Linus27 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I would love to try an Ibanez SRF700 Portamento. I'm a fretless bassist and I think they are beautiful basses but I play unlined and sadly it has lines on the top of the neck. I would love to play one to see how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I'd really like to try an Ibanez fan fret Iron label 5 string. They sound and look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misdee Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I can't say I've always wanted to try one, but recently I have been flirting with the idea of a Dingwall Lee Sklar signature model. The thing is, I've never played a Dingwall, or indeed any fanned fret bass, so it would be a bit of a leap in the dark. Also, I'm very particular about string tension, and I would want strings that gave the same feel as a 40-100 set on a regular four string. So I've got a couple of potential hurdles to overcome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 A neck through Yamaha BB of some sort. Gibson Grabber G&L SB-1 (modern with split MFD) I tried a Ritter once, I was scared in case I breathed on it wrong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knirirr Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Even though I suspect I wouldn't like it I've often fancied a go on a Rickenbacker, 4001 or 4003. I noticed that some people in this thread mentioned that a double bass would be on their list. Do any of you own Rickenbackers and live in/near Oxfordshire? Perhaps we could come to some arrangement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 On 28/04/2023 at 19:44, three said: I just spent the afternoon listening to SC - I enjoy some of the tones that he gets out of his Series I but others not so much. I agree re: the low pass filters, they can produce some pretty mundane tones alongside the extraordinary. I too have an SII but it's a four. I was just thinking the other day, I'm not sure I've ever really spent much time with a Ric - I've certainly not owned one (or a Musicman). I shall seek out a Ric this weekend - thanks for the thread - I'm inspired. I Spent part of yesterday afternoom watching SC live in concert. Incredible gig. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Spalt Hybrid., I think I've tried or owned pretty much everything else I've been interested in bass-wise over the last 20 years. There's a few guitars I'd still like to check out - any by Jens Ritter or Teuffel. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 17 hours ago, LowB_FTW said: NS NXTa (EUB), played like a regular bass (see below). I'd forgotten about that Omnibass. I'd like to try that too, both five and four strings (I had a 5-string Ergo EUB which I didn't get on with and I'd like to know if I could cope with a 5-string Omnibass). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The fasting showman Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 An old style Polytone mini brute 3. I remember hearing them in the early 80s and they sounded great, I wonder if they still do? The simplicity of them always appealed to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Ive always said that a Sei flamboyant is my dream bass - despite never having seen one in the flesh, much less play one! Probably should sort that one day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 8 hours ago, knirirr said: Even though I suspect I wouldn't like it I've often fancied a go on a Rickenbacker, 4001 or 4003. I noticed that some people in this thread mentioned that a double bass would be on their list. Do any of you own Rickenbackers and live in/near Oxfordshire? Perhaps we could come to some arrangement... Love to have a go on a double bass, but I don't live anywhere near Oxfordshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebadon2000 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I have played American P Basses[1975/2001] in all but 7 years of the 45+ Gigging But never one of these this new AV 54P single coil tone has really peaked my interest despite Bridge and never being a 'P with Flats Guy' Blonde or White 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I wouldn't have minded trying Carol Drinkwater circa 1979... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 (edited) Knirrir - whereabouts in Oxfordshire are you? I’m right down in the south in Henley Edited May 1, 2023 by molan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Id say either an original 57/58 burst/maple/gold P bass or a ric 4005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuity Boyle Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Something...anything from these guys. https://atlansiaguitars.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 9 minutes ago, Biscuity Boyle said: Something...anything from these guys. https://atlansiaguitars.com/ Maybe the 1-String - I actually love the idea of this 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterMute Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Quite fancy a noodle on a Zon Hyperbass, shame they don't do a 5 string version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 On 01/05/2023 at 15:26, tauzero said: I'd forgotten about that Omnibass. I'd like to try that too, both five and four strings (I had a 5-string Ergo EUB which I didn't get on with and I'd like to know if I could cope with a 5-string Omnibass). You could easily cope with an Omni Bass. I had a 5 string fretted one some time ago. I should not have sold it. Strory of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 I'd love to try one of those "contra" bass guitars tuned down a whole octave from standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 18 hours ago, molan said: Maybe the 1-String - I actually love the idea of this 😂 Excellent for string-skipping and cross-picking chordal work. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 18 hours ago, molan said: Maybe the 1-String - I actually love the idea of this 😂 I used to own the fretless version of that. I once took it to a practice for my Dad-Rock covers band. The fact that it was fretless was more of a hindrance than the fact it only had one string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 8 minutes ago, BigRedX said: I used to own the fretless version of that. I once took it to a practice for my Dad-Rock covers band. The fact that it was fretless was more of a hindrance than the fact it only had one string. I think I'm going to go stringless. That should keep the baying hordes who follow my excellence, happy. 🥴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 1 hour ago, snorkie635 said: Excellent for string-skipping and cross-picking chordal work. 👍 And disco octave runs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 I've never tried a Wal and sometimes think I'd like to. Then I quickly remember they are far too heavy and expensive and immediately the GAS disappears 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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