Lfalex v1.1

Someone has to soften the sonic attack, I suppose. One band I've been in was dominated by timing/delivery addicts, in particular myself, the drummer (obviously) one of the guitarists and even the singer. Some people complained that our delivery was [i]too[/i] tight (is that even possible?) for the style of music we played (indie/art rock originals), and whilst the tempii weren't as furious, we sounded more like a metal band! Fortunately, the other guitarist was more relaxed sounding. No need to mention that he periodically doubled on keys....

Big NK fan back in the day... And I still like the songs/subject matter/lyrics now. Nice to see so many of us agreeing on something for once. In fact, thus far the praise has been unanimous

I'll have a dark chocolate fretboard, Liquorice frets, and crystalised ginger tuners, please!!!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1361560327' post='1987689'] It's telling that I can't differentiate between a £2K koi and a £299 one..! But then who can tell the difference between a Custom Shop bass and a Chinese copy at twenty paces? [/quote] Especially if it's underwater...

Email Patrice Vigier (via the Vigier website) He's very helpful....

I thought the strings were 4, 6 in 3x2 courses (bass), and fretless 4... On one incarnation of the original, anyway..

Please note: Trace Elliott Bright Boxes should be stood vertically. That way the hiss has a better dispersion pattern relative to the player, and you'll hear it better if you're standing off-axis....

[quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1361403285' post='1985619'] Just shows how different we all are, one mans...and all that. I find a Streamline has oodles of bottom end through a Barefaced Compact. Have to agree on the Kingbass though.... [/quote] I primarily use headphones at home. That's where it's most obvious. The bass EQ point is set too high, and the frequency range it covers is also too narrow. It's less apparent through a "real" amp. But most of my practice (95%) isn't done through a "real" amp. Which is probably why I also find it a bit bland, as there's no amp voicing or cabinet colouration to alter things.

[quote name='peteb' timestamp='1361120146' post='1981335'] I would agree with both of those statements - the smoking ban has had a negative effect as well...! [/quote] On business, yes. On musicians, less so. At least my cabinets and cases won't stink of fag smoke, and I'm less likely to die like Roy Castle (RIP) did...

[quote name='dudewheresmybass' timestamp='1360749134' post='1975658'] A plonk ? A root ? [/quote] A "Plonk" is what I instinctively thought when I read the title..

Add Ibanez to your list

[quote name='dougal' timestamp='1360794540' post='1976780'] [/quote] *People not to scale...

Aah! How many frets do the bolt-ons have? 24, right? Maybe it IS the neck-thru models that dive. I've played a 4,5 and 6. Gets worse as you add strings...

[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1360866893' post='1977685'] 5'10" and 11st for me, so pretty much UK standard I'd guess. I do have big hands but that's just about it. [/quote] Same height, but I'm 24lbs heavier. Small hands (according to a guitarist friend). I don't own a Thumb, but do have a 26 fret Infinity SN4. It balances OK, but does throw that first fret a bit further away than you'd expect. Can't be doing with Thumbs at all. Great tone, construction, etc. etc. But most dive due to the short top horn and fall off of my thigh due to the small lower horn. I also own a Streamer LX 6 and Fortress Masterman5, so I'm not exactly anti- Warwick...

[quote name='Rasta' timestamp='1360825658' post='1976990'] Many people overlook the Fortess, not sure why, but they're a bargain often on here...I love mine (apart from the bogie green colour) [/quote] Best balanced bass they ever made. Proper lower horn so it doesn't throw itself off of your lap No strange spatial relationships between neck/top horn/body that throw the first fret out of reach of all but Gibbons (the monkey, not Billy!) Not generally too heavy They even made several pick-up configurations, too: P/J 4 J/J 4 J/J 5 JJ4 (Masterman) JJ5 (Masterman) J/JJ 4 passive (Flashback) J/JJ 5 passive (Flashback) Can't recall if they did a Pro "M" like the Streamer. Don't think so.. The only way they could've been better would be adding the concave back from the Streamer.

Ibanez ATK?

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1360584446' post='1972595'] Brilliant! I'm about to do exactly the same myself inspired by Mcnash's (and now your own) excellent results. Trouble is, I can't get away from that Capri orange colour either! Trying to convince myself that I should pick a different shade, but I keep coming back to the orange... [/quote] Graffiti Yellow! But it's GOT to have black hardware and either a B/W/B 3 ply or W/B/W 3 ply scratchplate...

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1360491700' post='1971047'] Or a bongo! [/quote] Yes. Or a Bongo. Excellent instruments. Well, all the ones I've played were. BIG, BIG sound and plenty of tonal options in both HH and HS models

Doesn't work with Opera...

The bog-standard Marshall two-switch ones work on my old AH300smx and Ampeg SVP-Pro. If you can borrow a guitarist's unit, try it. They're only £20 or so.

We did it for our guitarist's wedding. Playing originals Was a good laugh, and everyone seemed to enjoy it.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1360506893' post='1971343'] It's been done to death, man. It's fair to say that most people (including me) frown upon it, but it's not going to go away. I made a flowchart to help people along: [attachment=127205:flow.gif] [/quote] You forgot the "Do I actually like it?" bit...

Yup. Me too. 1st and last visit on my birthday last year. My wife was appalled at the non-existent service . I was just kind of unsurprised in a resigned sort of way. Suppose we should be grateful that they let us in at all. God I miss the Wapping Bass Centre. Grant and Nick used to simply drain my wallet/bank account/s, and if it ever went wrong, Chris would fix it in a jiffy.

Super picture. But I do quite like the Ig.

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1360442656' post='1970619'] Do you mean to say it can sound like a StingRay, or that it will fulfil the Ray's functionality? Or? That, and did you really have to say that just two (2) days after I received my expensive Ray 5 fretless? best, bert [/quote] Well... Close enough. Yes, and more. The last time I used it live, I used the headliner's rig (thanks!) He had a 'Ray 5 and had a tone-envy-related sulk. Sorry. And.. It still has frets in it, so you're safe. For now... I'm not overly fond of fretless bass guitar. Next stop? EUB.