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[quote name='nick' post='340699' date='Nov 29 2008, 06:55 PM']Nice one - good for you. Does that mean you can only play Vintage basses when gigging etc? If it does, could find a good home for that Fresher of yours [/quote] I'll be using vintage exclusively yup! I wouldn't sell you the Fresher, firstly I want it cos Nicky Wire played one... secondly it's got a crack in the headstock from where I dropped it at the end of a gig... lol [quote name='Protium' post='340703' date='Nov 29 2008, 07:02 PM']"I found it difficult to find a bass that packed enough punch, with good playability and most importantly one that was good value for money. The V4 has this in spades" Is this a direct quote? Nice one [/quote] Yup, a direct quote indeed. As some of you know I've been dabbling with a number of different basses. I was after a Sid Vicious style bass not too long ago, I stumbled on the vintage and it blew my socks off for the money!

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[quote name='beerdragon' post='331990' date='Nov 18 2008, 11:37 PM']Bugger i missed that one, i do like the look of that.[/quote] Absolutely stunning instruments, if it's anything like my 6 string version it'll sustain for days too. Despite what people think plexiglass produces a good tone (infact because there's no imperfections like wood the vibrations are better)

[quote name='Dan_Q' post='331216' date='Nov 18 2008, 04:29 AM']its not a faker so a bit offtopic, but this is nice. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rickenbacker-4000-single-pickup-1973-in-Jetglo_W0QQitemZ300273722261QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300273722261&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318"]4000[/url][/quote] Perfect punk rock Rick for me, don't like the price though. Especially since the poor thing would take a battering from me

I'm incredibly frustarted with my laptop! It crashed before I had a chance to put my bid in for this rare as rocking horse poo beauty. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=160297642790"]CSL Plexi[/url] I've got the matching 6 string already and to make matters worse it went for less than I was prepared to pay

That mapleglo Ibanez is the perfect sorta Rickenfaker for me and my pumpy punk basslines. Not liking the price tho hah!

I agree with Bassassin, that's mental.

[quote name='tauzero' post='286626' date='Sep 18 2008, 02:03 PM']The two may be linked... Anyway, in my normal subtle way, I shall point out that Pepsi Tate evidently has no further need of the original, so you could try and find that instead of getting a replica.[/quote] I know the Tailz, nice bunch of boys. Pepsis wife has the bass and quite frankly I wouldn't want anyone else to own it. I've only been asking about luthiers because I asked the original luthier for a quote (he still makes that design). In excess of 3k. Ridiculous not matter how much of a fan I am

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='286600' date='Sep 18 2008, 01:31 PM']You'd have to season it for several years before using that. Course, get it anyway, stack it up in garage, will be doing your future self a favour. With luthiers its always the time not the materials that is the cost.[/quote] Good idea. In a few years time when I get my own house I wanna invest in a nice computer aided router. I'll be able to make my own stuff then

I look like a girl?... No but seriously, I play a fluffy leopard print bass and I like Nicky Wire. May aswell be one haha I'm a lesbian trapped in a mans body to quote Eddie Izzard lol

I might be able to get my hands on the wood. They're cutting down some maple trees where I work and I could see if they'd be kind enough to cut me some blanks. I could also provide my own hardware.

Thanks for the insight. Already thought of Dearnley Jase (by the way... I need them new rock boots, I'm playing with a 6ft 4 guitarist and I stand at 5ft 7 on a good day ) - lovely bloke but he's pricey. Went down his workshop a few years ago to aquire some hardware for a guitar project I was doing... had a stunning Zemaitis Les Paul shaped bass - metal top to boot. That was a beaut but 2 Grand - ouch! Really I'd be looking at a budget of around £600 to be honest.

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='286260' date='Sep 17 2008, 09:50 PM']Why do you want holes in your bass? Purely cosmetic? Weight reduction?[/quote] Because I want a replica of Pepsi Tates bass. Sort of poigniant really since he passed away a year ago tomorrow. He's one of my biggest inspirations and I've wanted a replcia for a while. Just though now would be the time.

[quote name='TheDarkReaver' post='286247' date='Sep 17 2008, 09:27 PM']Are those holes to reduce wind resistance when hitting the guitarist?[/quote] hahaha! I'm a guitarist aswell as bass but yes.. guitarists are a pain in the arse Especially ones who can play better than me.... damn them for being able to read music.. damn tem all haha

[quote name='neepheid' post='286187' date='Sep 17 2008, 07:54 PM']Extreme chambering! Get a set of forstner bits/holesaws and attack a bass with a drill press?[/quote] Already been there. Bought a cheap bass and experimented with it. Looks okay but it plays like cack. To be honest I just want a nicely built replica - sort of a tribute to Pepsi Tate.

Does anyone know of any luthiers who don't charge an arm and a leg? I'm looking to get a bass like this - but in black. I'm pretty flexible with hardware/materials. Providing the instruments well made and setup.

[quote name='phil_the_bassist' post='284963' date='Sep 16 2008, 01:23 PM']Now, THAT'S dangerous. People choosin a Uni just to be with a someone is sketchy. YMMV, but NONE of the couples I know who went to the same uni (cos they wanted to be 'togevah') stayed the distance...and regretted having to face their ex at every night out on the pull. Be wary, good sir...there's gonna be plenty more GASsing before you finish Uni! [/quote] true enough. we'll see what happens, I'm not gonna jump at anything despite how much I'm gassing. I got some gigs coming up near my uni so you never know, could have other nice aquisitions in the offing haha Basses, you can't live with em and you can't live without em

[quote name='phil_the_bassist' post='284787' date='Sep 16 2008, 09:45 AM']oooh, norty norty! I like it You have to be careful, as has been posted higher up, but if she fits well and you can play her better than her current owner then something has to be done to rectify the situation![/quote] Indeed. I have a while to try n rectify the situation. Seriously gassing tho, like you wouldn't believe. Out of bass slanging her choice of uni was cos I go there

[quote name='benwhiteuk' post='284524' date='Sep 15 2008, 09:03 PM']You’re running on very dodgy ground there my friend if the proprietor is not will to let her go…some things just aren’t meant to be. Put the GAS on hold [/quote] I'm biding my time. I'll admire from a distance but it seems she plays better in my hands Infact I've been asked to take her out of her case again on Saturday

Had my eye on a particular '90 for a while now. She's justifiable now since her location isn't too far away. Snag is I gotta prise her out of her owners hands. Saw her today and my god the pics on the listing don't do her justice!