Cosmo Valdemar

Well, I've gawn done it. Should be here Tuesday... Bit nervy as I'm going on the strength on the demo video alone but I can always return it if it's that bad. Review to follow!

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1398424892' post='2433931'] ...and that sound! That sound! (given the right fingers and the right equipment of course) [/quote] This is it. I've never known a fussier bass when it comes to how it's played or what gear it's being used with. But, when you get it right...

I am mere inches away from pulling the trigger on one of these..!

[quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1398065798' post='2429919'] I used it on some recordings but little point in posting any because there are so many variables, it wouldn't be any kind of definitive benchmark. [/quote] I'm sure we'd all love to hear it!

[quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1397892264' post='2428228'] Not me, mostly I use neck only and the rest of the time both pickups (for songs where I need less cut through). I find the vintage sound far too thin to use in a band setting.....also to my ears it sounds nothing like an early 70s 4001 anyway. [/quote] Another example of the variation in Ricks these days - mine nailed the 'classic' tone!

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1398004962' post='2429430'] So that's still 'General Discussion: If its bass or music related ....' [/quote] Humblest apologies.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1397999131' post='2429355'] By the way, in what sense is this thread 'Off Topic' and not 'General Discussion'? [/quote] The OP thought they didn't make basses.

I bloody love Geezer, bloody love him. I will therefore diplomatically withhold my views on that instrument.

[quote name='apa' timestamp='1397807107' post='2427504'] Entwistle himself never considered himself as a bass player. A [/quote] He certainly did and always appeared fiercely proud of what he had achieved, both in playing style and gear developments. He always referred to himself as a 'bass guitarist' rather than a 'bassist', but that was never meant as a swipe at his chosen instrument or role. As PT said of JE after his death, "He had the power to change the f***ing instrument". And he did, but never forgot his role in the band. For all his extravagance and bravado, I can't think of a single example in the Who's recordings where he doesn't fulfil his role in the band. We were never left wanting.

I want ashtrays!

Sophie popped by earlier and bought my fretless Jazz. Had a lovely morning talking bass and gear. Recommended BCer. Good luck with the fretless! Cheers Chuck

Just sold Dave my extra-squelchy Digitech Bass Synth Wah pedal. A pleasure to deal with throughout, paid straight away and was patient when I had minor issues getting to the Post Office. Enjoy the pedal mate!

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1397733789' post='2426879'] Just as well Keith Moon and John Entwhitsle found each other in that vehicle as the mess really works sometimes in the context of the Who. [/quote] Mess?!

I've never seen an 8-string Spector! Apart from a modified one on YouTube. Are they on the website?

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1397728794' post='2426808'] That sounds more like a kick drum than a bass. [/quote] +1 Pretty sure everyone was complaining about the general low frequencies rather than the actual bass guitar itself. A pretty common state of affairs at lots of gigs these days.