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I too am having major issues over a bass I paid four figures for...................... The action was that high I didn't know whether to play it, or fire arrows with it! Paint finish on the front of the body is very ripply Heavy orange peel on the side of the neck Small chip of wood missing out the fret board Finish was still soft (first time I attempted to play it, it left an imprint of my jeans in the finish)! I have just sent a fairly lengthy e-mail to the manufacturer of this bass, outlining the above issues, and that I find it totally unacceptable. I will decline to name and shame at the moment, until I get some resolution on the above. I have recieved a prompt reply. Bitterly dissappointed considering I have 2 basses that I paid around £200 for that are better finished In today's age, I expect perfection when I hand over a huge wad of cash for something, especially when the manufacturers website makes a huge deal about how carefully they select their woods, and the stringent quality control processes that each guitar goes through, at each stage of the build. I see no evidence of this in my bass..............

CCCOOOOOOOOOLLLLLL!!!! I love all things doom, and it's been a few years since I last saw these guys. I would love to know how he gets that guitar tone

+1......The last set of roto's I bought were as rough as a badgers back passage, and would have been more useful as files!!

Not got that much, but here goes anyway.... Fully autographed LP by Motorhead. It's the "Rock 'N' Roll " album from 1987. Billy Sheehan's autograph. Had a very brief chat with him after a bass clinic he done Doom Legend Wino's autograph on a Spirit Caravan CD booklet Fully autographed copy of Motorhead's "Motorizer" album as well. I have too many rare and unusual 7", and 12" stuff to list up on here. I'm a bit of a sad hoarder really!

Congrats Dude! Hope all goes well for you

Not a lot left to dislike then dude! :brow:

I agree, although it gave me GAS, I wouldn't have offered anywhere near that

If anyones interested..... Popped by a local guitar shop to me (Chesterfield, Derbyshire) who are closing down. In the window is a late 60's EB0 with the slotted headstock, in walnut. Good sound bass, not had the headstock snapped off at any point, although is well played, and has plenty of character. Only thing that spoils it for me is that it has had a set of P bass pickups fitted near the bridge. Guy in the shop is asking £1500, though I guess this is negotiable. I'm in no way connected with the shop, just thought it might interest someone who is into vintage Gibbo's. Wouldn't mind it myself if I had the readies Sorry, forgot to snap a piccy on my phone, but PM me if you want the shops details

Wouldn't happen to be the "Town Mill" in Mansfield would it?? :brow: My advise would be to make sure you are all on the same wavelength musically, and directionally. But above all, make sure that they all have personalities that appeal to you, so you all get along straight away. Nobody wants to spend a long time with a bunch of people they don't like Learn the songs of their myspace, and give the audition your best shot. It will be good experience for you. Good Luck Dude

I've said it before, and I'll say it again Just buy a decent padded leather strap. That's what I use on my Tbird, and I get zero neck dive

OK, this one is completely random, and maybe some of the metal hedz amongst you know it? :brow: 31 Flavours, by Sacred Reich.

I would most love to work with ex The Obsessed, St Vitus, Spirit Caravan, The Hidden Hand doom legend "Wino"

+1. Eddy is a top banana to deal with I had a really positive experience with the deal. He even delivered for me, and the condition of the cab I bought off him was 100% as new. I would have no hesitation in dealing with him again

[quote name='leschirons' post='606124' date='Sep 22 2009, 09:32 PM']Lucky he's not doing it for the fun, then how would he bear the searing pain of suffering for his "music" with bleeding split fingertips whilst soloing using all the modes (after his first day back from arty-farty college) BIG TART.[/quote] My old band auditioned a guitarist like that once.........Played a 100 notes a second at his audition, very impressive! But could he play a song? Er, no When ever we were trying to hold a discussion in between songs, we had to shout at each other, due to his 100MPH solo fest

A real Ric lover here! :brow: I have a Jetglo 4001. I seem to remember that it was built September 1980. I love it to bits. It has the lowest action of any bass I have played, love the tone, and in the 12+ years I have owned it, the neck has never budged. The finish is still beautiful, no cracks anywhere, and I can't imagine ever getting rid of it :wub: Well, OK, maybe as a trade for a 4004LK, but I doubt I'll ever find one of those now!

I love what I am doing at the moment, and am fortunate enough to be playing with 2 really tallented guys We all have quite different tastes in music; the singer guitarist likes all the classic punk stuff, the drummer likes all the technical thrash/ death stuff, and I have a love of all things doom and stoner. IMHO, we kinda take the best elements of all three, and it's working out ace. We're also luck enough to have a really hard working agent behind us, and it's looking like 2010 is going to be a mental year for us!! For me, I have to be 100% into what I am playing, or I just feel like I am going through the motions, and no matter how hard I try, I just can't get into it. Before this band, I had taken probably 5 years out from playing bass, due to struggling to find somewhere that felt like home. I even sold my monster bass rig, as I thought I would never find what I was looking for. I was quite surprised to find myself in another band, and it seemed to come from nowhere!! Our singer guitarist and I have been friends for a long while, and he was coming round to give me a few guitar lessons, and one evening asked me if I would pick up my trusty Rickenbacker for a quick jam....I didn't even see what was coming! He run me through a couple of their songs, which I learnt really quickly, and then asked if I wanted to meet the drummer, and audition! I jumped at the chance, got the gig, and then started to regret selling my old rig Well, there's my story, anyhow

The main offender I have for this is my Ibanez IC200...Totally unbalanced in every direction! +1 for the decent strap thing. If you're using a recycled car seat belt, you're waisting your time

+1 again for Schallers Simple solution for the nut coming loose.....Liquid thread lock. Sorted

[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='598236' date='Sep 14 2009, 02:44 PM']Just look at MY signature....!!![/quote] Just did Dude, looks like it's a good job you're endorsed by Elites Strings! :brow: 65 Basses.....WOW

[quote name='Russ' post='598330' date='Sep 14 2009, 03:59 PM']I lent a guitar to a friend of mine years ago, since his was broken and he had a gig coming up. Didn't see him for several weeks afterwards, turned out he flogged it to Cash Converters so he could buy weed. I think I learned my lesson there... altruism doesn't always mean good karma.[/quote] That's lower than low dude, take it your not mates anymore? A couple of years ago, I gave my little nephew an Epiphone SG that I had, it played really nice, and he had been messing around with this cheap nylon stringed thing...You should have seen the little lads face on Christmas day! Looked like all his Christmas' had come at once! I think what really made it for him, is that he is a massive AC/DC fan

Hi, my name is Richard, and suffer GAS too I see that a lot of people trade, to feed their habit, but I just can't bare to get rid of anything! At the moment, I have 7 basses, 1 weird thing with 6 thin strings on it, 2 amps, 2 cabs, and 2 combos, and numerous pedals........ Current GAS issue is a Fender Jazz, preferably 70's spec, with rosewood board, and block inlays :wub: I was GASing bad for a Thunderbird, and even thought of parting with the EB2 to help fund it, but luckily Mrs Retroman helped me out, bless her. With me, it's more of an issue to have a new toy, than go searching for the nirvana of basses........ OK, I'll see if I can list everything; Gibson EB2 Gibson Thunderbird Rickenbacker 4001 Ibanez IC200 Squier Precision Special Aria legend ???? Precision GS Les Paul Ampeg SVT Classic Ampeg 610HLF cab Carlsboro Stingray Ancient 1X15 cab Peavey combo Drive practice amp Colorsound Tonebender Boss DS1 Boss Bass Chorus Marshall Guv'nor Plus Aria stereo flanger Although looking at other peoples lists, I am a complete leightweight!!

[quote name='Bo Millward' post='596341' date='Sep 12 2009, 09:27 AM']Yeah man, your sub contra. What rig do you use then?[/quote] Ampeg SVT Classic with matching 610HLF cab For serious trouser flapping, I dig out my old Gibson EB2 though

IMHO, the cheap end of the bass market has really moved up a notch in the last few years. With us now being well into the age of CNC machining, and the ability to source parts from countries that can make them at a mind blowing low price, I'm not that surprised. I have some cheapy P-basses, an Aria Legend, Squier Precision Special, and another, possibly an ancient Ibanez. The Legend is your typical first bass (and is my first) plywood body and all. I must have owned it 20 years now, and I have to admit, plug it into the SVT, and it sounds really good. I've been tweaking the set up for years, and it plays really well. The Squier is a good case in point for this thread. Bought new, with plenty of change from £200, afew tweaks here and there, and loaded it with SD 1/4 pounders. I've had a go on several "Proper" fender P's, and IMHO, they don't sound any better. The possibly Ibanez P bass I have has a really growly tone, although the neck is a bit of a dog. It's got a proper solid body as well. It gets used and abused! Recently I attacked the nut with a file, strung it with steel ropes, and tuned it ADAD. It rose to the challenge really well. I have to admit, I did get a GAS attack many, many years ago.....It was hung on a shop wall, battered to hell and back, and had a huge price tag..... I had to have a play, and WOW!! I'm not a huge Fender fan, but it blew me away with how gorgeous it was to play. It was a mid 60's Precision. IMHO, I think that Ibanez offer really good VFM. Thing is though, I have four budget basses, and when I'm jamming at home, I'm more likely to pick up the Thunderbird, or the Rickenbacker, so I guess that must say something

4 string Precision, strung with steel ropes, tuned to low A Does that qualify? :brow:

[quote name='cheddatom' post='592701' date='Sep 8 2009, 10:22 AM']Valves and "tried and tested gear" are over rated. Digital amp modelling can replicate some of the most intricate of tones, it's almost a miracle, and yet without even bothering to open their ears and listen, half the gear-buying public immediately shout "NOTHING WILL EVER SOUND LIKE MY FENDER THROUGH AN ALL VALVE AMP".[/quote] Intersting comment. I will admit there are people out there who are stuck on old fashioned gear, and I'm one of them! I have tried the digital modelling stuff, and to be honest, I just get frustrated with a 1001 different settings, and I have seen others come unstuck with this. I love old valve amps, as they're no mess, no fuss, just plug in and play, and instantly get a good tone, IMHO. I tried a lot of fancy all whistles and bells amps recently, and came home with an SVT Classic At the end of the day, it's all down to personal taste. I can't be bothered with messing around for hours trying to find "that sound", I'd much rather spend that time playing No offence meant. I am receptive to trying out new ideas, so if you know of a digital modelling amp that's really easy to use, post it up, and I'll give it a go.