stingrayPete1977 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Galaxy tab went flat so I decided to flick through the new Argos catalogue only to find no basses at all! Is this a sign of how few youngsters want to play the best instrument out there? My first guitar was an encore electric guitar and thinking back it had a single humbucker in the sweet spot, must of implanted the concept in my had back then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 My first bass, still my main bass, looks a bit different these days, but came from an Argos catalogue. Sad times if they don't have any anymore..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heminder Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I didn't know Argos had musical instruments in their catalogue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Argos sell everything! Except basses it appears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1364148505' post='2022522'] My first bass, still my main bass, looks a bit different these days, but came from an Argos catalogue. Sad times if they don't have any anymore..... [/quote] Not rocking the encore logo then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 And relax... http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Search/searchTerms/BASS.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1364148995' post='2022529'] Not rocking the encore logo then? [/quote] Nope, cos it was a Sunn Mustang (still is) 1989. Was technically my mate's til 1996 when I repossessed it from him for 30 quid beer money owed. He had already scraped off the decal by then. When I refurbed it, I couldn't find a custom decal maker to do me a Sunn Mustang, so it rocks a 70s fender decal now. If I could be arsed I would redo it with an original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Argos........ what a wonderful place. 16 day free loan of power tools when you've a job to do !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 MB1. Argos.... Not been in since those aliens started shopping there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1364149768' post='2022545'] Nope, cos it was a Sunn Mustang (still is) 1989. Was technically my mate's til 1996 when I repossessed it from him for 30 quid beer money owed. He had already scraped off the decal by then. When I refurbed it, I couldn't find a custom decal maker to do me a Sunn Mustang, so it rocks a 70s fender decal now. If I could be arsed I would redo it with an original. [/quote] Can't put a value on these stories can you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 [quote name='TimR' timestamp='1364149495' post='2022541'] And relax... http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Search/searchTerms/BASS.htm [/quote] That's online though, none in the laminated book of dreams! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenitram Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I love that green finish. Seriously. How did you do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobra11 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 maybe the aliens took all the basses with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1364150824' post='2022564'] I love that green finish. Seriously. How did you do it? [/quote] Ronseal Somerset valley ? Edited March 24, 2013 by stingrayPete1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 [quote name='Kobra11' timestamp='1364150850' post='2022565'] maybe the aliens took all the basses with them [/quote] Giggidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 [quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1364150824' post='2022564'] I love that green finish. Seriously. How did you do it? [/quote] Badly. I used an olive woodstain that still looked brown. And then the wife suggested I used a thin acrylic paint wash over it. That worked, so after it dried I slathered the whole thing in Danish Oil, and voila. Comes off with my big sweaty paws all over it, and looks like it was done 20 years ago rather than 5 now. Lovely wear on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 [quote name='TimR' timestamp='1364149495' post='2022541'] And relax... [/quote] What a relief! I find this particularly interesting and poignant: [url="http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/166006/Trail/searchtext%3EBASS.htm"]http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/166006/Trail/searchtext%3EBASS.htm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1364153616' post='2022618'] What a relief! I find this particularly interesting and poignant: [url="http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/166006/Trail/searchtext%3EBASS.htm"]http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/166006/Trail/searchtext%3EBASS.htm[/url] [/quote] Do they improve the tone much, are they good for metal alternative sub reggae retro pop industrial splurge bands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1364153616' post='2022618'] What a relief! I find this particularly interesting and poignant: [url="http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/166006/Trail/searchtext%3EBASS.htm"]http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/166006/Trail/searchtext%3EBASS.htm[/url] [/quote] And it seems to be standing on a snare drum! Something for everyone :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1364148505' post='2022522'] My first bass, still my main bass, looks a bit different these days, but came from an Argos catalogue. Sad times if they don't have any anymore..... [/quote] Like the Descendents sticker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1364153971' post='2022633'] Something for everyone :-) [/quote] Not to mention the woolly onesie and the amusing hat! And... is that a ROBIN?? [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1364153941' post='2022630'] Do they improve the tone much, are they good for metal alternative sub reggae retro pop industrial splurge bands? [/quote] Er, yes! ...I think I know what your Christmas present is going to be. Edited March 24, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I must be in a minority here but I don't like shops like Argos selling basses. They are so often unplayable as they weren't set up properly and I'd much rather people bought from local music stores. Just my personal opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 I think I'm ok my band are unique in that we don't do the splurge bit, more of an angst core dub gimp and western vibe to or set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Anyone who pays fifteen quid for this slice of tat should be hunted down, tarred and feathered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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