White Cloud

Lakland - not a Fender......better than a Fender. Go Darryl Jones.

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1413919625' post='2583670'] As a current (and former) Alembic owner...Celinder owner (three times), Smith owner (three times) blah blah....Alembics are definitely idiosyncratic but surpassed by noone. They've staked their territory for over a generation. [/quote] I hear you....Alembics wear an almost mythical aura. Legendary and virtually peerless...but it just didn't work for me.

[quote name='Matte_black' timestamp='1413900897' post='2583331'] I owned TWO Series I, one from 1978 (Rick Turner era) and one made in 1981 (Single Point and Small body). With all the due respect, I'll avoid bashing them but I sold them pretty fast. [/quote] As a former Alembic owner I concur with this. I have owned some of the truly great bass makes...but never came even close to a CT.

There's certainly not a lot of them around!

[quote name='guitarjong' timestamp='1413823048' post='2582394'] Yes, I'm not sure what the full RRP of these basses was, but the Thomann indicated price in pounds sterling was £377. I guess my credit card company will hit me a bit with their exchange rate and charges, but even then it should still look very good. [/quote] Fwiw I am seriously fighting the urge to buy the 5 string version. At £417 it is almost a 60% discount.

I have been a long time admirer of Carl Thompson basses (and Mr Carl Thompson himself) - but have never owned one. They are as rare as hens teeth....anyone here lucky enough to own one?

[quote name='guitarjong' timestamp='1413821930' post='2582371'] Just by way of an update. I eventually decided against defretting a bass. Instead I have a Warwick PS Corvette Ash Fretless (the passive model) on the way from Thomann. I understand that it is one of the last Korean made Pro Series basses, which Thomann are selling off at a good discount. Add that it is B-Stock and the price appears to be a massive steal. [/quote] I would say that you have made a very good decision...and purchase. The current Thomann Warwick PS deals are incredible...

[quote name='artisan' timestamp='1413749729' post='2581572'] they've discontinued the Korean Pro Series now so Thomann are selling off the remaining stock at silly cheap prices so if you have some cash now is a very good time to buy. They are awesome basses [/quote] Oh yes...they have a PS Corvette 5 string fretless for £417. I don't need it, but am seriously tempted at that price.

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1413660899' post='2580731'] My point was that even if you don't care about the species of the wood used for the body, you may be affected by other people being more choosey. [/quote] Fair enough, point taken!

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1413652035' post='2580603'] I think you have missed the point of my post. [/quote] The real point of the post is that there is no point......

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1413638016' post='2580400'] It may still affect you. If luthiers use fancy (and expensive) woods because 'the market' won't accept a high-end bass made of cheap materials, then you end up paying more for a certain quality of bass than you would be able to if 'the market' was more accepting of different types of wood. Not a problem, I would expect if you're buying custom made basses, as you can choose the wood. But, if you're buying higher quality off the shelf products, this may affect you. If you're concerned about ecology, then 'the market' also has a tendency to value woods of endangered species over and above more common, less endangered, species. [/quote] If bass feels right, sounds right and looks right (to me) ....then it is right. How and why doesn't concern me tbh.

Honestly....I really don't care. I just enjoy playing the bass.

That looks outstanding - I seriously doubt that the real thing is any better.

In that case you have just purchased one hell of a bass....congratulations!

Absolutely great basses...but from memory of my buddy's FAB bass they did not have filter based electronics. I am a little surprised you can achieve the "wah" effect.

[quote name='mentalextra' timestamp='1413466544' post='2578506'] ...... noticed a Fender Squier 'Jaguar' bass. Had some age to it, looked like it had been played; ie the 'newness' had worn off. The ticket said £99, got a feeling they might take an offer? But do I [s]need[/s] want it? [/quote] The question is entirely rhetorical. Your mind is made up.....

Best advice is...have fun. That's what it's all about.

In all honesty I believe that the name playing the instrument is more important than the name on the headstock. In my experience the search for the perfect bass is like chasing the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.

I share your sentiments....I have been fighting the urge to purchase the 5 string version. It looks like the perfect sub £1000 fretless.

I have no idea what it is...but it looks great!

These are very lightweight, comfortable and playable instruments. My Sr605 was a featherweight 7.5lbs and my SR1205 weighs in at 8lbs. Highly recommended.

I saw Rush fall flat following a complete Alex Lifeson howler in Glasgow.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1412433519' post='2568926'] I still cant understand why people get so upset about this [/quote] This site is male dominated by an overwhelming majority..... Too much testosterone.

Looks great!