Cat Burrito

I think my influences put me in the right ball park without me wanting a direct copy of what they play. Fenders are pretty common but I've never wanted the same paint job and always wanted my own stamp on things. Equally my Hofner Verithin is based on a lot of 60s players who had semi acoustic basses but they tended to play Epiphone. It's subtle but it's enough for me

I owned both a few years ago & the Custom Shop one did feel nicer to play. There wasn't that much in it from what I could tell though

I saw Mary Wilson from the Supremes live this week (got a cheeky little kiss from her too afterwards but that is another story). She was amazing. My expectations were very low but I was blown away. Mary is 67yrs old now. I've seen a lot of older acts in the last few years and I don't think age comes into it. Keith Richards is still cool as fish even though I'm sure if he took that bandana off he'd look like Albert Steptoe

I've got nothing against people owning expensive basses and I've bought a couple of basses myself which were over £1500. The problem I find is that most basses in the £500 - £800 bracket are great workhorses and I find I'm reluctant to take the expensive stuff out. With a recent change in circumstances I'm finding it harder to justify what I thought were keepers as they don't get played live

I think the sub title of this thread *may* cause offensive which I'm sure isn't the intention. I don't use effects but just because I'm happy with my tone. I would use them if I felt I needed them & have nothing against them

Gotta love the Allman Brothers

The prices did get silly about 18 months ago. If I bought an MIA Fender now it'd be second hand and to be honest the MIM & the MIJ are great too. I guess basses are always worth whatever people are willing to pay. I personally found the price hike at a time of Global Recession a little offensive & I say that as a massive Fender fan

A few people here knock Rotosound but I've been using them for a while now & this is all very pleasing to hear

It has been a bad year. I have a friend in New York State who is very active in his local Shadows club so I've forwarded this. RIP

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='1166715' date='Mar 18 2011, 09:26 AM']Ive noticed a few different basses have Made in Japan but also Crafted in japan ( not on the same bass )[/quote] Just to confuse you further, Fender had a crossover period where you can buy basses that were both made [b]and[/b] crafted

Has anyone mentioned the neck? I was going to say colour

Welcome from someone who drove through Leeds about 17yrs ago!

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I too think Basschat is King but I do subscribe to the Bass Guitar Magazine. It's the best of a bad lot. I used to love Bassist in the 90s - if I had a pound for everytime I've posted that I'd have at least £8 by now!

I've always been lead to believe you should be cautious stripping Squiers but nobody has ever posted a pic I've seen. You could always take a chance

I'm with Roland Rock on this one

These were really hyped in the late 90s & got great reviews at the time. This one does keep cropping up

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Whilst I acknowledge the above comments I do think there are better bargains out there! Nice colour though

We swapped instruments around once at rehearsal and my guitarist played my bass. He had the same facial expression my cat had right after I had him neutered. Can't remember what he played like!

I'm with burray in that coolness is subjective. Is cool up high, slapping away or is it down by the knees digging in on those 16ths? The answer is probably yes & no to all those things. A 20yr old me would be embarrassed (a bit!) by the 38yr old me as a bass player but the reality is I'm more comfortable in myself now and I don't really care what others think of whether it's cool anymore. A point that probably makes me cooler in its own way

I'm saying nothing until I've had legal advice...

Life is indeed too short:) Enjoy

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