Pinball

[quote name='[email protected]' timestamp='1423782650' post='2689106'] A big hanks to everyone for their replies and comments. Really helpful. So it seems the consensus is that they are good bases throughout the range, well built and good tone (but not for everyone), with thin necks, so easy to play but not to everyone's taste, and buy second hand because they loose their value quickly (even though they are good). All great advice. I will go and try some out. Huge thanks again. S [/quote] They are great value I would point out that there are also larger necked basses-the BTB range, wioth 35" scale and ATK. They are also capable machines but have a totally different feel.

[quote name='stoo' timestamp='1421113316' post='2657371'] What I've learned: I like stingrays I don't like jazz necks I don't like the jazz body shape I don't like the jazz pickup placement I don't like jazz bass VVT controls I do like flats Flats/rounds/fretless is a perfectly good excuse to own 3 otherwise ridiculously similar basses. I need to practice more [/quote] Wow that's exactly my experience

[quote name='bonnp' timestamp='1423347033' post='2683857'] thanks for the help, i have read all of them and great advice, i needed someone to tell me?? gonna set aside an hour each day and work till the end of the song, but songs that are not too difficult, thx any further advice please add! [/quote] Don't forget the advice on playing with others, its an important both in terms of technique and motivation. GL

Thanks all. I really can't justify it.

£100, not good timing as I'm buying another bass and collect tomorrow It feels very gigable

Hi, I know of one locally. It seems a really nice instrument-it felt classy. Lovely neck, very light, natural with a torte guard. It's in a charity shop so I couldn't try it through an amp. Both knobs were missing although the electrics and tuners appear good. Whats the value? Note: If I played 4's I would have bought it by now.

I just bought an distortion pedal. A swift straightforward deal. The pedal arrived quickly as described and well packaged. Thanks Matt

I bought a GB cab from Lee. Lee is pleasant to deal with and the item is as described. THUMBS UP from me! Thanks

I'm no expert but know that some models are bolt-on and some neck-through construction. In my experience the neck-throughs are a little heavier. Both are nice but I prefer the bolt-ons as I can't hear any real difference. Also some differences is woods etc. Some of these lines have been going some time so there is some variation between them-there are a few old Japanese 800's around without Bartolini's for example.

I met a couple of Basschatters last night so just wanted to say thanks for coming along...much appreciated

Thanks everyone, a little help is always useful and mission accomplished.

Almost here, thanks for looking

[quote name='GrammeFriday' timestamp='1422489758' post='2673463'] If poss always get a fretless that is the same make and model as your main fretted bass. Muscle memory and all that. [/quote] Agreed I really struggled with fretless until I got a bass the same as my fretted one. Now I'm OK and improving rather than just crap

[quote name='sammybee' timestamp='1422569343' post='2674289'] Well after a couple of weeks wearing flats, quickly came to the conclusion that the 'Ray is better with rounds. Anybody fancy a set of EB flats cut to fit a 'Ray? going v cheap.. [/quote] I bought a set of those and found them "too flat", even the colour was dull.

[quote name='Les' timestamp='1422566938' post='2674252'] Sorry I'm late with this but I've just realise one of my sideline bands does it's first gig tomorrow night in Stalybridge. [url="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Volt-Switchgear/766477096753855?fref=ts"]https://www.facebook...6753855?fref=ts[/url] Ta Les [/quote] Good luck, I hope it goes well for you

I hope some of you will make it along to this. its an exciting gig for us and probably our last showcasing event in Bristol or a while. Note: Its this Sunday but all music is finished by 10:30 so not a late one Cloudy Apple and Black Dog Company are also playing [url="https://www.facebook.com/events/752514558175310/"]https://www.facebook...52514558175310/[/url]

I didn't go for it in the end. It was a wood bodied/necked passive Spirit. The condition was great but the sound didn't grab me and it sounded rather thin. Also I didn't like the plastic fittings at the head end so walked away. Interesting though and I would definitely take a look at another model if it came up. Thanks for the replies.

[quote name='NoRhino' timestamp='1422222261' post='2670111'] As promised, another six or so 'likes' added today. Well done to PinBall for starting this thread, [/quote] No problems, thanks for all the likes and for everyone for keeping it going

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1422196145' post='2669713'] You should be able to use any double ball end strings. Status Hot Wires are always good. Good price as well and a wide choice of types and gauges. [/quote] [quote name='zero9' timestamp='1422196476' post='2669718'] +1 for Hotwires. There are also offerings from Rotosound, LaBella, D'Addario and GHS. [/quote] Great thanks, that was my main concern and I like hotwires. I thought I may struggle with it being a 5 stringer. Anything particualr that I should be looking out for?

Hi, I've been offered a 5 stringer and whats more its fretless. It's one of the more trad ones rather than the skinny design. What about strings? Are you stuck with own brand strings? I'm off to try it later so any advice from owners or those in the know is much appreciated