GarethFlatlands Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 [quote name='Fat Rich' post='1243957' date='May 25 2011, 10:02 AM']The new Ryan Giggs ear plugs are really good, can't hear anything with those in.[/quote] You can, you just can't tell anyone what you heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 [quote name='4-string-thing' post='1237496' date='May 19 2011, 10:11 PM']I hope this is irony, cos I've always found just the opposite! Bass players are always forward thinking and looking to try new equipment ie, graphite necks, composite bodies, new cab designs, class D amps etc etc. Guitarists can't seem to get beyond a strat, tele or les paul through a valve amp, all 50's technology![/quote] In my humble opinion, the best sound, to this day, is; Guitar: Les Paul Standard, Marshall Plexi 50 Bass: Fender Precision, Fender Bassman All up to 50 years old, and still the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 [quote name='famstd' post='1264574' date='Jun 11 2011, 04:33 AM']Fender basses are pretty well made overall. I've never had a Fender fail. [/quote] Yep that's what a P bass looks like...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 ha ha, way to go, gear-head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 (edited) Fenders, ( well,Precisions,those "Jazz" things are too complicated for me..) are the Transit van of the bass world.There are alternatives that may suit individuals better,but you can rely on it to get the job done.Plus,as you can see on the left,they make me look cool as f*ck. Edited June 11, 2011 by Spike Vincent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazdah Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 [quote name='chipmunk_jr' post='1234504' date='May 17 2011, 05:20 PM']Ive played much nicer basses for a lot less money.[/quote] Well... I haven't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I agree with Spike, look at my avatar, im an overweight 24 year old with a poor quality beard. Sure the photos got some funky effects on it but what makes it cool? The Fender bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 One day you'll get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 (edited) I have been a bassist since 1983 and have nearly always played a Fender Precision, it has all the sounds I need. I have played other basses in 28 years, but when I pick up a Fender bass its just like putting on an old comfy pair of slippers Edited September 14, 2011 by Hobbayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerfectionBG Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 They just work. And they feel, look and sound great doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Let me at the trolls and a nail gun and a bottle of Harpic Super Strength and look away if you are faint hearted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Fender... great big horrible flat planks of wood! That's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 [quote name='Hobbayne' post='1373504' date='Sep 14 2011, 06:26 PM']I have been a bassist since 1983 and have nearly always played a Fender Precision, it has all the sounds I need. I have played other basses in 28 years, but when I pick up a Fender bass its just like putting on an old comfy pair of slippers [/quote] Nicely put. Everyone see's the light eventually, just some sooner than others!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Mind you, who wants to go on stage in their slippers? Nothing wrong with a good Fender, but there is definitely a place for the more wild & interesting stuff out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Hey some folk like a nice plate of mince and tatties every day of their lives, while others have taken things on a bit and enjoy the additional frissance of Pigeonneau dagen rôti, betteraves, sauce aux geniévres.... they still love the mince and tatties their mum use to make though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' post='1374120' date='Sep 15 2011, 10:21 AM']Mind you, who wants to go on stage in their slippers?[/quote] Oh now that's a good idea.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I played Rics for a good few years - didn't really click with the Fenders....probably considered them a bit obvious if I'm honest. Bad move. Owned a Ged Jazz a few years ago, had to let it go but loved it....that was the start of the slide! Since then, all the regular Ric problems got me looking elsewhere....bass collection now consists of just two, both Fenders (one Ged, one P). They cover all the spectrum I need. My live sound has improved 1000000% (actually cut right through now, top and bottom), and I reckon these were just built for the job. What more do you need? What I really like is the range of sounds - even from the P - you can play classic Motown right through a down 'n' dirty JJ Burnel. The Jazz goes from Ged...to well, Jazz and beyond though a million stops. Millions of records and artists tell the story after all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' post='1374120' date='Sep 15 2011, 10:21 AM']Mind you, who wants to go on stage in their slippers?[/quote] Ever since a guitarist told me not to wear crocs, they've become a bit of a trade mark, I wear them to every gig now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I bought a '70's precision from Bass Direct a few weeks ago. For those of you that haven't met Mark the proprietor, he's got a real downer on Fenders and I can understand that as he has a shop full of exotica like Nordy's, Vigiers, and Dingwalls. He had just 1 precision in and I bought it which tells me a lot but you nothing at all. It's all a matter of personal taste and age may have something to do with it? If you caught OGWT 70's Gold edition on the TV the last weekend nearly every band on had a Fender bass in it, what you've been brought up with?? Having said all this, Bass Direct now have the new Ken Smith 'white tiger' in which I'm drooling over. This is probably a whole new thread but has anyone got a view on Ken Smith's work, especially the white tiger??? It's Fender's for me for now but who knows....... LC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 [quote name='LemonCello' timestamp='1317146199' post='1387366'] If you caught OGWT 70's Gold edition on the TV the last weekend nearly every band on had a Fender bass in it, what you've been brought up with?? [/quote] I noticed Roxy Musics' bassist was using a 54 P Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 [quote name='LemonCello' timestamp='1317146199' post='1387366']If you caught OGWT 70's Gold edition on the TV the last weekend nearly every band on had a Fender bass in it, what you've been brought up with??[/quote] Exactly! Back in the 70's there was a lot less choice and Fender basically dominated the market, so kids watching the OGWT saw their hero playing a Fender and it was thus a self propagating circle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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