Chris2112

That looks absolutely great. I adore Warwick Thumbs.

Thanks for your input, it's good to have this perspective!

Some of you here may be aware of the developing situation revealed by Phil Jones of Phil Jones Bass over the course of the day via Facebook, wherein he reports that his business partner has closed the business and is trying to erase his legacy. A couple of hours ago he posted a tribute to his wife that sounds rather like a prelude to suicide. I believe he is still living in the US but I figured someone here may know him and be able to make contact with him to ensure his safety. Sadly has turned the comments off on his posts. Here's hoping word gets through to talk some sense into him, he is a most excellent designer and always seemed like a decent bloke.

This was my thought. Rare, expensive and unique to the point of being irreplaceable. If you want a bass that feels, plays and sounds like a Basslab then it has to be a Basslab.

What was the thread title previously then, saying as it has caused such commotion?

Spector with EMG's and a Tonepump or EMG preamp. Musicman anything also a good call. Status Graphite Series II, Stealth and Modulus basses with EMG pickups can also be very bright when the strings are fresh.

I joined in June 2007, but I was a user of Bassworld beforehand. Looking on way back machine, I remember that Warwick with the curly bubinga top that was used the add flair to the pages.

Probably because the Darkglass sound has become almost a default sound in the industry, for worse, I would argue. This isn't a product made to appeal to the same audience though, so I agree that it is an odd comment.

I watched the basstheworld video and thought it sounded kind of tame/lame. I have no interest in furious levels of distortion but this one just sounded a bit limp.

I do mean to go back and watch more. It popped up on my YouTube feed today and I watched about three minutes. Does it get better? I was always intrigued by Entwhistle's bass collection (I had the hardcover book years ago!) but bloody hell, is he boring to listen to! I know he had a reputation as a fairly sombre and unenthusiastic sort...

Funnily enough I did have it as MP3 on my computer years ago, but I don't have it now. I hadn't listened to it in a couple of years, and now minus the MP3's, I had to listen to it on YouTube just the other week. It's an absolutely amazing record, with 'Suntan' being the highlight for me. The love trio record is also incredible.

I'd not heard of this bum before but I definitely won't be giving him any clicks. Good on Danny Sapko for exposing this fraud.

That is such a cool touch. Real artistry and attention to detail.