basskit_case Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Having managed to stay employed with the same company for the last ten years , I qualify for the 10 year £150 gift. In terms of bass related gear, what would you spend £150 on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Something you don't already have - a fretless, acoustic bass, one of the cheaper hollow bodies? Maybe a cheap 6er? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrenleepoole Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Maybe a Zoom H2 for recording gigs and practices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Drink ? Drugs ? Wireless pack ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlonBass Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 A better Bass than I have at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Looking at your gear list, you've already got a nice setup, so I'd say be practical and get a few sets of your favourite strings in. Either that, or put the £150 together with your Dean Jeff Berlin sale and get a classic vibe Squier 60's Precision in Fiesta red. They're lovely things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 A carbon fibre bow from Yita Music (on ebay). And a heavy duty music stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='855784' date='Jun 3 2010, 10:27 AM']Looking at your gear list, you've already got a nice setup, so I'd say be practical and get a few sets of your favourite strings in.[/quote] plus the one - a rake of new strings may not feel exciting, but a re-string and polish-up is tonic for your sound, and your soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='derrenleepoole' post='855770' date='Jun 3 2010, 10:17 AM']Maybe a Zoom H2 for recording gigs and practices?[/quote] Yep, invaluable bit of kit. I love mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 A filter pedal to use with the EHX bass synth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I got myself a peavey international series 5 string bass for £130 if that helps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Decent preamp pedal with DI for when you are gigging and plug into PA (eg, Sansamp or MXR-M80) Or alternatively a plectrum and a bottle of Cristal for your laydeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Savage Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Hardcase for any basses that you gig without one, then the rest on drink, drugs and loose women. I hope you don't gig with any basses not cased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskit_case Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Thanks for all your suggestions, I am noticing an alcohol theme in this thread and I like it alot! Plenty to consider here, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I would buy 30 sets of black silk gloves, size small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Easy win: Custom fitted earplugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerboy Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='Toasted' post='856038' date='Jun 3 2010, 01:14 PM']Easy win: Custom fitted earplugs.[/quote] +1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renniks Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I'd go for a tascam mp3 thingy-ma-bob (technical term) And the spare money on strings or drinks depending on which I feel like most at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 You seem to have your gear sorted,so how about a bunch of books like Chord Studies,Serious Electric Bass, The Jazz Theory Book-something that will kick your ass. Alternatively,you could get a TC Polytune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 One of these for my daughters. [url="http://www.djmmusic.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=GPK35-BK"]http://www.djmmusic.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=GPK35-BK[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 10yrs isn't bad going in an age where people change employers much more frequently. Personally I'd buy something that I wouldn't normally buy like 4 packets of really expensive strings, rather than the mid range ones I'd normally buy. If your gear is good (& it has been commented on) I think you need to think outside the box a little. Adding a cheap instrument isn't going to cut it so a high quality accessory would be my thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Savage Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Actually, looking at the gear list I notice you don't have a compressor (unless there's one built into the amp?) - the biggest improvement I made to my last rig was a £40 Boss comp pedal, a slightly more 'boutiquey' one would probably be capable of turd-polishing... Or just gat a CS3 and spend the rest on...well, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskit_case Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='Doddy' post='856078' date='Jun 3 2010, 01:39 PM']Alternatively,you could get a TC Polytune [/quote] I downloaded the Polytune app for the iPhone lastnight, very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 An 1/8th of bugle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskit_case Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='johnnylager' post='856177' date='Jun 3 2010, 02:58 PM']An 1/8th of bugle.[/quote] I had 1/2 a cornet at lunchtime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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