Chris2112

I have always loved those Doug Wimbish models. That's another bass on the GAS list, where it has been for years!

How are you getting on with the Prosebass?

Not my idea of a bargain, it must be said.

Yes, I do wish Geddy would retire the flamenco thing. It was a neat trick to start with but I do think his basslines have lost some of their appeal and impact post 1993. He still comes up with great lines, just without the wonderful busy sound he used to have with those awesome fills he could rattle off.

What exactly is AC's unique selling point? Aside from the comical phallic headstock?

Victor Wooten is bloody amazing. Such an awesome talent.

[quote name='Randy_Marsh' post='1214123' date='Apr 28 2011, 07:47 PM']As a few people our saying, why do they insist on that headstock?! It'll be down to some subtle nuance in tone or something, but to me looks bloody daft[/quote] I'm sure it's supposed to be a high mass design to help eliminate dead spots but it just looks clumsy.

This is what I'm GAS'ing over at the moment, this beautiful ACG Skelf singlecut: I've emailed Alan to see if he can build me something similar.

That daft, bloated headstock has always looked naff too.

[quote name='4 candles' post='1213197' date='Apr 27 2011, 09:40 PM']I very much doubt that the greatest bass player of modern day has paid for any of the fodera collection! I think fodera benefit more from wooten, than wooten benefits from fodera.[/quote] I think he probably has, why don't you email Fodera and ask them? As for the show, it's a shame he has had to play a Marcus Miller jazz bass. At least he should have his Fodera back soon.

[quote name='Machines' post='1212863' date='Apr 27 2011, 05:07 PM']I think he'd have to cancel rather than be seen with another make of instrument, I bet his endorsement deal has serious T&Cs.[/quote] I don't about that, I think he has paid for most of the basses he's had. I think he got one free once that had a fault or a problem with the neck, that was the black bass that he throws about at live shows. Otherwise, I think he can play what he wants. Afterall, he has played a few other basses live over the past few years; Compitos, Steinbergers etc etc. However, it is an insult to Victor to even suggest that he should play a show with some rubbish old Fender when he should be knocking out his tunes of top spec custom basses! It's be like going to watch Miki Biasion do a rally master class and seeing him driving round in a Kia.

Geddy Lee and Jonas Hellborg made Wal basses for me. I spent years searching for that Geddy Lee Wal sound, funnily enough I found it by chance when I bought an ACG!

[quote name='Bobby K' post='1212961' date='Apr 27 2011, 06:31 PM']While we're on the subject, somebody just sent me this, check it out.... YYZ with the bass isolated [url="http://www.musicintheabstract.org/rush-oddities/audio/yyz-rhythm.mp3"]YYZ bass[/url] It was posted on Rushisaband.com, along with other goodies Find them here: [url="http://www.rushisaband.com/blog/2011/04/26/2593/New-Rush-audio-odditiesrarities-from-MitA"]Rush oddities[/url][/quote] It's when you break down Geddy's playing that it becomes clear what a master he is. As good as it gets!

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' post='1211215' date='Apr 25 2011, 09:00 PM']Could try a Wasburn Status , but they're only 4 strings. Very Bright tho'[/quote] They never sounded authentic to me, with that wooden neck. Nice basses but definitely not the graphite sound.

I hear they're playing The Camera Eye live too, awesome!

Or alternatively, another nice bass to put in his hands and see what happens with it?

Yes. Going to see them at Newcastle arena with seats near the front, like last time!

I was just watching that Derren Brown Faith Healer show earlier today and at the live show at the end of the episode the band's bassist is using a 7 string Conklin Groove Tools bass. There are a few good closeup shots of it too.

Of all the incredibly talented bassists to be playing the park that day, amazing it was Victor Wooten! Would have loved to have seen the show.

My favourite bass advert was the one with Mark King playing the headless Status bass, it was an advert for some strings but I can't remember the brand. I'm sure I got it as a paper insert with my Live at Wembley DVD!

I think you could do a lot better for your money if you shop around. The same budget could see you getting fantastic used kit through places like Basschat.

[quote name='Wil' post='1211726' date='Apr 26 2011, 03:11 PM']All the things you mention though are rather subjective. I'd rather an S2 sound warm than crisp, for instance. I do prefer the looks of the early ones, but it's all a matter of taste really.[/quote] And therein lies the rub - I've never thought of Status as being a particularly warm or organic sounding basses. Both my Stealth and Matrix basses were crisp and clear. The Stealth was particularly stunning. I love bright tones, but on the other hand I also love burpy, organic sounds. ACG and Wal do that for me. So in my current dilemma, I wonder; do I chase a headless slap machine (of which it would share a role with my Kubicki as my Kubicki is fantastic at this sort of thing) or do I go for a fretless ACG bass? Or even a fretless Wal? Hmm...

[quote name='BassBus' post='1211635' date='Apr 26 2011, 01:13 PM']When you refer to this as "frisk" I think you're being a little unfair here. Rob's basses have evolved through the years as they should. Life cannot stand still. Your feelings seem to be in the minority judging by the increase in the waiting time over the last few years. Status basses are custom instruments and as such are available with almost any custom option Rob can provide. The anniversary bass is being produced to celibrate the 30th anniversary of the company. If you want a bass in this form they do come up for sale from time to time. Indeed there was a very nice example that sold very recently.[/quote] Yes, the basses have evolved through the years. A Stealth bass would have been unimaginable years ago. The Kingbass mk1 is the best design Rob has done IMO. But I don't believe the S2 has 'evolved' and gotten better. Sure, a modern S2 is a great bass but the old ones are so much better. I preferred the look the of the full graphite paddle with the wooden wings attached. They sounded better too, far crisper and more aggressive. The two piece bridge was a better item than the monorails. The old square neck profile was unique and I really enjoyed it. The basses might have been a bit heavier but the pros outweighed the cons. You say Status are a custom builder and this is of course true, but for a faithful recreation of the old S2 here we are seeing a massive price tag and I doubt it'll be offered as a standard model. The new S2 sales would take a hit, I am sure of it. But I reckon if Rob retired the 'new' S2 and brought back this classic model S2 sales would increase. And it's not a step back, because the older model was better. Sure, it might have been a bit heavier and more expensive to produce but the old S2's are some of my favourite basses of all time, the new S2's are just really good. As for the Wal thing, I'd probably want an 80's/early 90's model. I'm looking into that as an option for consolidating my collection.