NBD: In the spirit to lose my head!

[Cat Burrito]

Growing up in the 80s, I always hated the whole idea of what we called cricket bat basses. I remember seeing Bill Wyman and Tina Weymouth with them but it was never enough to swing it for me. 
 

As I have gone through my playing career, I have met loads of owners who swear by them. Then over lockdown, I became obsessed with this video…

 

https://youtu.be/wjv_KI4BTaM?si=mYxweEJPccEeAoaL

 

I thought it might pass but I found myself wanting one. I thought it might pass but it’s the “never say never” one I thought I would never own. The guitarist from my duo bought the Steinberger Spirit guitar so I ordered the bass a couple of months back. It came today.

 

 

I haven’t bought a bass in a long time and my first impression is that it is heavy for what it is (but light, given that there isn’t much of it). It could use a bit of a set up, although the bottom strings are good. There’s a lot of tone variation and I am looking forward to the whole matching vibe with my duo. 
 

I don’t think it will ever be my favourite but for something to muck around with, I anticipate it’ll be a lot of fun. 

Edited yesterday at 18:16 by Cat Burrito
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[Lozz196]

Congrats, have to admit I’ve been tempted by these for a while

[Reggaebass]

Congrats cat, I did similar with my Hohner B2A, I bought it to try and love it, I found it a bit strange on a strap at first 

[tauzero]

They hang a bit strangely with the neck strap button in the original position as they tilt forwards (assuming the same thing happens as on the Hohner B2). I have seen a picture of one (must have been a Hohner B2 as it was natural finish) with the strap button moved to the shoulder but never managed to find the picture again.

 

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[Cosmo Valdemar]

On 27/06/2025 at 17:35, Cat Burrito said:

Growing up in the 80s, I always hated the whole idea of what we called cricket bat basses. I remember seeing Bill Wyman and Tina Weymouth with them but it was never enough to swing it for me. 
 

As I have gone through my playing career, I have met loads of owners who swear by them. Then over lockdown, I became obsessed with this video…

 

https://youtu.be/wjv_KI4BTaM?si=mYxweEJPccEeAoaL

 

I thought it might pass but I found myself wanting one. I thought it might pass but it’s the “never say never” one I thought I would never own. The guitarist from my duo bought the Steinberger Spirit guitar so I ordered the bass a couple of months back. It came today.

 

 

I haven’t bought a bass in a long time and my first impression is that it is heavy for what it is (but light, given that there isn’t much of it). It could use a bit of a set up, although the bottom strings are good. There’s a lot of tone variation and I am looking forward to the whole matching vibe with my duo. 
 

I don’t think it will ever be my favourite but for something to muck around with, I anticipate it’ll be a lot of fun. 

Many years ago I had a dream where I went into a guitar shop and asked to play the Aria Cliff Burton bass they had. It was on the ceiling and, by the time the guy in the shop had brought it down, it had turned into one of these.

Not wanting to appear rude I had a quick play and heard the most beautiful bass tone ever... so pure and lush that a crowd gathered to hear where this amazing sound was coming from.

Needless to say they've been on my mind ever since. I hope yours sounds as glorious as mine did 😆