John Schoen Posted July 3, 2011 Posted July 3, 2011 I have been lurking long enough, time to introduce myself. I am a returning bass player, used to play in the '90s and got myself an Ibanez ATK300 about a month ago after a twelve year hiatus. This forum has helped me a lot in deciding which amp to get for it and then caused some GAS attacks that made me buy three more basses. First I bought an Orange Crush 50 so that I could hear my Ibanez. That already sounded better than the Ibanez practice amp that I played it through when I bought the bass. I really like the sound and volume that I can get from this small amp. Then, after reading some of your impressions, I bought a Fleabass, a Squier VM Precision TB and an amber Squier VM Precision. All three are great basses for the money. I was not completely satisfied with the sound of the Fleabass, it was a bit bland, so I fitted an EMG 35 DC pickup and the thing is a killer now. It is funny to see how things have changed while I was doing other things. '70s Fenders were considered barely good enough to be used as firewood then and Squiers not much better. I have to say that I love my two current Squiers, they are leagues above those that I remember. My bass heroes are John Entwistle, James Jamerson and JJ Burnel. The TB will get a set of flatwounds when the original strings wear out to get the sound closer to Jamerson's and I use the Precision to try and get close to the '60s sound of Entwistle and JJ Burnel's sound. A Shuker JJ Burnel signature tops my wish list now, I hope that I will have the spare cash to buy one next year. Enough toys to play with in the meantime. Quote
Blademan_98 Posted July 3, 2011 Posted July 3, 2011 Welcome to the forum I too have an Orange Crush 50. I gig it and use the DI to a PA if the gig requires more umph! Nice basses (you just need to post some pictures!) Quote
John Schoen Posted July 3, 2011 Author Posted July 3, 2011 Thank you Pictures: My Fleabass with my amp. The "collection". From left to right: - Ibanez ATK300. Big heavy lump. Makes the right noises, maybe a bit too synthetic because of the active circuitry. - Fleabass. Great bass that could give a Stingray a run for its money now that it is fitted with an EMG pickup. - Squier Vintage Modified Precision TB. Deep warm sound that registers on the Richter scale. - Squier VM Precision. The only bad point is that is it not black. Quote
Blademan_98 Posted July 3, 2011 Posted July 3, 2011 A very nice collection. I like the look of the Ibanez. It does look a little heavy though, as you say. The VM's are both sweet too. I'm not partial to the Fleabass myself but hear thay are good basses. You should have many happy hours playing them Quote
Len_derby Posted July 3, 2011 Posted July 3, 2011 Welcome to Basschat John. Where are you in Holland? I spent a couple of years working in Arnhem for BASF. You have a fine country and you appreciate your rock! Quote
John Schoen Posted July 3, 2011 Author Posted July 3, 2011 Thank you. I live in Zaandam, about 5 miles north of Amsterdam. Quote
sifi2112 Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 Welkom gozer .. heb ook een tijdje in Zaandam gewoont ! Quote
NJW Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 Dag John! I'm Nico, living in Scotland, but originally from Nieuw-Vennep, near Hoofdorp. I haven't visited Nederland for a while but must do soon! NJW Quote
Monckyman Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 Hey John welcome. Do you get down to the Milkveg much? Quote
John Schoen Posted July 5, 2011 Author Posted July 5, 2011 I haven't been in the Melkweg for ages. I try to stay away from loud noises because I have tinnitus. Loud hobbies and insufficient hearing protection. Quote
alanbass1 Posted July 17, 2011 Posted July 17, 2011 Man, I played there back in '85 - recorded our live album there! Quote
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