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[quote name='valere24' post='763774' date='Mar 4 2010, 11:02 AM']I guess if I had to design a bass with ultra versatility in mind, I would probably go for a 5 strings, P/J pickup configuration, active with passive mod switch.

That said, is there any style of music that hasn't been played with a precision or a jazz?

I think we - bass players - are the only ones who can hear a major difference in sound between basses, even a precision and a jazz. I think the difference is more obvious for guitars between, say, a telecaster and a 335 than between basses.

My point is, you could use pretty much any bass for any style of music, and get away with it if you *play* the right way.[/quote]

This is very true, doesn't explain why i'm such a fussy tart when I pick them though

[quote name='karlfer' post='759371' date='Feb 27 2010, 07:43 PM']PM'D and bumpo for a good bloke.[/quote]

Thanks for the bump! I'll give it another n just wait n see. Please dont pm me if your not intending to collect.

!!!!!

Hey Oggy,

Cort make fantastic basses - I'd swear by em, began on them (A4 fretless) and would still use them at a professional level (especially an A5). However I've always taken a huge hit!

I paid £800 for my Cort A6 (one of the high end models) but only just managed to sell it for £350 and it was in mint condition. They have a far superior spec to other basses within the price range, they just don't have the renown yet. Its like a secret among bass players how good they are. Incredible build, playability and electronics - they look pretty great as well for the comfortable shape.

Not only this but I reckon the market is slow at the moment due to the xmas credit card bills - reason for ultra low prices etc.

If I were you I'd keep hold of it for a couple o months and try again then. They're getting rarer, so I'd just keep asking for the £300 you want. I bet in the future they'll be quite sought after....

Cheers

Oli

[quote name='littleal' post='763981' date='Mar 4 2010, 02:26 PM']I think an old gibson ebo or eb3 would be ideal for reggae, they have the deepest sound i've ever heard on the neck pickup, They are very light too.[/quote]

Well I have one if your interested? Didn't wanna sell it but I'm only allowed one bass - just put some fresh TI flats on it so it has one hell of a thump! Better than an EBO because of more options and a bridge humbucker. I might send it home because the market is very slow for now.

That Fender 5 looks awesome!! How is the neck?? Thats the only complaint i've heard about the new Fender ones. The Stu Hamm in black n tort looks brilliant, I've only spotted an MIM on basschat in the year n a half i've been a member. A P5 must cover pretty much everything, although I reckon i'd be more of a jazz guy (if it had the s1 switch). I'd love to see the shuker, I think his prices are extremely reasonable. If I sold my current gear I'd probably go to him for a J/MM jazz...in green n ebony again!

I reckon the G&L is bright in the photos but will appear darker in person, just as long as its not a really tacky teal I don't mind. Ebonys my favourite board and greens the favourite colour, i dont tend to see it too often.

I like the one in your avatar, the steinberger/streamline/nobby meidl/v4 style small bodied basses with graphite neck sound superb. I can see myself playing one of them when I have the funds, although it would have to be five string though for cover song purposes. Anything unusual really catches my eye vigiers,kubickis,bongos (the big al is fantastic)etc just because they stand out lookswise, but I have real trouble selling them on. I guess thats another point towards fender - playable good in the mix and holds the (reasonable) price. I'm not sure passive models cut through enough for me though, I don't like being in the background. I think bass should be as loud as the guitar always...

[quote name='ped' post='763407' date='Mar 3 2010, 09:50 PM']These are awesome, really full sounding and with a character all of their own.

[url="http://www.thebassgallery.com/product_details.cfm?ID=471&type=Bass%20Guitar"]http://www.thebassgallery.com/product_deta...e=Bass%20Guitar[/url]

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love the matching headstock, very glam rock. I think the 5 string sei's look pretty damn versatile too!

[quote name='ped' post='763402' date='Mar 3 2010, 09:47 PM']Since adding the Roland Vbass system inside my Vigier, I really have the best of both worlds! Most of the time I bypass it and play clean, but I can switch in amazing Jazz bass, P bass, Stingray and more sounds, and even polyphonic synths. It rules. Couldn't be happier!

I have always liked the sound of G&L basses, definitely underrated and not too common either!

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Tried Vmaxblues' old Arpege, the tone will stick in my head forever. Dunno if it was graphite or what but I got butterflies - real driving rock punch.

Your not the only one to think that I'm sure!! Can you say what model? I was thinking about it the other day watching Pino Palladino's session work on youtube. Kept it in mind when buying the G&L... although the bravewood on the for sale thread was very tempting. I just didn't have the cash to hand.

I've just purchased the USA G&L L2500 lined fretless from sshorepunk and firmly believe it will be the most versatile bass I'll own and may be my only bass (however I'll still have the GAS for the Vigier/Stingray punch!). Common consensus is that G&L are highly underrated??

The fingerboard is hard ebony so I can slap, should I need to and use roundwounds. I'll be able to get jazz/precision and near stingray tones adding and taking away the fretless nasal mwah when not needed - my guild was a fretless but it was easy to wipe out the tone with the precision punch. Got the B string i've been nagging for finally so no mid gig drop tuning.

It looks bloody good, transparent green n black hardware n board!! But I've heard they're heavy so I'll probs name it the 'incredible bulk'. I was intent on having one bass because I haven't the money for any more at current. I've found the same versatility with my ESP PC-2V guitar. I just think this has been what I've been searching for, very grateful for TGevans' review which I recieved through pm - and he kindly offered to let me test his G&L out.

I thought I'd found this kind of versatility with the VL Lightwave I recieved from Happy Jack but I was worried about the optic pickups should they ever need servicing.

Needless to say I'm very excited!!! Anybody else found their holy grail bass of versatility??

Sunburst, Tort, Rosewood with the covers. The sonic blue on above is gorgeous also (with matching headstock.

Do Schaller do Drop D's? What was the weight?

[quote name='bass5' post='760076' date='Feb 28 2010, 07:39 PM']In the words of Bon Jovi......

[size=4][b]KEEP THE RAY![/b][/size]

Mother mother tell your children
That their time has just begun
I have suffered for my anger
There are wars that can't be won

Father father please believe me
I am laying down my guns
I am broken like an arrow
Forgive me
Forgive your wayward son

Everybody needs somebody to love
(mother, mother)
Everybody needs somebody to hate
(please believe me)
Everybody's bitching
'cause they can't get enough
And it's hard to hold on
When there's no one to lean on

Ray: you know you're gonna live thru the rain
Lord you got to keep the Ray
Ray: don't let your love turn to hate
Right now we got to
Keep the Ray
Keep the Ray
Keep the Ray
Lord we got to keep the Ray

Tell me baby when I hurt you
Do you keep it all inside
Do you tell me al's forgiven
And just hide behind your pride

Everybody needs somebody to love
(mother, father)
Everybody needs somebody to hate
(please don't leave me)
Everybody's bleeding
'cause the times are tough
Well it's hard to be strong
When there's no one to dream on

Ray: you know you're gonna live thru the rain
Lord you got to keep the Ray
Now you know is not too late
Oh you got to keep the Ray
Ray: don't let your love turn to hate
Right now we got to
Keep the Ray
Keep the Ray
Keep the Ray
Lord we got to keep the Ray

Walking in the footsteps
Of society's lies
I don't like what I see no more
Sometimes I wish that I was blind
Sometimes I wait forever

To stand out in the rain
So no one sees me cryin'
Trying to wash away the pain
Mother father

There's things I've done I can't erase
Every night we fall from grace

It's hard with the world in yours face
Trying to hold on, trying to hold on

Ray: you know you're gonna live thru the rain
Lord you got to keep the Ray
Ray: don't let your love turn to hate
Right now we got to keep the Ray
Ray: now it's not too late
Try to hold on, trying to hold on
Keep the Ray[/quote]

Haha, you may have too much time on your hands! But I agree with the underlying message.

PM'd

I prefer Ebony but Rosewood definately has more depth in tone, maple sounds thin I feel.

80's hair metal band, the Tigers of Pang Tang...I'm already a fan of this guy. Lovely bass.

The neck was pretty darn amazing, great solid build. Bump!

On a side note....If you ever decide to sell the Goodfellow on lemme know n I'll buy it

Jack's a top guy to deal with, only has cracking gear. Once again I'm really tempted by this, just looks like the most playable bass I've ever seen. Hope you get the Bravewood, I don't know a lot about them but I've only heard good things. Really sorry to hear about the theft!!

Very nice, a US one too!

bump

Just purchased Pablo's malekko b:assmaster pedal. He was extremely patient while I came up with the funds AND kept it on hold for me while I did! Item was as new, well looked after and matched the ad description perfectly. Well packaged, quick delivery. Look forward to doing another deal with him in the future! Thanks very much Pablo!!

Its such a nice bass, just stick a drop d on it...?

Dimarzio's with a Demeter sounds like an awesome combo. I love the neck too!!

Must resist....