charic Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 Currently GAS'ing for a 6 string bass and I've got a shortlist, budget around 2k (which I don't have) and I'm not going to be making a move for a long time however: Bongo 6 (In red or blue) Shuker 6 (Horn or Uberhorn) Dingwall AfterBurner I in probably whalepoolburst What would be your choice? Why? Any other selections to keep this GAS interesting? Quote
JMT3781 Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 [quote name='charic' post='1184349' date='Apr 1 2011, 10:24 AM']Currently GAS'ing for a 6 string bass and I've got a shortlist, budget around 2k (which I don't have) and I'm not going to be making a move for a long time however: Bongo 6 (In red or blue) Shuker 6 (Horn or Uberhorn) Dingwall AfterBurner I in probably whalepoolburst What would be your choice? Why? Any other selections to keep this GAS interesting? [/quote] Bongo 6's sound incredible.. But to me, they just feel enormous! I have a Sumer 6, and it's great! But the you do need to factor in the agonising wait and build time! I did like the Dingwall 6 I tried, but again, with the long scale on the b, it felt big. If you like single cuts, check out the wood n tronics 6er at bass direct! Very nice. Quote
51m0n Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 Roscoe Century Standard 6 About as light weight and playable a 6 as you will find, sounds killer.... Quote
JMT3781 Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 Just read the title, if you can find the deposit for the shuker (around 40%) then the waiting game could certainly work for you, as by the time you've saved it should be ready! Although, this is certainly one to look at while your still thinking... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=126803&st"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=126803&st[/url] Quote
Beedster Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 No such thing as 'theoretical GAS' dude. It's like gravity, you may not always be aware of it, but it's always there. Quote
charic Posted April 1, 2011 Author Posted April 1, 2011 [quote name='JMT3781' post='1184372' date='Apr 1 2011, 10:37 AM']Just read the title, if you can find the deposit for the shuker (around 40%) then the waiting game could certainly work for you, as by the time you've saved it should be ready! Although, this is certainly one to look at while your still thinking... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=126803&st"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=126803&st[/url][/quote] I'm not hugely into single cuts and I love my ACG 4 however I'd prefer a varied collection, I have to admit the wait is slightly off putting with the Shuker however when I played Doods it played and sounded incredible so it's still holding it's own. Quote
charic Posted April 1, 2011 Author Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Beedster' post='1184383' date='Apr 1 2011, 10:41 AM']No such thing as 'theoretical GAS' dude. It's like gravity, you may not always be aware of it, but it's always there.[/quote] You mean gravity isn't just a theory? Edited April 1, 2011 by charic Quote
bh2 Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 Current gas is for a RoadWorn 50s Precision... why? Cause I was born in 57... Quote
martindupras Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 Personally I have a Bongo 5 and can vouch that it is an incredible instrument. I'm also getting a Shuker built, which in some ways is designed around some of my favourite aspects of the Bondo, so hurray for Jon Shuker from me. - martin Quote
charic Posted April 1, 2011 Author Posted April 1, 2011 [quote name='martindupras' post='1184684' date='Apr 1 2011, 01:31 PM']Personally I have a Bongo 5 and can vouch that it is an incredible instrument. I'm also getting a Shuker built, which in some ways is designed around some of my favourite aspects of the Bondo, so hurray for Jon Shuker from me. - martin[/quote] So what your saying is I should get both Quote
Chris2112 Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 I'm GAS'ing too, although I've got around £1000 and I'm not sure what I want to buy! Probably something graphite and headless or a nice fretless. Quote
martindupras Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 [quote name='charic' post='1184736' date='Apr 1 2011, 02:05 PM']So what your saying is I should get both [/quote] Well, I'm hoping the Shuker will do everything the Bongo does and more. That's the idea anyway. - martin Quote
eude Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 [quote name='martindupras' post='1184975' date='Apr 1 2011, 04:38 PM']Well, I'm hoping the Shuker will do everything the Bongo does and more. That's the idea anyway. - martin[/quote] Me thinks you should start a wee thread about this bass... (Apologies if you already have ) Eude Quote
JMT3781 Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 Oi eude! Get my bass off your avatar! Haha only kidding lol, cheers for that deal, that bass is one in a million! Quote
JTUK Posted April 1, 2011 Posted April 1, 2011 I have an irrational NEED for a 212 and a 610.. I don't need them and am happy with my current rig and will not have a use for them for 95% of the time but this will not go away. Hmmmm Quote
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