EssentialTension Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 [quote name='jacko' timestamp='1332196764' post='1584810'] Actually Phil Lesh's heavily alembicised guild. Source of some of the world's coolest music. [/quote] Yes, sorry, I mixed them up. Here's Casady's version: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1332197232' post='1584821'] Yes, sorry, I mixed them up. Here's Casady's version: [/quote] sigh, you should never, NEVER have more knobs than strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1332198073' post='1584836'] sigh, you should never, NEVER have more knobs than strings. [/quote] Switches are OK though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='slapmonsta' timestamp='1332181581' post='1584459'] ...super-hard-on... [/quote] Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckedUpFunkies Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Not to throw a spanner in the works but I've never not wanted to own any bass like... ever I'd never discount a bass just because of the way it looks, I owned a BC Rich warlock 5 a few years back (You know what its like when you join your first metal band before you find jazz!!) and It looks disgusting but if had a warmer, smoother feel/tone than any fender I've played in the same price range until I sup'ed up my jazz. Same with PBasses. Every single one looks a cheap knock off to me because of the fact that every company like ever has produced their version but at the same time I'm still looking to buy one now because they sound the Mutts Nutts :3 Sound > Looks (Apart from a ricky which is awful in both departments ) Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='MuckedUpFunkies' timestamp='1332207145' post='1584938'] Not to throw a spanner in the works but I've never not wanted to own any bass like... ever I'd never discount a bass just because of the way it looks, Sound > Looks (Apart from a ricky which is awful in both departments ) Dan [/quote] It's not a spanner in the works mate. It simply boils down to the rest of us being fickle and shallow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacker Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1332197232' post='1584821'] Yes, sorry, I mixed them up. Here's Casady's version: [/quote] Weren't these Wickersham electronics? If so, you may as well call it Alembicised. Looks sh*t, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) About 2 months ago I took a day off work and went down the bass gallery. I spent about 2 hours there and played almost every bass that was on my wishlist and concluded Fender – never never never – just not comfortable far too upright a position Lakeland – worst that Fender Musicman – too chunky with the exception of the ‘79 Sabre which was nice but I was after 5 strings Overwater – just too big G&L - as bad as a Musicman Ibanez - just too skinny – felt like it would break at any minute Yamaha – nothing special but that headstock – yuck And just to annoy everyone else I ended up with a Warwick which I love ! Edited March 20, 2012 by thunderbird13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1332239436' post='1585181'] And just to annoy everyone else I ended up with a Warwick which I love ! [/quote] Gaaaahhhhhh! Yes, that is annoying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1332242220' post='1585260'] Gaaaahhhhhh! Yes, that is annoying! [/quote] And its sunburst !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1332239436' post='1585181'] Lakeland – worst than Fender [/quote] You sure you weren't playing a saucepan? Try a Lakland instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1332245044' post='1585368'] And its sunburst !!!!! [/quote] Bluuurrgghhhh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 What is it with Flying V basses? Utter nonesense IMO. The new/original Yamaha body shape is a real let down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1332198073' post='1584836'] sigh, you should never, NEVER have more knobs than strings. [/quote] How many members are there in Iron Maiden then, 5 I think, Oh that's OK then, easily more strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly1nl0tus Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I find Fender Jazz basses really boring to look at and hideous to play. I realise that makes me a minority as almost every bassist I see on TV or live has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='fly1nl0tus' timestamp='1332246681' post='1585418'] I find Fender Jazz basses really boring to look at and hideous to play... [/quote] I really [i]want[/i] to love Jazz basses, but no matter how hard I try I just [i]can't[/i] get on with 'em! They've got fewer knobs than strings, but that's still too many knobs, IMO!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I am glad I am not the only one who thinks Alembics are designed by blind guys. Their custome jobs are almost universally gross. I think there are a couple of old Series 1 and 2 basses that I would play and the Stan Clarke model is not too bad but some of them.... Have a look at this freak show.... http://www.alembic.com/info/fcvault.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1332247037' post='1585429'] Oh and Jazz basses I dunno they look [u]squinty[/u] to me.... [/quote] [i]That's [/i]the word I was looking for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='Mog' timestamp='1332245785' post='1585393'] What is it with Flying V basses? Utter nonesense IMO. [/quote] The Flying V shape is all about posing on stage and being a rock god. If you don't want to do that then of course that shape is not for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1332247029' post='1585427'] I am glad I am not the only one who thinks Alembics are designed by blind guys. [/quote] When I sit down with an Alembic I think "Wow! This thing sounds awesome...plays pretty good too". Then I will put it back on the stand, step back, take a look at it and then think "Oh!? Hmmmm" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1332247029' post='1585427'] I am glad I am not the only one who thinks Alembics are designed by blind guys. Their custome jobs are almost universally gross. I think there are a couple of old Series 1 and 2 basses that I would play and the Stan Clarke model is not too bad but some of them.... Have a look at this freak show.... [url="http://www.alembic.com/info/fcvault.html"]http://www.alembic.c...fo/fcvault.html[/url] [/quote] 'Orrible! Take a look at this lot: [url="http://www.loewenherzbass.com/english/gallery.html"]http://www.loewenherzbass.com/english/gallery.html[/url] In the design meeting "It needs something...... just a little something extra..... A LION!....... yes!.......that's what it needs" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMITNT Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='rOB' timestamp='1332088499' post='1583001'] He just looks so sad. [/quote] this is not a bass is a [url="http://images02.olx.gr/ui/5/41/47/1270504873_85953447_1----1270504873.jpg"]http://images02.olx.gr/ui/5/41/47/1270504873_85953447_1----1270504873.jpg[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Can't see the point in these Gibson Leas Paul basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzbass2000 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1332198073' post='1584836'] sigh, you should never, NEVER have more knobs than strings. [/quote] One knob is all you should ever need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverinebass Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1332247029' post='1585427'] I am glad I am not the only one who thinks Alembics are designed by blind guys. Their custome jobs are almost universally gross. I think there are a couple of old Series 1 and 2 basses that I would play and the Stan Clarke model is not too bad but some of them.... Have a look at this freak show.... [url="http://www.alembic.com/info/fcvault.html"]http://www.alembic.c...fo/fcvault.html[/url] [/quote] I agree with this completely. I think that from my own experience, my own Stanley Clarke, just doesn't balance. Neck dives like a whale. I find this most curious as it's a short scale and is fantastic to play. Whether or not you like the sound is another point entirely though. Some of those other Alembics are frankly sick inducing. For the bod that thought "12 strings are just for the novelty of playing Jeremy by Pearl Jam" you obviously have never heard of either King's X or Cheap Trick. I appreciate that it's not everybody's cup of tea, but to say that the use of a bass is literally for only one song is beyond funny. It did make me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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