molan Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1377965251' post='2194189'] Bought my first item from Bass Gear today. Great service and a good chat with Barrie too. [/quote] Always enjoy a good natter with another bass player - I think it's the only thing that keeps me sane sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 [quote name='Excalibr' timestamp='1377973405' post='2194313'] Also dropping in to say I had my first visit to the shop today - Barrie is a great chap and I had a great time messing about on a few basses - very tempted by the Godin Shifter P/J basses! [/quote] Allowing people to mess about on nice basses is what we live for Always like to see / hear people trying new stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I'd love to drop in just to see how the Fodera MG standard stacks up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 [quote name='funkypenguin' timestamp='1377989520' post='2194537'] I'd love to drop in just to see how the Fodera MG standard stacks up [/quote] It's lovely to play. Some people find the shorter scale not to their taste, especially if they are aggressive players who really like to dig in (obviously that's not really Matt Garrison's style or aim so it's somewhat understandable). It's built more along the lines of their customs than the other standards with different neck/body construction and back angled headstock etc. It's also a really pretty instrument in the flesh, a little difficult to catch the quality of the top on film. Very 'tactile' as well, just seems to fit really nicely. We've sold 2 or 3 of these now and every owner has raved about them. Definitely something quite special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I've tried that bass ( in BG ) and it really is a specialist fit, IMO. Can't argue with the build but you would have to try it as it is such a departure from the norm..even in terms of how everything falls to hand. The good thing...for many people, is that it is not a slap bass... so the perfect bass for a shop to stock, maybe..!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1378025532' post='2194703'] It's lovely to play. Some people find the shorter scale not to their taste, especially if they are aggressive players who really like to dig in (obviously that's not really Matt Garrison's style or aim so it's somewhat understandable). It's built more along the lines of their customs than the other standards with different neck/body construction and back angled headstock etc. It's also a really pretty instrument in the flesh, a little difficult to catch the quality of the top on film. Very 'tactile' as well, just seems to fit really nicely. We've sold 2 or 3 of these now and every owner has raved about them. Definitely something quite special [/quote] It does look lovely, id love to try one and see how it matches my memory of a custom MG. My worry is that i would then have to tell myself over and over that i cannot afford a fodera, certainly not in the spec i would go for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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