New bass options, Vigier/Status/ACG/Strandberg choices hmmmmmm

[mattbass6]

That is true but Bass Direct are always good. They have a lovely 2nd hand 2017 Excess in at the moment - 

http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Vigier_Excess_4_Black_2017.html

[winterfire666]

3 minutes ago, mattbass6 said:

That is true but Bass Direct are always good. They have a lovely 2nd hand 2017 Excess in at the moment - 

http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Vigier_Excess_4_Black_2017.html

might try to get there at some point, they have a few things in stock i would like to try out, i know they are all great basses but the excess appeals to me least visually from the range, never played one though.

[mattbass6]

Just now, winterfire666 said:

might try to get there at some point, they have a few things in stock i would like to try out, i know they are all great basses but the excess appeals to me least visually from the range, never played one though.

Yeah, fair call. Each to their own for sure. It has to be right for you. Good luck with this fun journey and please, keep us posted  

[mattbass6]

PS There is a 4 string Stealth Excess on here for silly money  
 

 

[winterfire666]

yeah i had spotted that, it is a silly price and very tempting

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3 minutes ago, winterfire666 said:

yeah i had spotted that, it is a silly price and very tempting

You can't lose IMO.

I've just taken my 80's Arpege out for a play; criminally it's been in it's case for about four months unplayed - it was still in perfect tune!

That Excess is stunning.

[winterfire666]

its a shame, i know its an awesome bit of kit but it just doesn't grab me visually and thats not the highest priority for me but i wont be buying another bass for a long while so i must be brutal about these things.

ive been after an upgrade for a while so ive gotta get it right :^)

 

still a little tempted though.

Edited May 1, 2018 by winterfire666

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1 hour ago, winterfire666 said:

its a shame, i know its an awesome bit of kit but it just doesn't grab me visually and thats not the highest priority for me but i wont be buying another bass for a long while so i must be brutal about these things.

ive been after an upgrade for a while so ive gotta get it right :^)

 

still a little tempted though.

Yeah looks are important for sure. Go and try a passion again, I reckon. I’ve never gone custom personally as although I know what I like in an instrument, putting money on it would frighten me - I prefer to buy something I can play first. Sometimes I think what makes a bass feel and play well can be a combination of things you can’t necessarily put your finger on and add to a custom build spec sheet. Although that’s just me - every ACG and Shuker I’ve played has been fantastic. 

[Kev]

Just whatever you do, try before you buy.  So many custom orders are listed for sale within months its silly.  

[Crawford13]

If you are looking a British made custom basses, I would definitely recommend looking at Alpher! Absolutely incredible instruments made by Chris and Al in Yorkshire!