ARGH Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) Kids that havent played enough and think they're opinion is justified. Edited August 31, 2008 by ARGH Quote
waynepunkdude Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='ARGH' post='274094' date='Aug 31 2008, 10:41 PM']Kids that havent played enough and think they're opinion is justified.[/quote] Don't pick on clarky Quote
Mokl Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='escholl' post='274089' date='Aug 31 2008, 10:28 PM']two for one!....if someone can just slag off graphite nuts and hand-wound pups now, that will be everything i own, trashed in this thread i don't know why i'm enjoying that...[/quote] Errr... I think someone did slag off hand-wound pups a few pages back (can't be arsed to look back and tell you who though). Having been through large piles of gear, I hate to admit that I always seem to sound mostly the same no matter what amp or bass I am using. Sure, there are subtle differences, but, in the end, I always seem to strive for my particular sound. I also hate that this doesn't stop me thinking about getting new or different instruments. Having said all that I really couldn't get a sound I liked with my Rick 4003 when I had it - it was a beautiful object though. I particularly hate (although "hate" is too strong a word) the way this forum feeds an illogical desire within me to acquire gear that I certainly don't need, nor am likely to benefit from. Yet, I still keep coming back for more! Quote
crez5150 Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='Clarky' post='274098' date='Aug 31 2008, 10:46 PM']yeah man, I is well good innit .. my bad[/quote] Quote
Mokl Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 ... oh yeah. And I hate bass players who hate stuff Quote
dangerboy Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) I think this thread is great. Reminds us all that we have different tastes, and hopefully gives a bit of perspective for the 'what's the best...' converstions we have elsewhere. So here's my utterly opinionated list, to be read very much with a 'dangerboy is trying to get a certain sound and feel, and this gear just can't do it' slant. I understand other folks will get exactly what they want from these things, but they'll never work for me... All active basses. Honestly. The lot of them. I just don't see the point. I increasingly can't stand humbuckers, either. Warwicks, Ibanezes, etc. Ashdown Trace Marshall Hartke The thumb of the right hand. Does that count as a bass-related product? Boutique pedals that are just clones of basic BOSS models or Tubescreamers. All Line6 gear except the DL4 and Echo Park The BOSS ODB-3 Any digitally-modelled distortion Flangers Non bass-related: Girlfriends/boyfriends in bands who don't do much and stick out like sore thumbs Cymbals (unrealistic, I know) Delay on vocals Bands that are less than 25% bass player, except where said band has over 8 members Hats on-stage Metal Strats Nearly all guitar music made before 1976 Edited August 31, 2008 by dangerboy Quote
escholl Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='Mokl' post='274100' date='Aug 31 2008, 10:48 PM']Errr... I think someone did slag off hand-wound pups a few pages back (can't be arsed to look back and tell you who though).[/quote] hahaha it was me, trying to give reasons why they should be in hopes someone else would rant about it. i have to admit, i'm getting a perverse kick out of having my equipment verbally trashed in this thread. is that too weird? Quote
Kev Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 everybodys gear is being trashed in this thread, literally everybodys Quote
dangerboy Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 I don't think it's a perverse kick. It would be boring if we all agreed. A Bassworlder once told me my playing was 'not proper bassplaying'. That made me proud. Quote
Alastair Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) I think the 5% are the ones who have never felt the need for a 5th string and hate putting up woth being preached to about it all the time on bass forums (Ps I too am in the 5% if thats the case ) Oi, removing posts ya cheeky bugger Edited August 31, 2008 by Alastair Quote
escholl Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='Alastair' post='274119' date='Aug 31 2008, 11:14 PM']I think the 5% are the ones who have never felt the need for a 5th string and hate putting up woth being preached to about it all the time on bass forums (Ps I too am in the 5% if thats the case ) Oi, removing posts ya cheeky bugger [/quote] why do i get the feeling that 95% of us will claim to be in that 5%? Quote
waynepunkdude Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 Oh I hate players who are better than me, yep thats everyone Quote
dangerboy Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Alastair' post='274119' date='Aug 31 2008, 11:14 PM']Oi, removing posts ya cheeky bugger [/quote] Sorry - I realised I'd posted back-to-back and didn't want to look greedy! This refers to Oscar South's comments that 85% of people who slate ERBs do it because they can't play/afford them, and 10% do it to get 'bass cred'. I saw a taxi today with the numberplate BA55 ERB. Strange world. Edited August 31, 2008 by dangerboy Quote
waynepunkdude Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='escholl' post='274125' date='Aug 31 2008, 11:19 PM']why do i get the feeling that 95% of us will claim to be in that 5%? [/quote] But 72% of those will be wishing they were in the 4% that can play 5 string but can't afford one Quote
yorks5stringer Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 I have to say I'm not keen on "coffin cases": I mean what's that all about? Why rest your bass in a case that looks like a freakin coffin? Equally, what's with these gothic looking basses? Quote
ARGH Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='yorks5stringer' post='274131' date='Aug 31 2008, 11:23 PM']I have to say I'm not keen on "coffin cases": I mean what's that all about? Why rest your bass in a case that looks like a freakin coffin? Equally, what's with these gothic looking basses? [/quote] Because they are NEKKRO Look cool onstage under lights And cause generation gaps. Quote
Kev Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 coffin cases annoy me too! cases should just hold basses, not choking on dust! Quote
Protium Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='ARGH' post='274094' date='Aug 31 2008, 10:41 PM']Kids that havent played enough and think they're opinion is justified.[/quote] Old people who should've given it up years ago who think they know it all Quote
escholl Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='ARGH' post='274132' date='Aug 31 2008, 11:27 PM']Because they are NEKKRO Look cool onstage under lights And cause generation gaps.[/quote] ahh see i knew that there had to be a reason. mind the gap. Quote
ARGH Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='Protium' post='274136' date='Aug 31 2008, 11:33 PM']Old people who should've given it up years ago who think they know it all [/quote] Farts that think 4 is all you need,it isnt. Kids that cant play for sh*t and want to tell ME about what is GOOD tone. Quote
OldGit Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='dangerboy' post='274107' date='Aug 31 2008, 10:52 PM']I think this thread is great. Reminds us all that we have different tastes, and hopefully gives a bit of perspective for the 'what's the best...' converstions we have elsewhere. So here's my utterly opinionated list, to be read very much with a 'dangerboy is trying to get a certain sound and feel, and this gear just can't do it' slant. I understand other folks will get exactly what they want from these things, but they'll never work for me... All active basses. Honestly. The lot of them. I just don't see the point. I increasingly can't stand humbuckers, either. Warwicks, Ibanezes, etc. Ashdown Trace Marshall Hartke The thumb of the right hand. Does that count as a bass-related product? Boutique pedals that are just clones of basic BOSS models or Tubescreamers. All Line6 gear except the DL4 and Echo Park The BOSS ODB-3 Any digitally-modelled distortion Flangers Non bass-related: Girlfriends/boyfriends in bands who don't do much and stick out like sore thumbs Cymbals (unrealistic, I know) Delay on vocals Bands that are less than 25% bass player, except where said band has over 8 members Hats on-stage Metal Strats Nearly all guitar music made before 1976[/quote] Well I was with you up to the Hats comment Slap solos Quote
ARGH Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='escholl' post='274140' date='Aug 31 2008, 11:37 PM']ahh see i knew that there had to be a reason. [/quote] BLAKMETUL!!! \M/ DIE WEAK METAL KIL KIL KIL Quote
OldGit Posted August 31, 2008 Posted August 31, 2008 [quote name='Protium' post='274136' date='Aug 31 2008, 11:33 PM']Old people who should've given it up years ago who think they know it all [/quote] Ha ha yeah that's me oh Hang on, If I knew it all I'd know it was time to hang it all up and stop. Nurse! I'm confused again .. Quote
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