Marvin Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 If the gig is 'tonight' it'd have to be from the nearest store. So I'd probably go for the Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro in sunburst they've got for £220. Or the Ibannez SRMD200D Mezzo in Pearl White for £300. They've got a couple of Squier Jaguar with single hambuckers but I don't really like them, so it's Ibanez for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 On 05/05/2023 at 10:00, Rayman said: …… there’s a gig tonight, and you can’t access your gear. There’s an amp at the venue, but you need a bass. It has to be new, from a store, today and there’s no time to modify it. What are you going to buy? Harley Benton. Doesn't matter which one they all come out of the box in tune and set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, stewblack said: Harley Benton. Doesn't matter which one they all come out of the box in tune and set up. A solid choice, but doesn't fit the brief due to the time scale... On 05/05/2023 at 10:00, Rayman said: …… there’s a gig tonight, and you can’t access your gear. There’s an amp at the venue, but you need a bass. It has to be new, from a store, today and there’s no time to modify it. What are you going to buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamIAm Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 (edited) Being a short scale fiver player ... I'd pop round to GAK (20 minutes on the bus) and grab one of their in stock Ibanez TMB-35s and a £30 strap. (I'm assuming the venue will provide a cable!) S'manth x Edited May 7, 2023 by Smanth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tegs07 Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 On 05/05/2023 at 11:08, neepheid said: G&L Tribute LB-100 G&L Tribute JB-2 G&L Tribute Kiloton (B-stock) All £299 at Andertons right now. The LB-100 does P, the JB-2 does J, the Kiloton (sorta) does passive SR. All done with aplomb. Very happy with my Tribute LB-100. Don’t think I can top this for value. In fact whose silly idea of a thread was this? I’m now really tempted by the JB2. Never got on with a jazz body shape … mmmm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 38 minutes ago, stewblack said: Harley Benton. Doesn't matter which one they all come out of the box in tune and set up. 32 minutes ago, ezbass said: A solid choice, but doesn't fit the brief due to the time scale... What if the imaginary gig just happened to be part of Stew's European tour in Burgebrach and, because Stew is a loyal customer, they let him pick one up? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jonesy said: What if the imaginary gig just happened to be part of Stew's European tour in Burgebrach and, because Stew is a loyal customer, they let him pick one up? Exactly. It's all fantasy and my fantasy gig is in Deutschland. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 (edited) Munich beer festival? Edited May 7, 2023 by Rayman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 I actually typed bear festival above…. that would be even better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Rayman said: I actually typed bear festival above…. that would be even better They do in fact have a bear festival in Kensington, posh expensive teddy bears that is 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: They do in fact have a bear festival in Kensington, posh expensive teddy bears that is 😁 For full disclosure I did a actually go once, with a friend who's into that kind of thing, bloody dear tho some of the "antique" teddies, I was, as reward for my escort duty, presented with a very tatty small stuffed cat thing from the bargain box.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowB_FTW Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 On 05/05/2023 at 11:15, neepheid said: If we're talking local availability, I'd rather cancel the gig +1 Or borrow from a friend. After searching my local places websites using the criteria of this challenge, I'm let down. If I could go further afield ... This Alvarez Villain, from The Bass Gallery - 24 frets, 35" scale and 5-strings, all for £280. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Anything could be possible, but the easiest way to find fast your nearest shops who do out music instrument renting, that would would be the best and cheapest solution. Chech the brands and models available, think of the days and do it, used or new you would find a good choice for the money you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Nah.. I don't think borrowing or renting is part of the parameters ( ok I know I suggested nicking one, only kidding officer👮♂️..) You've got to buy a new bass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 If its local only. And today. And has to be new. Means I have limited local stores, 1 in 8 miles and another 4 in approx 33 to 40 miles. Need a slim neck. So likely will have to be a squier jazz bass. Or an ibanez sr300. If rules are slightly relaxed to a used bass. But local and can get it today. That opens more options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 9, 2023 Author Share Posted May 9, 2023 Brand new basses only, you can’t borrow or buy second hand, and it has to be in stock, somewhere you can pick it up, today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowB_FTW Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 26 minutes ago, Rayman said: Brand new basses only, you can’t borrow or buy second hand, and it has to be in stock, somewhere you can pick it up, today. Da fuq am I gonna get a 5-string bass, brand new for under £300 that doesn't have them rubbish clover leaf tuners (because they are a deal-breaker)?!? Gig, cancelled. Hahaha Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 If sticking to the rules, I have two options: Cort Action for £189: https://www.james-music.co.uk/products/cort-action-pj-bass-in-open-pore-walnut Or a Squier Affinity for £239: https://www.james-music.co.uk/products/affinity-series-precision-bass-pj As much as I like my Corts, I think the PJ Squier versatility trumps the, rather boring looking Cort, on this occasion. I might, in the future, even end up changing the neck to one with a maple fretboard, and try to make it look(ish) like Steve Harris’ 80s blue Precision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Ok so we're being finicky. There are no music shops where I live so it's a trip to somewhere and Thomann being out of bounds I guess it's Bath. There is a musical instrument shop in Cheap Street. It has four basses in stock. Three under the price limit all Squires. So I guess I end up playing one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 8 hours ago, Rayman said: Brand new basses only, you can’t borrow or buy second hand, and it has to be in stock, somewhere you can pick it up, today. Too late now, the gig was on Friday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 On 05/05/2023 at 15:29, BigRedX said: A synth. Or a guitar and an octave pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Right, if I'm being super strict (must be able to walk into a shop, today and buy) it's slim pickings up here but I'd go to Kenny's Music in Aberdeen and buy this for £250: https://www.kennysmusic.co.uk/yamaha-trbx174ew-4-string-bass-exotic-wood-tobacco-brown-sunburst-p148 I would have a poke about in RamJam (2nd hand guitar shop) to see what they had first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskwave Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 (edited) Easy. Anything P bass shaped with four strings. Was in the same position once re cabs. Got a call for a nice paying dep with 24 hrs to go but for some reason didn't have a cab...Drove to nearest store on route, found a well used Ashdown cab I think and arrived at venue with crowds settling on seats as I walk in the back door carrying this bloomin cab in its box which I sold a few weeks later.....What a faff. Edited May 9, 2023 by greavesbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How1 Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Probably a Squier precision and upgrade at leisure. Or one of these - Yamaha TRB174: https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/13100717285058--yamaha-trbx174-old-violin-sunburst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 £300 to the local gangsters for a shooter and balaclava then something like a Dingwall NG3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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