Machines

I am in a similar circumstance. What I have does everything I need, and everything I want. Part of playing for me has always been looking for the next shiny thing to covet (hence the 60+ instruments in 20 years). There's one bass I MIGHT shift, but it needs a bit more time to see if it's excess to requirements, and another I might change the preamp in. Other than that, happy.

I've seen some top of the range fairly new £1k Corts struggle to sell for £500.

My current collection is so pleasing I am disappointed I won't want to sell any of them to buy something else I don't need.

Nothing - I always have a huge meal beforehand and don't fancy anything at 1am.

I have one fretless bass. It came with frets 🛠️.

What percentage of bassists have or play a fretless ? I would imagine it's <10%, if not much less. Ibanez do some specific fretless models, which I imagine they think covers that arena, but for every model to have a fretless option (produced in advance) may see a lot not sold.

That's better. Multiple playing styles, a range of octaves, in the mix.

Personally, i watch your reviews with both the sound, and my pants, off.

I just called him too. He said that the RM is not a silent amp designed for home practise, but designed for stage use - so the fan runs permanently. However, it is possible to add a thermal switch to the fan circuit, so it only runs when it gets to a certain temperature - which is unlikely to happen at home. A superb solution.

Having just joined an originals band after zero gigs for 2 years, I have 4 in the diary already in the next 3 months. I haven't gigged original music in over 15 years, so it's quite exciting.

Sounds like he's rolled a few too many if that's his observation of metal bass tones.

Bridge pickups for metal ? Yes. Sure.

Every Cort demo, ever. Let me beat that though, with this chap that they found outside the studio:

For me - it's knowing that even if I can get past the brand name, most won't. And as someone who generally owns basses in a transient fashion, I would know i'd take a big hit when selling if I bought one new. As such, even though these instruments are well above their price tag in comparison to 'big brands', I wouldn't take the risk.

£1149, probably £1249 for the fiver. https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/220113379527008--cort-gb-modern-4-open-pore-charcoal-grey

Evo 1 500w. Absolutely fine outside house as other sound will nullify it, but makes using it for home practice a bit annoying unless cranked.

Let me know what they say please, as I just listened to yours and it's the same as mine 😂.

I think any 34" scale instrument will struggle here, especially if you want a defined tone.

This is where I go. Decent gear and always clean and tidy, I'll be there tomorrow night!

My advice is sell it and get some that has what you want.

Cool shape and colours, for me - utterly ruined by the cheap looking pickup cases.

It certainly shows that our desires for 'expensive equipment' are at times irrational and ego based. Much in the same way you can buy a £500 car and likely fulfil all your travelling needs, many of us use expensive equipment as a status symbol (even if to ourselves) that shows success or professionalism.

Unique ? So is every turd I make. Custom ? Did someone actually ask for this ? Headless ? Umm no it isn't. *TRIGGER WARNING* Sorry for anyone who is of a sensitive nature, probably best don't click the link. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294858119780?hash=item44a6e9da64:g:ddUAAOSwgNRiHjK~

At least we know where they got the body design from...

As someone who does ask for serial numbers on occasion - it's so I can search online for the DOB and factory source (more so with Yamahas), as well as see if there's any web history of that specific instrument. I wouldn't bother on most stuff, just those I am geeky about that I actually want to buy.