Black Coffee Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I have bought and tried some gimmicks in my time. Some massively expensive string manufacturers materials which are plain useless and never stay in tune. Some seriously awful basses which cost more than a months pay (Rickenbacker 4004), and are a struggle to get to sound different to a bass half the price. Felt short changed after that one, not because the purchase was bad, just the bass wasn't as good as the price suggested it should have been. What is the greatest gimmick and waste of money in bass land ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydentaku Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 [size=1]Fender[/size] [size=1] [/size][size=1] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 [size=1]Agreed.....[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 NEVER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 [i]anything relicd or artifically roadworn[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 bass plectrums. Of any brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 [size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][b]Sonuus B2M Bass Midi Interface.[/b][/font][/size] [color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]5-Guitar Rack Stand.[/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassPimp66 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 high-end, audiophile, oxygen-free copper, NASA-designed coaxial, Wooten-endorsed cables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 High end,coffe table,multi laminate neck,multi string basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Dingwall? I actually think they make stunning instruments so I'm being tongue in cheek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1355690392' post='1901455'] [i]anything relicd or artifically roadworn[/i][/quote] This. Especially Bravewood Guitars for me. [quote name='BassPimp66' timestamp='1355693631' post='1901516'] high-end, audiophile, oxygen-free copper, NASA-designed coaxial, Wooten-endorsed cables [/quote] And this with the power cable variety rounded up with them! Edited December 16, 2012 by jonthebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I tried a Sandberg California yesterday. It reminded me of a 5 string Trace Elliot T Bass I once owned. Beautifully built, awful to play... 30 seconds later and it was back on the stand. I was gutted, it looked fantastic. On the up side my GAS is cured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 [quote name='2elliot' timestamp='1355697535' post='1901620'] I tried a Sandberg California yesterday. It reminded me of a 5 string Trace Elliot T Bass I once owned. Beautifully built, awful to play... 30 seconds later and it was back on the stand. I was gutted, it looked fantastic. On the up side my GAS is cured. [/quote] Got to agree that the first time I tried one (unplugged) it didn't feel right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassPimp66 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1355698871' post='1901655'] Got to agree that the first time I tried one (unplugged) it didn't feel right... [/quote] OK, now I can't wait for the Sanberg Militia to come after you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 [quote name='2elliot' timestamp='1355697535' post='1901620'] On the up side my GAS is [s]cured[/s] postponed. [/quote] fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Those perspex basses...geddit?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 [quote name='2elliot' timestamp='1355697535' post='1901620'] I tried a Sandberg California yesterday. It reminded me of a 5 string Trace Elliot T Bass I once owned. Beautifully built, awful to play... 30 seconds later and it was back on the stand. I was gutted, it looked fantastic. On the up side my GAS is cured. [/quote] when I first started playing I had a thing for a t bass on a local shop, never had the balls to try it. What are they like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 [quote name='jonthebass' timestamp='1355696485' post='1901593'] This. Especially Bravewood Guitars for me. [/quote] to give him his due at least he makes his stuff. Nash I don't get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydentaku Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellyfish Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Anything labeled as 'vintage' with a price to match. There are exceptions of course, but not many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 [quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1355736563' post='1901857'] [/quote] Also, you know if you double the thickness of your ASDL cable, you get double the broadband speed? Why pay for extra when you just can increase the thickness of the cable between your router and the wall socket. Similarly, have you noticed that when the air pressure is higher your wifi is quicker? (check your barometers for your best download periods) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I know a lot of rudimentary bassists and guitarists who spend stupid money on boutique instruments and amps (in the hope that spending money will make them sound better), when they'd be better off spending the money on a few lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2elliot Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1355702476' post='1901716'] when I first started playing I had a thing for a t bass on a local shop, never had the balls to try it. What are they like? [/quote] I went from a 4 string Ibanez SR800 to a 5 string T Bass, it was a bit of a culture shock. The bass was very well made and felt rock solid, the neck was wide but shallow in section and the radius tapered from B to G. It also looked fantastic, sonic blue with a white scratch plate but it sounded mechanical... Clank, Clank, Clank, not a harsh sound but lifeless. I tried to get on with it but gave up after a year. Basically, it was too cumbersome for me and I thought it sounded sh*t. I sold it on ebay around 10 years ago and bought a Thumb 4 string which I still use. Edited December 17, 2012 by 2elliot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisba Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1355739254' post='1901909'] Similarly, have you noticed that when the air pressure is higher your wifi is quicker? (check your barometers for your best download periods) [/quote] That is probably true. When the air pressure is higher, the weather is generally better, so more people get outside to enjoy it, leaving saddos with no life less contention on their broadband. ( Sorry, that's a bit off topic ) Have to agree about Sandbergs. A friend has one and I drooled over it for ages before he actually let me have a go, whereupon I was deeply disappointed by how playable it was. Mind you, it was a Jazz, and I'm more of a Precision guy and I think it needed a good setup too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) Does anything else need to be said other than that picture? Liam Edited December 17, 2012 by LiamPodmore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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