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[quote name='Golchen' post='631425' date='Oct 20 2009, 03:31 PM']Totally disagree with that! It's not rocket science - people want them, so there's a market, and they are more expensive to produce. To put it another way - some people grow out of 'new, shiny, shiny, new' at about age 3, and go for something with more character [/quote] Ahh, someone possibly sucked into the hype? So, I should have grown out of disliking 'relic'd basses at the age of 3. How very immature of me then Seriously, if you have a genuine 'Road Worn' (look at the hype in that name) bass that you've past experience with, been through a lot together, couldn't bear part with, then I understand completely because of the bonding that takes place during this process. Bonding with something genuine, used, something you know every nook and crevice of. But, take a new bass, rough it up a bit, charge more for it, where's the bonding process in that? Paying over the odds for damaged goods? Each to their own but don't expect me to agree when you say it makes any sense other than clever marketing. Apologies for the thread sabotage Rich. If they are as good as my P then I'd get one if I could justify the re-fin Peter

Good news Si. Will you get a trade discount?

[quote name='Toasted' post='631324' date='Oct 20 2009, 01:50 PM']Plus - and I know what a big draw this is for you all - you'll get to meet me.[/quote] I've met you Joe and want more

Is it only me that see's the irony here. Which basses have pretty much the poorest finish that wears through more readily than on other makes? So they make it a feature and charge more for it. Very clever Don't get me wrong I love my Fender, I'm not anti for the sake of it but really, we do get sucked into the hype don't we.

[quote name='thepurpleblob' post='631307' date='Oct 20 2009, 01:33 PM']I was one of them. I did mean to come but my evil wife made me go on holiday with her on the same day. I might bring her along to be excruciatingly bored. Ha ha.[/quote] She might be charmed by us all. Unlikely

I think it's very important to understand that wood is structurally complex and unique in terms of density, grain structure and grain orientation. One piece of wood will be significantly different from another, even from the same tree or an adjacent cut. In a bass if we take out the primary influence of the pickups and electrics, the type of construction and neck stiffness we then have a slightly noticeable (I would suggest) tonal variation in the individual blank used to construct the body. To suggest that, given the variable already inherent in the unique body wood, the thinning of some finish is an influence that makes a generic model 'better' than others in the range reeks to me of marketing hype. Maybe I got out of the wrong side of the bed this morning? Don't get me going on the whole aspect of making a bass look like something it isn't Peter

[quote name='Davo-London' post='630976' date='Oct 20 2009, 12:02 AM']Except they are not totally pointless. The worn and exposed wood and thin cellulose lacquer releases the true tone of the wood. They are surprising resonant and tonally pleasing.[/quote] I'm sorry but I think that is total BS True tone of the wood? It's not a violin No disrespect intended, just my ten penneth

Awesome! The school they had to re-name cause it was that bad. (I was in Greenstead, SCL). I'll plan on being at the BM at 1100 on Sunday Morning if anyone else can make it then. Peter Here's the original (don't know how to link it straight through) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-zQ3riAbd8"]East Anglian Boy[/url]

I'd just like to 'pipe up' and say what a great venue this is. The Hall is perfect. Having a bash that is centred around a social gathering i.e. a pint or three and a curry also is a sound way of doing things. Peter

[quote name='MB1' post='629912' date='Oct 18 2009, 10:33 PM']MB1. ...Whos Musicman Ray? ...and does he believe in Black Man Ray? Sorry! I'll Get me Coat! ...China Crisis!.....Whatever happened to? Great Review Rich![/quote] Nice review Rich, enjoyable reading. MB1 you are completely potty! Enjoying the G&L? Peter

They are fine for carrying one handed using the one handed handle although I find one in each hand a struggle but I'm no tower of power. The strap type handle did concern me a little at first but it's substantial. I usually carry two handed with the other hand under the other side. So to sum up, not a problem for me one at a time.

I've added a couple of links in my original reply.

This really is a subject where a search will produce lots of recent comment. I'm surprised you haven't read it Chris. Yes, that are very good. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=62961&hl=aguilar"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...&hl=aguilar[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=58289&hl=aguilar"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...&hl=aguilar[/url] Peter

It just goes to show that our souls dance to different rhythms. I found Nick Cave dire and plenty of funk in MM's Frankenstein more than in Edgars Winters version which was more 'rock'. I do like the Winter Bros too mind. The final MM vid was very meh by comparison.

My bro lived in Thorrington for many years. Mum is now in care in Clacton and her house has just sold in Mersea so it's partly sad news. I have a 'best mate' who lives there still so with visiting Mum I shall return. The other side of Essex

I've been going over a few songs and realising the usefulness of the mid switch. I love lots of(boost) low(est) mids for driving songs along but then when a more subtle one comes along a simple flick of a switch later - Voila! It's put my GAS for a streamline into orbit

Here's my Empathy, just a quick shot. I'm getting myself accustomed to 15mm spacing and taking it along to do a few numbers Tuesday night in the local

It's good when things pan out so well

[quote name='Sibob' post='629435' date='Oct 18 2009, 01:15 PM']hehe!! I'm also from Colchester.........well...Brightlingsea, but again, consider Colchester as 'my town'. Big Colchester United fan too My parents still live there, so I get back every now and then, and always visit the Bass Merchant when I do. I really like the idea of owning a Status, home-town styley, will have to get around to trying one at a gig! Si[/quote] Brightlingsea, the home of the best chippys for many miles Isn't the world a small place (but I wouldn't want to paint it). Peter