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[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1394051008' post='2387461'] If you suffer back/neck problems and need a light bass I'd seriously consider an Aria Sinsonido (spelling corrected). They do literally weigh nothing and have a decent tone... probably not best suited to a 'ROCK' band but saying that I used mine once in my rock covers band and it sounded great with a few raised eyebrows... and compliments later in the evening! [/quote] This. Fretted and fretless models available

Good luck , and good for you for going to the GP.

Now I'm curious... What does it sound like?

It looks like a Burns to me, from the split pickguard, but that's all I've got. I certainly don't know them well enough to know if the body shape is right. Possibly a refin? I'm sure someone with some actual knowledge will be along soon

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1394021664' post='2386959'] I think the real problem is that "[i]the bass neck has been deferred[/i]". Never de-fret to tomorrow what can be de-fretted until the day after ... [/quote] On-board delay pedal?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1394014885' post='2386843'] I would have thought there must be a way to do this without too many problems... e.g. sending pics privately via email, etc... [size=4]Now some of this stuff here is very nice, and not too pricey, either... *displays range of questionable under-the-counter goods*[/size] [/quote] Login-only?

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1393893408' post='2385659'] I took both, and my double bass, to a band practise tonight and used all three of them. Can't imagine doing this band without all three of those sounds available to be honest. [/quote] I think I'd like to hear your band

Strings definitely make a big difference. Flats for sure, but also think about nylon-coated strings; they have a real organic hum which doesn't seem to come from all-metal strings.

I'm not sure if it will do the sound you want (personally I think the P fretless sounds much nicer than the J fretless), but a decent second-hand Yamaha RBX200F will be a fine bass, not too heavy and not expensive - £120 or so? I've got one, and it is definitely not for sale. Also, I recommend Aria Sinsonido 690FL. Looks cool, sounds lovely (though perhaps not very Pino?), weighs very little.

I like the Status Hotwires. The Rotosounds I tried were OK but I prefer the Status, they feel and sound better to my ear.

I bought Dave's Westone Thunder 1. All went well, we had a nice chat (including Mrs Dave, who makes a fine cup of tea, thank you ma'am), a pleasant and cheerful transaction. I hope to go see his band play some time soon

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1385725948' post='2291527'] Once again it's all 'eye of the beholder' stuff, really. I can't help but think that stripes like that on a bass make it look like a fag packet, but that's just me... [/quote] Stripey ones play faster

Cool

Sounds like fun. Pics please You also need a Westone Rail. [i]Everyone [/i]needs a Westone Rail

I bought his Ritter gigbag. Good clean simple transaction, no issues. I'd happily deal with him again. Thanks Sean