simon1964

Simply stunning!

Very nice. The JV Squiers are really amazing basses. You can't beat the look of a maple board on a Precision.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='37162' date='Jul 26 2007, 09:00 AM']That's odd, Machines... We played Here Comes The Sun in our last couple of gigs, but on my Warwick $$.[/quote] LOL - both great basses, but I can't help thinking the Hofner is more McCartney than the $$ !

That Jazz is lovely - you really can't beat white and tort on a Jazz.

[quote name='16Again' post='37814' date='Jul 27 2007, 01:57 PM']They sound great but look bloody awful, imo. [/quote] Yep - that sums them up perfectly !

[quote name='Wil' post='37283' date='Jul 26 2007, 12:32 PM']Of course wood choice affects tone! Different wood = different grain, resonance, and density which affects the way your bass vibrates. The way your bass vibrates affects the way your strings vibrate, so clearly it will have an effect on tone. I have a graphite neck on one of my Status basses, and a maple neck on the other. The tone difference is staggering (the necks and bodies are exactly the same profile and size btw). The maple definately adds a midrange hump that is not there with the graphite neck.[/quote] +1. You only need to compare one of the all maple limited edition Warwicks (eg the bleached blonde) to a standard Warwick Thumb. The sound is noticeably different. Not better or worse - but definately different.

I have a Warwick with an Ovangkol neck with Wenge board and a Jazz which is maple on maple. The last reply sums up the difference in sound well. The Warwick has a much darker, rounder sound - the classic Warwick growl. The Jazz is brighter and arguably more defined. It doesn't have the thump of the Warwick, but does cut through the mix better live. Other factors affect the sound of course, but the wenge/ovangkol definately has a real impact on the sound and feel of the bass. I love the feel of the Warwick. Difficult to describe, but to me the neck feels very natural and ''woody''. The Jazz is very playable too, but has much more ''ordinary'' feel to it. That's all down to personal choice of course!

Just bought a compressor from Bigwan. Good bloke to deal with, item as described, and very fast delivery. Another thumbs up!

I prefer fingers, but a lot of the songs my band play are more suited to pick, so I use both.

[quote name='Rayman' post='35545' date='Jul 22 2007, 01:58 PM']As in other simillar threads, I'd say the same thing..........Squier Vintage Modified Jazz and Yamaha BB414, both great basses.[/quote] +1 for those. And the OLP MM3 is worth a look if you currently play a Music Man.

I think I've seen these at Music Inn in Nottingham in the past. The bassist in one of the local blues bands in Nottingham plays a five string. I've not played one myself, but he raves about them.

+1 for the Vintage Modified Jazz. Also, in your price range look at the Ibanez and Yamaha range. The OLP Stingray copies are good value for money as well - you could get the active OLP Tony Levin signature for under £300 which is a cracking bass for the money. Most of all, try several basses before you buy. So much of the feel of a bass is personal preference - buy what feels and sounds right to you.

Cheers guys - It seems my local Sound Copntrol have one in stock, so I'll be giving it a try. Peted - thanks for the heads up on the promo. That looks like a good deal.

Has anyone played through one of these? The spec looks quite useful, but does it sound as good as it looks? I'm looking for something that will give a bit of versatility for small gigs without having to cart loads of effects around. On paper the LD300 looks as though it fits the bill, but I'd be interested to hear from soemone who's lived with one.

[quote name='Hamster' post='32811' date='Jul 17 2007, 01:27 AM']Rhino + Simon - are your scores for range of stock, prices or service? Edward - how would you score the 3 stores? Thanks Hamster[/quote] Electro Music I would say stock 9, prices 8, service 9

[quote name='rhino' post='32414' date='Jul 16 2007, 10:55 AM']Electromusic - Doncaster - Dave Ryan - 9/10 Bass Gallery - London - Alex - 9/10 Overwater basses - Carlisle - Laurence - 9/10 Rock Steady Music - Harrogate - Phil - 9/10 All four have been extremely helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. (Consequently I have spent a lot of money with all four!) Rhino[/quote] +1 for electro in Doncaster. Pretty good prices and a good range of used and new gear

Nice collection. That Ric looks fantastic.

Not sure I should be posting under ''bassists wanted'', but my band urgently needs a new vocalist. We play a mix of Indie and rock covers - everything from Buzzcocks to Bloc Party. Our current singer has been offered a job in the middle east and leaves in August - we have gigs waiting in Sept and October. PM for more details.

I have to recommend PMT in Birmingham Range of stock - 9 (Good range of basses. As well as the usual stuff, they have a fantastic range of Sandberg gear) Prices - 7 (pretty reasonable on pricing and always prepared to do a deal) Helpfulness - 10 (the real reason I like PMT. Exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable staff. A real contrast to Sound Control etc)

That looks great - I'll definately be buying it!

Colin Moulding, XTC - underrated bassist and an underrated band

[quote name='Rayman' post='26202' date='Jul 2 2007, 08:10 PM']Stranglers - Jean Jaques Burnel Nuff said.[/quote] That would have been my vote! Second choice - The Jam, Bruce Foxton.

[quote name='dazco' post='23418' date='Jun 26 2007, 10:43 AM']Made of Stone- Stone Roses[/quote] +1. That's a fantastic bassline. Also by the Stone Roses; I am the Resurrection, and She Bangs the Drum. Both really drive the song.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='25858' date='Jul 2 2007, 07:18 AM']Nice collection of basses Simon! I particularly like the Jazz as I'm a fan of black basses in general and on a Jazz, it looks great IMHO. What's the OLP 5 like? Never played one but they seem to crop up more and more... Nik[/quote] I got the OLP on ebay for £110. Its a very nice bass for the money. I don't play 5 sting a lot as I tend to find the string spacing too narrow on most 5 strings, but this one does feel comfortable. Its passive, and hasn't got the clout of a real Musicman, but its a decent bass. If I was buying one new, I would probably pay the bit extra for the Tony Levin signature and get active elctronics.