visog Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 So I really applaud BD for recording their new stock. And I'd recommend anyone serious about high-end bass visit their store in Warwick... Here's their channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-wL-AW8fNJ1T46TZkHoikQ BUT is it me or do their videos make every bass (almost) sound the same? Notable exceptions being some burpy Warwicks and the odd Alembic. Discuss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r16ktx Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 [quote name='visog' timestamp='1434828295' post='2803187'] BUT is it me or do their videos make every bass (almost) sound the same? ... Discuss? [/quote] Bwah-ha-ha http://basschat.co.uk/topic/264378-is-it-really-in-the-fingers-and-not-the-bass Sorry I'll get me coat ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 [quote name='r16ktx' timestamp='1434828595' post='2803194'] Bwah-ha-ha [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/264378-is-it-really-in-the-fingers-and-not-the-bass"]http://basschat.co.u...nd-not-the-bass[/url] Sorry I'll get me coat ;-) [/quote] Accepted but we all realise it that's about phrasing. With BD, I'm talking about every bass being rendered into a mid-range 'Snark'!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I bought a Lull form them and wouldn't hesitate to buy there again. I would never buy a bass from the strength of a video --BUT-- I found the videos very useful and I was certainly able to hear the difference between the Basses I wanted to check out. I also checked out other makes to get an idea of the way basses come across in their vids. Their preamp/amp set up isn't my set up, the guy playings fingers aren't my fingers so I wouldn't expect the bass to sound like that in my hands. But I loved the fact they do the videos and that you can see the bass in action, even if just to compare models or put the fun factor in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Stuff uploaded onto YouTube and then played through my laptop speakers usually sounds pretty samey. Not like that in the shop though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswareham Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 (edited) Their videos seem to be by and for people who principally play finger style or slap. Nothing wrong with that, but it means someone like me who plays solely with a pick doesn't get any idea of the sound of a particular bass. Same goes for the only bass guitar show I've ever been to - i came away with a headache after half an hour as everyone seemed to be playing Level 42 basslines. Edited June 20, 2015 by chriswareham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Maybe Marcus Bell could chip in, he's one of the players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Oddly enough i find quite different sounds between many basses. I especially like the clean sharp punch of the Vigier Passion today and also one of the Sandbergs had a nice tone in comparison to other basses. I guess many basses are just copies of a theme tho. There's only so much you can do with a precision styled pick up. I do think its a fantastic idea for any bass shop. Maybe its because you're listening though Laptop speakers kinda thing. I tend to use headphones when i want a serious listen. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blamelouis Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 After listening to most of them I'd say the MTD's and Goodfellow spitfire came across the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I would def say that its raised my opinion of some basses and i would certainly give certain basses a 2nd look now if i was looking at buying new. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I was in there yesterday. It was my first visit. I played 3 or 4 Fender basses. All I can say is to me they all sounded rather "samey" and that was similar to the sound in the video; rather "metallic" to my hearing. I was looking for a more Warwick-like growl. I know this is probably down to the string selection. The young guy there told me they change the strings on all the basses they take in. I guess if they use the same strings and those have a strong metallic rasp to the sound they will sound all the same to some extent. This is one I rather do like the sound of though: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8wErLFNuNk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1434908177' post='2803763'] I was in there yesterday. It was my first visit. I played 3 or 4 Fender basses. ................. I was looking for a more Warwick-like growl [/quote] Perhaps you should have tried a Warwick then. [size=4] [/size][size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 [quote name='visog' timestamp='1434828295' post='2803187'] So I really applaud BD for recording their new stock. And I'd recommend anyone serious about high-end bass visit their store in Warwick... Here's their channel: [url="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-wL-AW8fNJ1T46TZkHoikQ"]https://www.youtube....fNJ1T46TZkHoikQ[/url] BUT is it me or do their videos make every bass (almost) sound the same? Notable exceptions being some burpy Warwicks and the odd Alembic. Discuss? [/quote] They are playing them all through the same rig though, yes? There you go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I like the way they play stuff like RHCP on a stingray, Jamiroquai on a Streamer etc. Think that's a cool touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 [quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1434988736' post='2804456'] Perhaps you should have tried a Warwick then. [/quote] You're right. It would at least I would have found out if their Streamer sounded anything like my own Streamer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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