Burns-bass

I asked for advice precisely because I haven’t decided...

It wanted advice as to whether the bass was worth the price, what people had found during ownership, how it compares to other short scales etc. Hopefully that helps.

If we all thought like that out economy would never grow... It’s a fair point. To explain further, I thought it might be a good bass to have for the future for my kids to learn on and to have around the house and to use at practices. I currently only have one electric i use (my 1966 is stuck under a bed), so thought I might be a good back up. This is what I class as not really needing something.

Good point. Jazz bass.

I can’t see why you’d bother. Just keep it and then sell it the next time and Eminence comes up for sale...

Right, advice needed. I’ve found a modern player shortscale. It has refinished in black and fitted with hipshots and Seymour Duncan’s. Needs a clean and a set up but I can do all that. It’s £300. I don’t really need it, but it played nicely. Any advice from current owners on whether they’re worth it etc.?

This...

Fair enough, I’m not an industry insider so can’t judge on composition etc. I think people encouraging Gibson to make better guitars are totally right, but good or bad has no relevance to IP.

I don’t know what this video means for the second hand market but I don’t think it’s weird at all. It’s a well made video with a clear message. Good for Gibson I say.

Really interesting perspective, and I agree. I should say I'm only 38 so don't remember the 70s, but I've been a record collector and soul, jazz and funk fan for 20 years. I've got a lot of friends who are record collectors too, so I've been listening to a lot of rare stuff from around the world for years and always seek out new music where I can. Ultimately, the power of music is to move us - as you said in a previous post. While Vulf leaves me cold, I remember the visceral thrill of hearing my first Meters track and how it changed my feelings about music. If Vulf and Joe are moving people in the same way, then all power to them. And if they moved me like that I'd damn well wear a T-shirt!

Didn’t sound like no Bach to me. I must admit I only listened to the first bit then switched off. I just never find soloing in the bass register particularly interesting or rewarding to listen to. Technically these guys are undoubtedly incredible... I was just being an idiot. It happens! The bass here looks amazing and the artistry in no doubt. I know a lot of the modern R&B, hip-hop guys use Ken Smiths and they sound great. If I had the money (any money) I’d love one.

There are no words for this. I genuinely don’t know whether it’s serious or a joke. https://www.gumtree.com/p/musicians-available/amazing-live-music-from-uk-s-no.1-bambi-redux-tribute-band-for-your-wedding-funeral-event/1343207275