lemmywinks Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='1220725' date='May 5 2011, 10:26 AM'] Do you get a free pair of slippers with every Status?[/quote] Yeah they come in a set with an Alan Partridge-style blazer and a tartan blanket to go over your knees on long car journeys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I'm not gonna waste my time defending B.C.Rich basses to the hoards of Fender/Gibson fanboi's, leaves more great basses for us that know what a BCR really is, and have actually played one or more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 [quote name='Fat Rich' post='1220702' date='May 5 2011, 10:08 AM']It looks like the answer to "What are really unfashionable at the moment?" is...... Status players Thanks guys! [/quote] Don't feel bad man I play a Warwick and they're not cool either. Not as heinously square as a Status naturally, but... Sorry again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1220699' date='May 5 2011, 10:06 AM']...Until someone undeniably cool is strongly associated with a Status bass [b]they'll always be expensive mid-life-crisis basses[/b].[/quote] Ulp... I wonder if that's why I lusted after one last year. I'm mostly over them now though. My new Thai girlfriend mentioned they looked silly when we were out looking at E-types the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILD FROG SHOT Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1219151' date='May 3 2011, 08:44 PM']Wondering what basses are totally out of fashion. Now I'm not one of the cool kids, I've lost touch.[/quote] You were never one of the cool kids I wasn't either so I guess I should probably shut the hell up right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 There's a whiff of "HEY YOU GUYS" about that Ripper poster! I thought you'd pitched for a motorbike and some ill-flattering leathers, Shined? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I actually think the 80s Status S2s are really cool, in that retro futuristic 80's way... but then I think of Mark King playing one and it all goes downhill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottle Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Big 'n' Heavy Bass cabs, think of 8x10's or 4x12's, 2x15's etc - everybody wants Neo these days Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Yamaha TRB 1004's and Badass bridges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Marshall bass amps. Carlsboro bass amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Trace Elliot cabs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 trace elliot stuff - i don't like the sound much but if i wanted a good rig for not much money and didn't mind the weight compared to new stuff I would go for it! Warwick - but hey my 1991 streamer stage one cost me a lot less than its' worth now so prices are creeping up. anything that doesn't look like a fender.- cheap basses in the forsale section - you want to buy a good quality nice bass £150 will get you that, want one that looks like a fender... you'll need more like £200+ for similar quality pointy things, along with spandex.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewrocket Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I find it funny that squire are in fashion nowadays. When I started playing, a squire automatically made you a crap player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 (edited) [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1220699' date='May 5 2011, 10:06 AM']Cool people don't play Status basses and have never played Status basses, that's their problem. Even when Mark King was nearly cool in the '80s he didn't play Status basses, he switched to them afterwards! Until someone undeniably cool is strongly associated with a Status bass they'll always be expensive mid-life-crisis basses.[/quote] Don't play slap.... Don't revere MK..... Don't own a cardigan...... Am over 40 though.....doh Having said that, don't think I talk as much B******s as you do TNIT Edited May 5, 2011 by martthebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 [quote name='tom1946' post='1220838' date='May 5 2011, 11:40 AM']Yamaha TRB 1004's and Badass bridges [/quote] Badasses are going for over £100 used in the USA at present! Yamaha will no doubt have their day again! Unfashionable? Warmoth. No idea why they're not any more, or if they ever have been, but given the amazing quality, I don't get it. Bizarre that Warmoth will make you a Fender-alike neck equal pre-CBS days, yet people will spend several £100s on an MIM or MIJ neck, whilst I've seen two Warmoths go on here for less than £100? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eight Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 [quote name='Lorne' post='1220747' date='May 5 2011, 10:39 AM']I'm not gonna waste my time defending B.C.Rich basses to the hoards of Fender/Gibson fanboi's, leaves more great basses for us that know what a BCR really is, and have actually played one or more [/quote] Is it now safe to buy a Warlock bass? To match the Warlock guitar I still have from my teens... which I never played much... because it was crap. Presumably it still is, unless a decade+ of sitting in a gig bag has improved it. If memory serves I spent most of the time borrowing my girlfriend's hideous red guitar... which might have been a Charvel. Disclaimer: Just because I don't like any BC Rich gear I've actually played doesn't mean they're not perfect for others. Don't hate me for having [s]taste[/s] opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysbass Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 It depends on your point of view. The overwhelming school of thought seems to be that choosing the same "iconic" basses that the world and his wife has chosen for the last 50+ years is still cool somehow. I prefer the opposing view, where true cool is about not running with the herd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 [quote name='Eight' post='1220986' date='May 5 2011, 01:16 PM']Is it now safe to buy a Warlock bass? To match the Warlock guitar I still have from my teens... which I never played much... because it was crap. Presumably it still is, unless a decade+ of sitting in a gig bag has improved it. If memory serves I spent most of the time borrowing my girlfriend's hideous red guitar... which might have been a Charvel. Disclaimer: Just because I don't like any BC Rich gear I've actually played doesn't mean they're not perfect for others. Don't hate me for having [s]taste[/s] opinions. [/quote] Depends what series Warlock bass Let's see this wonderful Warlock guitar then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eight Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 [quote name='Lorne' post='1221034' date='May 5 2011, 01:44 PM']Depends what series Warlock bass Let's see this wonderful Warlock guitar then[/quote] Lol. Well, all joking aside, I have nothing against BC Rich and would quite like a Warlock bass. Which of the bass series are good at the minute? I think it's a platinum series Warlock guitar. Must have been 1997 when I bought it (new). No photos but if I get time later I'll post a few up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Most likely everything I use, play or wear So that makes it cool then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 [quote name='Krysbass' post='1220987' date='May 5 2011, 01:16 PM']It depends on your point of view. The overwhelming school of thought seems to be that choosing the same "iconic" basses that the world and his wife has chosen for the last 50+ years is still cool somehow. I prefer the opposing view, where true cool is about not running with the herd. [/quote] IMO true cool is doing what you like,wether everyone else is doing it or not,and doing things to be cool is un cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I own 4 deeply unfashionable basses - well, if resale value compared to quality is an indicator of worth. A Hohner B2A, SGC Nanyo Bass Collection, Westone Thunder 1A and Washburn Scavenger. Suits me as they were all bargains to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 [quote name='lojo' post='1221206' date='May 5 2011, 04:13 PM']Most likely everything I use, play or wear So that makes it cool then [/quote] Hallelujah to that! A sophisticated meal involves scampi in a basket instead of on a plate. Hair products are for women. Washing up liquid should be green. Water is a moisturiser. Clothing that relies on a designer label to sell is going to be either inpractical or fall apart after two washes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 [quote name='Eight' post='1221043' date='May 5 2011, 01:50 PM']Lol. Well, all joking aside, I have nothing against BC Rich and would quite like a Warlock bass. Which of the bass series are good at the minute?[/quote] N.J. Deluxe series with the Abalone binding everywhere, played a 5 string version, very nice [quote name='Eight' post='1221043' date='May 5 2011, 01:50 PM']I think it's a platinum series Warlock guitar. Must have been 1997 when I bought it (new). No photos but if I get time later I'll post a few up.[/quote] Well, there ya go, Platinum series were at the bottom part of the barrel, no disrespect, in fact, at one point the Platinums were made out of Plywood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eight Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 [quote name='Lorne' post='1221466' date='May 5 2011, 07:49 PM']Well, there ya go, Platinum series were at the bottom part of the barrel, no disrespect, in fact, at one point the Platinums were made out of Plywood[/quote] Disrespect away. I already slagged off my own guitar so the doors are wide open. I can't remember any of the other BCRs I played being any better - but there's a good chance they were also the cheap(er) sh*t. I'll be sure to try the NJ Deluxe basses at some point then. Cheers bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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