Happy Jack Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 I've never owned a bass made by a manufacturer whose name begins with 'E'. Nor 'J', 'O' or 'Q'. Nor 'U', 'V', 'X', 'Y' or 'Z'. No disgrace there, I feel. That's nine reasonably tough letters. But 'T'? How can I not have owned a bass whose name starts with 'T'? What have I done wrong? Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 [quote name='madman']I've never owned a bass made by a manufacturer whose name begins with 'E'. EKO - you don't want one of them, they are sh|te Nor 'J', 'O' or 'Q'. Jackson, Ovation, as for Q Modulus made a bass called Quantum [url="http://www.smart-distribution.co.uk/bassandguitar/modulusguitars/quantumbass.html"]http://www.smart-distribution.co.uk/bassan...uantumbass.html[/url] Nor 'U', 'V', 'X', 'Y' or 'Z'. U I don't know, V yes Vigier, Vantage. Y... Yamaha of course, Z Zon (Micheal Manring plays them) No disgrace there, I feel. That's nine reasonably tough letters. But 'T'? How can I not have owned a bass whose name starts with 'T'? T = Tobias, Tanglewood[/quote] Quote
ThomBassmonkey Posted August 11, 2011 Posted August 11, 2011 Didn't trace make a Perspex bass a while back? That'd fill the gap. Quote
Happy Jack Posted August 12, 2011 Author Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) Tanglewood! Bloody Hell - I have owned a Tanglewood. It was a long time ago, and I only had it for a few months. It was such a great bass that I've completely forgotten it existed, and I never took any photos of it. Phew ... I can sleep again. Eko would work for me, given my obsession with Hofners and interest in Hagstroms and Futuramas. I know nothing about Jackson basses. I'd love an Ovation Magnum but they're bloody heavy. I'd probably go for an Overwater instead. I have a Quantum sitting next to my desk at home (borrowed from Phil Nixon of Bass Gear, so not mine) but I'm afraid that's definitely an 'M' for Modulus rather than a 'Q'. Nice try though. Vigier - nearly bought one once, with advice from Ped. Bizarrely I've never owned - or even played - a Yamaha. Never owned one of their bikes, either. Zon - no problem there, except the price. So that just leaves 'U' and 'X' as complete no-no's. Annoyingly I have actually owned a U-Bass ... but that was a Kala. Hmmm ... I feel a Quest coming on. Edited August 12, 2011 by Happy Jack Quote
hillbilly deluxe Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) Egmond ? If its any consolation,i've never played a Squier bass. Edited August 12, 2011 by hillbilly deluxe Quote
BigRedX Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) [url="http://www.unicornbass.se/eng/home.html"]Unicorn Bass[/url]? [url="http://www.xylembassguitar.com/"]Xylem Bass[/url]? I have to admit I was thinking the same thing about my bass and guitar collection recently. I'm still missing: D, E, I, J, N, Q, U, V, X and Z If I was including guitars I'd be looking at [url="http://www.xoxaudiotools.com/"]one of these[/url] for X. Edit: BTW would you count John Birch as J or B? Edited August 12, 2011 by BigRedX Quote
Ghost_Bass Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) E - Ernie Ball Musicman I think you could take care of K and X at the same time with a Kubicki X-Factor... edit: you should definetly try a Yammy, i love mine to bits. I've tried lots of basses (the most common brands) and the only one i've found that i think i could let my TRB go to grab it was a Ken Smith Black Tiger Edited August 12, 2011 by Ghost_Bass Quote
BigRedX Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) As far as Yamahas go I would have thought either an original [url="http://www.yamaha.co.jp/product/guitar/archive/list/sa_b.html"]SA[/url], [url="http://www.yamaha.co.jp/product/guitar/archive/list/sb.html"]SB[/url] or the re-issue [url="http://www.yamaha.co.jp/product/guitar/archive/list/sbv.html"]SBV[/url] would be more up your street... Edited August 12, 2011 by BigRedX Quote
Happy Jack Posted August 12, 2011 Author Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) [quote name='BigRedX' post='1337301' date='Aug 12 2011, 09:54 AM']I'm still missing: D, E, I, J, N, Q, U, V, X and Z[/quote] I can understand not everyone liking Dingwalls, but your lack of Ibanez experience is almost as astonishing as my lack of Yamahas ... [quote name='BigRedX' post='1337301' date='Aug 12 2011, 09:54 AM']BTW would you count John Birch as J or B?[/quote] Well if Michael Tobias counts as a 'T' ... EDIT: Damn Damn Damn!!! I've just realised that my 'N' is a Ned Callan. This isn't going to work, is it? Edited August 12, 2011 by Happy Jack Quote
Lfalex v1.1 Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 Oh dear. Now you've got me started.. A,B,D,G,K,L,N,P(!),Q,T,U&X still to go. Bizzarely, I've done V,W,Y&Z. Quote
Happy Jack Posted August 12, 2011 Author Posted August 12, 2011 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' post='1337307' date='Aug 12 2011, 09:58 AM']I think you could take care of K and X at the same time with a Kubicki X-Factor...[/quote] Good call, but I already have 'K' covered - Klira. Quote
Happy Jack Posted August 12, 2011 Author Posted August 12, 2011 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='1337340' date='Aug 12 2011, 10:33 AM']Oh dear. Now you've got me started.. A,B,D,G,K,L,N,P(!),Q,T,U&X still to go. Bizzarely, I've done V,W,Y&Z.[/quote] Well you should deal with the 'L' first - if you've never had a Lakland then this is your [s]excuse [/s]opportunity ... Quote
BigRedX Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='1337336' date='Aug 12 2011, 10:31 AM']I can understand not everyone liking Dingwalls, but your lack of Ibanez experience is almost as astonishing as my lack of Yamahas ... Well if Michael Tobias counts as a 'T' ... EDIT: Damn Damn Damn!!! I've just realised that my 'N' is a Ned Callan. This isn't going to work, is it?[/quote] Regarding Digwalls I think they look great and the fan frets are fantastic - I just haven't found one I like the sound of yet. I'm ready for an Ibanez it just needs to be a 5-string Affirma or a good condition EDA. I would have had a Musician Bass in the 80s but I couldn't afford one (plus had I the money I'd have probably bought an Aria ProII instead). The only reason I have a Yamaha is because I managed to find one of the 50 5-string SBVs made... (although I do have a Yamaha "super strat" guitar). And if Michael Tobias counts as "T" then I'm still looking for a "C" any suggestions? Quote
Ghost_Bass Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 [quote name='BigRedX' post='1337364' date='Aug 12 2011, 10:48 AM']Regarding Digwalls I think they look great and the fan frets are fantastic - I just haven't found one I like the sound of yet. I'm ready for an Ibanez it just needs to be a 5-string Affirma or a good condition EDA. I would have had a Musician Bass in the 80s but I couldn't afford one (plus had I the money I'd have probably bought an Aria ProII instead). The only reason I have a Yamaha is because I managed to find one of the 50 5-string SBVs made... (although I do have a Yamaha "super strat" guitar). And if Michael Tobias counts as "T" then I'm still looking for a "C" any suggestions?[/quote] Carvin... My alphabet is way far from complete, i've only had E; I; M; S; W and Y but i had more than one of the E; M and Y... Quote
Roland Rock Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) What about [url="http://www.xotic.us/guitars/bass_index.html"]Xotic Bass[/url] or [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8TVa3NXiNA"]Univox[/url] or [url="http://www.cheesyguitars.com/ural_bass.html"]Ural[/url] note: Univox must be played in your pyjamas as per demo Edited August 12, 2011 by Roland Rock Quote
Happy Jack Posted August 12, 2011 Author Posted August 12, 2011 [quote name='Roland Rock' post='1337459' date='Aug 12 2011, 11:50 AM']What about [url="http://www.xotic.us/guitars/bass_index.html"]Xotic Bass[/url][/quote] The trouble with Xotic is that their designs are actually anything but. On t'other hand, [url="http://www.xotic.us/guitars/lineup2005/xp/xp2_5st_swhite/index.html"]http://www.xotic.us/guitars/lineup2005/xp/...hite/index.html[/url] suggests an oriental heritage by introducing us to DUNROP straplocks ... Quote
BigRedX Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' post='1337377' date='Aug 12 2011, 11:01 AM']Carvin...[/quote] Sorry but they all look pretty boring... I would have considered a Brian Bromberg sig if it had a graphite neck like the Peavey original, but otherwise no. Any other suggestions? Quote
Happy Jack Posted August 12, 2011 Author Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) [quote name='BigRedX' post='1337472' date='Aug 12 2011, 12:01 PM']Any other suggestions?[/quote] Crinson? [url="http://s1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Crinson%20Telebass%202007%20SOLD/"]http://s1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h...%202007%20SOLD/[/url] Or you could get all JapCrap and buy a Commodore ... Edited August 12, 2011 by Happy Jack Quote
BigRedX Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 Just had a look through my guitar and bass bookmarks and it appears the only "C" that would appeal to be is a [url="http://www.chandlerguitars.com/royale.html"]Chandler Royale[/url]. Quote
ThomBassmonkey Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 [quote name='BigRedX' post='1337364' date='Aug 12 2011, 10:48 AM']I'm still looking for a "C" any suggestions?[/quote] Surely there's a Cort that would appeal to you? Quote
BigRedX Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 [quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1337535' date='Aug 12 2011, 12:45 PM']Surely there's a Cort that would appeal to you?[/quote] Actually if they'd made a 5-string version of the Curbow fretless then I'd already be sorted. But they don't so see above... Quote
Ghost_Bass Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) You could always get a cheap Cort just so you could say you've had C... edit: Tom beat me to it Edited August 12, 2011 by Ghost_Bass Quote
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