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[quote name='Josh' post='414630' date='Feb 19 2009, 07:17 PM']Why can none of you married players seemingly ever put your foot down?[/quote] Sounds like you're not married... I bet Tal would understand.... :wub:

[quote name='edstraker123' post='413219' date='Feb 18 2009, 04:17 PM']Just seen a picture of the Fodera Monarch in the basses for sale section along with a number of extremely positive comments but to me it looks butt ugly. The back looks like it's come off a 70's wardrobe and you could use the head as a shovel if you ever got stuck in the snow after a gig. (Beauty is in the eye of the beholder I know and I'm sure some people will love it ). Having never played a Fodera, I'd love to know what their appeal is and what differentiates them from other custom basses which could be bought at half the price.[/quote] A Squire isn't worth the money if you don't like it. Similarly a Fodera is worth the money if you think it is.

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='412801' date='Feb 18 2009, 10:22 AM']I'm not a fan of doctors - well mine anyway and I'll only take pills as a very last resort. I see an osteopath occasionally for my dodgy hip and maybe he could help I dunno. I just wonder if I'm gonna have this permanently if I play a heavy bass.[/quote] Get it checked. I have nasty problems with both arms and shoulders and it's because (amongst other things) I have a prolapsed disc in my neck which is causing severe impingement of the nerve roots. I may be looking at surgery later this year (I'm hoping not!). If yours is nothing, great, but if it's something you need to find out sooner rather than later. I now have permanently reduced strength, reflex and touch response in my right arm and left leg (to mention just a few areas) from years of nerve irritation/impingement problems which chiros, osteopaths and physios were unable to fix. This is the reason I just sold my Alembic, which was a real wrench.

[quote name='geilerbass' post='412482' date='Feb 17 2009, 09:42 PM']I'm getting teary-eyed just thinking about March for Revenge... They're possibly my favourite band (with the exception of Dream Theater ). I got into them just too late to catch them live over here (last time they played was '94, I believe), so I had to travel to Germany to see them in 2005. That happened to be the first Manowar fan convention and involved them playing Battle Hymn with all 8 members, past and present, on stage at the same time. Just incredible... "Strong winds, magic mist, to Asgard the Valkyries fly.... High over head, they carry the dead, where the blood of my enemy lies..." I'm seriously considering heading over to Europe this summer to see them again...[/quote] Blood of My Enemies was the first track I ever heard by them, and it's one of my favourites to this day. When I first saw them (in '84) I went to see how hilariously bad they'd be, having read a couple of interviews....and I came out utterly blown away. That was an immense gig (Manchester Apollo). Battle Hymn has to be just about the most stirring thing I've ever heard, brings tears to my eyes every time. Lucky man having seen them in Germany. I once sent Joey a letter asking about his playing etc ( also in 84; think I'd been playing about 4 years); a year later an audio tape popped through the post of him answering all my questions in some detail and apologising for the delay in answering. Top stuff!

[quote name='jmanfunk' post='412378' date='Feb 17 2009, 07:49 PM']It's by a Dutch Luthier called Adamovic and was co-designed with Frederic Gervais, who operates Fray's Bass Corner, a boutique bass shop. A very nice chap indeed. I'm waiting on some sound samples from him as it's not possible for me to head over to try this design out. I've been gasing for a Matt Garrison for a while but they go for for sillly money and a heck of a long bulid time. He has a cool site too- [url="http://www.frays-basscorner.com/"]http://www.frays-basscorner.com/[/url][/quote] Cool stuff! Unfortunately due to the current exchange rate they're still fairly pricey though....

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='412322' date='Feb 17 2009, 06:33 PM']Thats one of the nicest single cut designs I've seen since the Fodera Beez Elite. Who made it?[/quote] I was just thinking exactly the same thing (except it was the Matt Garrison for me...). Stunning!

I love it. However I cannot imagine either how the neck is made or what you do if the neck actually [i]does[/i] twist.....

[quote name='Eight' post='407017' date='Feb 11 2009, 09:54 PM']Hahahahah. I meant the REAL Headbangers Ball - with Vanessa Warwick. Not what you youngsters pretend is HBB. And I have the first issue of Metal Hammer - had given up on Kerrang and along came this new mag that promised proper metal. Happy days. [/quote] I think [i]I[/i] was in Metal Hammer...

[quote name='ARGH' post='406885' date='Feb 11 2009, 07:57 PM']So Rich...you remember 'Sounds' then (nerd fact...Angus Young was on the cover of Keerraapp iss:1)[/quote] I've still got that somewhere....old enough to remember Iron Maiden first performing Running Free on the telly.

[quote name='geilerbass' post='406417' date='Feb 11 2009, 03:13 PM']If you're not into metal, then you are not my friend. Right now I've got every Manowar track on shuffle on my Ipod. I can think of few better ways to pass the day.[/quote] Al that I can say to that is........"fallen brother as I hold closed your side, I fear this wound your last; mighty Earth now doth drink your blood, and I remember days long past.... your sacrifice so great, rest now take they sleep; for you shall not awake, let revenge be sweet...for when we march , your sword rides with me...." etc etc. I love Manowar!!! "Born of Black Wind....Fire.... and STEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!"

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='411130' date='Feb 16 2009, 02:33 PM']He's wasn't alone with that [/quote] Not even vaguely alone! Personally I think Jaco was really at his best when just grooving......never heard another player who can groove like him.

One word; genius.

I have chronic back & neck problems but the $$ Streamer I played wasn't heavy at all, maybe 8 or so pounds.

[quote name='dougal' post='409776' date='Feb 14 2009, 10:19 PM']I've had two EBMM - an SR4 that is my main bass, and a bongo 5. I'd agree that the SR's 'just' an iterative improvement on the precision: but that doesn't stop me from loving it long time. I can't comment on the status: I've only ever played them in music shops & without trying a bass in a band situation I don't really feel qualified to comment. What I can't understand is why everyone complains about the weight: mine is noticeably lighter than a jazz and with a 4" strap on (hehehe, I said 4" strap-on) I can happily play through a 4-hour rehearsal. (Mind you, I was a prop forward and still weight train so maybe I'm built slightly more brick-outhouse than the average bear?!?) I think what I'm trying to say is that I like my 'ray*. [size=1](* I am still searching for the perfect bass)[/size][/quote] Stingrays (like many other basses) vary a lot in weight. My mate has one that's reasonably light. I had one on long term loan that was quite a bit heavier, and I've played a few that weighed a ton.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='409272' date='Feb 14 2009, 10:15 AM']Once you're used to the feel, response & sound of graphite, wood just doesn't seem to cut it anymore. The only wooden basses I've found recently that I really like the sound of have been my two Corvette $$'s, my current and long standing Yamaha TRB-6 II & a couple of Sadowskys.[/quote] This is entirely subjective. I've owned 4 Statii over a period of years and have found they do it for me less than any other basses I've owned. I love the necks but for me they've just sounded all wrong (and I won't get onto the ergonomics). Tried a couple in the Gallery the other week to see if it was still true and it was even more so.

I really like them. They play them in the gym occasionally and it sounds awesome.

[quote name='urb' post='407825' date='Feb 12 2009, 05:50 PM']Hey Peeps Popped into Sei central today and John was quite literally working on the neck when I stopped by - and I couldn't resist taking a few snaps of the body and neck together - check out the inlayed 'wave' of spalt on the headstock - a really classy touch from Martin (I asked him to add it BTW): The body is off the finishers soon - but Pino's P-bass is being varnished in the shop and the spalt comes out quite a bit darker than it is here - which will contrast beautifully with that lovely Birdseye board. I'm going to a matte finish on the neck which the guys will do in the workshop - and I ordered some Nordy JSE4s - they sound great. I'm still not decided on the circuit yet - any hints or ideas appreciated - Martin was saying how he liked the new MEC circuit so I might give that a go - I don't want anything too agressive. I know there aren't many Sei threads here but believe me there are some real crackers in production right now - Martin and John are busy with a load of orders - but thankfully mine's progressing well. I reckon it could be ready around July - so hopefully not too long to go Cheers for now - so many Seis so little time! Mike[/quote] Hi Mike That really is looking absolutely spectacular! Can't wait to see the finished item. I'd say it's probably the nicest Sei Jazz I've ever seen so far. BTW, I've played Mike's s/cut and the Nordys sound fantastic to me; it's absolutely one of the best sounding basses I've ever heard, and when the time comes I'm going to have something very similar built.

[quote name='mic mac moe' post='182672' date='Apr 22 2008, 10:49 AM'] I use the sevices of Steve Preston at Wyre River Guitars in BLACKPOOL LANCS. 01253 353723 He does the lot,from set ups and restrings to a complete custom build from scratch,not Warmoth![/quote] Always wondered what Steve Preston was like. I don't generally like finding out the hard way (bad experiences in the past). BTW completely off topic, but that's some avatar!!!

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='409148' date='Feb 13 2009, 11:26 PM']Hey Lee don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Warwick basses don't slap but from personal experience there are certain makes/genres of basses that can do it better. I've never tried to study or even begin to understand why some basses are better at it than others but as a rule I've 'generally' found that BO basses (at least decent quality ones) can by and large slap better than 'many' Warwick basses. I agree with you that 'old red' that we have both owned is an exception to the rule and there are plenty of nice snappy sounding Wicks out there but not all Warwicks can carry it off... and as you say there are basses like the Sterling (Stingray/Jazz) which seem to universally just nail the slap tone [/quote] I think this all depends on what you consider a good slap tone. As an example I really don't like Marcus's slap tone (heck, I don't like Marcus's tone, full stop), but many consider it the holy grail of slap tones. I must admit I haven't got what I would consider great slap tones from the Warwicks I've had or played, but they may suit some people. Same with Status, they're generally considered slap monsters, but I'm not mad on them. Best slap tone I've heard? Alembic by a mile. In a nutshell, I feel it's really difficult to generalise about these things because people's tastes differ so much. FWIW the Streamer Stage 1 4s I've played have all been lighter than 9lbs, and are I feel generally fairly light basses. Stage 2s seem to differ more; I once played 2 in the Bass Centre and one was about 9lbs whilst the other must've been more like 11.

They did not so long ago. I'm sure they would if you asked nicely.