Ajoten Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Given I'm usually a P-bass player... I recently got an acoustic bass which I enjoy playing when sat about at home. One thing I particularly like are the dimensions of the body re resting securely on one's thigh, and generally having a big thing to put my arm over. Oo er missis, no really, shut up at the back. In fact I can imagine having something like that as my main bass, BUT I wouldn't be comfy having an acoustic as the #1. So I'm wondering if there are more electricky basses with a nice 3" or so depth. And on top of that I'd want a 5 string as I could more easily justify it as an additional member of the clan. Dream bass is a Warwick Jonas Hellborg, but I'd rather keep my 2nd kidney for emergencies. So far I have a shortlist of [url="http://www.ibanez.com/products/u_eb_detail.php?year=2016&cat_id=2&series_id=57&data_id=63&color=CL01"]one[/url] (and I fear it's a bit too slim to be different, dunno). Are there alternatives? Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Google the following if you haven't already: Warwick Star Bass, Godin Acoustibass 5, Ibanez Artcore series and Fender Starcaster (not made in a 5 though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Rob Allen Deep 5. Resistance is futile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=rob+allen+deep+5&client=firefox-b&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjVirnx9dnPAhXDLMAKHdkwDxEQ_AUICigD&biw=1280&bih=694 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I played on one of those Ibanez artcore ones; pretty nice to play - the relicing isn't the most convincing but they are decent basses. I'd love a Warwick Starbass too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Bear in mind that the Ibanez is short scale. I'd want to hear how good that low B string is before buying one. Most semi-acoustic and hollow bodied basses have slim bodies - certainly all the ones that I've played are. I own a MiK Pro-series Warwick Starbass which is 1.5" deep at the sides and a little bit more in the middle with the (slightly) arched top and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajoten Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 Hmm. Anyone want a kidney? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Doesn't Thundercat play a fat semi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajoten Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 Incorrect string number, but [url="http://sonntag-guitars.com/english/Archtops/Archtop-Acoustic-Bass.php"]THIS[/url] is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 [quote name='Ajoten' timestamp='1476447407' post='3154390'] Incorrect string number, but [url="http://sonntag-guitars.com/english/Archtops/Archtop-Acoustic-Bass.php"]THIS[/url] is awesome! [/quote] And it makes the Deep 5 look cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1476442687' post='3154335'] Doesn't Thundercat play a fat semi? [/quote] That's a massive 6 string Ibanez-custom-shop-available-to-endorsees-only job. The aforementioned Artcore would be the closest match, although I don't think Thundercat's is short scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I've got the Ibby Artcore, traded it for my Warwick Star Bass as it looks a bit more 'roots' and suits the Americana Band I'm in. The B string is fine, given I've swapped the rounds out for some flats. True about the relicing, it is a bit machine-like from close up but joe public cares not one jot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I have a Kelly Dragonfly 5. considering the price it's exceptionally well made and sounds superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivansc Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 So relieved the warwick star bass isnt anything like the original Framus one! Mind you Bill Wyman did OK on one for a while, didnt he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 [URL=http://s8.photobucket.com/user/peredur/media/Lush_zpsbjhcxxwo.jpg.html][IMG]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49/peredur/Lush_zpsbjhcxxwo.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Lock the thread, there is nothing more to say. If the owner of that ever happens to bump into this thread then please get in touch because I want to buy this bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svend Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Hi there may a stupid question. What kind of music will a Hollow body bass acommodate Best regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Have a listen to Pertybass on YouTube. Although he's fitted a tone styler to his, that starbass sounds great and the mod really seems to give a wide range of sounds. http://youtu.be/hIg4QbSjigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 [quote name='owen' timestamp='1476780182' post='3157090'] [URL=http://s8.photobucket.com/user/peredur/media/Lush_zpsbjhcxxwo.jpg.html][IMG]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49/peredur/Lush_zpsbjhcxxwo.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Lock the thread, there is nothing more to say. If the owner of that ever happens to bump into this thread then please get in touch because I want to buy this bass. [/quote] I'm also smitten by the Deep 5! I found a used one a couple of years ago for peanuts but the pawn shop (!) wouldn't ship it. I was very tempted to get on a plane to go over for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Veillette https://www.google.co.uk/search?biw=1366&bih=662&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=veillette+bass&oq=veillette+bass&gs_l=img.1.0.0j0i7i30k1j0i24k1.11298.11298.0.12988.1.1.0.0.0.0.57.57.1.1.0....0...1c.1.64.img..0.1.56.t5Fo-m2enyE That thing that Happy Jack brought to the last Herts Bash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 [quote name='Svend' timestamp='1487706500' post='3242067'] Hi there may a stupid question. What kind of music will a Hollow body bass acommodate Best regards [/quote] Just about anything really. My MiK Warwick StarBass is on the tracks from my band's mini album [url=https://terrortones.bandcamp.com/album/the-monsterpussy-sessions]The MonsterPussy Sessions[/url] And for a complete contrast remember that Peter Hook of New Order and Simon Gallup of The Cure both use Eccleshall hollow-bodied basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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