snorkie635 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 To cheer up the last Friday in April and move into a long weekend, I was thinking about exactly which bass I would love to try. Not something I've tried before, owned before or such like. Something I might have only read about or seen on the Net. I have decided I'd love to try an Alembic Series II five stringer. What would your pick be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 It'd be fun to go and play about with a double bass.. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: It'd be fun to go and play about with a double bass.. It would indeed. Good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I’ve been fortunate enough to get mostly what I like ,but I’d like to try some of the top end Fodera’s , just to see what they’re like, also a 1960 stack knob jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Another would be a Bass Saxophone.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I'd quite like to have a go on this 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 And this 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 These I've thought look fun too 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 17 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: Another would be a Bass Saxophone.. Ace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: These I've thought look fun too Can't disagree there. 🤗 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 27 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: I’ve been fortunate enough to get mostly what I like ,but I’d like to try some of the top end Fodera’s , just to see what they’re like, also a 1960 stack knob jazz Sounds like a fun day out. I've never tried a Fodera either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 You'd likely struggle to find anywhere with a G77 & synth unit in stock to go and "try out" tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 11 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: You'd likely struggle to find anywhere with a G77 & synth unit in stock to go and "try out" tho Probably. I used a Roland bass synth as my main gigging bass for a few years in the 80's. (Bought it from Jack Bruce as well!) Here's the proof back in the day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 Just now, snorkie635 said: Probably. I used a Roland bass synth as my main gigging bass for a few years in the 80's. (Bought it from Jack Bruce as well!) Here's the proof back in the day. It looked like: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, snorkie635 said: It looked like: We used to ogle all that kind of kit in the Charing Cross Road music shops, and the like, back then, but never had anything like sufficient dosh unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Given the reputation I’d like to try a Wal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Waddo Soqable said: We used to ogle all that kind of kit in the Charing Cross Road music shops, and the like, back then, but never had anything like sufficient dosh unfortunately Luckily for me, I'd been working for a decade by then and the band was playing regularly, so I spent a lot on musical gear. I now look at Aston Martin dealerships with the 'ogle' you mention. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Alembic SC 5er - and I've had the chance at a couple of Bass Bashes but never took the opportunity. Would hate to drop one and cause damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 Just now, TheGreek said: Alembic SC 5er - and I've had the chance at a couple of Bass Bashes but never took the opportunity. Would hate to drop one and cause damage. I follow your exact line of thought. Just read your review of the Peterson and enjoyed it. Brought back memories as I had one when they first came out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, snorkie635 said: To cheer up the last Friday in April and move into a long weekend, I was thinking about exactly which bass I would love to try. Not something I've tried before, owned before or such like. Something I might have only read about or seen on the Net. I have decided I'd love to try an Alembic Series II five stringer. What would your pick be? The bass I dreamed about playing was also an alembic and now I consider myself extremely fortunate to own such a bass and, it surpassed everything i expected from it. I know they are not the sound that everyone likes but for me it's a dream bass fulfilled. I hope you get to try one out one day. I have to say getting your head round using low pass filters does take some getting used to. All the best. Edited April 28, 2023 by jazzyvee 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 42 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: You'd likely struggle to find anywhere with a G77 & synth unit in stock to go and "try out" tho If you can catch him at a Bass Bash: Paging @G-77 😃 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 19 minutes ago, jazzyvee said: The bass I dreamed about playing was also an alembic and now I consider myself extremely fortunate to own such a bass and, it surpassed everything i expected from it. I know they are not the sound that everyone likes but for me it's a dream bass fulfilled. I hope you get to try one out one day. I have to say getting your head round using low pass filters does take some getting used to. All the best. I just spent the afternoon listening to SC - I enjoy some of the tones that he gets out of his Series I but others not so much. I agree re: the low pass filters, they can produce some pretty mundane tones alongside the extraordinary. I too have an SII but it's a four. I was just thinking the other day, I'm not sure I've ever really spent much time with a Ric - I've certainly not owned one (or a Musicman). I shall seek out a Ric this weekend - thanks for the thread - I'm inspired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 1 minute ago, three said: I just spent the afternoon listening to SC - I enjoy some of the tones that he gets out of his Series I but others not so much. I agree re: the low pass filters, they can produce some pretty mundane tones alongside the extraordinary. I too have an SII but it's a four. I was just thinking the other day, I'm not sure I've ever really spent much time with a Ric - I've certainly not owned one (or a Musicman). I shall seek out a Ric this weekend - thanks for the thread - I'm inspired. Yaaaaay! It's all been worth it then. Good luck in your search. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Really, the first time I listened to music and isolated the bass in my head, so to speak, and really digging the bass lines and understanding their importance was listening to Chris Squire. I've always wanted to play a Rickenbacker ever since but, like JJ Burnel, Squire's tone was dependent on faulty equipment so I don't suppose any Rickenbacker is going to sound like Chris Squire just like no Fender is ever going to sound like early Stranglers. Still like to try one though... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfram Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 There's a couple actually: a headless Status S2 (5 or 6 string). I've absolutely loved the shape since I first saw them in the '80s, way before I ever took up bass (which was about 18 months ago). Just intrigued. And this one from the classifieds right here. I can't afford it. I have no reason to believe I can play fretless bass (never tried). But ... just look at it! https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/469484-marleaux-diva-6-bass-signature-redwood-burl-top/ 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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