Rayman

The L2000 is a classic, wonderful bass, but it does weigh a ton.

Definately a gear head, but only when it comes to basses. I have absolutely no interest whatsoever in amps and effects.

I went with the Precision. The AC might be a better bass, but you can always get another. Try finding another nice '72 P, and they're only going to go up in value/price.

Sadowskys, Stingrays and Precisions. Had a Sado, desparately wanted to love it, but I just didn't, the sound wasn't right, too generic. Had two 'rays, couldn't get over the silent G problem with either of them, shame, great otherwise. Had a few Precisions, [i]really[/i] wanted them to ring my bell, but, again, they just don't sound right in my hands.

I need to come to one of your gigs. The Terrortones look to be right up my strasse.

I'm shocked. I didn't know Simon personally, but I did get used to seeing him around on here, and had various communications with him. Very very sad.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='939512' date='Aug 29 2010, 06:24 PM']"Man I feel like a woman..." But you look like a tranny, love.[/quote] If she looks like a tranny, I've got problems.

I used to play in a UFO tribute band, white thunderbird and all. Not long after I'd called it a day, Pete played with them during one of the gigs at the Limelight in Crewe. That was a couple of years ago, and by all accounts he was rather well oiled, but managed to rattle off a few of the UFO classics with the band before staggering away. Not sure of his current situation, but I too hope all is well.

Who cares? I'm just watching Shania

[quote name='peteb' post='938314' date='Aug 27 2010, 06:05 PM']Does anyone know anyone know of any suitable luthiers or whoever in the north of England?[/quote] I took my Overwater Progress to er..........Overwater in Carlisle. Martin made me a beautiful ebony ramp which cost 80 quid. It was just stuck down with double sided tape. Further south Ged Green in Cheadle would make you one.

There you go Steve, that's [i]exactly[/i] what I'm talking about, that's what I want.

[quote name='Clarky' post='938287' date='Aug 27 2010, 05:33 PM']Russ, why not track down that Kinal? Just checked FS threads and BC'er Mickb1773 traded it a few months back, so why not drop him a PM and do a bit of Clouseau work ... and see if you can get it back?[/quote] I know [i]exactly[/i] where it is mate, but it's current owner doesn't fancy a trade, because I've asked. Mick moved it on a while ago, but I know where to. So if I want it back, which I do, I'll have to sell the G&Ls for cash, which in the current climate is difficult. I need to give it some thought though.

[quote name='the_skezz' post='938276' date='Aug 27 2010, 05:22 PM']Thing is, I get attached to things too easily, I've got three basses and I'd miss any one of them if I chose to sell it.[/quote] My problem is, I don't get attached to them [i]at all[/i]. I have no problem in trading stuff in and out for a laugh. I really wish I could find a bass to fall in love with, and the one bass that did it for me, I let it go because I'm thick.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='938255' date='Aug 27 2010, 04:56 PM']I used to only have one bass.... then I signed up to basschat.[/quote] Nail on the head. I know what you mean Doc, I dunno, I just like the idea of having just one and really getting to know it's faults and characteristics. When I had the Kinal, I just loved every inch of it and didn't need anything else, then I got a GAS attack and like an utter pillock I sold it to get a Sadowsky, [i]big[/i] mistake. So I'm after something along those lines once again.

Just fabulous, that's the best bass vid ever, love it. I'm selling everything and getting a Precision .

[quote name='blackmn90' post='938164' date='Aug 27 2010, 03:32 PM']I think you can spend 1000's on a custom bass that has a john east pre amp or whatever but it will never feel special as there is no character. Its like having a robot for a wife. Itl do everything you want it to but in the most boring and unsatisfying way.[/quote] Oh yes I agree 100%, I've played some dire "Expensive" basses, the right name on the headstock, but not one once of soul coming out of it. I've been left cold by some top end stuff, and I've been knocked out by basses that cost a couple of hundred quid.