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[quote name='budget bassist' post='358332' date='Dec 18 2008, 09:46 PM']Fair play if you like them, i just find them a bit boring looking.[/quote] A bass collection looks 'boring' but a Musicman doesn't! I'm assuming your not talking aesthetic outline of the bass. There is/was a huge range of finishes on the Bass Collection basses with fancy wood tops etc. they also did there own take on the Jazz bass which was very nice indeed. I owned a sunburst Bass Collection (I believe cd_david from the forum may have also been an owner of that bass) many years ago and it was as described; a nice, light, easily playable instrument, not offensive in any way but not the most tonal character in the world but I wouldn't be embarrassed to play one again.

Woo Hoo for Katie... she deserves a new pair of shoes... boots... high heeled boots... thigh length high heeled boots... thigh length high heeled boots with [s]a strap-on[/s] straps on!

Rehearsals = 1 Aggie DB112 + Thunderfunk Gigs = 2 Aggie DB112's + Thunderfunk Almost the same tone at rehearsals as gigs but just less of it. I don't get a shock when I practice songs on one bit of kit and suddenly it doesn't sound the same at gigs!

With the strength of the $ v £ where is the cheapest place to get DR Sunbeams from at the moment?

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='357446' date='Dec 17 2008, 11:44 PM'] [i]Well Jaaaaahn I think we have a lotta issues to explore here. I'd like to book you in at your earliest convenience so we may continue our enlightening discussions. I'm thinking there maybe some unresolved issues concerning guilt and committment. Perhaps a dilemna between what you felt was the right thing to do and what you felt compelled to do. I mean Jaaaahn, lets face it, you've known this instrument intimately for 15 years and then you let it go. Perhaps you're still seeking closure Jaaaahn, perhaps you feel a little guilty about the way in which you let this instrument go so easily? Please speak to my secretary on your way out and we'll fit you in for dinner sometime next week... ...look forward to seeing you soon![/i][/quote] Can I bring my Marmy?

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='357379' date='Dec 17 2008, 10:12 PM']Did you fancy a change of bass playing scenery perhaps? [/quote] Well Doctor, it all started when my Mother...! Not a coincidence I suppose that I'd pretty much used the same couple of basses for gigging for 15 years when my band of, let me see... 15 years, folded! Not a word of a lie I've dabbled now and again with plenty of basses and build up a collection of some of the best I'd come across but been blissfully happy with what I played (inc amplification) on a day to day basis; yet when the band that I'd been in with the same original line-up since day one (oops with the exception of WoT's guitarist for the first couple months) 'imploded' I suddenly had the desire to change amplification rather than fix it when it went wrong and lo-and-behold I started selling basses I'd owned for 10-15 years and been blissfully happy with. I also started looking for all sorts of esoteric bits of gear inc basses. What's that you say Doc, time is up. When can I book another session?

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='357353' date='Dec 17 2008, 09:29 PM'] Well I've tried to have a specific purpose for each bass in my collection and its worked for me. Each bass has a purpose or a role. Even if I am just clear about the fact that I've 'collected' it, and its an indulgence.[/quote] I normally have a similar philosophy Steve, hence my recent acquisition of a P bass for a traditional 'classic rock' band but it didn't take long to realise that even though I could justify that it had a place on looks alone I couldn't get away with that big old plank of wood they call a body (WoT ). I do have one indulgence in my collection actually and that is the Bolin. It does everything well and has some tricks up its sleeve (piezo) that none of my Warwicks can achieve but if I have to pick up a bass for a gig it is invariably one of two basses; SSI or Infinette! Actually this talking lark IS quite therapeutic, MAYBE I'm pursuing another alternative bass so vehemently BECAUSE I've just sold one of my main gigging basses, feck knows why as I'm more than happy with the tone of the alternative I have. I do know that one remedy will be a full band diary!

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='357328' date='Dec 17 2008, 08:58 PM']FWIW, if I purchased any bass with that expectation, I would probably be setting myself up for disappointment. In terms of playability there's probably not a lot in it between the two IMO. In terms of sound, the Spectors are probably more aggressive sounding. Whether thats a good or a bad thing probably depends on the context. Its probably best to view the bass as a tool with a certain tonal character. What you do with that tool obviously is up to you.[/quote] [quote name='dub_junkie' post='357339' date='Dec 17 2008, 09:10 PM']I actually got the oil finish flame maple Euro 5 because it reminded me so much of an SS1 I owned for a number of years. I loved the Streamer Stage 1 and I love the Spector too. I'd have both if I could. they're both great basses[/quote] Don't get me wrong I'm not knocking one nor the other and I was well aware that I was buying a bass which in many respects sired the very bass that I have used for many years, more importantly they share the same pup config even if they are different manufacturers. I suppose for me I was wanting to move my tone on to the next level as I'm slowly but surely whittling down what I need and want (I even sold one of my Infinettes which has been my 'main' bass for 15+ years, which is something I thought I'd never do). Oddly enough though I could very easily own a Warwick Streamer and a Spector I think I subconsciously wanted to find something new (even though I KNOW they are very similar)... I'm chasing this around in circles; where's Peter with his therapy talk when you need him? I wish my various band projects would get into the gigging groove as this always happens when I'm not gigging enough.

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='357252' date='Dec 17 2008, 07:06 PM']Do you need to give it some time John? Are you maybe subconsiously wanting it to dissapoint? I would imagine it sounds a lot different to the Streamer. Maybe it needs to be given a blast in anger? For a P/J I like the pup balance. So often it's weighted towards the P. I'm finding it does a good bridge pup tone as well as a capable more bluesy tone on the neck. I'm using very little boost on the bass and treble at the moment.[/quote] You may well be right Peter... again I keep searching for something that is going to knock my socks off in comparison to my Streamer and/or Infinette but I think when you get to this level of bass you are talking subtle 'differences' NOT better or worse; in which case it is going to fail to knock my socks off. Rehearsing tomorrow and gigging Friday so it'll go along with my Streamer and get a chance. The pan between the pups is indeed impressive and despite my initial concerns over no centre detent I actually think it works better without the detent. Heaven forbid I'm not boosting ANY of the EQ... are you mad fella? That boost only cicuit is massive with everything dialled off. [quote name='Sean' post='357265' date='Dec 17 2008, 07:27 PM']£800? £1500ish from Thomann! [/quote] I have a little insider info that the UK prices will be steeper with the latest exchange rate and a new distributor. Thomann may well appear cheap soon!

Hmmm I'm not getting the big Spector love at the minute. Time may well tell but I think it's less of a transition for me as I've so much experience with the early Warwick Streamers and contrary to popular belief the Spector doesn't mop the floor with the SSI they are just... different, yet similar in many ways!

[quote name='cheddatom' post='356850' date='Dec 17 2008, 12:23 PM']I think the cab walls are thick enough to drill for casters.[/quote] I had a 4x10 TX and I drilled it for (locking) castors no problem. Got the wheels from a Wickes/Homebase or some such store for about £10 for the 4

I wonder if those bulbs blowing is a common occurence as I remember contemplating buying a Fafner 12-18mths ago and the 2 that I was thinking of getting both had blown bulbs! IIRC the bulb doesn't do anything and is just for show, so it didn't put me off but I wonder if they modded the later Fafners? Congrats to both of you, very nice Christmas pressies!

[quote name='sgt-pluck' post='356427' date='Dec 16 2008, 10:00 PM']You wouldn't neg yourself would you?! Pluck[/quote] Ah good point!

How come he hasn't had a string of negs over the various past sales of this bass?

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='356245' date='Dec 16 2008, 06:04 PM']even though ive seen it in the flesh.... picturessss![/quote] Rather than clog up threads with the same pics, mine is here... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=34362"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=34362[/url]