BottomEndian Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='694710' date='Dec 28 2009, 09:38 AM']Nice Precision? Yep. Nice Jazz? Yep. Nice fretless? Yep. Nice amp? Yep. Nice, modular cabs? Yep. Nice combo, with removable head in case main amp fails? Yep. Nice strings? Yep. Nice straps? Yep. Nice cables? Yep. Nice headphone amp / tuner? Yep. Nice hard cases? Yep. Ummm.... what do I do now?[/quote] You get a nice MM Stingray. Two, actually: fretted and fretless. Seriously, no love for the 'Ray? To me, there are three basic rock bass sounds: Precision, Jazz and Stingray. You're one down, Mr B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 [quote name='BottomEndian' post='695557' date='Dec 29 2009, 01:01 PM']You get a nice MM Stingray. Two, actually: fretted and fretless. Seriously, no love for the 'Ray? To me, there are three basic rock bass sounds: Precision, Jazz and Stingray. You're one down, Mr B. [/quote]AHPLUSONEAH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskimoBassist Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Starting an effects collection is a slippery slope, I am constantly plagued by GAS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlthebassist Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 +1 on the Stingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 '71 wasn't the best of years for Fender, you really should have '62 Precisions & '66 Jazzes The seed is now planted, mwwwahahahaha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Michael, what you need is a pipe. A nice English Briar would work well for you. I see you as a St. Bruno sort of man, but you might prefer Three Nuns. I'm still trying to find that pamphlet on [i][b]Turning Goat's-piss Into Gasoline[/b][/i] for you ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 "Coming Out" and saying that you are GAS free is similar to an admission that you are not. Something will catch your eye and then GAS will be rampant again. I can guarantee it ! To be honest I've given up ever being GAS free. Over the years I've had Sei's, Alembics, lots of Status's, Jazzes, Aria's and all manner of exotica bass wise, and I'm still looking for the perfect bass, why I continue to bother God only know's. It's not like I'm off out gigging every weekend at the minute. But still GAS Rules ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I'm there too at the moment but something always comes along. I'd rather it was later rather than sooner to be honest so I can properly enjoy what I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Go for the Roscoe Beck!! Then re-start this thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 [quote name='BottomEndian' post='695557' date='Dec 29 2009, 01:01 PM']You get a nice MM Stingray. Two, actually: fretted and fretless. Seriously, no love for the 'Ray? To me, there are three basic rock bass sounds: Precision, Jazz and Stingray. You're one down, Mr B. [/quote] +1 Thats the way forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='694736' date='Dec 28 2009, 10:30 AM']I think you're getting me mixed up with someone else... [/quote] ... and that can't even be me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 You do not have a Bongo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) [quote name='wateroftyne' post='694710' date='Dec 28 2009, 09:38 AM']Anyone selling a rosewood 3TSB Roscoe Beck?[/quote] Don't sound GAS free to me My Status Empathy 5er headless, RH450 and 2xDB112's are doing it for me. But then there's the Alembic 'thing'. Edited December 31, 2009 by GreeneKing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Micheal....... are you really trying to kid yourself that you don't want a 60's Precision ? These 70's things are all well and good but you know you can't beat the real thing !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 [quote name='Marcus' post='696983' date='Dec 31 2009, 09:52 AM']Micheal....... are you really trying to kid yourself that you don't want a 60's Precision ? These 70's things are all well and good but you know you can't beat the real thing !![/quote] Heh... I'm TV-logo all the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='696987' date='Dec 31 2009, 09:56 AM']Heh... I'm TV-logo all the way![/quote] In the words of the RHCP "Throw away your Television - Get yourself a propper precision" OK well I made that last bit up myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I can confirm that WoT is not into 60s Precisions - I offered him my sonic blue '62 (it even rhymes) for £750 and he declined. Mind you it was 1983. I may try him again at £800, what with inflation and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='696996' date='Dec 31 2009, 10:09 AM']I can confirm that WoT is not into 60s Precisions - I offered him my sonic blue '62 (it even rhymes) for £750 and he declined. Mind you it was 1983. I may try him again at £800, what with inflation and all.[/quote] You're living in cuckooland, mate. £800? I could buy a new one for that! Start thinking more around the £500 mark, and we can talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='696987' date='Dec 31 2009, 09:56 AM']Heh... I'm TV-logo all the way![/quote] OT, but does anybody know of a website that shows the evolution of the Fender logo over the years (like [url="http://www.musicmanbass.org/mycustompage0008.htm"]this one for MMs[/url])? I keep hearing different terms for different logos, but I don't necessarily know what they mean... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 Not that I'm aware of... The Fender Bass Book is a great reference, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='697005' date='Dec 31 2009, 10:17 AM']Not that I'm aware of... The Fender Bass Book is a great reference, though![/quote] And guess who got book tokens for Christmas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 [quote name='BottomEndian' post='697011' date='Dec 31 2009, 10:24 AM']And guess who got book tokens for Christmas... [/quote] Tread cautiously. That book has a very high GAS-induction rate. It's partly the reason why I'm living in a gutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimelliottbassist Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='694710' date='Dec 28 2009, 09:38 AM']Nice Precision? Yep. Nice Jazz? Yep. Nice fretless? Yep. Nice amp? Yep. Nice, modular cabs? Yep. Nice combo, with removable head in case main amp fails? Yep. Nice strings? Yep. Nice straps? Yep. Nice cables? Yep. Nice headphone amp / tuner? Yep. Nice hard cases? Yep. Ummm.... what do I do now? I'm totally GAS-free. And I'm not sure I like it. Anyone selling a rosewood 3TSB Roscoe Beck?[/quote] Its only a matter of time!!lol Happy new year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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