Donnyboy

On 12/02/2023 at 20:54, JWes said:

They definitely came in Fiesta Red too!

Yip ... I still got mine 

7 minutes ago, VTypeV4 said:

So, I'm currently the trying the alternative scratchplate too..

 

 

 

 

 

I'm loving this look too..

I Like this look. A lot.

16 hours ago, sykilz said:

Obviously they're cool AF. 😉 I ditched my Japanese '86 Squier P bass ( which is probably quite desirable nowadays) for an Aria pro with pointy headstock, thin neck, lightweight, sparkly red, everything the P bass wasnt. It probably sounded dreadful but it didn't matter, it looked sooooo good with all the bright clothes and hair and stuff. Great dayz.....

 

like this one, but not this one.....

 

Would I be right in assuming , as per the original post, that you were in an OAP Country & Western outfit?🤔

This guy....

On 21/01/2023 at 09:27, iconic said:

Saw a band last week and my bass nerd spider senses immediately spied....an old 80s Aria pointy bass standing proud on its stand...

 

A few things struck me as, ooh. 

 

First was that this was a smooth 'n slow 1-4-5 roots' n 5ths country band, consisting of 3 pensioners looking like a Victor Meldrew tribute act....and there's me thinking the band player would have more slap (pun intended) and PVC than a Kiss member. 

 

Second, that I haven't seen a pointy bass played in anger since the last time...well never come to think of it? 

 

Thirdly, that my 11 year daughter thought it was the coolest bass in captivity and, far more attention getting than her her pink 'n maple P.

 

The band were a great bunch of guys, not brilliant players but, importantly, funny as f*ck, non stop ripping the fosters out of each other and the audience so, fantastic fun....and unusual for a country band, not one dead dog was mentioned. 

 

'Victor Pointy Bass' used the headstock on a few occasions, to dig the singer in the ribs when the singer played a bum note on his harmonica, which seemed a plus, erm point, over my ohh so soft J and P. 

 

Just as observation and, I cant see them ever being desirable, collectable or making money, but then I thought that about the Ford Crappi, Vauxhall Cavpig and Austin Ambassador, Sony Walkman, old Synths, Hygena furniture, mullets (well maybe not) so what do I know?

 

(Similar to this puppy.) 

 I really like the sounds of the Victor Meldrew C&W outfit.

As for pointy, I had one of these a while back . Now, would that also   suit the Old Codgers?

He did seem to be having a renaissance recently. A friend of mine saw him on tour last year and was blown away.  Less impressed with Mr Depp though. He is a bit of a guitar snob though. I've  got a real soft spot for his Les Paul tribute show with Imelda May..top notch.

17 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

I would have done the same Donnyboy, quite a shame really as the neck looks really nice 

Yes, I was gutted when I got it out the box, I tried to convince myself to warm to it, but couldn't. I had a bit of a plonk and it did sound and feel good though.

23 minutes ago, MungoBass said:

That is a sorry sight..... 

 

 

You should see the state of me...

17 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said:

Donnyboy’s was certainly awful. If buyers keep turning these there will a sudden burst of heavily discounted B grade basses coming on the market.

Thanks... I think!😄

Hi , I'm certainly not an expert but have had  a 1983  '57 Precision since new. Apart from the domed (?) knobs all seems to be pretty much the same . And , I have say yours does look fantastic 👍

Hi folks ... a very interesting thread .. I  also bought one recently and have returned for pretty much the same reasons as Highfox . If the finish was a  quite a bit better I'd of been very happy. 

6 minutes ago, MacDaddy said:

 

Must have been after his stint in The Grumbleweeds.

 

 

 

Are you sure ? I think it's Uncle Noel🤔

Barry Gibb does Metal

 Her you go... you just give the bracket a wee squeeze.  Seems simple. What could possibly go wrong/?/

Why thank you.. I didn't take them myself though! A blagged a favour from someone who knows what they are doing😉

I recently purchased  some of these , and I must say I'd really like them. A bit surprised that the Boss of the house seemed quite happy too!

 Here's some photos . The Aria hangs in the stairwell and the black P style ( an adapted Harley Benton) one in the diner

 Here's a link - https://www.woodieshanger.com/

The   customer gallery  feature mine and other interesting hanging solutions -https://www.woodieshanger.com/gallery/

I must say I'd be more than happy to recommend them

 Cheers all 

Bit of both , but when using a pick I use these.

15 hours ago, Maude said:

I have a Harley Benton that I got as a deko. It's one of the ones that are a step up from their basic ones (I have a basic fretless one to compare to). It's actually a very nice acoustic bass, nice shaped and inlaid headstock, pin string holders in bridge, Fishman pre-amp, nicely finished and bound, satin body and neck and it's a 32" scale so doesn't feel too long. 

https://m.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_clb_10sce_nt.htm?o=27&search=1567103103

Edit: mine is satin but the linked one is gloss. 

I was speaking to a guy at the rehearsal studio we use, he'd just bought and was very pleased with this Harley Benton which is cheaper https://m.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_b_25m_acoustic_bass.htm

He was having a bit of a plonk on it and it certainly sounded the business. He said that he wasn't expecting the high quality for the relatively low cost.

4 hours ago, LeftyP said:

When I began playing bass in our church band last year, after about a 12 year lay-off, I received a great compliment.  I will be 69 in October so when an attractive 17 year old girl came up and called me a "Super Cool Bass Man" I don't think that will be topped!

Sounds like there's a newspaper headline  in there.. " 69 Year Old 'Super Cool Bass Man' Actually Noticed by Attractive 17 Year Old Girl!"

32 minutes ago, greghagger said:

Pretty cheap. Any experience with these?

Personally I've got a PB 50 - very good & doesn't feel/sound like a  " cheap" bass. Theres a lot of BC love for Harley Benton -  just do a quick search there's quite a few threads 

Some kind of Harley Benton ?

https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_electric_basses.html

Great value for money

1 hour ago, NoRhino said:

You haven't seen anything until you've witnessed air harmonica.

That'd blow me away...

Without wanting to sound like a self righteous tosspot .. I'm most proud of getting involved in the " world famous" BC Bass Relay started by @Jimryan a few years back

MMMh tasty  🍰..Looks good . Out of curiosity what colour is the scratchplate?