discreet Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 [quote name='DavidMcKay' timestamp='1444765064' post='2885827'] ....doesn't look like a table with a big slice of veneer on top. [/quote] Maybe not the slice of veneer, but it still looks like a table. Quote
DavidMcKay Posted October 13, 2015 Author Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) Spot the difference.... Edited October 13, 2015 by DavidMcKay Quote
TrevorR Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 You know, I wondered whether or not to weigh in to this discussion substantively but then I realised that from the tone of the OP comments that it's basically a futile waste of time. Imsuspect that there's unlikely to be any discourse or discussion. So my only substantive contribution... Each to their own, if you are as content in your Wal free world as I am on my Wal ridden one then we're both happy and content and long may it stay so. You don't like the look of Wals? Cool, aesthetics (and even ergonomics to a degree) are a personal thing. Never played a P bass, a Ricky, a 4 string Stingray or a Warwick neck that I liked the feel of in my hand. The oval bridges on Laklands just look silly and out of place to me. I don't like Gibson basses full stop for a load of reasons. My right, my prerogative and no reflection whatsoever on the tastes and preferences for those for whom those basses do tick all the boxes. So that's my only contribution but I suppose I will pop in from time to time to see how silly the thread has got... Au revior to this thread. Quote
JTUK Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1444764849' post='2885824'] ... and this is [i]that [/i]much nicer..? Explain. [url="http://imgur.com/R3UHXFQ"][/url] [/quote] Not for me... Played a couple of Wals... sounded balanced but wouldn't/couldn't buy it. Oh well.... Quote
Sibob Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 I would put the ACG posted above in exactly the same category as the Wal posted above, hand-built, boutique basses. The spec is different because different people ordered them. I wouldn't touch either of them but I wouldn't start a thread centered around the fact that not many people complain about the brands. Go practice the bass people lol Si Quote
leftyhook Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 The Mick Karn rant... !!!!! That is why he is so rated... he was unique. So he sounded like Mick Karn on everything he did? HELLO! If a 'supergroup' asked him to be part of a project,,, I think it is because they wanted a Mick Karn vibe. Otherwise there are plenty of the bassist who sound like.. each other. Quote
DavidMcKay Posted October 13, 2015 Author Posted October 13, 2015 Thought I'd take a wee pop - time to get serious. Thanks for the input and comments. Happy for a Mod to banish this post to wherever these things get put to die. Cheers, Mac Quote
Bilbo Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 As a 30 year Wal man, my only contribution is to say I had mine set up once when I bought it and again 15 years later. I put it in the case in tune and it comes out of the case in tune. No idea where the neck dive comments come from; I have not experienced it. Heavy? Never been a problem. Sound? It sounds like me (odd that). It is a solid, reliable, professional instrument that hasn't ever let me down. Would I play anything else? Of course I would. It's just a bass not a wife. As for looks, there is no consensus. Never was, never will be. Oh and it's worth 4x what I bought it for new. I really don't give a rat's arse what anyone else thinks of it. It has served me well. Quote
Big_Stu Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1444758186' post='2885710']Trollolololol.[/quote] Naah, could be a Vox......... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juJpyUkHPCA[/media] [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1444760576' post='2885744'] This thread might even reach the realms of a Stick in the Backer thread.[/quote] Given enough Tim, all things are possible here. Quote
Mykesbass Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1444759096' post='2885723'] Don't like troll? OK, you're a stirrer then. That any better? [/quote] That was somewhat inevitable from you Quote
Sibob Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 I wouldn't worry about it Bilbo, just wait until David discovers Fodera lol Si Quote
leftybassman392 Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) [quote name='DavidMcKay' timestamp='1444765853' post='2885849'] Spot the difference.... [/quote] Ooooh! Ooooh! Ooooh! I know this one... One's a bass guitar and the other's a table! That's it isn't it? Isn't it? Is there a prize for getting this right? I do hope there's a prize... I like [s]presents[/s] prizes... Edited October 13, 2015 by leftybassman392 Quote
DavidMcKay Posted October 13, 2015 Author Posted October 13, 2015 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1444766979' post='2885870'] I wouldn't worry about it Bilbo, just wait until David discovers Fodera lol Si [/quote] Just did. Now need to go clean the coffee from my computer screen! Quote
DavidMcKay Posted October 13, 2015 Author Posted October 13, 2015 [quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1444767291' post='2885875'] Ooooh! Ooooh! Ooooh! I know this one... One's a bass guitar and the other's a table! Is there a prize for getting this right? I do hope there's a prize... [/quote] Ah - but which is which?!?! That's the hard part. Quote
Dad3353 Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Ooh look..! A bee..! [sharedmedia=core:attachments:140863] Quote
leftybassman392 Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 [quote name='DavidMcKay' timestamp='1444767350' post='2885878'] Ah - but which is which?!?! That's the hard part. [/quote] No fair! That wasn't part of the question. If it had been it would have said 'which is which?' and it didn't. I went back and checked it and it doesn't. You can't change the answer after somebody's got it right! What kind of a quiz is that!!! Honestly... some people just shouldn't be allowed to run quizzes! Quote
DavidMcKay Posted October 13, 2015 Author Posted October 13, 2015 OK leftybassman392 - you are right. I changed the goalposts. You get first prize. First prize = a Wal bass. Second prize = two Wal basses! Quote
LayDownThaFunk Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Tell me Blood Sugar is not a great bass tone. Quote
ahpook Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1444767593' post='2885883'] Ooh look..! A bee..! [/quote] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAhuSDRIDHE Quote
leftybassman392 Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 [quote name='DavidMcKay' timestamp='1444768126' post='2885893'] OK leftybassman392 - you are right. I changed the goalposts. You get first prize. First prize = a Wal bass. Second prize = two Wal basses! [/quote] Done! I'll PM you my address for posting. [spoiler] Whaddya know? Moaning a lot actually works. I might try it again sometime... [/spoiler] Quote
EssentialTension Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 [quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1444768367' post='2885897'] Tell me Blood Sugar is not a great bass tone. [/quote] Blood Sugar is not a great bass tone. Quote
Lord Sausage Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1444758601' post='2885716'] De-caf ? [/quote] Hahahahahahahahahahaha! Quote
LayDownThaFunk Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1444768408' post='2885901'] Blood Sugar is not a great bass tone. [/quote] Of course it isn't if you play a Bender. Quote
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