bubinga5 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) I know this has prob been asked before, but its allways interesting to hear the responses....if you could stick with just one bass. i guess your desert island bass, what would it be..£100 Harley Benton, £4000 Fodera, Squire Jazz, Vintage Fender, your custom Shuker (Dood)?? Edited November 18, 2008 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Have to be my StingRay 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 how good are those Stingray 5s.. ive only played the 4 strings..are they similar.. I did love the Sterling..wicked slap tone.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 [quote name='bubinga5' post='331209' date='Nov 18 2008, 02:58 AM']how good are those Stingray 5s.. ive only played the 4 strings..are they similar.. I did love the Sterling..wicked slap tone..[/quote] I've not had a Sterling though like 'em and may go for one in the future. For me, the StingRay does it all. It's a bloomin' workhorse! And with the extra low B string on the 5, it just expands the scope that bit more. Obviously a wider neck but not too wide (at least for me). In 40-odd years of playing I've had a ton of basses (and guitars), some I would dearly love to have back again, but the 'Ray has been with me up and down the UK and across Europe over the last 12 years and has honestly never let me down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatori Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 My beaten up old Fender Jazz MIJ with Reflex Red pickups and the Badass bridge. Sadly gone now wish I hadnt done that. Yes I would be a happy boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I'd take my Squier P on with me it's the most playable bass I have and it's not like I'd have an amp. Anyway there wouldn't be much time for bass playing as I filled out another one of these things but it was '5 hot women to take on a desert island' so I'd be busy most of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardi100 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='331225' date='Nov 18 2008, 07:33 AM']I'd take my Squier P on with me it's the most playable bass I have and it's not like I'd have an amp. Anyway there wouldn't be much time for bass playing as I filled out another one of these things but it was '5 hot women to take on a desert island' so I'd be busy most of the time [/quote] No amp = double bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=25843"]Gabbie[/url]. Or possibly [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=8738"]Bentley[/url]. And a bunch of PP3's. Edited November 18, 2008 by johnnylager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 A "proper" (ie '80s) Warwick Thumb - still the best bass I've ever played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 [quote name='ardi100' post='331226' date='Nov 18 2008, 07:46 AM']No amp = double bass![/quote] Good point well made. If there was an amp though, it'd be the fretless. I'd have time to learn to play it in tune, and since there'd be no-one else there the intonation would not offend the ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I'd be tempted to say a Jazz - for the versatility , but they don't seem to like me nor I them however much mutual respect we have. So A Precision with an added J pup and a Jazz neck. Or a steiny - use it to paddle my canoe off the bloody island!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 A 13-string made of a light, low-density wood and water-resistant finish => doubles as a boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Given electricity & amplification, my Status S2-Classic. Best all round bass I've ever played! But if there's a lack of electricity & amps I'd take my Ronald Prentice Double Bass. It's a monster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 A double bass for a raft. I'd be a bit torn. My Thumb (an 87) is the nicest bass I've ever played, but the 7-string would keep me occupied trying to get my head round it. And I'm not going to go round the country trying out basses to see if there's another one I'd like more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 It would be a tough call between my Thumb and my battered 70s reissue Precision. On balance I'll take the Precision - its already pretty beaten up so the exposure to sand and sea shouldn't make much difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William James Easton Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 [quote name='ardi100' post='331226' date='Nov 18 2008, 07:46 AM']No amp = double bass![/quote] double bass = one man boat. then paddle the hell off out of there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 My Stingray. No the Stirling. Stingray. I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Pre-Kramer Spector NS2..... it's the "dogs back wheels"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I'd have to take the Stingray. Even though I've neglected it lately in favour of the Sandberg, it's still the bass I love the most. It's hard as nails too, it's already survived flying here from Australia, countless treks up and down the country in a battered van, an attempted robbery where it was dumped in the street with no case, and god knows what else. That's the kind of stubborn survivalism you need from a desert island companion!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 My SSI, but maybe my 'Jizz Bass' once I've built it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markytbass Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 It would have to be my Dolphin, love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I'd probably choose one of those Alembics with the multitude of knobs and switches - that way, if I was stuck on a desert island, I'd DEFINITELY have the time to figure it out properly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leowasright Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 If i had to, I could manage with just the MIJ Fender Jazz. But I break strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 My DJ4 in natural, that way I'd be the first to be saved if the rescue party was manned by U2 fans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 An old Hondo or Encore precision copy. I'm going to need a fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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