Cosmo Valdemar

Are Gibson really discontinuing them?

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1478128256' post='3167075'] If I was playing metal I would daisy up 2 Orange tube rigs, one bass and one guitar rig with several fuzz, distortion and octave pedals. Any decent bass would work. Blue [/quote] Sir clearly has a very limited grasp of metal.

What were you all expecting, Motorhead?!

You don't need to add disclaimers Blue. This is quality stuff. Ringo sounded great, all out of key and nervous 😃

[quote name='Dropzone' timestamp='1478008970' post='3165945'] Third, with the presumption it is the pickups, what would people recommend for metal? [/quote] Do you mean with regard to replacement pickups?

F! I used to tune my bass to it as a young'un.

[quote name='AndrewJordan' timestamp='1477749596' post='3164268'] "Scientifically tuned, just as if they were real instruments" [/quote] 😂 Wonderful clip!

[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1477427335' post='3162213'] I think Yew Tree was flawed. It pulled in people that were innocent and let offenders go. Pete Townshend is still to release his book that he was " researching" [/quote] I appreciate it's not always easy when you're on the cutting edge of humour but it's always best to get your facts straight. His autobiography came out a few years ago. Still, it's a hilarious joke. "Where's the book, Pete?" - funny stuff, man.

Just another example of the general lack of respect given to working musicians. I would have insisted on sticking to the original agreement as well, regardless of the small audience - but if your band disagrees there's not much you can do. Definitely one to politely 'discuss' with the Landlady.

Go back with £800 cash. I reckon they would quickly change their tune!

[quote name='Bassmonkey' timestamp='1476971376' post='3158920'] Now I like it but the luthier was suggesting a black or white one.....will see Thanks though [/quote] I've got a spare mirror and white tort GL scratchplates if you're interested...

[quote name='dudewheresmybass' timestamp='1476967434' post='3158875'] IMO when played live the new material sounds killer. [/quote] +1 The live clip of Hardwired, released at the same time - awesome. The guitars are far, far heavier.

[quote name='Bassman68' timestamp='1476956032' post='3158732'] I've got enough basses in my collection, I don't think I can sneak another one in, but I've just clocked the Epiphone EB3 & I'm feeling weak! Help.. [/quote] The Epiphone EB3 won't be quite right as it's long scale. The bridge pickup - which is the root of the Andy Fraser tone - sounds too tight and burpy on a long scale bass. Short scale retains a lot more woomph for want of a better word. I speak from experience!

[quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1476914286' post='3158533'] It sounds like they are heading back to this despite Rob being endorsed by Warwick, it isnt a "typical" Warwick sound, so maybe he is on something else. Whatever it is I like it. [/quote] I wouldn't be surprised if that's not a Warwick we're hearing. It could be the Fernandes. Or his Zon signature.

[quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1476954415' post='3158701'] the clips released so far sound good, but they still have time to f*** up the production of the album. death magenetic underneath was a good album, but the production on it ruined it, lets hope they don't do the same here. i'm looking forward to it [/quote] It's already sounding better than DM on a sonic level, but the guitars are very weak - a combination of lack of drive and being too far back in the mix. Particularly Hardwired - the drums are far too upfront. But I am looking forward to hearing the rest of the album.

That's amazing. I want one!

[quote name='eloann' timestamp='1476792480' post='3157232'] Here's a cover I used it for [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w722hIzEpY"]https://www.youtube....h?v=1w722hIzEpY[/url] [/quote] That video was my introduction to these basses! I stumbled on it by accident ( big 'ryche fan). Awesome tone! Bravo on some excellent covers. The Spock's Beard one is great!

I love the look of the Baphomet models. Wish I could try one out.

While the shape would easily allow you to re-shape it into something more acceptable, they don't pop up very often so it would seem a bit of a shame to do so. What were you thinking of doing, removing the pincers?

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1476534736' post='3155029'] I stand by my 2010 comments on his vintage MIJ prices though - £600 for an Aria RSB is . [/quote] You would do well to ignore my imminent ads in the For Sale section then... 😉

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1476441087' post='3154305'] Certainly have. I've had a couple of Ibby SRs previously & had GAS for another, so picked up a very cheap beater SR500, which looked like this: The old finish came off very easily. It's soft mahogany underneath & it was a good opportunity to practice steaming out the numerous dents & gouges in the wood - which went surprisingly well. This was my first go at an oil refin and I'm made up with the result: This was done with Colron natural Danish Oil, applied with a microfibre cloth. Lost count of the coats, but 20+, with a final sand back with very fine paper before the final coat. The finished bass looks so much better than with the original brown slop, and it's far more hard-wearing. [/quote] Ha! Brown slop.