Marvin

Dave Vader used to be in one (still deps occasionally for them I think).

My Yamaha and Ibanez are similarish in looks I suppose. I'd play either in any band, regardless of genre etc.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1384355089' post='2275615'] True, but it is easier to wing it on bass than on guitar. [/quote] ...because no one takes any notice of a bass player for a start

Poor guy, fancy being demoted to second guitar

Just watched the entire programme on iPlayer, it was a struggle. A few times I nearly gave up. Nothing on there of any interest.

Yamaha Pacifica?

Must be someone 'under the hood' having a tweaks, there are a few strange phenomena at the moment For example, if I scroll down not this page is sort of doubled.

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1383423996' post='2264415'] It'll never Cajon! [/quote] You forgot your coat

I used to have a Rumble 350, it handled small venues with ease. Good range of tones and a good range of features. A couple of other basschatters have them.

Not a problem I've been afflicted with

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1383415269' post='2264281'] It's in the dictionary, you know... [color=#000000][font=Arial][b]hoo-ha[/b][/font][/color][color=#000000][font=Arial][size=3] or [/size][/font][/color][b]hoo-hah[/b][color=#000000][font=Arial][size=3](hhä)[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial][size=3][i]n.[/i] [i]Slang[/i][/size][/font][/color] [indent=1][b]1. [/b]A fuss; a disturbance: [color=#226699][i]"the subject of this last hoo-hah"[/i][/color] [color=#226699][i](William Safire).[/i][/color][/indent] [indent=1][b]2. [/b]A chortle or laugh: [color=#226699][i]got a good hoo-ha out of that story.[/i][/color][/indent] [color=#000000][font=Arial][size=3][Perhaps from Yiddish hu-ha, [i]to-do, uproar, exclamation[/i].][/size][/font][/color] [/quote] The dictionary, such a good book, explains every word as you go I've already got me coat....

The BX500 looks very appealing for the money, and the Micro head for that matter.

no

20+ years ago when I first picked up a bass I used to really want a Warwick. They used to be stocked in my local music shop and they just looked 'it' for me. However, having tried them and owning a Rockbass Corvette I found I don't get on with how they hang and I really dislike the fat necks. They've got a great sound but to be honest I can get something similar, and something I actually prefer from the Yamaha I now own. So I no longer yearn for a Warwick. I also noticed that even at Mansons the other day there were none there...they had Zon's and some other expensive brands but I didn't see any Warwicks.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1383246889' post='2262180'] I don't quite see how a Hoover will help. [/quote] Perhaps it's turning into a fetish thread

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1383312060' post='2263003'] Erotic image. [/quote] Think Audrey Hepburn

Seen one, unfortunately didn't get a chance to play it. It terms of looks, yes it knocks spots off the Fender. It looks stunning in real life, i'd have öne.

For the sound and money i think, like Lozz, a Hydrive 410. I saw a s/h öne in a music shop yesterday for £350...it also appeared quite compact.

Genz probably won't exist by the time i could afford what i wanted, really wanted a genz rig. Enjoy your new rig

I really do think if Carvin were more available in the UK they'd shift loads, I'm only ever hearing good things about them.

There wasn't öne when i was at school. I did visit my old school a while ago and they've got a few Encores and Squiers now, all in bad shape it has to be said.

I'm seriously considering turning it in on a band I'm in. I'm supposedly in because of the way I play but am being constantly pressured into playing in a way that is very not me...ie soloing etc. Just can't be arsed with it. And then there's the fact no one else seems to put any effort in. Thankfully however I've got another band, so not a total loss

My nearest music shop has a woeful stock of bass gear, it's actually got considerably worse in the last 4 or so years to the point there's little point going in there anymore. The next nearest music shop is Mansons, that's about an hours drive. I like the staff, they're always well mannered and helpful. Recently though I haven't found the stock they carry particularly grabbing. Also the area devoted to basses has shrunk lately, I hope this is only temporary. That leaves me really reliant on the internet. The last bass I bought, the Yamaha, I bought from Dolphin Music. Ordered and delivered in 36hours, suits me down to the ground. And with distant selling you get 7 days to return, which is a much better trial period than sat in a shop noodling around.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1382892092' post='2257636'] True, but at least in town you can get crack at 3am within walking distance. [/quote] Öne usually has to make do with vetrinary supples :\

Actually. Glamour models in Devon? This can't be right surely...?