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I'd start with 1) an early 50s P-bass. Just to say I'd played one. I don't think it warrants anymore explanation. then 2) an early 60s Jazz. Similar reasoning really. 3) An Ampeg AUB1 so I can relive my Rick Danko fantasy 4) An Epiphone Rivoli to bring a little bit of 60s beat pop into the mix 5) As tempted as I am to say a T-bird or a Ricky, I too will add the Burns Bison to my list. Any bass with a tone setting called Wild Dog really needs to be included

Been there, Usually drink is involved. It's worse when it isn't a factor!

I've never played a Club bass but you may find an answer here [url="http://www.hofner.co.uk/index.php"]http://www.hofner.co.uk/index.php[/url] It's very Hofner sounding & there is a lot of tonal variation across the available settings. I don't think you'd be disappointed. It surpassed my expectations. I don't normally play with a pick but it sounds very 60s with a pick

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Hofner are supposed to be doing a case which is due March '11...so it'll come at some point I'm sure. I'll hang on, I have an acoustic bass case it fits in for now. I strung with Rotosound normal flats. As you say with the tailpiece being so far back it wasn't an issue. I've never played an Epiphone Rivoli but had I not bought this I'd have been interested in trying with a view to buying

[quote name='Musky' post='1175291' date='Mar 24 2011, 09:44 PM']It's got to be Moulty Moulton of The Barbarians! None of that triggered rubbish. [/quote] Beat me to it!!!

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1175008' date='Mar 24 2011, 06:03 PM']Not seen the article yet but brave of BGM not to put a Fender in the number 1 spot![/quote] I think they just wanted to avoid the obvious (Jazz was 2nd though & Precision 4th or 5th). I can't say I was surprised.

Pleased to hear it's going well & sounding good Gary.

I used it twice & thought it was great. I can't say I'm surprised as all good things come to an end & at least it stops me using it again. At 38yrs old & having played since 15yrs old I don't think applicants like me embodied the true spirit of the scheme. A shame though

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18 months to get a first reply!?! That has to be a record. I've aways felt the Epi EB series would be good fun for modding

I'm still trying to work out why I'd want to clean my strings!

[quote name='tommorichards' post='1174592' date='Mar 24 2011, 01:34 PM']Yup it does. This is the one listed on the website [/quote] Yep, they need to update the site then. It's the next issue now already. [quote name='risingson' post='1174394' date='Mar 24 2011, 11:03 AM']Why would you compile a list of the top 65 basses you should play? Is that actually compelling reading?[/quote] It's not. It's a light hearted bit of fun, no different from your typical Basschat thread.

I regularly set up & service my basses so haven't taken a spare for years. If I had a roadie I would but normally we try and cut down on space travelling to gigs so everything is downsized. The last time something went wrong was about 1997 so I'm quietly confident that it's more hassle than it's worth.

We've had a few threads on this and bass players seem to be a good point of call for spares. I even carry capos and plectrums in mine for other band members. Mine has a folding "Guitool" with all the screwdrivers etc, a towel, a stand, spare leads & instrument cables, fuses, straps, strings and a bit of band merch.

Mainly rotating a small collection of Fenders but I only take one out at a time. So yes & no from me

[quote name='Doddy' post='1173860' date='Mar 23 2011, 08:50 PM']You've actually got a subscription copy before I got mine from the local shop? That hasn't happened for a while.[/quote] Must be a pilot scheme! Normal business will resume next month...or possibly the month after

I received mine today. Nice to see so many great basses in there though - I figured the Ampeg AUB1 would make it but also the Burns Bison and Gretsch feature. I'm sure the order will have everyone arguing forever and a day! Away from the 65, that Hagstrom Viking looks a bit good

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Hi Jake - Going through a marriage break up here too so I hear what you are saying. Basschat is a great place so welcome aboard

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Welcome. There are a fair few Berkshire bassists on here

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