Cosmo Valdemar

Welcome fellow local chap! The Marshall sounds interesting!

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1422885462' post='2677856'] So why include Jaco on a metal list?!? Weird! [/quote] Exactly!

It wasn't an open poll to begin with - there was a set list of bass players to choose from. Hence no Entwistle, Sheehan et al.

[quote name='chriswareham' timestamp='1422759426' post='2676564'] Impressed that someone from Ashdown has taken the time to come on here and defend their product, but sorry, having suffered your amps in most London rehears studios in recent years you're fighting a losing battle. A few big names may use your gear, but they must be getting them as endorsements, since I'd rather use Peavey cabs and Behringer heads given the choice (and I use them as examples since they seem to be the only alternative in London). Plus, I know the bass tech for one of those names mentioned, so I know in that specific case your gear's only used since he's endorsed by you. [/quote] Your dislike of Ashdown is irrelevant to this thread and comes across as a little spiteful. How does your preference for Peavey and Behringer gear have any impact whatsoever on what other people choose to play? And as a previous recipient of an endorsement deal with them, I can assure you that Ashdown don't go chasing 'celebrity' users, or pay for product placement. All of the bassists previously mentioned use Ashdown because they want to. Same as me.

[quote name='ash' timestamp='1422727042' post='2676177'] As promised a couple of pics of my 4000 note the set neck only produced for a short time. The tuners are replacements apart from one of the 'wavy' Grovers. It has been refinished as you can see some of the old burgundy paint job through the dings. In the last pic it sits next to my similar era shortscale 3000 bass. This is a bolt on neck 'student' bass that has the loudest pickup ever! [/quote] Oh my word...

My beard is starting to turn grey. When examined closely. I'm quite proud, but have this misguided idea that I'll end up looking as sophisticated as Jon Lord. A drunken Santa Claus is more accurate.

I saw the original poll a few weeks back. Laughable really.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1422628273' post='2674818'] I've heard of Black Sabath but honestly can't name a single song of theirs. I'd imagine they come under the genre of classic rock ? Sorry, I only read the thread cos I was intrigued to see who had been arrested. [/quote] I don't believe you.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1422630032' post='2674871'] That's what we have all that volume fo(u)r... [/quote] Posts like this smack of Sabotage to me.

Some serious bargains there!

[quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1422622649' post='2674710'] I always thought they were the same body??? [/quote] The Rebops are narrower, for some reason I can't fathom. The 'waist' looks a bit more pinched. I would love them a lot more if they had the usual body shape. They would look a little less odd too.

[quote name='Jenny_Innie' timestamp='1422559521' post='2674159'] Old men and hair has always perplexed me. See, girls who colour their locks have it done in textures and layers and subtle changes of shade here and there. Now, I guess this guy has money - so why did he have such a crap job done all in a colour that doesn't exist in nature? And don't get me started on old blokes with pony tails. [/quote] Seriously?

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1422607635' post='2674467'] The voice of reason says this: While I'm certain that you're ecstatic with the basses, please let's not start going the Talk Bass route and having clubs. It's irritating enough that there's these overlong, 'show us your <insert bass here>' threads (rather than individual topics), but if we go the route of clubs, before you know it people will be feverishly requesting Fender/Lakland/Rickenbacker club numbers. Enjoy your basses, but please dispense with this official club nonsense. [/quote] Funnily enough the OP started the exact same thread on Talkbass, word for word.

I love the sound of the Rebops but found them to be a bit impractical in use as they are massively unbalanced. The body is tiny, even smaller than the Euro, and very lightweight. It's not just the neck dive but the whole weight distribution feels a bit off. That said, I still fancy another one. Very aggressive sound.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1422551494' post='2674035'] Just hang out, smug in the knowledge that you're responsible for making people's arses wiggle when the chorus comes in. [/quote] This. I just stand there, to the point where everyone wonders why I'm not playing (although I'm invariably mentally cursing the drummer for playing too fast). Then I come in on the chorus and everything makes sense.

I used to have a white Elite I. I regret selling that so much. Incredible punch and growl.

In truth, we know nothing about what went down. Was Geezer being a drunken arse? Or was he heroically defending someone on the receiving end of some hassle? Who knows. It's a bit unfair to judge at this stage.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1422526992' post='2673628'] To be fair though, most basses sound polite compared with a Spector/TonePump on full song. [/quote] There is that, I suppose.

[quote name='cetera' timestamp='1422480859' post='2673336'] Agreed.... though that's probably as much to do with him using Hartke/Ampeg live (hired) rather than his GKs..... [/quote] I just think the Lulls sound so polite!

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1422460308' post='2672973'] Interestingly positioned bridge pup, there! [/quote] Interestingly positioned neck pickup!

[quote name='Hector' timestamp='1422362411' post='2671569'] Well, this is on it's way to me soon. 63P in faded sonic blue, with lightest relic available. Can't wait to get my hands on it! [/quote] Mother of God... That may well be the finest Limelight yet! Of course, you [i]must[/i] fit the covers. Even if you take them off minutes later.

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1422448991' post='2672757'] I assume the same that you'd use for the low B on a 5 string [/quote] That would be a bit tight... assuming the OP is in the heavier music realm, a bit of flop from a drop-tuned 4 string can be beneficial, adding some extra snarl and aggression all of it's own. It's all down to personal preference of course but for years I played in low C# tuning and found Rotosound 50-110 more than up to the job. I much prefer a downt-tuned 4 to a standard 5 in most cases. Bear in mind Troy Sanders from Mastodon frequesntly tunes to drop A and a 'standard' 105 works for him.

[quote name='ash' timestamp='1422389536' post='2672131'] My main bass now is a '75 Rick 4000 mono with a set as opposed to through neck. It's bloody luverly [/quote] Pics!!!

[quote name='cetera' timestamp='1422395184' post='2672234'] Eddie now uses Mike Lull's live.... [/quote] And doesn't sound anywhere near as good as he used to.