Chris2112

Every time I see that video I wonder where the rest of his recorded output is!

Is there a UK dealer for Alembic? I've always got my eye out for one as I fancy a Series I or II or maybe a Mark King...

I love Alembic basses, the one I had was excellent. I've always loved the signature and series models best. Were I prepared to spend that much money on a bass I'd quite happily have a Series II or a Mark King model.

[quote name='Mokl' post='1069032' date='Dec 24 2010, 09:01 PM']You'd have to be a loon to swap your Modulus for that! I really, really wouldn't do it. 70's Jazzes come along all the time.[/quote] And they're not even that good!

I remember CrazyKiwi did a good version of it on his Alembic, sounded about right. It's a tricky one to get because you need to be pushing it on top of the beat, but I've heard covers that go too far and sound cold and mechanical. Not one I'd want to try singing along with either!

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1068378' date='Dec 23 2010, 11:43 PM']The guy wants to swap for my Modulus..i spoke to the guy today, and he put me off really..he told me its worth 2 grand and is a very special bass as its all custom ordered...i didnt buy it... did wonder why he wanted to swap a 2 grand bass for a Modulus that is not worth 2 grand...[/quote] What a mug, he's trying to do you there.

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='1068651' date='Dec 24 2010, 12:02 PM']I think this is more his bag...[/quote] My eyes...

I think he's all about the 1980's...

Have Status started making the Buzzard 1 again?

Now endorsed by the world's best fretless bass player. I have to admit, it sounds better than it looks.

Fodera strings.

Meanwhile, back in the 1980's.... Love these basses, they've got a definite "Big Country" vibe!

Very subtle, congratulations!

Buy a double bass! In all seriousness, I'd be looking at Pyramid flats and some right hand near the neck action. I'm not sure mutes are needed in the grand scheme of things.

Do they still make the Highway 1 series? It'll just be Christmas demand, I suspect. More people than usual wanting to treat themselves!

Good effort, as that is a rock hard tune! Getting the bassline right on top of the beat like Mark has it is tough, especially with all the little flourishes he does! I'd love to hear it with a clean bass tone as the Bongo sound is a little "watery" sounding there!

I tend to stand watching the bassist and the drummer. Finding a reasonable rhythm section+guitarist isn't hard, but finding a band with a singer actually worth listening to is.

Speaking of bargain basment jazz basses, I played a CIJ Jazz at Howards with EMG pickups and it was easily the best jazz I've ever played I think. It was absolutely captivating, and drove home the commonly held opinion that some Fenders are lemons and some have a magic about them.

They've always done that. They did that on my Ibanez BTB405QM many, many years ago! I did find it somewhat irritating so I ran a razor blade over the strings, cutting most of it off.

They're a right pain in the arse. It was particularly irritating when I had my first Kubicki bass, as the silk would fray inside the bridge and I had to use pipe cleaners to clean the bridge unit out. Luckily, I discovered Fodera strings, which have no stupid silk wrap. I'm always on the lookout for unwrapped strings.

I would always advocate a single 12" over a single 15" speaker if you're only going to have the one. The 12" can dial in all the mud and flab of a 15" but will naturally gravitate towards a more focused, punchy sound. Of course, the sounds of cabs+combos are all brand specific but these are my general findings. I now use a 2x10" cab IMO this is the best option for a small, lightweight amp that will sound absolutely incredible.

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='1067701' date='Dec 23 2010, 12:37 PM']Its arrived absolute stunner and it sounds well good [/quote] Pictures then, lets see it!

It doesn't look like a bad bass (although the naff ashtray and pickup cover need binned) but careful about a purported value. After all, it doesn't look like a 70's to me and those pickups would appear to be a definite retrofit.