stingrayPete1977 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 [url="http://youtu.be/_4JIfIeQdoY"]http://youtu.be/_4JIfIeQdoY[/url] Oooh yeah nice you were right interpol52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1409639448' post='2541668'] Sorry I missed this yesterday, every Rick I have played was terrible, every Gibson I have tried had neck dive so these are my findings, if that upsets people that's just how it is, do I cry in my corn flakes at the mention of weak G strings, active basses sucking, over priced mass produced ebmm basses? Nope. [/quote] You haven't played my Ric. At every Cardiff bass bash the "I don't like Rics" have had a go and changed their minds. There are great examples of all marques, just like there are poor ones. Each to his own, and I like playing my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 The sad truth is from 11000+ members we must have all sorts here ([b]I am not talking about gays here[/b]!), I know we have one member that is/was in a facist punk band, plenty of clips with swastikas etc "but he really just liked the music", OK on yer bike knobhead, thankfully I forget who it is. I presume we probably have some nonces in the worst terminology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 [quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1409695090' post='2542444'] You haven't played my Ric. At every Cardiff bass bash the "I don't like Rics" have had a go and changed their minds. There are great examples of all marques, just like there are poor ones. Each to his own, and I like playing my own. [/quote] This is what I keep hearing but they are being very elusive thus far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerley Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1409696591' post='2542467'] The sad truth is from 11000+ members we must have all sorts here ([b]I am not talking about gays here[/b]!) [/quote] Yep. A quick google for data (based on assumption that 10,000 members are male) would suggest 100 members would have paedophile tendencies. Key question here is would they gravitate towards a P or J or are they only interested in their Stingrays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Its a good question and certainly a thread I've not seen before, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 [quote name='kerley' timestamp='1409727046' post='2542577'] Yep. A quick google for data (based on assumption that 10,000 members are male) would suggest 100 members would have paedophile tendencies. Key question here is would they gravitate towards a P or J or are they only interested in their Stingrays? [/quote] I seen where you went with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 [quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1409695090' post='2542444'] You haven't played my Ric. At every Cardiff bass bash the "I don't like Rics" have had a go and changed their minds. There are great examples of all marques, just like there are poor ones. Each to his own, and I like playing my own. [/quote] I do like Rics, but I've played some that I can't get on with I can however, confirm that Gelfin's Ric is absolutely fantastic! Never played another quite like it And if he were to think of selling it, I'd be there like a shot That bass has the power to convert anyone, I can assure you And yes Gelfin, you're quite right - there are good and bad examples of every model, it seems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Anyone know how good the "Entwistle" NXB pickups are? Anyone had experience of them? They look a good value for money upgrade depending of course, on how good they are....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 It seems I'm one of the few people on here who thinks the sound of a P bass on it's own is a thing of beauty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I think there are more than a few. For me the woody tone of a Precision is the nicest of all. Tone control full on or rolled off, it just seems right to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interpol52 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1409674055' post='2542110'] Darcy with her stingray in 1992 was basically my idea of heaven, these days I think I'd rather have a go on her stingray though, lol. Anyone know what type of bass Billy used in the studio? I guess must good studios in the 90s had a P, J and MM knocking around, or something totally different. [/quote] http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/02/former_smashing_pumpkins_bassi.html Aaargh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 [quote name='ubit' timestamp='1409730986' post='2542638'] I seen where you went with that [/quote] I chose to ignore it, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judo Chop Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 [quote name='The Admiral' timestamp='1409651294' post='2541789'] I think you'll find it is acceptable on BC to be a pedalophile though. [/quote] Oh baby.., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 A P bass sounds right, from JJ to JJ (Jamerson to Burnell) A Jazz bass looks right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1409744322' post='2542834'] It seems I'm one of the few people on here who thinks the sound of a P bass on it's own is a thing of beauty... [/quote] I reckon you'd find more than a few mate. I LOVE the sound of the P bass. It's just got that sound that you hear on so many tracks that makes my boat get floated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 [quote name='ubit' timestamp='1409749952' post='2542934'] I reckon you'd find more than a few mate. I LOVE the sound of the P bass. It's just got that sound that you hear on so many tracks that makes my boat get floated! [/quote] I know, I was only half joking. It seemed that general concensus was edging toward the whole 'great in a mix, boring on it's own' thing. I won't stand for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1409650964' post='2541785']is it easy to fit a series/parallel switch? [/quote] Yeah. To avoid drilling I install a push/pull tone pot with a 2PDT switch attached, and use that. I've done it to two jazzes and it's very straightforward. [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/Stealth385/Bass/jazzSPindepvol.png"]http://img.photobuck...zSPindepvol.png[/url] FWIW I also use 500k pots and a .1uF tone cap, so it's a very bright sound by default but the tone will roll off tons of high end. Edited September 3, 2014 by thisnameistaken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1409756721' post='2543007'] I know, I was only half joking. It seemed that general concensus was edging toward the whole 'great in a mix, boring on it's own' thing. I won't stand for it! [/quote] It`s funny Ben but given my love/obsession for Precisions, that was exactly how I felt when I first played one. Nowadays I just love the tone of a good Precision but I was really underwhelmed that first time, luckily (and sensibly/cleverly) I persisted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I like a jazz with the bridge pickup rolled down a touch, seems to fatten up the sound, as soon as both pups are up full it's like there's a mid scoop. The neck I can't abide though, gives me hand cramps - just too thin for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Admiral Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 [quote name='Jack Cahalane' timestamp='1409749259' post='2542921'] Oh baby.., [/quote] This was more what I had in mind : pedal-ophile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1409743797' post='2542826'] Anyone know how good the "Entwistle" NXB pickups are? Anyone had experience of them? They look a good value for money upgrade depending of course, on how good they are....... [/quote] The Entwistles get good reviews from BCers, the PBXN/JBXN use neodymium magnets so are hotter than the equivalent PBX/JBX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdowner Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 OK, my next question I guess is old or new? Would you buy a new one, an old one, or a new 'old' one? For such a simple bass/idea there seem to be a lot of versions, ages, options... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Hellmans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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