scannerman Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 Just watching one of Scott Devine's videos where he likens basses to cars. So heres my list for starters Fender= Ford. ..they're everywhere Warwick = Volkswagen.....solid german engineering Dingwall = Lamborghini....well engineered but not very forgiving Alembic = bugatti.....how much! Hofner violin bass = Mini cooper....small classic Ritter = zonda.....sounds good but that shape! Fodera = mercedes....stylish with all the knobs Any more.... Quote
lurksalot Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 Spector - Subaru Impreza with models to suit the budget of those that understand Quote
BreadBin Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, lurksalot said: Spector - Subaru Impreza with models to suit the budget of those that understand Don't forget the Legacy and Outback - the higher quality and more understated Subaru models 1 Quote
lurksalot Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, BreadBin said: Don't forget the Legacy and Outback - the higher quality and more understated Subaru models Subaru then 1 Quote
police squad Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 Gibson..........Saab. always on the brink of going bust!!!!!! oh, hang on.............................. I always wondered why anyone would buy a Saab. What is the point of them,..................Then I understood and nearly bought one. A bit like Gibson basses but I've bought Gibson basses but not a Saab. Remember folks, I'm only joshing here because I'm gassing for a gold top L/P bass and Saab convertible in cerrulian blue 2 Quote
BrunoBass Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) Pitbull - Caterham Both kits! Edited April 28, 2018 by BrunoBass 1 Quote
Hellzero Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 Shuker = Bentley : you know that typical English design which won't make you buy one until you try one. Burns = Toyota Prius : as ugly as can be. Leduc = Rolls Royce : try one, you'll understand. Fender = Nascar : only can do one thing quite right. Wal = Ferrari : way far too expensive, especially when second hand and so old school designed. LeFay = Porsche : inventive design and clever approach, expensive too. Fodera = Corvette Stingray : you know that American way of life with all the shining and non sense features to raise the bill. 1 Quote
oldslapper Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 Nanyo Bass Collection = Saab You have to have owned one to understand. Neither hold there value & cheap as chips. (I've owned both...) Quote
musicbassman Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 Gibson EBO bass = A 1950's Bentley or Daimler - never mind the speed, feel the smooth ride! Quote
skidder652003 Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) squier = Nissan Micra Edited April 28, 2018 by skidder652003 Quote
Cat Burrito Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 The retro stylings of Eastwood's bass range are surely reflected in Nissan's 1991 modern classic, the Figaro? Quote
ead Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 17 hours ago, scannerman said: Fodera = mercedes....stylish with all the knobs What's stylish about a Merc. They have lost their way in styling over the years imv (engineerin/quality for that matter). Although YMMV of course. Quote
spongebob Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 I agree that the much of the current range is a bit, lacking, but I drive a SLK 350 (R171), and that's a modern classic for sure. Rest of their output has definitely joined the 'Euroblob' massive, quite non-descript. Even the R172 SLK lost something from it's predecessor. My input would be Rickenbacker - TVR. Stunning when working right, but at the same time iffy build quality, and prone to issues! 1 Quote
Skybone Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 Rickenbacker: Land Rover (Solid, dependable, not everyone likes them, styling from a bygone era, but they still keep going) Quote
BreadBin Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 I would have said that Rickenbacker is more of an original VW Beetle - old design with massive flaws but loads of people still really like them. Quote
drTStingray Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) Beautiful 1957 all purpose, ubiquitous workaday classic. Edited April 28, 2018 by drTStingray Quote
ead Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 2 hours ago, spongebob said: I agree that the much of the current range is a bit, lacking, but I drive a SLK 350 (R171), and that's a modern classic for sure. Rest of their output has definitely joined the 'Euroblob' massive, quite non-descript. Even the R172 SLK lost something from it's predecessor. My input would be Rickenbacker - TVR. Stunning when working right, but at the same time iffy build quality, and prone to issues! No offense intended btw. Being an old git I loved the old Gullwing and the older SLs with the more 'vertical' headlights. Not good on the actual model numbers I'm afraid so I had to Google yours which is perfectly fine to my eyes. It has that bonnet too... The ones I fend less easy to look at are the modern saloon, maybe the last 3 or 4 years. Quote
SH73 Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 Skoda Octavia=Squier good build quality for less 1 Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 Limelight- replica kit car with fake badges. 2 2 Quote
Cato Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 7 minutes ago, stingrayPete1977 said: Limelight- replica kit car with fake badges. That has been 'reliced' via a couple of minor crashes. 1 Quote
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