Mrbigstuff

Mostly that you can either have almost unlimited options (custom build) or a spec specific to that luthier/ make. Higher prices are often because more man hours have been spent on the build quality, so that’s the most notable difference. I’ve had a few Overwaters which I’d define as higher quality; 1 that wasn’t built for me and eventually sold, and 1 that was which is perfect.

Trouble with these reviews is they tend to get wrapped up with specs, because the main reason for buying a bass can’t be generally measured. All basses do a job to varying degrees, but does the instrument excite and inspire? That should be the deciding factor and is the reason why it makes more sense to try before you buy.

You’re not too far from the bass gallery in Camden. A setup and fret dress with new strings is worth a lot more than new pickups, especially on a budget bass that won’t have been through rigorous QC when it left the factory.

I believe Mowf is referring to the fact that Enthwhistle had so many basses, that his ownership doesn’t make it rare

I played a one off gig with a guitarist who studied at Berklee and is a stinky poo hot player. However, the gig was in a small bar and he brought his stadium ready Marshall stack. Within 2 songs the place emptied….

You mean bass buying right? We’re all top notch. Well ahead of Mr Wooten and co

Aka James Jamerson

they have a good reputation as a store. I’m sure if they can’t do it, they’ll know someone to recommend

At least if you get a ding on the top your mum could sew it back up

Depends what you want to get out of it and where you are. Do you want to just be able to play a few tunes every now and then? YouTube and ultimate guitar will probably suffice. Do you want to become proficient enough on the instrument to make up basslines and learn songs my ear or notation? If you live near a good tutor this is expensive but can be tailored to you. If not, Scott’s bass lessons appears to be the best source of info available.

Many describe Pino’s P bass sound as dark. I don’t think anyone would use faint, dull or lacklustre. If they did, surely it’d result in a trip to BC jail.

Don’t know the track but the 7up ad has a funky line

Just had a new bass and I still can’t help but look at least once a day

Looks to be a M series in BSR shape. M series have chrome hardware, bolt on necks and simpler construction as far as I know. There are some on reverb for price comparison

Whether true or not, AB has described having rock star names purchase his instruments and when I was once in NKRV they said half their basses had been sent to fleas hotel for him to take a look. You only need to look at Geddy Lee’s collection to know how capable someone of his ilk is at buying up the vintage market. I reckon a large majority that go to AB will know already that they want a vintage instrument. The harder choice is which child to swap.

We all had the chance to bid on it… One thing is for sure, there’s room for a haggle! I’d be willing to pay more 1 because he’s certified it and 2 I could try it before committing to purchase. Just not £10k more.

I forgot what a vintage collection Rick’s Fine 52 had.

There’s a pre cbs fender topic for that

Battle of the 50s p basses between bass bro’s and Andy Baxter. I tend to prefer the originality of the one at Mr Baxter but the neck mod and refinish in the bass bro’s one is real nice and a relatively accessible (for some) price at £5k

Hell no 😂

First thing that came to mind was an epiphone Thunderbird, but actually I regret always trying to “trade up” to better basses. Looking back with what I know now, some of those basses I traded were far better for gigging with than the high end boutique gear I ended up with and subsequently sold.

Overrated: 80s Tokai Jazz bass, Squier JV, Fullerton Fender 80s vintage reissues underrated: Sire basses. Seriously, how has not everyone got one of these in their Arsenal? Loved my series 1 v7 and love the V5 even more! Sensational basses

As a collectors item it would likely do well due to the originality. But to be played I think the neck would need refinishing because there appear to be quite a lot of scars, which would in turn decrease the value.

I know I would rather have Jeff’s ability than my own!

It sounds like your debate was less about theory but more about what makes a good bass player, which is impossible for anyone to conclude. As a teacher he would obviously push that you need some learning because that’s his career. He gets a lovely sound out of those Cort basses so they can’t be bad.