16Again Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I'd have to keep my Ricky it's too beautiful to let go of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.B Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 [quote name='obbm' post='106743' date='Dec 19 2007, 09:54 PM']Easy answer. It has to be this one. It's a Stray 5.[/quote] +1 (power of 10). That is simply beautiful and i want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc B Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I've given this a lot of thought and I decided I definitely couldn't live without my pink one-stringed bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Mine would be my ConklinGT-5, I've not played it for ages, but it was a present from my folks, and I played my first gig with it years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 [quote name='bilbo230763' post='106987' date='Dec 20 2007, 11:45 AM']<<<<< My American Walnut Wal Custom Fretless. Have had this one since 1986 and have never moved on. Gigging with it tonight in Bury St. Edmunds (jazz piano trio). Sounds better now than it did 20 years ago (or is that just me?).... The other Status 6-string is a plank with wires in comparison (sorry, OTPJ, I just can't get it to work in a jazz setting). My Wal makes me sound like me... what more can you ask of a bass?[/quote] His! In the meantime, I’ll settle for my ’73 fretless P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombboy Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 The 'FrankenRay' I bought off CrazyKiwi last year. Since I got it I haven't really picked up my 30th. Unbelievable tone thanks to the Norstrand guts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Easy. The only bass I have. [attachment=4285:marathon.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I dont own a bass atm that I couldnt live without. If I had to choose one bass, and only one it would have to be a good Jazz, probably a DJ 4 or 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Likewise, i dont own a bass i couldnt live without at the moment. But im really falling further for my BB605... bleh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 [quote name='David Nimrod' post='105856' date='Dec 18 2007, 02:01 PM']I guess it'd have to be my SR1000 Prestige Ibanez...[/quote] The very first I see on basschat... /Me would do the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Swamp Ash PRS IV, with Maple /Maple neck...... Its just sex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 [quote name='ShergoldSnickers' post='108283' date='Dec 22 2007, 06:37 PM']Easy. The only bass I have. [attachment=4285:marathon.jpg][/quote] That is so cool! It reminds me a bit of my Wal... I must admit to having always wanted a Shergold but never got around to it but I may have to change that now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='108394' date='Dec 23 2007, 02:05 AM']That is so cool! It reminds me a bit of my Wal... I must admit to having always wanted a Shergold but never got around to it but I may have to change that now [/quote] I used to have a couple of Shergolds & the fitted flight case I had made for it fitted my Wal perfectly!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='108394' date='Dec 23 2007, 02:05 AM']That is so cool! It reminds me a bit of my Wal... I must admit to having always wanted a Shergold but never got around to it but I may have to change that now [/quote] They do look similar but a good Wal is just so much better in terms of sound, flexibility and construction. Then there is the small matter of re-sale value! With a fair bit of tinkering it is possible to get some great sounds and playability from a Marathon. It would be interesting to compare at a Basschat bash sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 [quote name='ShergoldSnickers' post='108565' date='Dec 23 2007, 02:42 PM']They do look similar but a good Wal is just so much better in terms of sound, flexibility and construction. Then there is the small matter of re-sale value! With a fair bit of tinkering it is possible to get some great sounds and playability from a Marathon. It would be interesting to compare at a Basschat bash sometime.[/quote] Hopefully, there's going to be a Basschat gathering in 2008, so maybe we can make that happen? They're both quirky 70s British basses, which personally, I've always liked.. See you then and have a good Xmas in the meantime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 [quote name='16Again' post='107112' date='Dec 20 2007, 02:21 PM']I'd have to keep my Ricky it's too beautiful to let go of! [/quote] MB1. A Lizzy Rick!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 [quote name='gafbass02' post='106113' date='Dec 18 2007, 06:13 PM']Haha, settled my a$$!, you're as bad as me, you wait![/quote] MB1. Oh go on then!...... another Kingbass it is then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 [quote name='birdy' post='105682' date='Dec 18 2007, 01:04 AM']The topic on how many basses do we own collectively and seeing some people with a lot got me thinking as to if you had to choose ONE only to keep out of your current crop which would it be and why? Imagine all your basses are in your house/flat and a fire is ravaging through it. All humans and pets are safe and as you escape yourself you can save any ONE of your basses. Which would it be and why? Would you save the most valuable, a sentimental one perhaps? I'll start - I would without doubt save my Sadowsky Metro. I have two other more expensive basses but the Sadowsky gets the job done all the time whether recording or gigging with no hassle and is a joy to play. Steve[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 [quote name='16Again' post='107112' date='Dec 20 2007, 02:21 PM']I'd have to keep my Ricky it's too beautiful to let go of! [/quote] I don't like Rics.........but that really is superb looking! I wants one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 That's a toughie, cos like most I like em all for different reasons, but would probably have to plump for my Fender Jazz Bass V Deluxe (black with maple fingerboard) cos it is just so comfortable to play, sounds great and looks so cool that I had to buy it as soon as I saw it hanging up on the shop wall, even though I was only browsing! And if not that then, though I would have to start a new thread entiltled "Which stolen bass do you miss the most?" I would have to say my all time true love was an ESP Jazz with EMG's on it, stolen from a club in Blackpool about 13 years ago. Still upsets me when I see photos and hope the bastard who knicked it either appreciates what he got or has contracted cancer by now. Scum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 (edited) [quote name='ShergoldSnickers' post='108283' date='Dec 22 2007, 06:37 PM']Easy. The only bass I have. [attachment=4285:marathon.jpg][/quote] Cool bass...! I had the 6 string version for a while (fretless as well). Edited December 24, 2007 by 99ster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 It doesn't even sound as good as my others but it would have to be my 'F' hole Warwick. I walked into a shop in Newcastle and a guy had this in strung BEAD and was apparently whinging because he really wanted a 5 string! I made some calls, sourced a good 5 from Dave Wilson who was working for Overwater at the time and did a swap... 15 years later she's still here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='108592' date='Dec 23 2007, 04:10 PM']Hopefully, there's going to be a Basschat gathering in 2008, so maybe we can make that happen? They're both quirky 70s British basses, which personally, I've always liked.. See you then and have a good Xmas in the meantime![/quote] Cheers, silver. Have a good one yourself. Here's to quirky basses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShergoldSnickers Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 [quote name='99ster' post='108780' date='Dec 24 2007, 02:20 AM']Cool bass...! I had the 6 string version for a while (fretless as well).[/quote] If you still have any pics I'd love to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 [quote name='ShergoldSnickers' post='108840' date='Dec 24 2007, 11:04 AM']Cheers, silver. Have a good one yourself. Here's to quirky basses! [/quote] +1 to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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