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Absolutely superb.

I've also played most of them, and although the ACG is sex on a stick, my favourite was the red RKS, [i]superb[/i] bass. The fretless jazz is nice too, and the Spector, and , well all of them really. Top quality collection Pete.

Nice idea in theory. In fact Flea himself states that he won't let a single bass go out unless it's set up to a very high standard. Hmmm again, nice idea, but......in this big old commercial world, I'd be amazed if his "people" could manage that on [i]every[/i] model, depends how many they make I guess. We'll see.

The green and pink is smart, but I'd go for the blue myself. I really hope they play as great as they look. I wouldn't personally be worried about the setup, I'll do that myself, but it would be different for a beginner I guess, it needs to play well off the wall in an ideal world.

Nice Valenti P for sale on here, the one that used to belong to Steve (Tayste2000), might be worth a look.

FANTASTIC mate, that's brilliant news. Yep, sounds like you need a new bass mate . No reason why the Spectors couldn't do the job though, maybe a tad over the top tone wise, but worth a try. You can't beat that P bass tone for blues though, although one of my favourite blues bassists Tommy Shannon used a Jazz for years.

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='416515' date='Feb 22 2009, 10:30 AM']Interesting that quite a few folk are dissing this bass before seeing/hearing or playing one. I'm reserving judgement until I know a bit more.[/quote] Absolutely. I think they look great, and my daughter and myself plan to get matching ones. I think they look different, and if they're affordable, and look and play well, bring 'em on, can't wait.

Stunning bass Shaun. Doesn't get much better than that.

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='416813' date='Feb 22 2009, 06:53 PM']No photo no bass tho [/quote] Yes I'm afraid it's the law on here, we need pics of your gear. You can take or leave the advice you get, that's your call, all I'd say is, enjoy yourself. Start off with some of your favourite CDs, and play along as best you can. Make up your own riffs, no matter how simple, just enjoy playing. Have fun, it really is ALL that matters at this stage.

Good choice pal, good bass that, and the Ashdown is a nice amp too. Is it the perfect 10? I had one, it was excellent. I wish I could have had an Ibanez as my first bass, 30 years ago, let us now how you get on with it.

I've got an OLP Tony Levin. Genuinely nice, comfortable bass to play. Looks good, too, the strings are closer together than on a Musicman Stingray 5, yes, but that didn't bother me in the least. Nice bass, sounded good, played well.........[i]however[/i], at the price, don't expect a Musicman, cause it aint one. Shocking quality nut, looked like it'd been cut by a five year old. Awful hiss from the treble pot when turned up full, so that had to go too. Once that was sorted, it's a very useable/giggable bass. Not the brightest top end sparkle from mine, but loads of bottom end thump. I ended up with a Villex pup in mine, making it passive, but with a few tweaks to the stock guts, it's a good bass, and would easily back up my Overwater for gigs if I needed it to. Tony recorded the song "What Would Jimi Do?" from the Resonator album on one of his Sig OLPs. Wether or not he uses one live, I have no idea.

Yeeaaah, liking that a lot too. Got any gigs coming up in the next couple of weeks?

I'd [i]love[/i] to hook up with a reggae band. I'm a big Robbie Shakespeare fan, and it'd be great to get to play some dub/reggae bass. I've played mainly rock most of my life, and it gets a bit dull to be honest, so I envy you.

Whatever the origin of a bass, it's so personal in terms of the tone you're after. As far as I'm concerned I echo what Al kindly said about my bass, it's just jaw droppingly wonderful. I [i]expected[/i] to love it, and upon seeing it in the case at Birmingham New Street where the deal was done, thanks to Ben, I new I wouldn't be disappointed, but actually getting it home and plugging it in was just the [i]best[/i]. I've tried one or two Overwaters, and I loved them all for aesthetics, tone and playability. I'm yet to play one I don't like. Al, I'm more than happy to bring it to one of you're gigs so you can try it live mate, so you can be sure. Alternatively I'll bring it up to your gaff and you can try it through your gear at home. I [i]must[/i] add mate, that your Spector sounded [i]immense[/i] the other night. I wouldn't be in any hurry to move that on.

Gold looks the dogs for a hipster like yourself Pete, bit I reckon the black is definately more rock'n'roll for Dan's purposes.

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Spectors are immense, congrats Dan, it's awesome. I'm yet to come across one I don't like. I had a go on 3 more a couple of nights ago, and Alan's (Homer) ACG upgraded Spector was totally fabulous. Power, tone, playability, all you could want from a bass.

[quote name='overwater#1' post='404686' date='Feb 9 2009, 07:36 PM']Now that is very very nice indeed! Beautiful top, stunnning bass my friend!! [/quote] Cherry wood I believe. I was expecting the strings to be on the taught side, but they really aren't, it's just fantastic to play, and the [i]sound[/i] is out of this world. I've spent the afternoon fitting new strings, lem oiling the fretboard, and tweaking the action a bit, and it's just brilliant, I'm over the moon with it.

I'm stunned.......