I just don't know what I want.

[lurksalot]

I bought a 'violin' type bass recently.

mainly cos a) a hohner violin was my first bass
it is really light weight and short scale that my 11 year old daughter could use it
C) with a hollow body she could play it and hear it without amplification .


she prefers my Spector legend 4 though

I hope you get sorted soon .

[icastle]

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1363877867' post='2018793']
...a house full of expensive discarded compromises...
[/quote]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1363902233' post='2019339']
I've got one of those.
[/quote]

I just divorce mine...

[Mr. Foxen]

Look up a Mo Clifton. He injured himself and made basses to suit.

[BobVbass]

Here you go Mel, why not try one of these as discussed

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Squier-Bronco-Bass-/111033869291?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item19da2263eb

If you like it you can upgrade to a mustang - Alan Lancaster a playing one at hammersmith last week and it sounded so awesome I've even looking at one myself.

If it's a bit far I'm sure we can arrange a delivery relay

[karlfer]

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1363810558' post='2018107']
I don't know how you are fixed financially, but Jon Letts basses are wonderfully light and I'm sure he could work something out for you.
[/quote]

I've seen Alain@s Letts bass and it is stunning! Weighs about the same as a neutron (ok that's not accurate but you get the point!)

[martthebass]

I would say this but.....Status Streamline. 7lbs, comfy neck, low action, zero neck dive. Oh and it sounds good too, in my pack other basses have come and gone......

[phlebas]

Couple of kids I teach have the short scale flea bass. They're really not half bad basses

It's dirt cheap, super light, the action is low and they sound pretty decent. Worth a look? A nice soapbar pickup would drop in there and sound wicked.

http://www.thomann.de/gb/flea_bass_junior_the_wild_one.htm

[Prime_BASS]

I would talk to Shep (pantherairsoft) about your issues.

You need to try and fix some of your own inherent issues and possible bad technique before searching for the one bass. At the minute finding something that works will be impossible.

If you fancy taking the long road up to notts I'm sure he'll be more than happy to let you try his roscoe too.

[xgsjx]

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1363990170' post='2020778']
I would talk to Shep (pantherairsoft) about your issues.

You need to try and fix some of your own inherent issues and possible bad technique before searching for the one bass. At the minute finding something that works will be impossible.

If you fancy taking the long road up to notts I'm sure he'll be more than happy to let you try his roscoe too.
[/quote]

She'll end up with a massive pedal board (or two) if she does that!

[paul_5]

Saw this and thought of you, Mel,.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iD6WEbfQuso

[stingrayPete1977]

Not read all the thread Mel but has anyone suggested a 5 string SGC Nanyo Bass Collection?

Nice P tones and J tones from the PJ setup
Very light and very comfortable with a smallish body but not to the extremes of the Hohner etc
Good preamp overcomes the small body to give the tones of a much heavier bass
Build quality Fender can only dream of (contentious but true I am affraid).
In some cases what were £1000 basses can be had for less than £200 but I'd pay upto £350 for a nice fiver.

If you switched to five strings you could play off the E on the B string to save reaching up beyond the 5th fret so I would seriously look into it, a perfect example of why 5 strings are not all about extra notes

Even if you dont want a 5 a BC is well worth hunting down, a sort of Ibanez soundgear/ yamaha but better finish etc

Edited March 23, 2013 by stingrayPete1977

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1363908389' post='2019556']
You could get somebody to make a torzal twist neck like this and fit it to your precision. I doubt it would cost more than the cost of a new medium range bass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLi8pOa6zYk
[/quote]
That looks brilliant

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1364038148' post='2021123']
Saw this and thought of you, Mel,.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iD6WEbfQuso
[/quote]

These look really good

[BassTractor]

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1364038148' post='2021123']
Saw this and thought of you, Mel,.
[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iD6WEbfQuso"]http://www.youtube.c...d&v=iD6WEbfQuso[/url]
[/quote]


You're nuts! She doesn't look like that at all, and the dialect doesn't even come close.
"Let's try dis babies"

Seriouslt though, This looks very interesting, if maybe a bit on the short side. Thanks for posting.


best,
bert

Edited March 23, 2013 by BassTractor

[eude]

Sorry to hear about your issues

One more for the mix...
http://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick_corvette_basic_short_scale_nt.htm

[eude]

One more >> http://basschat.co.uk/topic/203331-fender-squier-japan-1984-a-series-32-precision-medium-scale-mij/
Medium scale might not be what you're looking for, but its a lot closer to the kind of basses you've been playing before...

Eude