norvegicusbass Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Trying to describe my ideal bass to a mate I slipped into the usual parlance of describing a particular bass as a Rolls Royce of bass guitars. I think that is quite a useful thing to do to as most people understand the hierarchy of cars to that of bass guitars ( I dont think the Roller is the epitome of car design BTW but it seems to have become the gold standard description wise ) What is your opinion of the various bass guitars out there described in a way most people would understand and their hierarchy in the bass world? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Fender Precision / Ford Escort of yesteryear - millions of 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I've had some rubbish basses but never anything as bad as my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norvegicusbass Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1331388413' post='1572203'] Fender Precision / Ford Escort of yesteryear - millions of 'em! [/quote] I thought they were more of a Ford Transit myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Be thankful that they aren't. IMO all cars are nasty over-priced pieces of crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Well, the biggest selling car of all time is the Toyota Corolla. I imagine that the Fender Precision is the biggest selling bass in the world. The third biggest selling car is the VW Golf so maybe thats the Fender Jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 And the Robin Reliant would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 [quote name='The Bass Doc' timestamp='1331390868' post='1572270'] And the Robin Reliant would be? [/quote] Well, its not in the top 50 so I guess not a good bass. Rickenbacker maybe?? Both are ungly and unbalanced (Hides under the table from 4000) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylkinut Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) [quote name='norvegicusbass' timestamp='1331388847' post='1572212'] I thought they were more of a Ford Transit myself [/quote] With you on that. Squier Precisions are Fiestas... or maybe a Transit Connect Edited March 10, 2012 by Mylkinut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1331388413' post='1572203'] Fender Precision / Ford Escort of yesteryear - millions of 'em! [/quote] [quote name='norvegicusbass' timestamp='1331388847' post='1572212'] I thought they were more of a Ford Transit myself [/quote] [quote name='Mylkinut' timestamp='1331392040' post='1572293'] With you on that. Squier Precisions are Fiestas. [/quote] Fender Precision = Ford Cortina Mk2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musophilr Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 If musical instruments were like cars [list] [*]The new models would stay in tune for 10 months then require a week at the luthier's for re-tuning at a price that would make you wish you hadn't sold your old one [*]The politicians would invent all kinds of silly restrictions and requirements on the way in which you use it [*]Insurance would be compulsory (see above) but the T&C would mean you could never actually go to play a gig [*]The government would find a way to make you buy new strings every year whether you needed them or not, and at a price that would make you question why you didn't take up the bugle. [/list] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 This how I see my collection and those similar: A lot of people believe their Fenders are Porches when really they're Volkswagon Beetles...tired and old.. Wal/ Sei/ Overwaters/ Sodowskys are like Hot Rods - they look like old bangers but really they're nitros injected, turbo charged supercars in disguise... Status are like Lambourginis - look like space ships and perform in the same way.. MM 'Ray is a Transit van - does everything you need it to - not in a flash way but it can do nearly everthing.. My Jaydee - bit like a Lotus (but far more reliable) - a reasonably priced supercar.. My Veillette Citron is like a lovely old Morgan - doesn't really look like much but boy can it go when it needs to.. Most passive basses are your family saloon - solid and reliable..Active basses are like the Turbo-ed version of that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 MMmmmm. wonder what these would be; Fender Mustang Warwick Corvette Musicman Stingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1331400660' post='1572455'] This how I see my collection and those similar: A lot of people believe their Fenders are Porches when really they're Volkswagon Beetles...tired and old.. Wal/ Sei/ Overwaters/ Sodowskys are like Hot Rods - they look like old bangers but really they're nitros injected, turbo charged supercars in disguise... Status are like Lambourginis - look like space ships and perform in the same way.. MM 'Ray is a Transit van - does everything you need it to - not in a flash way but it can do nearly everthing.. My Jaydee - bit like a Lotus (but far more reliable) - a reasonably priced supercar.. My Veillette Citron is like a lovely old Morgan - doesn't really look like much but boy can it go when it needs to.. Most passive basses are your family saloon - solid and reliable..Active basses are like the Turbo-ed version of that.. [/quote] You do have a very odd view on cars and have clearly never owned a Lotus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1331401832' post='1572479'] MMmmmm. wonder what these would be; Fender Mustang Warwick Corvette Musicman Stingray [/quote] I think a Stingray is generally very well made, pretty standard but with a unique tone and active. Its also a good work horse. So to me it has to be a reliable family hatch/saloon but a little different to a run of a mill Ford Focus/Escort or VW Golf etc. Maybe something like a Honda Civic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I would describe a Warwick Corvette as being like a Corvette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 [quote name='The Bass Doc' timestamp='1331390868' post='1572270'] And the Robin Reliant would be? [/quote] My Sue Ryder! My new custom P is an Aston Martin!* *comparing basses to cars is totally ridiculous, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1331403527' post='1572516'] I would describe a Warwick Corvette as being like a Corvette. [/quote] ...though you can't argue with that. Edited March 10, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1331401832' post='1572479'] ...wonder what these would be; Fender Mustang; Warwick Corvette; Musicman Stingray [/quote] I see what you did there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1331400660' post='1572455'] A lot of people believe their Fenders are Porches... [/quote] Mine's more like a [i]verandah[/i]. Or possibly a [i]mandapa[/i].* *Google it, like I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1331403667' post='1572521'] My Sue Ryder! My new custom P is an Aston Martin! [/quote] I had thought Sue Ryder = Daewoo Matiz. I did drive one for a short spell - 49mph, downhill with a following wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) [quote name='The Bass Doc' timestamp='1331406197' post='1572562'] I had thought Sue Ryder = Daewoo Matiz. [/quote] God, you're right. Economical, though. Does the job. Edited March 10, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lxxwj Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 What about this 'un? I was thinking something like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 [quote name='lxxwj' timestamp='1331410806' post='1572630'] What about this 'un? I was thinking something like this: [/quote] Nah. The Status takes more batteries... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus_147 Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I like to think of my Flying V as a Spyker C8. Unweildy bloody thing, but it makes a great noise, you don't see many about and it's a hell of a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.