gub Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) So i just got my old ibanez roadstar 2 RB850 out which i have owned since 87 ,used it for loads of stuff including an elo 2 support tour back in late 88 ! i started playing it and it just feels so right ,nice slim fast neck 1.5 inches at the nut and and 24 frets to play with, and light at only 3.5 kgs ,which with a back injury is bliss! and it sounds great , its just the look of the thing that i am not really into anymore , i really want something more in keeping with the sort of stuff i am doing with bands atm which is the who ,led zep ,the chilis etc . so i spose i am looking for something that feels like my old faithful but looks more in keeping . am i being shallow? it feels a bit like it ! Edited April 30, 2011 by gub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I`m not so sure. I think I`d find it very difficult to play an Explorer or a BC Rich Pointy-Thing, purely because of how it looks. It may be shallow, as certainly any type of music can be played on any instrument - within reason - but neither would work with me, so can see whay others may dismiss instruments on looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Personally, I delight in taking what is perceived as the "wrong" instrument to some gigs. Often with unexpectedly good results. It's what you play and how you play it that matters. Not what you play it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 To be honest no matter how good a bass is, I have to like the way it looks Too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Fretless for heavy metal anyone? Play it loud and jump about a bit, no one will notice it's the wrong type! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gub Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Its great to get a different perspective on things , i have just took a step back and wondered how i would veiw a band playing good solid 70s rock covers and i supopose as long as it all sounds spot on (i would like to think so) then what does it mater if the guys playing it have the wrong looking instruments ,mmm but if they dressed like haircut 100 with the shoulder pads and a sweeping cuts ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) If it's a tribute band and you are trying to get the 'look' then yeah get whatever the band had. If you want to sound good, then play what gives you the tone and you feel comfortable with. I only use my fretless for gigs since getting problems with my hand. It sounds cool and to be honest, no one even cares (I have been asked what it is on occaision ). Edited April 30, 2011 by Blademan_98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Is it like one of these? Think it would fit right in to a rock band to be honest. Unless you're going for a tribute act then there's a lot of flexibility as to what's 'right' - if it feels good then chances are the sight of you enjoying playing a bass will overshadow the bass itself. Cheers, B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gub Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 [quote name='benebass' post='1216677' date='May 1 2011, 04:51 PM']Is it like one of these? Think it would fit right in to a rock band to be honest. Unless you're going for a tribute act then there's a lot of flexibility as to what's 'right' - if it feels good then chances are the sight of you enjoying playing a bass will overshadow the bass itself. Cheers, B.[/quote] yep second one down only the pickups on mine are smooth so you cant see the poles . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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