White Cloud

Oooooh...I LOVE attitudes! Congrats...the ultimate P bass in my book.

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1378489352' post='2201140'] I'm not really much of a Fender player these days, but I've played and owned a number of MIA and MIM basses over the years. Some were good, others were horrid and a couple were superb. Interestingly, I've never found a horrid MIJ though. I think the Japanese have a far more robust and mature QC culture and the ability to mass produce things to a set standard. I think the USA have lost that ability and the Mexicans haven't got to grips with it yet. My advice would always have to be, if you're looking at MIA or MIM, try before you buy but if you're looking at an MIJ then you're unlikely to be upset with a blind purchase. [/quote] Totally agree with this!

In answer to the question I would say that they cover all three of your stated categories individually...some are good, others are bad and the rest are ugly.

[quote name='andyh' timestamp='1378119395' post='2195863'] I while ago I bought a nice Overwater Scott Devine 5 String - Strung E - C. Its on a 33 Inch neck and was wondering if anyone had restrung one of these on B- G. May have to look at the nut I guess and be careful about string gauge, but any comments before I touch it? [/quote] Funnily enough I toyed with buying a used Overwater SD and doing the exact same thing. The high C is absolutely pointless for me! It should work in theory, however I would say that the nut will either have to be re-cut or replaced.

I personally find the whole format very, very, very, very tired....and that's a fair few very's even for me!

[quote name='hrc_la' timestamp='1378049677' post='2195097'] it's a good bass for 500/600€ ? [/quote] If it is in good condition then I would say yes.

[quote name='hrc_la' timestamp='1378048545' post='2195067'] can anyone pls tell what bass is this? and the finish? i never see one like that. i think that is a warwick corvette FNA jazzman 5 but i never see one whit this finish. [/quote] I think you are right, surely it's got to be an FNA jazzman...never seen one with that finish either.

Very nice! Great band indeed.

Always found them to be extremely professional and totally reliable. Excellent company!

Music is art...there are no rules

I like them...but the scientific benefits?? It's a comparison much like comparing a female shoe 3" stilleto heel to a 3" wedge. Both do the same thing with a different aesthetic and that's it imo.

[quote name='Jah Wibble' timestamp='1377876844' post='2193166'] Well my problem with it was the laughing - as if it was a ludicrous question. Called him back to perhaps let him know if you treat people discourteously they WILL go elsewhere. I supposed you're right though. Business is business, I'll just stick to where I can get it cheapest and not get treated like a c**t :-) [/quote] I understand how that would have made you feel. I would not have bought from bass direct either if they treated me like that. I personally would not have called back though...fanning the flames for further upset. Glad you got the deal you wanted elsewhere. No retailer can please all of the people all of the time.

[quote name='Jah Wibble' timestamp='1377858182' post='2192788'] Unfortunately I had a really bad experience with this guy (or perhaps it was someone else working there? Apologies if it was) Called him up last year to see if he could do a price match on a head. He laughed heartley and loudly down the phone at me and said "Why would I want to do that??!" Left me feeling pretty humiliated for asking a pretty normal question. Bought the head from somewhere else and called Bass Direct back to tell them I'd bought else where and had he not laughed down the phone at me, I might have bought from him. Not gonna be seeing any of my money in their till. It's a pity as a lot of people seem to like it in there. [/quote] Whats the problem? You asked him an honest question and he gave you an honest reply...you took your custom elsewhere and got what you wanted cheaper. Its business and nothing personal! What was your rationale for calling him back to tell him you had purchased it elsewhere? I personally would not do that.

[quote name='adamlunt' timestamp='1377870925' post='2193055'] GuitarGuitar have it on their site for £3499 which is still The Big Money, but is still just about affordable for hardcore fans. I saw Rush this year in Birmingham and they were selling Clockwork Angels leather jackets for £400 a pop... "Who's gonna spend that much at a gig on merchandise!?" Throughout the night I saw at least 10 people wearing them. I guess Fender know that Rush fans are dedicated enough to spend loads of money on Rush merch'/memorabilia. [/quote] Sigh - I preferred being a Rush fan back in the days when being a Rush fan was considered alternative. The music was much better then too imho.

[quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1377857335' post='2192762'] That's what happens when the spirit of jazz gets inside ya... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8wrJZa4ICg[/media] [/quote] LOL!

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1377721606' post='2190973'] Soundwise Wal probably, but lookswise Steinberger all the way. Nothing says 80s as much as one of those. [/quote] Both of these...closely followed by the good old Status.

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1377790734' post='2191904'] Or sit near you on the bus However, I respect a person's right to choose an uglybugly bass. [/quote] Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Well, I admire Geddy Lee enormously.....but am personally really really bored with the current Fender (and Fender copy) obsession sweeping the bass world. Looks like a nice jazz - probably comes with a big price tag though!

They look very Carl Thomson orientated...no bad thing in my book! Would love to try one.

Ibanez Sr1205...ticks all of the boxes - including a pair of Nordstrand fat J J's.

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1377169521' post='2184189'] Yamaha BB1024(x)? Vintage passive tones by the bucketload, looks lovely and cracking build quality. Second hand costs maybe £500-600. Truckstop [/quote] Agree with this. Do yourself a favour and avoid going down the same old F route.