Chris2112

I've always found UPS, FedEx and even Parcel Force to be pretty good. However, I'd book with UPS or FedEx from now on, as you're assured they'll carry your kit from start to finish rather than sub contract the work to people like HDN! They sound like a cowboy outfit.

I've been having a bit of a go with this kind of picking myself over the past couple of years, although I'm still struggling to find ways to really work it into my playing past simply soloing with it. I've found it useful for getting stacatto sequences of mutes and stuff but I guess we'll have to wait for it to evolve a bit and develop beyond being a great soloing tool!

[quote name='munkonthehill' post='1047917' date='Dec 5 2010, 12:38 AM']I doubt cheapo budget at 900bucks is the term I would use hhahahahaha.[/quote] Well, compared to the proper full spec Rics I suppose it is!

[quote name='jonsmith' post='1047892' date='Dec 5 2010, 12:08 AM']Mono output only.[/quote] So are these like the cheapo buget line next to the real deal, shark fin inlaid stereo output Rics?

[quote name='Schnozzalee' post='1047864' date='Dec 4 2010, 11:32 PM']I like dingwalls, just bugs me they couldn't make a pickup with was diagonal and in line with the bridge (if you know what i mean). Really wanna try one.[/quote] I recall that the pickups are slanted like this to get the signal from what is effectively the same point on every string (and some other guff about harmonic nodes etc etc). I suppose it's already optimised in terms of position and it won't be changing!

That looks dead snide! You'd at least clean the headstock of a bass like that if you were trying to sell it!

[quote name='PauBass' post='992411' date='Oct 18 2010, 03:39 PM']Footage of my band [font="Arial Black"][size=5][b]Killing Vegas[/b][/size][/font] from last night's gig at the Horsham Battle Of The Bands...We've made it to the Final! [/quote] Christ, did your singer know he was being filmed when he was prancing around the stage at the start? Ah, I don't suppose it matters what genre you're in, singers can always look ridiculous because they've got nothing to do when they're not singing!

They're interesting enough basses but I find them to be a little bit...dated. Dingwall and Novax were revolutionary when the fanned fret thing was new and exciting, and I can see it clearly has applications in things like 9 string basses and 8 string guitars (thinking of Rusty Cooley's 8 string Conklin and the issues he had with strings). But on a 4, 5 or 6 string bass? It's just overkill, a gimmick. Sure, it looks interesting and and doesn't detract from the playing experience, but the Dingwall basses I have played have been no more "even" in feel and tone across the strings then any other of the high end basses I have tried/owned. Don't get me wrong, I am absolutely a stickler for "eveness" in a bass. The most "even" and balanced sounding of the basses I've owned (my ACG, my Kubicki Ex Factors and my Status Stealth bass) beat Dingwall in this respect. Thats one of the first things I look for when I try a bass: do the strings feel balanced and even? Do they sound balanced? Is one louder or quieter than the rest? Basses with a piano-like quality appeal to me. Dingwall have been good at producing this effect, but not spectacular. The reason I think they're a bit dated is because the whole "solid low B" phenomenon is old hat. I do recall at the start of this millenium when getting a powerful low B sound was all the rage and was seemingly the first thing mentioned about every 5 or 6 string bass going. There was something of paradigm shift after a couple of years when everyone suddenly realised that 35" scale wasn't the be-all and end-all of getting a good low B sound. I remember a discussion on Talkbass where there was a picture of a bloke from the Fodera website holding his new 33" 6 string Fodera Matt Garrison bass. People were commenting on this bass, stating that they expected the low B to sound flat and feel flabby. There was a revelation when it transpired that a well made bass with good pickups that [i]wasn't[/i] 35" scale could have a good low B. People have even accepted that 33" scale low B's can sound good - I never thought I'd see the day back then! And so, this whole race to chase the ultimate, tunderous low B has fallen a bit flat. As it stands, Dingwall don't offer much appealing to me, although I do think they should concentrate on their best stuff - beautifully crafted boutique instruments - as thats the niche they best fill to me.

[quote name='urb' post='1047655' date='Dec 4 2010, 06:57 PM']The second clip I posted is Kai on his new bass which was made in Africa, I think it sounds wonderful M[/quote] Yeah, it does sound pretty good. I recall Kai posting about that on Facebook and being very excited about getting it!

[quote name='urb' post='1047079' date='Dec 4 2010, 08:16 AM']the first clip of Kai I posted is a little obvious but FYI he played a passive 65 P bass until very recently a grooves like a mutha bitch on it[/quote] I'm glad he got rid of that P/J Fender bass as it just sounded dire. And when you compare to that how good his Schack basses sounded it was enough to make you weep!

I've never had any trouble with a courier in years of shipping basses, but I'll certainly be avoiding these idiots.

Hope things get back to normal soon!

Glad this all worked out OK as it looks like a stunning bass!

He's clearly an amazing bass player, but he needs help! He knows people will watch the videos for the bass playing which is why he uses them as a platform to show off his fetish!

Excellent, fingers crossed! I'm planning on ordering a new Kingbass or a Kingbass MK II (headless maybe?) when I can get in touch. I hope my GAS doesn't fade before then!

Hello all, Just wondering if there is anyone who is regularly in touch with either Rob or Dawn at Status and knows if they're either on holiday or if they're not at work at the moment with the snow? I sent them an email a couple of days ago and I've not had a reply yet, and they are usually very quick to get back to emails! I'll try ringing them come monday, but I was just wondering if anyone has any info that could assist me. I was emailing them in relation to buying a new bass from them, I'm hoping they get back before my GAS fades or I reconisder!

Here it is, the only Elton John song I'll listen to. Great bassline, very groovey and with a nice sense of movement throughout it, it really drives the song. Lovely jazz bass sound too!

[quote name='Circle_of_Fifths' post='1039435' date='Nov 27 2010, 11:56 PM']Not quite true. The VMs are the ones flying here in Southern California - especially the Jaguars once they play it.[/quote] That does surprise me. The VM series are IMO great basses, but the CV's are as good as entry level basses get. The construction is fantastic, the fit and finish is leagues ahead of the VM series IMO.

He always sounded best using a Steinberger, so that doesn't really float my boat!

That does look proper snide. Wouldn't touch it with a barge pole!

If you were playing them in the dark you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference!

[quote name='risingson' post='1047005' date='Dec 4 2010, 12:58 AM']Not quite... note that I wasn't complaining about slap bass (why bother? People are going to do it anyway), but people insisting that basses must be demo-ed in order to show their slap capabilities. Why? It's not necessary. A bit of slap, maybe, but not a whole video's worth.[/quote] Don't get me wrong, I agree with your general complaint that there is more to demo-ing a bass in a video than just slapping on it. I was referring to the wider contingent, the 8th thumping, root noting, P bass holding collective who don't accept the evolution of bass beyond being a loud, farty and indistinct noise coming from an Ampeg. It takes all sorts, yet slap gets a particularly rough time. I think a lot of it is jealousy, as being a proficient slap player is quite a feat and it not something every can pull off.

The only thing worse than bad slap bass is bass players complaining about slap bass. It's not all about thumping 8th root notes on P basses but hey-ho, different vinegar strokes...

Benavente! What a blast from the past! I remember seeing those as one of the first "boutique" basses I had come across and I recall them having a bit of a following over on Talkbass. Never really heard much about them over here, just one of the many boutique basses popular in the US that never made the jump over here!