BottomEndian Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='tauzero' post='1229494' date='May 12 2011, 11:46 PM'][url="http://www.lordonly.net/lojtbas3.htm"]Lord Only[/url] - John Turner.[/quote] Had a look through that page. Sweet baby Jesus... [quote name='Someone who clearly has back problems']The body itself is chambered, to decrease the weight down to about 25 lbs.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Definitely going to get myself a 30 string fretless made. I already have a goatee and ponytail so I'm part way there. Then I plan to destring it and.... get on with the ironing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='tauzero' post='1229494' date='May 12 2011, 11:46 PM'][url="http://www.lordonly.net/lojtbas3.htm"]Lord Only[/url] - John Turner. Having listened to a few minutes only, ISTR I wasn't very impressed - I can't play any stuff off their website now (IE or FF, so I think it's their website that's knackered). The bass is by Conklin.[/quote] Yes, the website does look kaput. I did listen to the band years ago through some Talkbass posts and they were dreadful. Mind you, the pretentious, Dream Theater wannabe slop they were playing is probably the most appropriate place for an instrument as tragically comic and pretentious as a 7 string double neck! I should state that I think 7 strings are pretty cool, but in this instance they look incredibly naff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Ok, I'll bite! - sure have an opinion about how a Bass isn't to your liking but seriously, ripping a guy you don't even know just because of the Bass he plays or the music he's in to is a major low ball. All the chats and comms I've had with John Turner have been helpful and informative. He helped me select and import a Bass once too - which he didn't have to do.. Not shouting or ranting, just would like to add a bit of perspective to the thread. Sometimes I am amazed at the closed mindedness of some!! - I've long hair, a goatee and long hair..oh dear, I play more than one ERB and like Dream Theater. WTF does that make me? As an observation, it was interesting to see that my Harpejji thread got lots of love - but as soon as a Bass comes along that *doesn't* have as many strings, it's deemed a freak of nature. I wonder if people's perception of what a Bass should be is creeping in to the equation just a bit here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='dood' post='1229908' date='May 13 2011, 01:49 PM']Ok, I'll bite! - sure have an opinion about how a Bass isn't to your liking but seriously, ripping a guy you don't even know just because of the Bass he plays or the music he's in to is a major low ball. All the chats and comms I've had with John Turner have been helpful and informative. He helped me select and import a Bass once too - which he didn't have to do.. Not shouting or ranting, just would like to add a bit of perspective to the thread. Sometimes I am amazed at the closed mindedness of some!! - I've long hair, a goatee and long hair..oh dear, I play more than one ERB and like Dream Theater. WTF does that make me?[/quote] Yeah, but you're one of [b]us[/b] ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 TBH I've not come across JT very often, only that Jaquo MCMLXXXVIII-Psuedonym knobhead. But he does have a horrendous look-at-me bass and he does wear sunglasses indoors when people point a camera at him. These are facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='bremen' post='1229918' date='May 13 2011, 01:57 PM']Yeah, but you're one of [b]us[/b] ;-)[/quote] one of us, one of us, one of us, one of us, one of us..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) [quote name='dood' post='1229908' date='May 13 2011, 01:49 PM']I wonder if people's perception of what a Bass should be is creeping in to the equation just a bit here?[/quote] Of course it is! A bass like the ones pictured in this thread will always give rise to comments of this type. Some people feel threatened by ERBs, others feel a strange sense of superiority (the "[i]well, four strings were always enough for ______* so they're enough for me[/i]" argument). (* insert name of chosen legendary bass player here. Hints: Lemmy, Macca, Jamerson, Stanley, Marcus, Cliff, Larry, Louis, Geddy, Entwistle, Sheehan, Deacon, Harris...) Edited May 13, 2011 by Conan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='dood' post='1229908' date='May 13 2011, 01:49 PM']...it was interesting to see that my Harpejji thread got lots of love...[/quote] Oh, I missed that one. I desperately want a Harpejji! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='Conan' post='1229962' date='May 13 2011, 02:31 PM']Of course it is! A bass like the ones pictured in this thread will always give rise to comments of this type.[/quote] And let's face it, people who buy basses with lots of strings do it mostly for the attention. They must love threads like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='bremen' post='1229918' date='May 13 2011, 01:57 PM']Yeah, but you're one of [b]us[/b] ;-)[/quote] I'm clicking the imaginary 'like' button right now. Very true, I am a BC lifer - always have been, always will be. Cheers Bremen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1229984' date='May 13 2011, 02:45 PM']And let's face it, there is a very small minority of people who buy basses with lots of strings that do it mostly for the attention. They must love threads like this.[/quote] Fixed it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='BottomEndian' post='1229965' date='May 13 2011, 02:33 PM']Oh, I missed that one. I desperately want a Harpejji! [/quote] Just for you mate: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=134706&hl=harpejji"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;hl=harpejji[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='dood' post='1230040' date='May 13 2011, 03:25 PM']Just for you mate: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=134706&hl=harpejji"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;hl=harpejji[/url][/quote] AAAAARRRRGHH! I [b]desperately[/b] want a Harpejji! Time to start saving... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='dood' post='1229908' date='May 13 2011, 01:49 PM']As an observation, it was interesting to see that my Harpejji thread got lots of love - but as soon as a Bass comes along that *doesn't* have as many strings, it's deemed a freak of nature. I wonder if people's perception of what a Bass should be is creeping in to the equation just a bit here?[/quote] Well, a Harpejji strapped to your front would look far more ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='dood' post='1229908' date='May 13 2011, 01:49 PM']Ok, I'll bite! - sure have an opinion about how a Bass isn't to your liking but seriously, ripping a guy you don't even know just because of the Bass he plays or the music he's in to is a major low ball. All the chats and comms I've had with John Turner have been helpful and informative. He helped me select and import a Bass once too - which he didn't have to do.. Not shouting or ranting, just would like to add a bit of perspective to the thread. Sometimes I am amazed at the closed mindedness of some!! - I've long hair, a goatee and long hair..oh dear, I play more than one ERB and like Dream Theater. WTF does that make me? As an observation, it was interesting to see that my Harpejji thread got lots of love - but as soon as a Bass comes along that *doesn't* have as many strings, it's deemed a freak of nature. I wonder if people's perception of what a Bass should be is creeping in to the equation just a bit here?[/quote] There is a limit and when you choose to look like this: You must realise what's going to happen, even if it had 4 strings on each neck he's still look a bit of a twonk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='Heathy' post='1229369' date='May 12 2011, 10:00 PM']I bet Mustang Sally sounds the business on that bass.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibrating G String Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 [quote name='dood' post='1229908' date='May 13 2011, 05:49 AM']Ok, I'll bite! - sure have an opinion about how a Bass isn't to your liking but seriously, ripping a guy you don't even know just because of the Bass he plays or the music he's in to is a major low ball. All the chats and comms I've had with John Turner have been helpful and informative.[/quote] I've met him, he's a douche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibrating G String Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 [quote name='Conan' post='1229962' date='May 13 2011, 06:31 AM']Some people feel threatened by ERBs[/quote] Nearly all ERB players feel threatened by the rest of the world. It's like they have a Sterling of their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingPrawn Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Waste of Fuc*ing wood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I'll chip in here. I have had one dealing with Jauquo and he was not a cock at all; his mate was selling an Ibanez SR1206 and he put us in contact with each other and now I have the 6-string version of my beloved 5-string bass. On the subject of the basses, though...I can appreciate that some people might enjoy the 15-string bass, but it looks unwieldy to me. Even Jauquo is having a hard time playing it in that video (or is it just me?). On the other hand, the twin-neck looks more practical - I can see that if you play 7-string that you might like one fretted and one fretless, so it makes sense to have both options on the same instrument. I would not say that having one makes you a plonker. Aesthetically, though, I find it an affront to good taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAUQO III-X Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks for the kind words guys. And for the record the clip of me playing the 15 string bass was the very first time I had ever played it and it wasen't set up to my specs. And for those who seem to have an issue with me. With all due respect have you ever had an actual conversation with me? Have you met me face to face? No you have not. People on forums come up with reasons to dislike a person whom they have never ever met in person before. Here's a clip of me with my original 15 string bass (from the 90's). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6O0Lgyn6aE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAUQO III-X Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 [quote name='Vibrating G String' timestamp='1305334736' post='1230629'] I've met him, he's a douche. [/quote] And to say that you've met me and that I was a douch is a out right lie. I respect people when I am allowed in their space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musophilr Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Blimey how many strings do you [i]need[/i]? Even with 6 you're covering all of the useful bass register plus going up into treble territory. If you want more why not get a guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 A guitar won't go as low as that beast though. I'd never use that bass personally, I'd get lost with any more than 6 but if anybody can actually make something half decent out of it fair enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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