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Off the top of my head 1) Rick Danko for just being cool as hell. 2) Carol Kaye for playing on so many great things 3) Paul McCartney for helping me develop a sunconscious interest in bass 4) Skip Battin for waking up The Byrds and going on to play on so many great records 5) Steve James (who?) for making me want to be in a band whilst growing up.

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It completely depends on what you are hoping to achieve. I'd like the Orange 115 cab with mine but when I spoke direct to Orange they recommended the SP210 for my needs. I went with their suggestion and I'm very happy. Perhaps the SP212 might suit you?

I've never seen instruments as gender specific. Each to their own but not for me

[quote name='Talon' post='1076044' date='Jan 3 2011, 07:41 AM']I'd be wary about going to view it...given his/her other items for sale [/quote] Gosh!

I snapped a couple of E strings back in the 90s when I was still a pick player. Since then aside my amp head blowing in soundcheck at my last gig, no problems (the soundcheck was bad enough mind!)

[quote name='Chernobyl5000' post='1075904' date='Jan 2 2011, 11:40 PM']The MIM Classic Jazz basses are cool, a friend is looking at the geddy lee jazz bass at the moment, he said they have a really skinny neck, do you know much about them?[/quote] You're playing a Korean Squier? Those are great basses! The necks on the MIM Classics are similar, gloss finish. The 60s Jazz RI and the 70s Jazz RI are both stunning basses. The 70s has the cool block inlays where as the 60s one has the more trad pickup configuartion i.e. not so close to the bridge. Both are worth checking one.

[quote name='Chernobyl5000' post='1075804' date='Jan 2 2011, 09:56 PM']Ideally id like a Yamaha sbv500 but cant find one for sale anywhere [/quote] Have you tried advertising in the Basses Wanted section here? Failing that I'd opt for a MIM Classic Jazz bass, skinny necks & cool as hell

[quote name='dannybuoy' post='1075820' date='Jan 2 2011, 10:10 PM']You say an overdrive might not fit, but I think otherwise.[/quote] Given the amount of replies to say otherwise, coupled with my general ignorance around effects I'm happy to accept I may be wrong here

Welcome James

I was always a reluctant admirer of fretless bass until I heard Rick Danko

The main difference I notice is that the Squier's have glossy necks where as the HWY1's have a duller neck. If you prefer the matt feel of the neck then yes, go for it but personally I prefer a glossy neck. I'd go for a MIM Classic personally as they are really great basses. Vastly superior to the MIM Standards and as a big a jump as from Squier Standard to VM IMHO. Personally I don't think it matters what it says on the headstock. I started on a Squier and have owned a couple since. A good instrument is a good instrument. All my basses are Fender at present but that's just the way things have worked out and nothing to do with any badge loyality or snobbery.

Welcome

[quote name='TheGreek' post='1075448' date='Jan 2 2011, 04:35 PM']Might seem a bit dated but this really cuts it for me... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7Bq9YdDVc8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7Bq9YdDVc8[/url][/quote] Positively modern / cutting edge compared to me

[quote name='Lozz196' post='1075216' date='Jan 2 2011, 12:43 PM']I had a Terror 500 for a while. Having not been able to put both volume and gain on more than 2, in gig situations, I can`t see why the Terror 1000 has been made. It would probably cause the O2 Arena to collapse![/quote] You probably have a heavier attack with a pick? Playing fingerstyle I had to have mine on about 5 volume and 2/3 for gain just in rehearsal but then I have a lighter touch. So I can understand it a bit more than I thought.

Tonally and I'd settle for that scenary too

Thanks for all the replies so far. Two added complications for you - Firstly I wouldn't want to spend more than £150 second hand on a pedal and secondly I'm not sure overdrive would suit what we do. Remember we fit in with Americana / Alt.folk so I'm looking at subtle embellishments rather than transforming a tone. Please do keep them coming. I've googled playing videos of the suggestions so far and there are no bad ideas at the moment.

Welcome Rob from another occasional mandolin playing bassist

I too favour the pendulum type and have a couple.

Welcome Reggie

Welcome Manu

I could add a bunch more to the original post but yes, love that old school vibe

I used to own one last time around when they did that as a limited edition model a few years back.