James Nada

Has anyone had experience with one of the hollow body (or semi hollow bodied) Harley Bentons? Im taking a keen interest in the Beatbass - (Mccartney Violin bass).

[quote name='dudewheresmybass' timestamp='1416302891' post='2608750'] Currently I have three bcr basses- 2 warlocks (one with a reverse headstock) and an ironbird. I am desperately looking for a blood spattered warlock finish like the one in the god gave rock and roll to you II video, and would early love a mockingbird or wave or eagle come to that!! I could quite comfortably say I'm a fan!! Many sneer at these gems, but I love them to bits!! [/quote] Get some pics up, I wanna see then

I'm a Fender Precision, Gibson EB-2, Rickenbacker 4001 kinda man- timeless and understated basses. But... ...my love of a pointy BC Rich is a guilty pleasure. I put it down the Poison and Motley Crue posters that adorned my walls as a youngster.

Good shout- thanks for that.

I'll bet the 4ohm cab has two 8ohm speakers wired in parallel. You could rewire them in series to give a 16ohm cab. That'd give you two 16ohm cabs which (in parallel) would give you an overall 8ohm impedance. Each cab would have an equal share of the 'power' (if you ignore the efficiency).

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1413077923' post='2574780'] If I wrote and asked nicely do you think they'd do one in Arctic White ? [/quote] Could ask them to do a non-reverse body one too? Ta

Hi Dunic. Thanks for uploading the vid, very useful. Can I ask you a question about the HB60? How much volume does it produce acoustically, and how's the tone? Cheers

[quote name='MrBen' timestamp='1412466309' post='2569185'] Same question - think I've just found the reason the op was asking! [/quote] I'd like to ask the sane question too. And probably for the same reason. Seems like at that price is worth a punt.

I love Dee Dee but I wonder what he'd think about having a signature Fender? He'd probably be happy, so long as he got paid. Interestingly he switched to ESP basses in the mid eighties after getting fed up with the declining quality of Fenders. (though he could have said that 'coz ESP encouraged him to).

I like it. Looks like a fun bass to own. Re the possible black or white paint job: it's a flying V! why not go for a crazy design? Zebra? Polka dots? Snow leopard?

Nive to see this getting some love. I've still got my Laney 120B, bought new in 1993. I currently have the amp section housed in a separate enclosure and use it as a head into a 4x10 cab. To be honest, I haven't tried too many other amps but I've never been able to justify replacing it (its got enough power for the gigs I play, plus I'm a tight arsed northerner).

Try a set of flatwounds. Not really 'acousticy' sounding but definielty more 'double bassy'.

A great loss. He pretty much taught the other Ramones how to play in that style and produced the first few albums (even if the official credits don't list him as such).

And I've spent years telling people Gene Simmons is an under-rated bassist. Carol and Gene could pass for sisters though, don't you think?

[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1403783601' post='2486276'] Doesn't look like they will be back in stock - showing as "not part of our current product range anymore.". Boo. [/quote] I emailed them a few weeks ago and they said they'd have them back in stock in July.

I once played to an audience of minus 2! There were zero punters, so after our first set the manager sent the two bar staff home. Minus 2!

I have a cheap short scale bass as a backup. It takes up little space and is cheap enough to leave in the car if space is tight on stage (or in the corner of the pub).

The headstock alone is fugly enough. I do like it though.

Just bought a cab off Rob- bobbytodd. Excellence communication, very accomadating. A hassle free transaction. Would not hesitate to deal with Rob again. James