jezzaboy Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 [quote name='rednose200' timestamp='1325288201' post='1481917'] I absolutely hate signature guitars. Its only a sales gimmick for dummies who think that by buying a sig bass will make them play like the person its named after. Funny old world [/quote] I think you will find that the people on here that own a Mike Dirnt sig P bass, including myself now, would disagree with you 100% on this. The TB bass looks good value for money. I have used the Wilkindon hardware on several basses and it`s really good gear. Their guitars always get a good write up as well. Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) Was never a huge fan of Big Country to be honest until i went to see David Bowie at Sunderland and Big Country supporting blew him off the stage. I had never been so impressed by any other band live. The energy from that band has stuck with me ever since. Unbelievable is the only way to describe. Far better live than on any studio album IMO. Not sure about the bass though. I remember the Aria's being used. Occasional Precision but not a regular showing ? Dave Edited February 29, 2012 by dmccombe7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I also remember Arias being used and P later, worn high, to allow T ( described in a review as" beefy black bassman")to dance about more! I'm not fan of sig models , but I am a sucker for the black / maple combo , and I do like T( my wife likes gin, though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 The TB Sig got a good write up in BGM recently...but then again, every guitar gets a good write up in BGM! Does make you wonder if he gets a Rick or something more exotic out when he gets home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 [quote name='rednose200' timestamp='1325288201' post='1481917'] I absolutely hate signature guitars. Its only a sales gimmick for dummies who think that by buying a sig bass will make them play like the person its named after. [/quote] Well this dummy is looking forward to the arrival of his Geddy Lee jazz bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairyhaw Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 [quote name='rednose200' timestamp='1325288201' post='1481917'] I absolutely hate signature guitars. Its only a sales gimmick for dummies who think that by buying a sig bass will make them play like the person its named after. Funny old world [/quote] Hmmm, not sure I agree with this. Geddy Lee Jazz's seem to sell themselves on reputation these days. I mean, having tried one, I'd love one (in sunburst particularly), but I don't listen to Rush so it being a signature is not a factor in my decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Buying almost any bass means you are buying something a big name player uses, but buying a sig version is normally because of the way its been customised. The way i look at sig basses is just that they have something different from the usual line, that may or may not be an improvement. My Duck Dunn was a fantastic find as i wanted a P with a blocked Jazz neck and this fitted the bill, i didnt care whose name was on it. Same with my DJ5 (in fact i had to look him up) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 [quote name='LemonCello' timestamp='1330589540' post='1559705'] Does make you wonder if he gets a Rick or something more exotic out when he gets home? [/quote] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mokuQHLMlM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mokuQHLMlM[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 He only uses his one one song in the set live apparently. A token gesture methinks. If you put your name to something shouldn't it be your no.1 gig bass? i.e. Pino's P bass bad example? dooooon't think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I was looking around for a maple board P copy - I already have a Vintage V4 with rosewood, and like that one very much so they were my first port of call. Originally I was about to pull the trigger on their Vintage White with Maple, and then they released the Tony Butler version: black on black, with maple board - perfect for me. Mind you there's also something very nice about that vintage white finish. When I first got it, the strings were too high at the nut, so popped it into my local guitar shop (Old School Guitars in Newhaven, great people) and now it's a dream to play. Very well made overall, beautiful to look at, delightful punchy sound - and I really like the difference to a Rosewood board. Gonna use it at a gig on Friday, and am looking forward to it. Just thought I'd say.... Cheers Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 [quote name='rednose200' timestamp='1325288201' post='1481917'] I absolutely hate signature guitars. Its only a sales gimmick for dummies who think that by buying a sig bass will make them play like the person its named after. Funny old world [/quote] This is ridiculous. If that's the only reason you can think of that someone would buy a signature bass then you're hanging aorund with some very sad people and missing some great basses. As already mentioned, the Geddy Lee Jazz is an excellent example of a great and good value bass. The recently renamed Laklands Glaub, Osborne, and Dunn and their discontinued Scheff were and are all excellent basses. The Fender Tony Franklin Fretless Precision is a fantastic fretless even if, like me, you've never knowingly heard or even heard of Tony Franklin. Funny old world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I recently bought an Ibanez Gary Willis signature bass. Now whilst I appreciate what Mr Willis can do, it leaves me cold and I left his main stage appearance at last year's LBGS after about 7 minutes. However, this didnt stop me trying the Ibby this year and finding that it was just the right addition to my limited stable of basses. I'll never sound like GW, nor do I wish to, but it doesn't stop me liking the bass immensely. It's a good instrument in its own right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 [quote name='leftyhook' timestamp='1330640033' post='1560993'] He only uses his one one song in the set live apparently. A token gesture methinks. [/quote] Indeed he did on the last tour, though it should be noted that the Vintage sounded as good as his Fender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blooterheed Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1320248400' post='1424346'] I wish it did, and maybe some tips from Tony on how to get the best from it. He is the master of using chorus. [/quote]totally agree,saw them live whitley bay ice rink 1985 fantastic but not as fantastic as your depeche mode quote on your heading......to finish it off, "your breathing in fumes,i taste when we kiss " ha ha class martin gore one of the most underated songwriters of ALL TIME saw the mode crystal palace 1993 songs of faith and devotion tour brilliant side note on the tony butler bass, i got the vintage ejm96 jazz bass,and for the monwy it totally blows away a mexican fender jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 [u][attachment=106986:DSCN4071.JPG]hiho[/u] Vintage v4. I have a heavily modified v4 I emailed vintage enquiring if they were ever going to do a maple neck and they said at the time they had no plans to do it. I made my own using a maple neck off a vintage musicman copy which fits straight in and the bonus of an extra fret. Wizard thumper pick up ,high mass bridge,schaller tuners,new pots and jack. Total build including the bass-£132= bargain. Sounds amazing,plays a dream. Great bass to gig ,stays in tune.Great range of tones using the volume and tone. As standard it wasn,t shabby by any means and I did gig it but the modder in me got the better of me.I would have done these mods to a F apart from the neck if it was maple to start with. For the price a cracking bass worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 [quote name='blooterheed' timestamp='1336159411' post='1642025'] totally agree,saw them live whitley bay ice rink 1985 fantastic but not as fantastic as your depeche mode quote on your heading......to finish it off, "your breathing in fumes,i taste when we kiss " ha ha class martin gore one of the most underated songwriters of ALL TIME [/quote] I saw them at the 02 Newcastle. Good show, crap venue and full of idiots but I still had a good time. I'd have rather been at the Whitley Bay ice rink though. And yes, Martin Gore is the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I've just been playing one of these basses. I am totally amazed at the quality of the instrument. Bloody great for the price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 [quote name='bassmachine2112' timestamp='1336206883' post='1642397'] [u][attachment=106986:DSCN4071.JPG]hiho[/u] Vintage v4. I have a heavily modified v4 I emailed vintage enquiring if they were ever going to do a maple neck and they said at the time they had no plans to do it. I made my own using a maple neck off a vintage musicman copy which fits straight in and the bonus of an extra fret. Wizard thumper pick up ,high mass bridge,schaller tuners,new pots and jack. Total build including the bass-£132= bargain. Sounds amazing,plays a dream. Great bass to gig ,stays in tune.Great range of tones using the volume and tone. As standard it wasn,t shabby by any means and I did gig it but the modder in me got the better of me.I would have done these mods to a F apart from the neck if it was maple to start with. For the price a cracking bass worth checking out. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 [quote name='bassmachine2112' timestamp='1336206883' post='1642397'] [u][attachment=106986:DSCN4071.JPG]hiho[/u] Vintage v4. I have a heavily modified v4 I emailed vintage enquiring if they were ever going to do a maple neck and they said at the time they had no plans to do it. I made my own using a maple neck off a vintage musicman copy which fits straight in and the bonus of an extra fret. Wizard thumper pick up ,high mass bridge,schaller tuners,new pots and jack. Total build including the bass-£132= bargain. Sounds amazing,plays a dream. Great bass to gig ,stays in tune.Great range of tones using the volume and tone. As standard it wasn,t shabby by any means and I did gig it but the modder in me got the better of me.I would have done these mods to a F apart from the neck if it was maple to start with. For the price a cracking bass worth checking out. [/quote] I love what you've done with this bass.... Superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Thank you,hookys6stringbass. My hunch that they would machine the necks and neck pockets all the same to save time and money on set up time in the factory was correct. I played a gig last night and the guys in the band said They wished I,d played Bassmachine signature vintage cause it sounds so good.I played a musicman last night so there you go. Can I call it my own signature ? Anyway if you fancy doing a maple neck on the cheap or just fancy the look,get a vintage maple neck off the musicman copy and it just plops straight in. You do need to redrill pilot holes for the screws but a 3mm drill does the job and remember to mark your drill with a magic marker so you do not drill through the neck.Mark the drill the same length as the neck screws and jobs a good one. I,m not endorsed by vintage in any way but for the price they are good enough to gig with . Oh I forgot to say the neck has an extra fret but I caught the extra length with the saddles on the bridge I fitted apart from that. I quiet fancy a black scratchplate but thats just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blooterheed Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1336230382' post='1642868'] I saw them at the 02 Newcastle. Good show, crap venue and full of idiots but I still had a good time. I'd have rather been at the Whitley Bay ice rink though. And yes, Martin Gore is the man. [/quote] the 02 is crap at newcastle ,saw metallica death magnetic tour 2009,great show but sh*t atmosphere that 85 gig at whitle bay rate as one of my top gigs.. 1993 RATM mayfair newcastle.... and the mode at palaec 93 stand out ,but that was a great year ! martin gore the master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Wasn't the Mayfair where The Gate is now? People used to bang on and on about that place but I can't remember it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) Funny enough, I have just watched Big Country on the TV - at The Isle of Wight Festival and Mr Butler wasn't using his Vintage signature bass. He was playing a Precision with a Fender logo on the headstock. Edited June 23, 2012 by The Dark Lord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrunci Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I bought a white V4 recently at the JHS trade show, I tried to buy the Butler model because I porefered the colour but they didn't have one in stock on site. The white one is exactly the same but a different colour. Incidently they were both exactly the same price trade. :-| anyway I am more than happy witht he white one it plays as well as any other P bass I have owned and I have had a fair few. Certainly better than most squiers I have played and a darn sight better than my old precision Lyte. The wilkinson pickup is ok although not fantastic. However for 133 quid plus vat it was well worth the punt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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