neepheid

[quote name='Adrenochrome' timestamp='1382952413' post='2258245'] Yup, we all know that active basses sound harsh and digital, whereas passive basses sound warm, organic and farmhousey [joke]. [/quote] "Rrrrrrrrrrr, bleep bloop", said the RD Artist.

[quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1382927509' post='2258110'] Those GR basses aren't, per se, Roland. The range was produced by Greco, although built by FujiGen. There were more conventional models in the range, in addition to midi equipped ones. These just happen to be the top of the range versions fitted with the Roland midi pickup/output circuit, like the current Fender/Roland Stratocaster series. [/quote] While I appreciate that the question I quoted was whether or not Roland "manufactured" basses, I was merely showing the precedent for the Roland logo being legitimately on a bass guitar. Made, manufactured, commissioned, badge engineered, whatever. Of course, the bass highlighted by the OP is simply a random bass with a Roland sticker stuck on the headstock.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1382897846' post='2257744'] Er... as far as I'm aware, Roland do not, and never have, manufactured bass guitars. Surely he cannot be serious? [/quote] [url="http://www.matrixsynth.com/2010/09/vintage-roland-g-33-and-gr-33b-bass.html"]http://www.matrixsynth.com/2010/09/vintage-roland-g-33-and-gr-33b-bass.html[/url] ?

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1382774353' post='2256380'] Mate, I am literally laughing out loud, because I do have a medical reason why I stopped gigging - I have severe nerve damage to my neck and back. No harm done my friend, what are the chances eh?!!! [/quote] Well, wasn't that a sensible disclaimer to put in, eh? Seriously though, just go for it if it'd make you happy. Gender based "rules" are outdated anyway. As far as I'm aware, and in keeping with the medical theme one is a "real" man if one has a Y chromosome.

More like you're not a real man if you're only going to play this at home This bass was made to be shown off, so you'd better buy it and get out there, unless there's a damn good medical reason why not.

Moon on a stick!

You're not a plonker. Your preferences are not wrong, they're yours and yours alone and you don't need to justify them to anyone. Sounds to me like you do indeed enjoy playing short(er) scale basses but are looking for a different sound than the EB-0 provides. There's considerably less choice in the short scale department, but I guess you should identify what it is you like about the Sandberg then try to find that in a short scale. I'm a regular scale kind of guy so I have no useful advice to impart in this. Good luck.

The new ones are never as good as the older ones, that's just a universal rule...

Stay the hell away from my Victory Artist. I mean, welcome back

Both Fender flats and Roto Jazz Bass 77 had all the compliance of a recalcitrant teenager. Hated that, never again. Tried some half rounds (D'addario I think) - horrible sticky feeling, forget about sliding on these, didn't like that either.

[quote name='MB1' timestamp='1382628634' post='2254678'] MB1. Mr Neepheid Must admit I'd not be too keen to go to the "Local" Shop if it was a 5 hr round trip away!. ...That's Not Local. [/quote] I should clarify - there are two music shops within walking distance of me, but their bass sections are the mere slightest nod to the fact that basses actually exist. The only places in Scotland worth a damn for basses are in Edinburgh and Glasgow (and Glasgow is better than Edinburgh in my experience). KiOgon - I would love to only have to travel the distances you quoted to find some decent bass action

I've been so used to having such a rubbish selection of basses in my local shops that I've done the vast majority of my bass buying at distance, either second hand or new. It bothers me not that I've not got to try it first - I know what I want these days and I can make it sounds how I want. I do my own setups. If I buy new and don't like it, it can be returned by virtue of distance selling rules. I might be out the return postage, but it would easily cost me that much in fuel (never mind my valuable time) to take a trip to the nearest place with decent music shops. I'm not going to take a 5 hour round trip just to have a speculative rake around the shops. It's different if I'm there anyway for another reason. I bought my most recent bass in a shop having tried it out, but that's just pure luck. Got a good deal on it anyway, going online wouldn't have saved much anyway. But to answer your specific question, no I don't tend to use shops as a trying gear out service and I'm quite happy to buy something at distance on the basis of specifications and pictures.

As long as the return to passive basses isn't accompanied with the side order of "active basses are the devil's work" then you go and do whatever pleases you in this regard

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1382531405' post='2253241'] Yup, but that doesnt mean its not very very good at pitch shifting, and all that extra power is super helpful, slowing down tracks, looping sections, recording your own efforts so you can analyse where you are going wrong better, pitch recognition if you are struggling to work a line out. [b]The list is endless.[/b] [/quote] I'm sure it is very good at this and SO much more. The trouble with Reaper (and DAWs in general) is that whenever I've tried one, I feel like I've just walked in here:

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1382483501' post='2252847'] No mention of Reaper yet.... [/quote] Bit of a powerful tool just to pitch shift an MP3, isn't it?

You don't save an MP3 in Audacity, you export the file to MP3. So don't use File > Save, use File > Export.

It depends what you want. It's got a Jazz-like neck on it so it's not for me. But I'm sure it's a fine bass for those who like the thinner neck.

[quote name='grayn' timestamp='1382446289' post='2252195'] +1 on the Epi Rumblekat. Put some flatwounds on and it's a real 60s dream. BTW, the Jack Cassady is more 70s. I reckon. [/quote] Correct - the JC is in the spirit of the Les Paul Signature bass - 1973-1979.

And we'll keep saying it until people get it.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1382361332' post='2251137'] No pickles, for starters. [/quote] No, stuff 'em in - I like pickles. Nice and tangy in the upper mids.

[quote name='pst62' timestamp='1382367804' post='2251279'] I've just ordered a Hipshot Supertone from the US via ebay Does anyone know if I'm likely to get stung by Customs once it arrives here, and if so wot's the cost likely to be? [/quote] Luck of the draw. You've got a better chance of passing through unhindered if it's a small package, they always seem to target big stuff first (and logically speaking, they're mostly right to do so). I've had a Supertone slip by undetected before. The cost depends entirely on what the value declared is. You'll pay 20% VAT. You'll pay that on goods and carriage cost if it's commercial goods, goods value only if it's marked as a gift (which unless someone is sending you this Supertone FOC, it shouldn't be). You're not in the realms of paying Import Duty - value ought to be too low for this. If it's being sent USPS, they hand over to RM/Parcelforce who will pay the duty on your behalf then bill you for it with an £8 handling charge on top. Fun!

I guess I'd ask the Gibson Custom Shop to make me a Les Paul bass, my way. Haven't decided exactly how that would go though.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1382290462' post='2250189'] She has musical endeavours? Do they coincide with yours in any way? [/quote] Rarely. She's a singing teacher and classical soprano. We've played together a couple of times in makeshift ska/2-tone cover bands though

My wife supports me in my musical endeavours, and I support her in hers.