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[quote name='ashevans09' post='504949' date='Jun 3 2009, 07:13 PM']Here we go...[/quote] Please see my signature .

I've recently replaced a bassist who was 'let go' due to the apparent lack of skill or ability to learn new stuff. Oh well..

[quote name='Clarky' post='504907' date='Jun 3 2009, 06:12 PM']Exactly how would the luthier incorporate the sheep into the design, BBC? [/quote] Well he could have an Ashdown amp to plug it into .

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='504714' date='Jun 3 2009, 02:31 PM']There [i]has[/i] to be an Ashdown/Warwick joke in there considering the last few entries of this thread alone... but I shalln't go there.[/quote] You don't scare me . [quote]With regards to getting gear, it's what the manufacturers are willing to send. If you look at the reviews of recent times, it's not hard to work out that its down to the generosity of people like Bass Direct, the Bass Merchant etc... that they are actually getting nice things to review. If the big boys aren't providing the gear for review, doesn't that start making you ask questions...?[/quote] Totally, I know Mark at Bass Direct would be more than helpful when it comes to this sort of thing. He's openly offered stock to me in the past for review should I feel the urge. What I don't know is are the big manufacturers unwilling to play along - or is there a lack of interest from the reviewers also ?

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='504674' date='Jun 3 2009, 01:52 PM']It goes back to the old argument of whats the point of reviewing something that is readily available at your local Guitars R Us? Are people that blinkered that they have to be told that something is good as opposed to trying it out for themselves and making their own decision. I don't really hold the reviews in BGM with that much regard anyway - for reasons I have discussed earlier.[/quote] I think some people (especially beginners or those with little exposure to things beyond their local store selling just Fender) would appreciate the 'professional' opinion and advice of the reviewer. It's very easy when starting out to think something is fantastic but have it turn out to be awful once you learn more about gear on the whole, this happened to me before I got into Bassworld. [quote]I guess it depends what you want out of a magazine? Do you want it to be in the vain of What Car... (reviews for the masses) or Top Gear (pornographic reviews for the dreamers). Until the magazine decides, or is influenced by the readership, this debate will be never ending.[/quote] I think a mix is required. Of course - custom basses (or boutique in this case) can't easily be tested out, so a magazine is the best format to receive an opinion in. My gripe is that the balance is heavily towards the expensive side of things at the moment. It could be down to the boutique dealers/manufacturers being more amiable than the big boys at the moment or it could be at the request of the magazine's editors/reviewers to get hold of the top end stuff.

Definitely an improvement this issue, but I still feel there's too much emphasis on expensive custom gear. The Avella Coppollo had a price of £4.5k - how many bassists do you know who can and would spend that much on a bass ? I bet there aren't many bassists in the UK with one, i'd hazard a guess at it being less than the number of fingers and toes I have. In order to try and avoid alienating the average bassist I think there is more requirement for run-of-the mill gear, even if this can be easily self-reviewed by popping down to your local Guitars'R'Us, sometimes people want an informed opinion without having to discuss the tonal nuances of spalted Rhodesian cocopop wood versus flamed Bolivian UmBongo™ laminates.

Yeah - that part was still in draft but somehow got published ! Don't expect it to stand in it's current somewhat authoritarian state.

There isn't a review yet .

Had to remove that attachment due to it being under copyright of BGM - sorry guys. FWIW the section doesn't tell you anymore than the Barefaced website does .

That must be Shuker's first big name then ? By that I don't mean someone successful, but a big name in music at the moment rather than a few years ago . Looks pretty nice, although of course lacking in innovation !

PM sent to you BBC !

I went past WHSmith without looking as well, pah ! Will pick up a copy when I can.

The system default was 10 - we never got around to modifying it in the admin panel .

Chris Bates ? He is fantastic, he's their sales director but is still on the frontline and getting stuck into things.

Hmm, that seems to work actually ! Brian May is a fantastic bassist and has been an example to me for many years now.

I love the sound of old school Fenders on classic tracks, I've got a Jazz which gets close enough for me and i'm probably going to get some flats for this cheapie Hohner P Bass my Dad gave me. That said - they don't suit everything ! My Warwick is not going to lose first place in the pecking order in my metal band.

Are we overlooking the variable that is which valve you put into the preamp ? I've changed the valve in my ABM from a standard 12AX7 to a GT one (can't remember exact model) and it was very different.

My last bass was a Lakland 55-02. The Warwick Corvette I swapped it for is equal in terms of quality, maybe slighty better in some aspects but it was tone the difference I was after. I'm loving the more aggressive sound I get even if the neck is a bit of hard work !

Hey Matt, look forward to seeing it complete .

Wow - that sounds fantastic. I'm trying to get this old Hohner to sound like that .

I'm sure the spambots would opt not to PM the administrators and moderators groups for obvious reasons .