Linus27 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Just a bit of fun and certainly not to be taken too seriously. What do certain makes of bass say to you? When you hear the name or someone tells you they own one, what springs to mine? Here are mine, [b]Musicman Stingray[/b] - Solid, reliable, perfect, will I get a good sound out of it tonight, hope its not in that horrible honey colour, best looking bass in the world. [b]Status[/b] - Expensive looking, the 1990's, graphite, plastic looking, looks cool in black, Will it be played around the neck and slapped? [b]Warwick[/b] - Yummy looks, necks too long, why does it not look heavy but is, love one but would hate playing it. [b]Gibson Thunderbird/Flying V[/b] - Why? [b]Spector[/b] - Yummy looking, must play one oneday, Sting. [b]Wal[/b] - The 1980's, a tree with strings, nice fretless sound. [b]Fender Precision[/b] - Punk, workhorse, obvious, simple, bland, boring but great, perfect bass tone. [b]Fender Jazz[/b] - Smooth, subtle, facinating, the smart bass. [b]Fender Telecaster[/b] - Yeah baby, you is the king, why did Fender change your looks as you are perfect. [b]Fender Jaguar[/b] - Either he knows something I don't or is trying to look different, must try one just see what all the fuss is about, where are the horns?, what are all those switches doing on a bass? [b]Yamaha[/b] - They make motorbikes, how can they make a bass sound good, some look nice, some look cheap. Nathan East. [b]Ibanez[/b] - Why do they look so cheap and thin yet sound so great?, Girls always seem to pick them to play. [b]Alembic[/b] - Who designed this thing, someone from King Arthur's day?, I like those round bridge things, Mark King, LED lights. [b]Washburn[/b] - Red, they are always red, starter bass but somehow good, pointing heads, still more red. [b]Lakland[/b] - Why are they copying everything Fender has done?, surprisingly great, is it going to fall apart?. [b]Bass Collection[/b] - Great bass lost to history usually played by girls. Looks uber sexy in black. Like I say, just a bit of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Modulus, Perfect neck, looks amazing, doesnt give you the tone you would expect and enjoy. I do like what you say about the ray tho, it is the perfect bass. just wish they had the Modulus neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 So this is about what impression the bass gives you of the player and the night ahead? [b]Yamaha[/b] They make Bikes... Strap on and enjoy the ride! [b]Wal[/b] This guy knows what he's doing. [b]Fender[/b] Could do with a bit more imagination! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 [quote name='allighatt0r' post='483322' date='May 8 2009, 09:28 PM']So this is about what impression the bass gives you of the player and the night ahead?[/quote] Anything really. Just what ever springs to mind when you think of that bass from a personel perspective or the impression you have, despite never owning or even playing one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan_da_man Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 [b]Overwater[/b] - The be all and end all. [b]Status[/b] - The second be all and end all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Fender - King Warwick - pointless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Status - Perfection.................. I'm spent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 JayDee... Oh God, not another Mark King Wannabee! I agree that a black headless Status looks cool (I would, wouldn't I) particularly when worn at the 'proper' height (on the gut) and being played finger-style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Sorry Mr.T...... It's actually an all graphite Kingbass...... Worn at the correct height..... covering my massive gut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 To be honest... Any Status bass looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 [quote name='Mr.T' post='483394' date='May 8 2009, 11:23 PM']To be honest... Any Status bass looks cool.[/quote] Ain't that the truth.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Time to offend most of BC Headless basses .... er, there's something missing Single-cut basses ... Plug (see below) [attachment=24967:baxendale_plug.jpg] Fender ..... ROCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boabskiboab Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Fender - THE Bass guitars Laklands + Sadowskys - Fender Ripoffs Stingrays & Sterlings - Cool as f*%k. Ricks - Clumsy looking Singlecuts - Plain Ugly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.T Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 5 strings... Will he play the B, or use it as a thumbrest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumble Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Fender - Why have they not acknowledged their roots and produced the Fender Mondeo OR Why is a Precision like a nose ? Everybodys got one ! (just a joke sheeple) Guild - Why did you stop making basses ? Gibson - How much !! Alembic - Isn't the Stan thing getting a little tired ? Minarik - So Acid on your cornflakes isn't enough OK just a joke, I'll get my asbestos coat and leave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share Posted May 8, 2009 (edited) [b]Rickenbacker[/b] What a total mess, trying to be a guitar or look different, the morris dancer of bass guitars Edited May 8, 2009 by Linus27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB26354 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 [b]MTD[/b] - totally skint now and can't afford decent strings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraktal Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 [b]Fender[/b]: Old. Ancient. Antonio Stradivari didnt design the first violin, yet he nailed it. To reach perfection, you need to improve. A LOT! [b]Lakland & Sadowsky[/b]: Excuse me? Why on hell would you repeat the same old mistakes? [b]Warwick[/b]: Should include in their price your first visit to the chiropractor. [b]All Headless[/b]: Pain killer. Perfect balance and ergonomics. The Joy of Playing. [b]Ibanez (Soundgear)[/b]: Ferrari. Air-thin neck. Time to humiliate a few guitards. [b]Washburn[/b]: Lack of taste. [b]Rickenbacker[/b]: King Crimson, Yes. The sound of an age when rock music was an art instead of a show. [b]Ritter[/b]: Michelangelo, Leonardo. The gates of Heaven are open and angels walk amongst us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatwound Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 [quote name='Linus27' post='483467' date='May 9 2009, 09:38 AM'][b]Rickenbacker[/b] What a total mess, trying to be a guitar or look different, the morris dancer of bass guitars[/quote] How can you possibly call a Rickenbacker a "total mess"...??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 [quote]How can you possibly call a Rickenbacker a "total mess"...???[/quote] All down to taste really. I personally would never have a fender (hate the body shape) but do love the sound they have. Wouldn't have a Ricky either for the same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Fender P: nice shape dull sound Fender J: fat body and skinny neck. more neck dive than a bangkok street walker Stingray: great looks and sound but you need to lose some weight. Status: ooh, graphite. could I ever play a headless and not look silly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 [quote name='stingrayfan' post='483566' date='May 9 2009, 09:14 AM']Stingray: great looks and sound but you need to lose some weight.[/quote] Mines 8.8lb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 [quote name='Mr.T' post='483442' date='May 9 2009, 12:08 AM']5 strings... Will he play the B, or use it as a thumbrest?[/quote] Or, if it's a metal band, will he play the E, A, D or G? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMech Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 headless - Bahaus movement. basses >£2000 - overkill. first hand no name brand jap crap - get some sense and buy a decent starter bass second hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 [b]Paul Reed Smith[/b] - Like the perfect woman, Very hard to find and well worth the wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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