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Basses like those are usually bought by high profile, famous players. I must admit that if I won the lottery I'd have the Warwick thumb in a flash...one of my dream basses previously owned by one of my biggest influences? No brainer. Ticks every box.

Your brain does it to ensure peak performance...it's called fight, flight or freeze. In this case it's less of a fear response, more of an anticipatory one. [i]Norepinephrine, Adrenaline and Cortisol [/i]are released into your nervous system to make you reactionary. Basically, just go out there and do what you can do and enjoy it. It's why we do this sh*t dude.

Awesome thread

I'm in! This is going to be awesome...

Your choice of bass is most likely completely irrelevant to 99.9% of the crowd and at least 90% of your band mates. In this context "Beaters" are as much, if not not more of a viable option for gigging given that most of us probably often play some "interesting" pubs and clubs. I used to choose my beaten up Yamaha over my Alembic for said venues through fear of damage/loss etc at the hands of the "exuberant" intoxicated clientele. Nowadays?...well, as I always now say, it's the name playing the bass that matters not the name on the headstock. For me it's music first; instrument and gear waffle comes a distant second.

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1469518319' post='3098867'] Hi Karl I have a Wenge board on one of my ACGs. Per instructions from ACG towers I used some of that ultra fine wire wool to get the gunk off and then just a little lemon oil just to moisten the cloth to clean off the dust. Worked a treat. Just to note the dust is apparently not at all good for you so no inhaling please. Gratuitous bass porn link: [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/0178-recurve-4/"]http://www.acguitars...0178-recurve-4/[/url] [/quote] Good advice...and I love the pictures of your ACG bass. Beautiful.

Really lovely...I think the multi laminates on the neck/headstock looks fabulous.

A true visionary and a unique voice of our instrument...they are few and far between.

Wow, what an interesting thread! Super nice bass too.

Looking forward to this, love the design of the EB basses. Are you absolutely sure about utilising the three point bridge though? Worst bit of guitar hardware of all time IMO.

Ibanez SR basses meet all of the criteria. Lightweight, narrow neck and super playable. I had an SR605 that was a real featherweight - great player and the tone hit the mark.

Funnily enough I was thinking about Chris when I spotted this thread. He was a giant of a player...."Close to the Edge" remains the benchmark prog bass tone for me. Gone but never forgotten.

Brilliant performance, a colourful set that was inclusive, empathic and engaging. It was the real highlight of the festival for me. Anyone here is as entitled to not like it as much as i am entitled to like it. Music is art...it is subjective. Go Coldplay!

Awesome festival, the 1975, Greg Porter and Coldplay are the highlights for me!

Great basses. I have historically owned two and absolutely loved everything about them.

[quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1466332788' post='3074959'] B.C.Rich Accept no substitute! [/quote] The dude makes a fair point!

Stingray all the way...it really is that simple.

Either. Both great....it's that simple.

Super nice Wal...you shouldn't have too many problems finding someone here to do a number on the replacement neck.

Gentlemen, thank you kindly. Much appreciated.

Hi folks, This may be a recklessly stupid question, but I need some advice - so apologies in advance. I love playing bass but as a card carrying technophobe have little interest in the technical aspect of gear. I am currently using a TC electronic BH250 amp (4 ohm) head but need to pair it up with a small lightweight cab. I really like the look of the Eden X112 (8 ohm) cab. Will I be able to pair the two despite the difference in ohm's, and what are the implications of doing so? Thanks in advance