Damned GAS

[Guest MoJo]

Listening to the tracks we play in my 'classic rock covers' band, particularly the Lizzy tracks, I felt the simplicity of a P-bass would suit better than the Stingray I am currently using. Rather than lay out the necessary for a 70's or 80's Precision, I convinced myself that an Ibanez Blazer would be the tool of choice so I started trawling the ads on the forum and on eBay. Incredibly I own a Yamaha BB414 and BB300, both of which do a damned fine P-bass impersonation so why am I thinking a Blazer would do it any better? Damn you GAS

Edited August 6, 2012 by MoJo

[karlfer]

Wonder if we all do this self justification?
Damn, that was a stupid question

[discreet]

[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1344244746' post='1761531']...I convinced myself that an Ibanez Blazer would be the tool of choice so I started trawling the ads on the forum and on eBay. Incredibly I own a Yamaha BB414 and BB300, both of which do a damned fine P-bass impersonation so why am I thinking a Blazer would do it any better? Damn you GAS[/quote]

Don't worry - GAS has no sense or logic - that's the nature of addiction.

Edited August 6, 2012 by discreet

[spinynorman]

[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1344244746' post='1761531']
I convinced myself that an Ibanez Blazer would be the tool of choice so I started trawling the ads on the forum and on eBay. Incredibly I own a Yamaha BB414 and BB300, both of which do a damned fine P-bass impersonation so why am I thinking a Blazer would do it any better? Damn you GAS
[/quote]

It might be better. You'll never know till you've owned one.

[Guest MoJo]

[quote name='spinynorman' timestamp='1344246297' post='1761552']


It might be better. You'll never know till you've owned one.



[/quote]

Thanks Spinynorman

[BassTractor]

[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1344244746' post='1761531']
why am I thinking a Blazer would do it any better?[/quote]

Because you're a logical, self-sufficient person.
If the Yammies were any better, Ibanez wouldn't have made the Blazer of course. That would not be logical.
Get the Blazer!

blaze,
bert

[LiamPodmore]

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1344256267' post='1761745']
Because you're a logical, self-sufficient person.
If the Yammies were any better, Ibanez wouldn't have made the Blazer of course. That would not be logical.
Get the Blazer!

blaze,
bert
[/quote]

But then if the Blazer was better, Yamaha would've stopped making their basses! Either way, buy the Blazer, you can always sell it on if it's not for you.

Liam

[Guest MoJo]

You guys are not helping. You should be saying, "the tonal difference between the Ibby and the Yam would be so small as to be almost indistinguishable to your tired ears"

[charic]

I reckon you need a yamaha attitude instead or a Dingwall or maybe a Shuker?

[Guest MoJo]

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1344257506' post='1761770']
I reckon you need a yamaha attitude instead or a Dingwall or maybe a Shuker?
[/quote]

You're barred

[discreet]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I reckon the tonal difference between the Ibby and the Yam would be so small as to be almost indistinguishable to your tired ears. [/font][/color]

[charic]

[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1344259105' post='1761793']
You're barred
[/quote]



But... but....

What about ...



Or



OR

[charic]

[Commando Jack]

Just accept it and go for the GAS jugular - get a P! If you get something that will imitate a P, it will start to grind on you and you'll eventually just want the real thing.

I'm saving you money honest!

[neepheid]

Just work the BB300 - a reversed P pickup sounds better than the regular P layout in my humble opinion anyway. I've just done my last two gigs with my BB300 and it sounded reet good (to my ears anyway).

But on the other hand, if you want it, get it. If you don't like it, sell it.

Edited August 6, 2012 by neepheid

[BassTractor]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1344259137' post='1761794']
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I reckon the tonal difference between the Ibby and the Yam would be so small as to be almost indistinguishable to your tired ears. [/font][/color]
[/quote]

HEY! Giving him what he asks for is not the same as giving him what he needs! Show some responsibility, man!

best,
bert

[ezbass]

IIRC Mr Lynott used to use a Blazer (amongst others I realise), so you have to have one surely

[discreet]

[quote name='Commando Jack' timestamp='1344260018' post='1761815']
...If you get something that will imitate a P, it will start to grind on you and you'll eventually just want the real thing.[/quote]

This is very true - particularly if you're shallow, like me.

[dmccombe7]

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1344257506' post='1761770']
I reckon you need a yamaha attitude instead or a Dingwall or maybe a Shuker?
[/quote]
[quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1344259105' post='1761793']
You're barred
[/quote]


Brilliant

Dave

[Bass-Thing]

Here's another option: http://www.basscentre.com/bass-collection/bass-collection-lizzy-bass.html

Seriously good value for money and I've tried these basses and the build quality is excellent. Just a suggestion...

[TheGreek]

I bet if you buy the Fender you'll be disappointed..probably realise it's nowhere near as versatile as what you already have....

[Jigster]

He's not buying a Fender, he's buying an Ibanez - AREN'T YOU Mojo? (official GAS emoticon)

[Jigster]

Mind you, I've got a Blazer and I never play it

[Guest MoJo]

GAS + incredible offer wins

[AntLockyer]

Buy a mid 70s P and post pics so I can feel like I bought it.