GreeneKing

Alan You reminded me of how nice that Lakky was now. Wow!

I'm liking that

I don't think I'll be rushing to upgrade. Sounds like more of the same, which is a good thing. Peter

[quote]The last time I was happy with my gear, playing etc was when I got my '72 4001. Through my Trace AH150 (original series) and 4x10 (likewise) it was the sound I'd always had in my head; the old band was playing a lot, I was in great physical shape, was playing for hours a day, was on top of my game in all ways except in terms of theory. When my back problems started I had to sell the rig and I've never been happy with my sound since. None of the lightweight solutions I've played so far have "my" sound. I hardly get any practice in now for reasons many and varied, my back and neck appear fairly knackered and I now seem incapable of making my right arm do exactly what it's supposed to for a whole set, the band I'm in struggles to get gigs (and appears to be cursed in terms of personal disasters!), you name it, it's crap. In fact recently I was beginning to struggle with the concept of playing at all as all it seemed to do was make me miserable. Still, we plod on, hoping for a light at the end of the tunnel. That's my happy post for the day.[/quote] Hehe, if you ever need to fondle a CS I've got one as you know and you're welcome - C64S too. I have a very lightweight Bass Collection that is probably going on the market soon too. Peter

I've met Tom a few times now and he really is a very nice bloke. As the previous poster said, one of lifes good uns Peter

The GS112's are very good indeed

Mrs Terri Tinman hey Me I'm totally sorted. My ACG Harlot, LMII and 2 x Aguilar GS112's (one NH) do it for me very well thank you. A decent fretless is something I aspire to play though. Peter

If I wanted or needed a light bass I think I'd be enquiring if a UK luthier could build a chambered swamp ash bodied bass. Failing that it'd be NYC and Roger Sadowsky methinks. That all means waiting of course. Otherwise it's that 2nd hand market again. A special bass, that's the answer imo Get a bass made for YOU Alan You'll not look back. Peter

But, if they both have the pre, then any difference will presumably be the chambers? Peter

Isn't it just the NYC Sads that are routed out? Having owned a Sadowsky Metro and both US and Skyline Laklands I'd go with what Marcus says. If you want a lightweight Sadowsky though I think you may need to go NYC. Peter

[quote]Are your ideas in some way related to a post I saw about fretless Wals or is it to early to reveal?[/quote] Possibly

Good to see another 4 string singlecut bass. Very nice. Peter

[quote]Be warned though I do wear my heart on my sleeve and say things exactly as I see them......I often find its best that way.[/quote] +1 on that

I'm a bit weary about all this. You made a point of your altruism in going to a bass bash and I responded with irony. No I'm not casting aspersians and as I did say you are undoubtedly a decent guy. You choose to take 'great offence', I can't possibly cause it. That's entirely with you. I too have been around the forum for a while, and both it's precursors. It owes me nothing. I play bass to a fairly low standard, started late in life and yet get a great buzz out of standing my ground and doing my bit with other like minded musicians (oh and a drummer). I have met a great number of fine people both on this forum and others and to be honest I've not fallen out with anyone to my mind although me being me has created some 'artistic differences' along the way. Such is the beauty of life. I wish you all the best with your bass 'business'. Peter

Yes I agree. I've been there and gone for a 100W combo for home use (a Crate, many moons ago). To big for a good tone at home and too small for gigs, a waste of dosh imo. I had a Roland Cube 30 which did the job really well until it had a fault (it was a good few years old). I now have a Warwick Blue cab 60 which is more than I need at home but importantly has a CD/MP3 input and a headphone out. Otherwise I need the LMII and 2 x GS112's for making an impression in a band situation.

Maybe the higher offer wanted to pay on collection?

All the best Rics have dot inlays:

If you think about what I said, I expressed the thought that unbidden jumped into my head on reading someone being imo unnecessarily quite rude to someone else that I know and value immensely. I was being honest in my unconscious process, not calling you a w***er. I don't know you and therefore reserve my judgement. Like most people you are probably a decent guy. If you feel fit to judge folk you don't know then fair be it. If you actually went out of your way to get to know people don't be surprised if you are proven wrong. [quote]So you tell me who has the forum's best interests at heart.....[/quote] You are undoubtedly my hero Did you perchance have any basses for sale? Peter

Seriously, for the money, I think you can do a lot better than Fender. Don't buy into the F hype - a solicitor should know better

Ooops, anger alert! We really aren't allowed to get angry - we're British ferchrissake. I've no problem with folk not liking U2 or any other band/artist. When people start to place personal attacks on people they don't know from Adam it all becomes something of the great British malaise that I used to come here to get away from.

[quote]Not going to screw up intonation then?[/quote] If its fretless intonation is done with your finger Peter