Prosebass

having started this thread here are my observations. 1. there seems to be no middle ground, Jeff certainly has the Marmite effect 2. both he and McCartney are seen as tossers 3. the "Jazz debate" is alive and well 4. the BBC has stamped his usual cultured , well reasoned , rounded attitude on the subject.... I personally like Jeff Berlin, but like most, he plays some dire noodling at times, and his dress sense has the mark of wacko genius...

Decided to put this together to see how it sounded and what Erno Zwaan (of Q-Tuner fame) thought of it. He quite liked the overall look and will hopefully be putting it in his gallery. It has a sound of its own , very lively and sounds more like an active set-up. One of the problems with the Q-Tuners is the 2 month wait for them seeing as they are handmade. I do have another pickup and was thinking of using a MM fretless ebanol neck on another black body. The pickup will be mounted in the bridge position and no scratch-plate or control bell plate. This one is for sale at £225.00 the fretless will be a little more. PM if interested for the full spec and more photos.

[quote name='Exile252' post='293861' date='Sep 28 2008, 01:17 PM']Dispite being a student (which I'm sure people know is a poor occupation), I have come across a limited edition Musicman Stingray. I am very close to seeing if the music store which has the bass, does a weekly-monthly payment thingy mahbob. If they do, and I can get a good deal out of it, then I'll take it. What do you guys think of a desperate situation like this? Here is of the bass in question. [attachment=14073:Stingray.jpg] Does anyone here have any experience with this bass, also, what makes it limited edition other than the colour and the hardcase?[/quote] Don't get into debt buying a bass when you already possess 2 others...it won't make you a better player !!! If the cash is burning the proverbial hole then by all means sort your GAS out. There will be plenty "Limited Edition" Stingrays for you to buy in the future when you don't have to decide between food or bass

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='293873' date='Sep 28 2008, 01:24 PM']You're right. One is coming from one of the most successful and influential bands of all time, the other other is noodling some Jazz sh*te and wittering on about metronomes.[/quote] I like the fact he has sausage fingers like me.....

[quote name='Jase' post='293866' date='Sep 28 2008, 01:20 PM']McCartney irritates me more than Berlin, there again you can't really compare the two, they're coming from two different places.[/quote] Who would you rather have a pint with though ?

[quote name='OldGit' post='293859' date='Sep 28 2008, 01:13 PM']Are you saying BigBeefCheif is a great? I guess it works for Mr Berlin...[/quote] The BBC might be a great something, open to debate what though....

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='293858' date='Sep 28 2008, 01:12 PM']Agreed, but he thinks stupid things. He talks like he's Paul McCartney, but outside of the fraction of a percent of people who play bass, he's a nobody. He should be bombed like his namesake.[/quote] Paul who ?....oh yeah he's the pretentious cock who helicoptered into Glastonbury and I couldn't be bothered to watch him....

[quote name='OldGit' post='293845' date='Sep 28 2008, 12:54 PM']Seems very dismissive of anything that isn't what he likes[/quote] Is it not that very quality that separates the greats from the masses...? No nonsense single mindedness .....

Only plays a 4 string, Owns 1 bass Same set up since 75 Uses good straightforward 15" Markbass Combo What a dude.......

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='287895' date='Sep 20 2008, 11:10 AM']So you think it is a cover for a drug smuggling operation IMO I don't think is worth anything over a £100 it looks horrid,it's damaged and looks barely playable if it didn't have Fender on it, it would be in a pawn shop for £50.[/quote] +1 on that A Bosendorfer that has been neglected would not bring more money than a new one, irrespective of who played it.... Why are basses different ? makes no sense to me either.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='292596' date='Sep 26 2008, 11:52 AM']Cheeky bastard I bought the pick ups off you. [/quote] Oi.....less of the cheeky......

Would you buy an Aston and drive it sedately or leave it in the garage for fear of getting stone chips on it ? Defeats the object of buying it in the first place. Try roundwounds and see if the sound is what you want, if it is just enjoy playing it. Wear will depend on how much you use it and how aggressive your style is. I think Pino Palladino went through 4 fretboards on his Musicman bass.

Good to see a manufacturer producing something a little bit different in the looks department. The spec looks good on them but they aren't cheap are they Put a review on the site when you get it.....

[quote name='OldGit' post='292302' date='Sep 25 2008, 11:22 PM']I try to avoid hearing any brilliant DB playing I'm very much a beginner ..[/quote] I listen to Jaco all the time but I don't sound like him.... Bass is finished , have a butchers....need some feedback...[topic="28297"]Q-Tuner Jazz[/topic]

[quote name='OldGit' post='292285' date='Sep 25 2008, 11:05 PM']You jest It's a Boring Black Suit for me ... [/quote] nice bass....do you ever listen to Lamb ?....brilliant EUB playing

[quote name='OldGit' post='292174' date='Sep 25 2008, 08:52 PM']Wildest wedding band stage clothes[/quote] I take it only you will be entering...?

[quote name='Skinnytwotimes' post='292206' date='Sep 25 2008, 09:29 PM']Im andrew,20 from Norwich,and been playing for two days. =) I have a 2nd hand encore,cos im kinda poor,i find i can play along to songs And i havent had any lessons.So hi all.[/quote] Hi you've come to the right place then..... stick at it mate......

[quote name='Skinnytwotimes' post='292210' date='Sep 25 2008, 09:35 PM']Any advice? Thanks.[/quote] Physio, cushion strap or a lightweight bass. Sit down whilst practicing. or go to the gym...... How old are you ? and where is your bass slung ?

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='290264' date='Sep 23 2008, 07:28 PM']Still think you cheated. Me bitter? never.[/quote] Sorry mate you may of won but you mentioned a "new pickup".... Now what shall we have a comp for next ?

[quote name='stewblack' post='291116' date='Sep 24 2008, 06:25 PM']Well, so far I've been listening to Roundabout from Fragile. Musically I have to say they seem to go to an awful lot of effort - fair play to them but I'm not sure it isn't more than they needed to for me. But the thing is all about the bass and yes I do heartily approve of where the man goes with his basslines. Not sure I play in the same way as I never tried to play on a song as remotely that complicated.[/quote] I loved that about Yes , bit of an antidote to the Ramones and Pistols that I was also listening to at the time.

Our paths never crossed but obviously I well liked and respected guy. To his family....You have my deepest sympathy....

I was in Steve Howe's house a couple of years ago but there was no sign of Chris Squire..... never mind missed another hero

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='290612' date='Sep 24 2008, 09:52 AM']I have an all original 1984 Westone Thunder 1A. What do I win? [/quote] A thumbs up from me......top bass I own a Hofner S7B which is probably the rarest production bass here, to my knowledge there is only 1 other still in existence. Unless anyone knows different ?

Cool , if only he had known about the Anti-Porn League competition he could of won....

And the winners are......... [post="280573"]Old Git[/post] I know some of us think its mint but its the best / worst entry...should of posted my FAL then I could of won... and [post="283004"]Bassassin[/post] It was a close one but his Punk Bass is the worst. PM me your addresses chaps and your prizes will be in the post..... Thanks to all who took part, keep posting, no more prizes though....sorry