Pinball

Personally I have found that thru body stringing and thru neck construction makes little difference on basses. If there is a difference it is very marginal. I have noticed a marked difference in lead guitars though in terms of sustain-especially with thru neck. No idea why that should be but that is my experience.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1388864678' post='2327147'] It's a moot point really, given the fact that everyone who goes into space has to wear a nappy. 'In space, no-one can hear you crap yourself.' [/quote] Or smell it either, a plus point. Although it ruins the point of breaking wind.

Just thinking I wouldn't need worry about the weight of my amp and cabs....but then again I wouldn't hear them either...damn damn damn!

If I was looking for a 4 stringer I would have this. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/225234-fender-american-special-precision-bass-2010-l450/page__fromsearch__1

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1388581580' post='2323570'] I've got an Ibanez Electro-acoustic, and it's way louder than any unplugged Electric I often rehearse along with a cd or MP3 player, and I'd never hear my unplugged bass guitars The Ibanez though, is plenty loud When I'm jamming along with acoustic guitarists in the house it really depends on which guitarists I'm jamming with Some pals play rather heavier, but one pal who does far more finger picking, and plays much quieter - in which case I can hear my Ibanez fine [/quote] That sounds about right. I had a crafter that I would pick it up and noodle but its bulkier and not as nice to hold as an electric and it wasn't loud enough to play in a band situation without an amp. I played one of the Zenith Semi. I think they look great but I didn't like the feel of it. The body felt heavy and was heavily lacquered so that it felt more like composite material than mahogany. I love the vibe but the final straw for me was that you got a slightly different tone from an open string when compared to fretting. Again you would need an amp.

I hate them, especially the bass player...makes me want to give up

You can now hear the difference here. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/225879-string-comparison-status-rounds-flats-and-half-rounds/page__fromsearch__1

I have been amusing myself this morning by messing around with strings and recorded the difference in sound to help me choose which to go with. I think I prefer the half rounds for the deep rock bass sound I want, which is sound 2 and 4. 3 types of status strings on pretty much identical ESP basses with EMG's. They are all 45-130's and all controls flat (12.00 o'clock) and blend set mid way between the PUPs (not a position I often use). No compression or tweaks and straight into the PC. The rounds are first , then Half's, then flats and Half's again at the end. Apologies in advance for the playing [url="https://soundcloud.com/mole-music-1/bass-string-test"]https://soundcloud.c...ass-string-test[/url] ooh and a gold star for those nice people at Status for getting the strings to me so quick in the holiday season.

I have a Farida Hypersonic HB-20, which I got in a trade. It is like this one (may actually be the same one) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/222095-fs-ft-farida-hb20-hypersonic-series-set-neck-pj-lightweight-cw-farida-hard-case/"]http://basschat.co.u...rida-hard-case/[/url] It is well made and specified and sounds great. It looks a bit like a Spector but feels like an MIJ Bass Collection. Its small and very light, in fact it was so light I thought that the sound may suffer from lack of body mass but I needn't have worried as it sounds great. Very cheap for what they are 2nd hand and probably too quirky for the UK Market. depending on what happens to the Farida brand I wouldn't be surprised if they become contactable in the future as there aren't many around. I can't imagine anything else as good in that 2nd hand price bracket so Farida are one of the best value for money basses in my book. I agree with the others mentioned such as Yamaha (the TRBX is amazing value) and LTD ESP. I would also add in Schecter who make some great basses for the money..

I should have stayed on safe ground and went for Trumpet

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1388475910' post='2322323'] A potato? [/quote] AAh sorry thats my gardening heritage heehee

I got "over-complicated bass" with a Carvin LB75p. It's a great bass but I was for ever fiddling with settings rather than playing. The same had already happened to me with lead guitar, where I had abandoned my multi effects pedal and modelling amp for the same reasons. I now keep it simple with my current set up I tend to leave the guitar settings alone and just flip between pups. I only use a few effects and have stomp boxes and I also leave the amp settings alone, keeping changes to a minimum.

What about wind instruments? I think if used carefully a tuber could be be useful as a form of space propulsion. Note: should have been tuba not tuber

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1388412406' post='2321678'] Open 'view new content'. Look at the menu side bar at LHS. At the bottom there's 'Filter content'. Click on this. A menu will open, listing all the sub forums. Click on the subforums you like. Now save. Your new content should henceforward be filtered to reflect your choices and all will be lovely. [/quote] Sorted, thanks

Hi, I enjoy checking in to this great forum regularly to see whats new. I do this by clicking on "View New Content". I instantly get all the bass related news like whats for sale, opinions and on technique, technical advances, which bands are hot, new members on the forum etc. I just wish on occasions that that I could make all the "Off Topic" threads disappear. They are clearly popular and enjoyed by many and it has more posts and replies than any other section on BC but I log on because its a bass forum so could do without them. Can someone magic on opt out of the Off topic stuff please? No harm in asking

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1388260170' post='2320186'] Yes..! [i]That's[/i] a bass..! Not hollow-bodied, but getting closer. Slapping..? Nah, not for me..! [/quote] I played this, one of my favourite basses ever. Great feel and sound.

Why put a crappy bass on a set of flats? Backatya!

Just traded basses with Lee. I'm happy with the deal, he's a pleasant guy and straightforward to deal with. Cheers Lee

The answer is yes, proof attached. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoZ_Lg21b14

[quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1388094773' post='2318554'] In LTD 405 Surveyors GB Streamliner 600 GB N212T cab Hardwire Polyphonic tuner, EBS Multicomp and Unicorus pedals Our Sandburg Panther Esh Various Fender USA precision fretless (95) Orange 35b Practise amp I'm not finished yet though as I have a possible bass swap tomorrow [/quote] Update: My lovely Spector Legend Custom left today and I gained an equally lovely and distinctive Farida Hypersonic HB-20. I think thats it for me for 2013

Yep thats the ones. I like them a lot. I ordered some Status strings (loved their half rounds in the past) but will be after a set of these if I'm not satisfied.

In LTD 405 Surveyors GB Streamliner 600 GB N212T cab Hardwire Polyphonic tuner, EBS Multicomp and Unicorus pedals Our Sandburg Panther Esh Various Fender USA precision fretless (95) Orange 35b Practise amp I'm not finished yet though as I have a possible bass swap tomorrow