Josh

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1375058709' post='2156310'] I am only going to reply to this thread when Marcus keeps a bass, or does not express an intense desire for a new one, for three months. . . [/quote] Amen.

[quote name='megallica' timestamp='1373977306' post='2143738'] I think I will be watching this very soon then [/quote] Just finished watching it, I thoroughly enjoyed it and any other thrash fans should enjoy it too.

I've just started to watch the episode which focuses on thrash, within the first few minutes they are in the SF rehearsal studio for the Bay Area thrash bands and already Testament and Exodus are heavily featured. Fokin" Awwwsom!

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1373884114' post='2142519'] Marcus, there's no point asking this question, you already know enough to make this decision, you are not a beginner. The fact is, there is no 'best bass for metal', or anything else. Instruments are very personal things, it has to feel right, sound right, look right, be reliable, and overall be right for the applications you will put it too. I don't like P necks, so a Jazz is what I go for. I almost never use the bridge pup but it's useful for some little effects and harmonics I do. I get the impression you have no real idea of what bass you want, I think you just like buying and selling them. If you play much more you may find that any bass with certain characteristics you favour will be suitable, and as bass it will be relegated in your mind to be just a tool. GAS is most prominent in quiet periods. [/quote] +1 [quote name='marcus bell' timestamp='1373845271' post='2142283'] Thing is my favourite basses are Jaydees and status' but I like to have a 'normal' bass too, so I'm in between a squier jazz or precision.... [/quote] Well keep in mind that you won't sound like Mark King on either a jazz or precision.

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[quote name='Fionn' timestamp='1372932328' post='2131719'] Aye, I know the price of SS2's. It would be instead of my SS1, definitely not in addition to it. ... and that's a fair point regaring the lack of tone control in passive mode. [/quote] Well here's a good example of the sound of a SS2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kICLkq7jCCc

[quote name='Fionn' timestamp='1372931170' post='2131688'] Thank you for your responses folks. I suppose I'm thinking out loud here, but it's good to have the perspective of others. Aye, a cheap Jazz to gradually upgrade, alongside my SS1 might be the way. Another thought. The Streamer Stage 2 has the Jazz Bass JJ pickup configuration, and the newer models have a switchable pre-amp (by way of a push-pull knob which switches from active to passive modes). I know that it wont sound like a Jazz but it might get me a bit closer. Perhaps that's a compromise. Does anyone know what year Warwick changed to the switchable preamp in the Stage 2 particularly? And if any Stage 2 players have any thoughts on this I'd be glad to hear them. Moran taing! [/quote] I'll just say that if you can't afford to get a jazz right now then there is no way you'll be able to afford a SS2, they're easily one of the more expensive Warwicks. And having had an SS2 all I can say is that if you want a Jazz bass sound then you're better off getting a Jazz. SS2's sound amazing but they will never be able to give that passive single coil tone, I'm one who thinks Warwicks sound nasty when switched to passive as there is no tone control.

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1372851263' post='2130623'] Buy a cheap Squier or MIM Jazz, then upgrade it as financial circumstances allow... [/quote] +1 I can't recommend a CV Jazz enough. Great basses even before you make any upgrades.

I always find that I'm pining for a Jazz when I have a Streamer and vice versa. The solution is simple, have both if you can. It's worked a treat for me

My cheapest rig to date, a total cost of £100:

I've just completed a trade for Duncan's LMII and it went nice and smoothly with great communications throughout Thanks again Duncan!

[quote name='marcus bell' timestamp='1370967239' post='2108059'] the kingbass dream has taken a step back for the moment... ive started work on my old bmw project which is looking good so far by the way [/quote] Really? After all of those threads?