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[quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1357646948' post='1925820'] I think you should swap your T-40 for my nice, light, Roasdstar II, then your back will be fine! [/quote] Not likely! They will be buried with me if I have my way lol. Plus I have my Status energy for active jazzyness. If I was to go down the light weight route I'd probably look for a BB of some description

Just after any advice really. I've been in bands all my life but always original material so the covers scene is new to me. Obviously we're talking longer sets and venues that aren't designed for bands. Am I going to struggle playing for 2 hours with a heavy old T-40? Is my 8x10 going to be too big/much?

I'd buy one of these in a second if it had a P width neck.

I love the colour, just looks..... Cheap somehow. Reminds me of the Joe Satriani guitar.

Thanks for the advice everyone. I think I'll stick with my 8x10 until I find something that sounds better, I'm not holding my breath though. Unless I find myself struggling to get it in and out of venues (new band will probably play pubs more than clubs). Then I might go barefaced.

I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but that's on fugly bass.

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1357249171' post='1919967'] I've been gassing for one of these forever! Has anyone ever seen one in red, black, or white with a rosewood fretboard and blade pickups? [/quote] I have seen a white blade with a rosewood neck, and I know of a tan burst and a natural with rosewood necks but never any other colours. The rosewood was only in production for one year (I think). That's going to be a difficult spec to find. The blade is the way to go though. Good luck with your search!

Some of those looks amazing!

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1356969534' post='1915809'] I do believe I refused to "get it out" earlier! I'm slightly worried that people remember it! Good ol' "Captain Ribena"... [/quote] Dude, you could out purple ANY of these!

I currently an orange AD200 through an 8x10 And have done for some years. However in my new band I have more sonic spectrum to fill (only one guitarist who sounds nothing like my old guitarists). Would a 2x15 beef my sound up?

It sounds sweet doesn't it? I'm more interested in build quality and ergonomics though.

Where's the purple attitude special at?!

Anyone have any experience with this bass? I've always fancied a destroyer bass and there's one on eBay at the moment. Also on the off chance any one have an 80s one they don't want any more?

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1356642112' post='1912024'] when you ever played a wardrobe? isn't that a bit odd? [/quote] Just the biggest wooden object that came to mind at the time

I bet the pre amp is sh*t.

[quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1356645366' post='1912073'] They were all made by Status and still are. [/quote] My bad. I meant Trace branded

I had one of the last trace ones. A CAR with matching headstock and white scratch. Was a great bass to be fair, sustain for weeks and could do pretty much anything tonally, one thing I will say though, seriously big old body on the thing! Didn't notice so much on a strap but sitting down it felt like playing a wardrobe.

I can get everything I need in my octavia including an 8x10. Although I've seen bass players get 8x10 rigs out of micras in the past.

There will obviously be a difference in build quality and materials used in the manufacture but that's not to say that £400 won't get you a good bass. It depends what you're after in terms of style. Active? Passive? Modern in design? Something more old school? Either way I'd buy a yamaha RBX or BB series or one of the higher end squires, Classic Vibe or Vintage Modified. Ibanez might also be worth taking into consideration if that's your type of thing. I'd also highly recommend buying second hand from our classified section where £400 will buy you any number of fantastic basses.

There's something missing in the tone of active basses in my opinion. I can't put my finger on what though. I've had a few actives in my time, from stingrays to shukers and every one has had something missing.