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Is the string spacing at the bridge wide like a doublebass or more guitar like? BTW, thanks everyone for the replies and info.

Not me, I was strong

I've made a proper decision to get rid of all the gear I've collected that I don't really need and buy something really nice, hence the Takemine TB10 thread, so why the hell am I eyeing up that Thunderbird!! Someone please buy it

Hell. I play Moondance because people appear to like it.

Forgot to say that my DB is set up as an old time thumpy thud kind of sound, not very refined but that's what I need most. But lately I've been needing a brighter jazzy tone and considered getting a second cheap DB for this but I really have nowhere to keep it. The TB10 would fill this gap nicely as it seems to still retain quite a zingy tone compared to a bluegrass style Db sound. I'm talking myself into now

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1451512276' post='2941202'] I still want one, mind, I just don't have any real justification for it! [/quote] And there lies my problem I haven't even entertained the idea of it being an upright, it would balance weirdly with its high centre of gravity, feel weird with its short scale and wouldn't bow properly because of its body shape. I have my doublebass for that. I would only use it as a traditional bass guitar. I have an electric and acoustic fretless but obviously they don't do the DB sound. My main band is now purely doublebass and everything else is acoustic instruments. The high action and large radius is what is attracting me as I can play my lines and work on new ones with a very similar action, I actually hope it has a DB esque string spacing as well as the physicality of a DB neck makes you play in a way totally different to ABG. I've used my ABG in the band on occasion but it just doesn't have that oomph. I could noodle with the TB10 without having to get the DB out, sounds small but for my circumstances it would mean a lot. I have a bit of spare cash at the mo and feel like treating myself to something special and at the mo this floats my boat and would get more use than a high end electric bass. Just worried about buying an expensive ornament.

[quote name='chriswareham' timestamp='1451223723' post='2938889'] Quoting posts doesn't work on Android (very latest version on a Google/Motorola Nexus 6). [/quote] It does on my android Sony Xperia

I love the shape of that headstock and the bevelled recess, if that's the right term. I'd imagine coming up with a shape that isn't like anyone else's and looks good with such a small area can't be easy.

They don't have one listed on their website, or don't they list everything? If I get one new it will probably be from Thomann as their price is the best and with free returns and a three year warranty you can't go wrong. Wunjos is a 500 mile round trip and if they posted it then I assume I would have to pay to return it if I didn't get on with it, if I could return it at all. Obviously a used one would be a different story. I'm just mainly curious why quite a few on here that have owned one, have said how amazing they are but then moved it on after a year or so.

I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these but cannot try one anywhere as nobody local stocks one. I've done plenty of research and like what I see and hear but obviously it's a lot of money to be spending blind. Thomann seem to have the best price and at least I can return it if I really don't like it. I've noticed that a few folks on here have had one but seem to move it on after a year or so and I was wondering why, why is it not a keeper? I mainly play DB now and fretless acoustic and this would be an inbetween type of instrument so please leave any 'acoustic basses are pointless' kind of comments elsewhere. Just after some genuine feedback from owners and ex owners on the good and bad aspects of playing one. Thank you

A very sad day indeed

The short scale length probably goes a long way to giving it the sound you love, if you could stick a P neck on it it would sound different. Also to add to the 34" hollow body list my Yamaha Bex4 is also 34".

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1450888833' post='2936765'] I might make one of those for my misses. [/quote] Will she mind being stored beside the wardrobe?

We change the style of a lot of our covers. Pretty Vacant in a swing style, Groove is in the Heart starts off swing and then at the 1,2,3 bit changes to a fast bluegrass, I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor as a rockabilly song, etc. The punters seem to really love recognising the song but not really twigging exactly what it is for a little bit, usually when the chorus comes in. Great fun for all involved and if you get bored playing a crowd pleaser you can keep it in the set but change the style to keep it interesting. Oh yeah and believe it or not I have woken up in a skip, but I wasn't naked so probably doesn't count, ah alcohol, my dear friend

Ha ha, there's not many adverts that start with the words "in atrocious condition".

That is a stunning looking guitar

[quote name='Dandelion' timestamp='1450119264' post='2929812'] Craig Adams. ( The Expelairs, The Sisters of Mercy, The Mission, The Cult, Coloursound, The Alarm, Spear of Destiny and Theatre of Hate, Voltaire. Oh and The Metal Gurus. [/quote] Definitely Craig Adams, I didn't mention him because I didn't think he fell into the categories but I'll definitely give him a big plus one!

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1450128735' post='2929937'] No, I'm convinced the JP haters are confusing "don't like" with "don't understand" Blue [/quote] Let me assure you Blue, I don't like it.

I even googled 'Bushel bass' but came up with nothing I think a few names would recognised but maybe not the faces.

Ok Blue, you're right. Because I don't like Jaco I'm ignorant and stupid, I'll be going into town later to sell all my gear, fold up my two bands and cancel all the bookings. Is there any other hobby you could suggest I could try with my obviously limited intelligence? I'm asking you because you appear to know me better than I do and I clearly can't think for myself. If I did think for myself then I'd only end up thinking stupid things like how arrogant you appear telling people to sell their basses because they don't agree with the majority, but of course that's just me being stupid.

Would PiL be considered New Wave? Well Post Punk must be a type of punk so I'm nominating Jah Wobble.

I've just given Teen Town a listen as I've never heard it before, it's just reinforced my view even more. It's not just the bass either, I was ready to turn it off before the bass even came in such is my dislike for this type of music but I kept going, even had a second listen to make sure but only got half way through. It sounded like the backing music to a tense stake out scene in Cagney and Lacey or some other 70's cop show, either that or just a two and a half minute intro to a song that never arrived. This isn't a childish rant but truly what it sounded like to me. I don't think I'll be converted any time soon and I'm happy not to take inspiration from it. I gave it a go though

[quote name='peteb' timestamp='1449937732' post='2928196'] If you are as accomplished a player as you seem to be insinuating, I am genuinely surprised that you are that unaware of JP. I am not suggesting every bass player should have to take a test or be able to play a flawless version of Teen Town before they are allowed to take a gig, but I thought that they might at least be aware of one of the most influential and celebrated bass players ever! Might be an age thing…! [/quote] Could be an age thing, I'm 42 but I don't know at what age I'm supposed to like him. I'd agree it's more a genre thing. Jazz fusion, or whatever you want to call that style of music, repels me. I have no interest in listening to it or researching it so why should I know somebody who plays it? I've tried to like Stanley Clarke a couple of times in the past because I foolishly bought into this idea that I should listen to these 'gods' but it just makes me not want to play bass or ensure that I never play anything that sounds similar, so it's better for me to not listen to a genre that repels me. Most of the hereos lauded on here are similar in that I have heard of them and encountered their music at points in my life but have absolutely no desire to give them any more of my listening time. If I don't like their music then why would I? I'll rock the boat by saying these people include Stanley Clarke, Jaco, Geddy, Billy Sheehan, the Dream Theatre bloke, Les Claypool, Victor Wooten, Chris Squire, Mark King, there are others but you get the idea. If this makes me ignorant, stupid, uninformed or whatever insult makes folks feel better then that's fine. I'll just keep listening to music that I love and inspires me and keep playing what's in my heart and soul. If that's OK with everyone

Bizarrely Sid Vicious could almost be one, but I agree that there probably isn't one. I still maintain that at almost every gig with our rock band you could line up the three 'guitarists' at the front and ask the crowd to point out the bassist and no one would be able to. Not so much with the acoustic band as I play doublebass, which is a bit more obvious, although most still don't know what it is. How many more times can a comedy genius point out that "that's a big violin"?