 

I once had a chat with an Andertons employee about their moving in stock dates.  They don't have any control over when the goods arrive but if you see the in stock date put back by, say 3 months, that means the stock that is about to arrive has all been pre ordered and they then start taking orders for the next batch.

So I presume the Burgundy Z7s haven't all been pre ordered yet.

Andertons keep putting the in stock date back.  It's now 22nd August.

I am seriously tempted.

On 26/07/2024 at 21:35, Simon C said:

A PRS SE 24-08 is the answer. NGD today. 

I have a no name Strat at home that I pick up every now and again (more again) and re start my attempts to learn guitar; unfortunately, there is no love in my heart for the instrument.  

I have a guitar playing mate and we often go to guitar shows together.  Of all the guitars on show, I'm normally attracted to Teles and the brightly coloured guitars on sale at the PRS stand.  Your PRS is beautiful.

29 minutes ago, BassAdder60 said:

Yes the plan is to use the Ray34 as backup to the USA Stingray

 

They are both close to 10lbs in weight so not lightweight but I’m ok playing that weight for gigs.

 

They sound and feel very similar in fact in a band you wouldn’t tell the difference at all.  I wasn’t planning on getting the EB Musicman Stingray but after playing the Ray34 I discovered that I’m definitely a Ray guy so my PBass basses will be sold off soon.

 

I just love the clarity, depth and zing of the Ray and for me the necks are very PBass like so that works too. 
 

I can recommend the Ray 34 as a great choice but if you can find a secondhand EB Ray at a good price go for it ! 

 

 

 

I've read a lot of your posts over the last couple of years, and, correct me if I'm wrong, you have transitioned from P bass with pick to Ray with fingers.  I recall in another thread you were looking for a pick tone with fingers?  So have you found your holy grail?

Once, when buying a £700 Charvel in Romford, I had a look at an American Ray hanging from the wall.  It just oozed quality, I'm guessing the reason for the £1k extra over an American Fender is the extra work they must do on these things.  

Bit of a dream bass for me (that and a Euro Spector)

@BassAdder60 I notice you bought a teal Ray34 a week or so back and now you've bought this one.  First of all, you lucky b*stard!  Secondly, how does the Ray34 compare to the American one?  

I get the impression that older Stingrays and Ray34s can often be quite heavy?  The newer Stingrays seem to be a lot lighter but they are all approaching £3k

I love the look of Stingrays and I like bright coloured basses so there are plenty of Stingrays, both American and 34s that tempt me.  What concerns me is the weight and also that sometimes I want something more than a bridge humbucker.

It was a bit disappointing.  For the £16 entry fee we were expecting a bit more.  Still, it was a day out to Brighton and we enjoyed our fish and chips looking over the (overcast) beach.

Anyone going tomorrow?

https://www.brightonguitarshow.co.uk

I'll be going, along with a couple of mates.

1 hour ago, Cato said:

Worth remembering that the Fender group includes Charvel, Jackson, Gretch and EVH.

 

They don't need to radically shake up their Fender range because they've already got most of the rest of the market covered by their other brands.

 

Exactly.  If you want something a bit flash, Charvel and Jackson are there for you.  If black and maple, sunburst or white are your thing, Fender won't let you down.

Personally, I like flash stuff, so the only colour I like from the new range is the blue.

The only differences I can see are rounded edges on the fretboard and a satin urethane finish on the neck, instead of gloss.  Still, that is two improvements.

7 hours ago, Russ said:

Lobster's back.  Something seems different this time, maybe it's the studio? 

 

 

 

I'm glad Lobster is back, I loved his old videos and I'm looking forward to her new ones.

Lobster received a lot of supportive comments on Talkbass, re the transition, but, unfortunately, there was also some hate.  

13 minutes ago, lotte said:

 It's just the speed of the song that will take some time I think - I'm nowhere near it yet.

Exactly!  The speed is the most difficult part of it.

But anyway, you do what works for you.  As you say, there is a lot of good help on the internet.

8 hours ago, danbowskill said:

Tough market with such a naked amp

Yep

I think if Alex makes a limited run (like their dirt pedal) they will all sell out; there are enough Barefaced fanbois out there.  If, however, he wants to take on GK, Ashdown, Mesa etc, these amps need to be really good.

I am a bit of a Barefaced fanboi but I am also a GK fanboi and I really can't see his first amp unseating my Legacy 800.  I don't want an FRFR amp, I already have barefaced 12" cabinets.  I want some colour from the head, so, EQ and filters please.

@lotte  Congrats on your new bass and hobby.  

Starting out learning 'Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick'. Is like jumping in a Formula One car for you first driving lesson.  'Seven Nation Army' by the White Stripes or something by Snow Patrol might be a bit easier.

Tom bought a bass from me yesterday.  This isn't the first time I have sold stuff to him; he is always really straightforward when buying gear and a really good bloke too.

thanks Tom

One of these has sold so I have edited the ad above.

19 hours ago, jd56hawk said:

This just might be my last purchase.

No, it won't be 😉

Congrats on the denim bass though, looks lovely.

4 hours ago, diskwave said:

Its a cultural/class thing and Ive never understood why. Americans expect you to haggle, Brits are positively offended if you try. 

Definitely cultural.  We have a notion of a price, and that is fixed (by us).  In the Indian subcontinent, there is no fixed price for 99% of goods sold, haggling is expected and people wouldn't understand offence being taken.  Whenever I have south Asian customers, for my business that is, not bass gear, I anticipate a conversation about price that would be quite different to conversations about price with English or European customers.

1 hour ago, patrikmarky said:

So I have a awesome G&L 2500 ..I love everything about it ..but that headstock 😢😢is there anything out there worse ..

All personal taste innit.  I don't mind that, it's got a Lakland vibe.  G&L's 4 inline headstocks are way worse, the pointy bit is more obvious.

I think one of these would be helpful:

https://origineffects.com/product/bassrig-64-black-panel/

It's a pre amp with a Fender Bassman cab sim.  You will need a power amp to go with it, or a class D head that has the option to bypass the pre amp.

As has been mentioned above, for a cabinet, Barefaced 10s might suit your sonic needs.  Not cheap, but their new 3x10 cabinets seem to be popular.

12 hours ago, shantijoe said:

Nice! Is the neck width P_like or more like a Jazz?

Ta, joe

More like a P.  The nut width is between 40-41mm.  The depth of the neck is similar to my Mexican standard P bass; not very deep, certainly not half a baseball bat and shallower than a G&L.