White Cloud

Ever tried a 5 string Lakland?

In business reputation is everything......

Very cool. Congrats!

I like Ash bodies and I also like Alder bodies....they will both work equally well on your bass.

Congrats, this is excellent!

How often do these come up?

G&L L2000 tribute. Ticks every box. Monster bass.

If you are happy with the Warwick do not sell it. IMHO the Ibanez SR's (500 upwards) are worthy of replacing a Warwick...but the ATK's are not.

Disagree...love the bass, particularly the PJ. Great looking rock machine. No skyline though...it will be expensive.

Putting the topic aside I would add that the Lakland DD is a superb P bass...it must be even sweeter with the added jazz pup!

Great starter bass...go for it! Good luck.

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1397678664' post='2426466'] Due to me being one of those weirdos where a 34" scale feels great and a 35" doesn't, I was wondering how people get on with a scale length that extends from 34" to 37" depending on the string you're playing. [/quote] You are not a weirdo....you are unique... You are you!. 35" doesn't work for me either, it has a to be 34". I cant answer your question as I have never played a Dingwall...but I would love to try one out for size someday.

No offence, but to to the casual observer this would appear to be an utterly pointless money burning exercise. The stock Lakland bridge is an excellent bit of hardware.

[b] [i][color=#222222]"I'm skint and in debt, a perfect time to buy a Fender jazz right?"[/color][/i][/b] Wrong. If you are skint and in debt it is the worst possible time to buy a Fender jazz ...or any other bass. Play the bass that you already have, concentrate on the art of mastering the bass and become a better player instead - it's free.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1397320878' post='2422814'] Actually, I'm quite good but you can't really say that about yourself, can you? [/quote] Well I think you can...because despite being humble would also say objectively that I am a very good player! With that said I readily admit that I could be better, and to this end I am always extremely grateful to be offered feedback that will advance my ability and knowledge. There is however no shame in admitting that you are good at something. Agree with your previous sentiment....most of the players that I have ever met who were obsessive about technicalities and owned a fleet of incredible high end basses were not very good.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1397221897' post='2421945'] Tru dat. Page after page of tech stuff and GAS-related posts, but not much about actual [i]playing[/i]. Look at the low turnout for the monthly Composition Challenge - you'd think that listening to and discussing other members' music would be top priority, but it isn't. [/quote] ...you sir, are on the money!

[quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1397159389' post='2421373'] Hey guys, while in my local shop I have fallen for another temptress... All the hype about pino playing with NIN got me thinking about getting a fretless, and as fate being as cruel as she is, has placed a fretless stingray 5 in my local. Now I don't sway easy in shops, most of the stuff I can take or leave, but this had me showing the physical symptoms of full blown GAS like never before. So before I put this beauty on finance, I thought I'd ask, how much use do you get out of your fretless? I know I will use it at home for some stuff, and possible one or two songs in my current band, but is it really worth having one? Or should I let her slip away? Any advice would be great! [/quote] Okay then, here is some wisdom..... Don't buy it (if you are taking finance you CANT afford it)...it is a passing fad.....you have enough basses already...focus on your playing instead and become a better player...it's all any non bass player will care about anyway. You're welcome.

[quote name='bassman344' timestamp='1397164804' post='2421481'] After years of choppin n changing and thousands of quid spent and traded. I think I'm finally tired and bored and wana settle on something. The grass sometimes was definitely not greener on the other side with some basses and I have many regrets of ones that got away. And then there's the money that is harder to earn, and doesn't buy as much as it used to; and you near have to give stuff away to sell it quickly now. [/quote] Materialistic purchase is an [i]addiction[/i]...i.e. there is a definite, short term high following the acquisition of a new "item" (bass). But here's the thing...as with any addiction the high doesn't last and the subsequent "come down" leaves the addict with a desire to [i]recapture the high.[/i] To compound this[i] the law of diminishing returns is at work[/i]...the high [i]weakens [/i]after each hit (purchase)...leaving the addict forever seeking the same high that the original hit provided! A word to the wise...this site is populated by and large by bass purchase addicts. It's almost as if the central, most important core of the activity ....the human being interaction of playing the instrument to make music...is of no importance! Don't believe me? Compare the amount of gear related posts to playing tip inquiries on bass chat..........

Well done, these are great basses!

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1397053573' post='2420168'] Clive - someone has set up a Dick Nolan page on Facebook. I suppose there could be a possibility it's him. Shoot the page owner a message and see what happens. Be vague...if it is DN, you'd hope that if you got an answer he would fill in the pertinent details. If the page owner isn't him (and you got an answer) you'd probably be able to ascertain the owner is BS'ting. To add to this, I'd always thought that he played a black Zon! I saw them quite a few times and have no recollection of a blue Zon, but obviously, that's not to say...see 6'24" [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI5QCem2fx4"]https://www.youtube....h?v=wI5QCem2fx4[/url] P [/quote] Agree. Saw them several times...always the black Zon. Never saw him play a blue version...but perhaps a back up?

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1396781680' post='2417189'] I think at times the contestants have shown up the judges for singing ability... [/quote] I think at ALL times the contestants have shown up the judges for singing ability....Tom Jones aside. Don't forget however that the show is about "the voice"...and 3 of the judges have built a career around not actually being "the voice" (especially William & Kylie).

I absolutely love these basses...gorgeous!

Agree...a good orchestra is a wonderful sight and sound to behold.