LawrenceH Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 If I was looking for a 'retirement' bass I'd want one whose aesthetics weren't likely to fall too drastically out of fashion and would fit in with whatever musical directions I took. As such, I'd look for a really nice playing/sounding example of quite a 'standard' instrument, probably starting with the Yamaha BB2024. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Leckies .........!? Edited May 9, 2012 by scojack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks79 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 With that budget I would just look into a custom build to exactly what you want maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1336551497' post='1647215'] Then unless it turns out to be wrong for you I'd suggest [url=http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/T4_Red.html]this T-Bass[/url]. [/quote] That's gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 T-40? You could get 10 for that money too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I toured with a band whos bass player had one of these. It was awesome! I borrowed it to record on and the tone was killer (pun intended) http://www.zeal-guitars.de/EN/?page_id=580 check it out. BRX might be into it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Johnson will know what I think of that shape... I do like the finishes of some of the instruments, although I must admit I was a little disappointed to find that the "Concrete" guitar was the coating only and not actually a solid concrete body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 [quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1336595967' post='1648263'] I still say you secretly love them. It's like the girl in school you say you can't stand because you secretly fancy her and just don't wanna admit to your mates [/quote] I'm afarid you're wrong the closest I'll ever get to owning a T-shaped instrument is my Reverend Rumblefish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 What's wrong with a Tele? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1336598832' post='1648364'] What's wrong with a Tele? [/quote] Nothing other than I find them boring looking. It seems to me that the musicians who use them revel in the description "workmanlike". I prefer my pop/rock stars to be rather more fabulous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1336600603' post='1648396'] Nothing other than I find them boring looking. It seems to me that the musicians who use them revel in the description "workmanlike". I prefer my pop/rock stars to be rather more fabulous. [/quote] Fair enough. I like the mockingbird esque lower horn on this one though. And I love joe strummer so for me teles are pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 It won't last you know. You'll get bored with that one as well and you'll be looking for another retirement bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marwood Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I reckon go for a custom. Loads of great builders out there, you'll get something unique built just for you, can chose pickups, hardware, wood, colour, etc.. Think this guy is awesome, builds some pretty cool stuff, in the states though.. http://www.hguitars.com ...maybe too coffee table for you though! [url=http://postimage.org/][/url] [url=http://postimage.org/]picture hosting[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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