Moose Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I bought this Harley Benton about two weeks ago from Thomann for £222. Really pleased with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 2 hours ago, neepheid said: G&L Tribute LB-100 G&L Tribute JB-2 G&L Tribute Kiloton (B-stock) All £299 at Andertons right now. The LB-100 does P, the JB-2 does J, the Kiloton (sorta) does passive SR. All done with aplomb. Very happy with my Tribute LB-100. This - you've got to shlep to one specific store but it's difficult to see anything beating the LB-100 at that price. You can't get the good Squiers for under 300 and the Affinity's are nowhere near. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Waddo Soqable said: Assuming the shop's busy-ish.. You could always ask to try the bass of your choice, then subtly meander towards the door... And do a runner.. 1 hour ago, snorkie635 said: Under the long coat and walk out like Rolf Harris singing 'Jake the Peg'. For shame, kidding or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 hour ago, snorkie635 said: Under the long coat and walk out like Rolf Harris singing 'Jake the Peg'. One for the young people there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just now, Rayman said: One for the young people there Rolf Harris was….. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) Currently in stock at Fair Deal Music - a shop about 20mins from Rushbo HQ: I would happily gig with that any day of the week. Edited May 5, 2023 by rushbo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfrasho Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Id go to Guitar Guitar in Glasgow and buy the G&L Tribute JB-2 thats down from 349 to 299. On the basis that I've yet to try a G&L Tribute, and everyone seems to rave about them, plus I'm a sucker for a deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andermtc Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) Probably this at Guitar Guitar, as it would probably have been my my Betsy bass that I left at home. Edited May 5, 2023 by Andermtc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Waddo Soqable said: Bass sorted... Then you've still got 300 nicker to spend on "liquor & drugs" as Mr Pop would say... 😁 Or put it towards my defence costs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Waddo Soqable said: Assuming the shop's busy-ish.. You could always ask to try the bass of your choice, then subtly meander towards the door... And do a runner.. Do You believe loosing Your Karma points would help ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Waddo Soqable said: Assuming the shop's busy-ish.. You could always ask to try the bass of your choice, then subtly meander towards the door... And do a runner.. I think the Stranglers did this in Andertons in the 70`s. You would think that old JJ would have paid them back 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_c2 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 5 hours ago, Rayman said: …… there’s a gig tonight, and you can’t access your gear. There’s an amp at the venue, but you need a bass. It has to be new, from a store, today and there’s no time to modify it. What are you going to buy? **** it, I've changed my mind. I'll buy the cheapest bass in the shop which meets the criteria: Do the gig, then at the end smash it into the (not mine) amp they've supplied, and/or the drum kit, AND DEFINITELY the guitarist's kit too (will try to get the pedals in a golf club sweeping motion also). Because its less than half the £300 allocated, upon the howls of derision and "that could have made a perfectly good bass for a child to learn and enjoy music on", I STILL HAVE £190.01 to buy them a bass AND A CHEAP AMP! Win-win all round. Except for the guitarist. And maybe the drummer. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 A synth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 minute ago, BigRedX said: A synth. Not a bad choice, not at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 45 minutes ago, nilorius said: Do You believe loosing Your Karma points would help ? Karma - Schmarma ( .. how much Karma do you get for 300 squid anyway ? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 31 minutes ago, paul_c2 said: **** it, I've changed my mind. I'll buy the cheapest bass in the shop which meets the criteria: Do the gig, then at the end smash it into the (not mine) amp they've supplied, and/or the drum kit, AND DEFINITELY the guitarist's kit too (will try to get the pedals in a golf club sweeping motion also). Because its less than half the £300 allocated, upon the howls of derision and "that could have made a perfectly good bass for a child to learn and enjoy music on", I STILL HAVE £190.01 to buy them a bass AND A CHEAP AMP! Win-win all round. Except for the guitarist. And maybe the drummer. You say that now….. but you’ll bond with it during the gig….. and want to keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 53 minutes ago, snorkie635 said: Or put it towards my defence costs. Duude.. You're buying a shooter then.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Rayman said: You say that now….. but you’ll bond with it during the gig….. and want to keep it. Seriously?.. Have you seen the colour of it.. 🤮 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Waddo Soqable said: Duude.. You're buying a shooter then.. Maybe go to nearest store and start playing a russian roulet !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 As @neepheid @Jonesy and @jezzaboy have mentioned, one of the G&L Tributes on sale at Andertons. It just so happens I gigged my G&L Kiloton tribute last Saturday and it performed very well, especially when our drummer dropped a stick during Basket Case, it held us all together. G&L necks can be a bit chunky, not one of my preferences but the Kiloton and the JB-2 have a narrow jazz sized nut, even though they stick out a bit at the back, so I'd probably get one of those JB-2s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) Whatever feels and sounds the best. Probably a Yamaha or Ibanez from my experience, although a Vintage brand P or J would be worth a shot if available. Edited May 5, 2023 by Bigwan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 18 minutes ago, nilorius said: Maybe go to nearest store and start playing a russian roulet !!! If you're waltzing into a shop with a shooter, you may as well have all their cash and a couple of expensive basses... Tho tbh you may find a jeweller's down the road a better "blag"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Belly Evans Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) Straight to Thomann and the Harley Bentons for me. Probably these, with change for a few pints... Edited May 5, 2023 by P-Belly Evans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 5 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: If you're waltzing into a shop with a shooter, you may as well have all their cash and a couple of expensive basses... Tho tbh you may find a jeweller's down the road a better "blag"... I won't and i don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 I like the strict local rules. I'll put on my bass case, get on a scooter (following all rules of the road!) over to PMT and grab a Squier Affinity PJ and a 5 string set of Ernie Ball Super Slinkys where I throw away the G to take me down to drop C. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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