Lfalex v1.1 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I'm nearly Rich's age. I've got one of the last pre-VW Skoda Felicias, and I own a Status, too. I wonder what this means?! I know! I'm not comfortable unless the bass in the boot is worth more than the car!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 We bass players need all the help we can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='790811' date='Mar 30 2010, 05:12 PM']As you can see, with me, it matters not one jot as long as I look professional (and play professionally) & have the right sound/quality in my hands. I don't care what other people think as long as I'm happy with my gear [/quote] In the threads you mention, I don't think other people are asking "what do you think? I'll ignore my own opinions and follow yours", I think people are just voicing their own opinions. You like the way your gear looks and probably would say so if the topic came up, why shouldn't other people? Especially with things like Bongos and Gus that have unique looks. Personally my image is important to me as a member of a band, but having usable gear is more important. So I'd pick a bass that plays and sounds nice, then if possible get a colour that works with the band image. Though in saying that, I did recently trade one of my basses for another one pretty much purely on looks. I've not been disappointed though in terms of feel and tone or I probably would've moved it on again (I'm still trying to work out if I have any use for a 4 string anyway.) though it does look cool in photos (the only place it's actually been used to any effect so far). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I've got a van with a disabled conversion and a Singlecut. I'm comfortable with my immense coolness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 [quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='791144' date='Mar 30 2010, 09:21 PM']In the threads you mention, I don't think other people are asking "what do you think? I'll ignore my own opinions and follow yours", I think people are just voicing their own opinions. You like the way your gear looks and probably would say so if the topic came up, why shouldn't other people? Especially with things like Bongos and Gus that have unique looks.[/quote] He's got a point there OTPJ you're always posting photos of that Status, it's obvious you've got a total boner for that bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 [quote name='Doddy' post='791148' date='Mar 30 2010, 09:22 PM']I've got a van with a disabled conversion and a Singlecut. I'm comfortable with my immense coolness. [/quote] In actual fact what, what does a van with a Singlecut look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) Thanks, guys - Some interesting responses so far This thread set out to ask a question and there have been some very honest responses & some very funny ones too, so thank you. To clarify, by "looking professional", I mean I will always dress appropriately to play professionally & the main reason I post pics of my Status basses in particular isn't to show off what I've got, but to continue to promote a company which I have been supporting for over twenty years, whose values and quality I hold in very high regard. As for those seeing a good opportunity to have a personal swipe at me, keep trying assholes Keep the thoughts coming in, guys. It's very interesting to see how people prioritise their gear buying choices. Edited March 30, 2010 by OutToPlayJazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 It might play like liquid Jesus dipped in butter, but if it doesn't look good I won't buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='791301' date='Mar 30 2010, 10:58 PM']As for those seeing a good opportunity to have a personal swipe at me, keep trying assholes [/quote] Hope you didn't take my post the wrong way, it was firmly tongue-in-cheek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) * Everybody's got an 'image', even if they set out not to have one. One's image is how other people perceive one and, in the last resort, is beyond one's control. * Everybody's got a self image. That's how one perceives oneself. * These two images do not always coincide. * In my case, there is no bass on earth that will stop me looking like a sack of sh*t tied up in the middle. Edited March 30, 2010 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 Not at all, ThisNameIsTaken - Yours was one of the more common sense variety. Much appreciated viewpoint sensibly put Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazhowe Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) Liking the look of an item of gear is an important consideration for me, but always less important than liking the sound, playability and then portability. Edited March 30, 2010 by gazhowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosh Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 With my rig I got it second hand at half the price and it's what I'm happy with sound and power-wise. My bass: I'm looking to buy a Fender Jazz (active) because the tone is fantastic -- looks are yet again an after thought. I wouldn't believe me though, I'm 6ft3 tall with big red dreadlocks, looks don't mean a lot to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Humans are visual creatures. We consume with our eyes. Food, sex, basses. Everyone has their own tastes, if we don't like the look of something we won't consume it. There was a thread recently on a custom bass £5k+. No one had even heard it and they were all knocking it for its looks, even the price tag was steep and raised a few eyebrows, but had it been more traditionally shaped everyone would have wanted to hear it/play it before making judgement. As Bilbo says, the problem is that the image we try to portray doesn't always come across to the people we are trying to portray it to. Even if the image is that I don't care what you think about me. In the words of the song - If you chose not to decide, you still have made a choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='791301' date='Mar 30 2010, 10:58 PM']As for those seeing a good opportunity to have a personal swipe at me, keep trying assholes [/quote] Random aside - when did 'ass' replace 'arse'? No-one says 'arse' anymore, and it makes me sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosh Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 [quote name='TimR' post='791352' date='Mar 30 2010, 11:41 PM']In the words of the song - If you chose not to decide, you still have made a choice.[/quote] Fantastic quote, excellent track. I prefer: "People who say they don't care what people think are usually desperate to have people think they don't care what people think." [i]George Carlin[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='791357' date='Mar 30 2010, 11:48 PM']Random aside - when did 'ass' replace 'arse'? No-one says 'arse' anymore, and it makes me sad. [/quote] I say "arse". A lot. Next time I see you, I'll make sure to slip in an arse here and there. As it were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 [quote name='BottomEndian' post='791363' date='Mar 30 2010, 11:50 PM']I say "arse". A lot. Next time I see you, I'll make sure to slip in an arse here and there. As it were.[/quote] Ah, yay! I'll look forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 Hmmm... I like the grammatical correction there - I prefer "arse" too. I think I was just typing very quickly at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='791357' date='Mar 30 2010, 11:48 PM']Random aside - when did 'ass' replace 'arse'? No-one says 'arse' anymore, and it makes me sad. [/quote] Don't be sad. I'll say 'Arse' for you. Arse. There. All done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='791364' date='Mar 30 2010, 11:52 PM']Ah, yay! I'll look forward to it.[/quote] If you're [i]really[/i] lucky, I'll include some of my speciality combinations: arsebiscuits, arseflaps, c*ckarse, arsep*ss... that sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='791367' date='Mar 30 2010, 11:53 PM']I prefer "arse"[/quote] Quoted for posterity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='791372' date='Mar 30 2010, 11:56 PM']Quoted for posterior. [/quote] Fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='791318' date='Mar 30 2010, 11:07 PM']Not at all, ThisNameIsTaken - Yours was one of the more common sense variety. Much appreciated viewpoint sensibly put [/quote] Good. I didn't think you'd read it the wrong way but there's a growing movement against me I think (maybe my fault) so I just wanted to head you off at the pass. I'm not expressing myself well here these days, or I just grate on some people, or something. About to resort to O/T to try to sort it out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I like the way this thread's gone - to combine a consideration of both one's aesthetic sensibilities and the knock-on effect that has on the image one projects as a performer, and to celebrate an appreciation for a satisfyingly British vulgarism. And in that spirit I can proudly say that it matters not what bass I choose to play, how I dress or indeed which direction I comb my hair in - any time I step on stage, I will never fail to look like a gigantic, absurd arse. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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