far0n Posted August 14, 2009 Posted August 14, 2009 I must admit, I hate trying basses in music shops. Crap guitar setup with an amp you daren't turn up past 2 without getting snarling glances from the sales guy... you can picture the scene I'm sure. I've always fancied borrowing a bass from fellow bass chatters within the local area for the weekend just to get an idea of what it's really like. Anyone fancy swapping a Musicman Bongo for a Vigier Passion for the weekend ? Quote
molan Posted August 14, 2009 Posted August 14, 2009 (edited) I've swapped or loaned basses out a few times - in fact I have a '75 Jazz RI and a Zon VB4 out on loan right now Unfortunately I don't have the bass you're looking for and I live a zillion miles away Edited August 14, 2009 by molan Quote
Eight Posted August 14, 2009 Posted August 14, 2009 Almost tempted to buy a Bongo just so I could enjoy a dirty weekend with a Vigier. Quote
Dood Posted August 14, 2009 Posted August 14, 2009 I would highly recommend the BassChat Bass bashes! A chance to try pretty much any bass on the market (if the owners are ok with, of course) - a day spent with other people passionate about bass and, when it comes to testing out gear - no spotty guitar-only shop staff oiks trying to impart their lack of bass knowledge on you! ;o) Quote
ped Posted August 14, 2009 Posted August 14, 2009 If you are ever near Oxford you are welcome to come and have ago on mine! Quote
Bigwan Posted August 15, 2009 Posted August 15, 2009 I have Gareth Hughes' Ernie Mcmillen 4 on loan at the minute while he has my Lakland JO ltd ed. It's great having people relatively local to you so you can try out new gear. Love it! Have to say I'd be more warry (sp?) if I hadn't already dealt with G, but he's a star so no worries! Quote
grimbeaver Posted August 15, 2009 Posted August 15, 2009 I got a jaydee, warwick$$, and a gibson Tbird if anyone near Blackburn wants to have a swap for a week or 2 Quote
beerdragon Posted August 15, 2009 Posted August 15, 2009 I fancy trying a Warwick. i like the sound of them. not sold on the looks really, but would love to play one. but i bet everyone's played a Jazz. Quote
mrcrow Posted August 15, 2009 Posted August 15, 2009 i would do that on a garage night but never send or lend Quote
Mike Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 [quote name='dood' post='569531' date='Aug 14 2009, 09:38 PM']I would highly recommend the BassChat Bass bashes! A chance to try pretty much any bass on the market (if the owners are ok with, of course) - a day spent with other people passionate about bass and, when it comes to testing out gear - no spotty guitar-only shop staff oiks trying to impart their lack of bass knowledge on you! ;o)[/quote] True althought in my limited experience Clique Central! Maybe the OP should start a thread. I'd be up for some local bass swappage! Quote
MacDaddy Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 [quote name='Mike' post='570401' date='Aug 16 2009, 03:07 AM']True althought in my limited experience Clique Central![/quote] Not true, I'd never be part of a clique that would have me as a member... Quote
MythSte Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 [quote name='grimbeaver' post='570122' date='Aug 15 2009, 06:40 PM']I got a jaydee, warwick$$, and a gibson Tbird if anyone near Blackburn wants to have a swap for a week or 2[/quote] I'd love to give that T'bird a whirl. Although ive only got a 75RI Jazz! Hmm... Quote
d-basser Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 Wouldnt lend it out but if anyone wants a go of a Dingwall to try the whole fanned fret thing and they are in or around Glasgow they can pop over some time. They are providing the beer though. Quote
Linus27 Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 I've borrowed a fair few things from OBHM and my Lakland Duck Dunn is on loan to Old Horse Murphy at the moment. Quote
molan Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 [quote name='Linus27' post='571540' date='Aug 17 2009, 12:45 PM']my Lakland Duck Dunn is on loan to Old Horse Murphy at the moment.[/quote] He's got my '75 RI Jazz as well, do you think he's stockpiling them Quote
Linus27 Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 [quote name='molan' post='571603' date='Aug 17 2009, 01:41 PM']He's got my '75 RI Jazz as well, do you think he's stockpiling them [/quote] Don't talk to me about your '75 RI Jazz. I have played it, love it and want it with a passion. It was one of my dream basses. However, I can't afford it and I can't justify having another Jazz bass. I already have a Lakland Darryl Jones as my main bass, an ESP 400 Series Jazz as my backup which is amazing and a Squire VMJ fretless. So the less we say about your '75 RI Jazz the better :) Of course, I am willing to carry out certain jobs but refuse to work with goat, small children and insects. After that, anything goes Quote
Gust0o Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 Sadly, all I own is crap! I do think the loan-around 5-string is a genius idea - does anyone know if that's still running? I've never tried a 5, and that would be a fantastic way of doing so. Quote
molan Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 [quote name='Linus27' post='571685' date='Aug 17 2009, 03:00 PM']Don't talk to me about your '75 RI Jazz. I have played it, love it and want it with a passion. It was one of my dream basses. However, I can't afford it and I can't justify having another Jazz bass. I already have a Lakland Darryl Jones as my main bass, an ESP 400 Series Jazz as my backup which is amazing and a Squire VMJ fretless. So the less we say about your '75 RI Jazz the better :) Of course, I am willing to carry out certain jobs but refuse to work with goat, small children and insects. After that, anything goes [/quote] That made me smile (and I need all the smile I can get at the moment!). The '75 really is very nice, I hadn't ever really put it up for sale and will probably hang on to it for a while. In fact one of the nice things about loaning out basses is that when they come back home it feels like you're getting something new again Quote
Linus27 Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 [quote name='molan' post='571712' date='Aug 17 2009, 03:46 PM']That made me smile (and I need all the smile I can get at the moment!). The '75 really is very nice, I hadn't ever really put it up for sale and will probably hang on to it for a while. In fact one of the nice things about loaning out basses is that when they come back home it feels like you're getting something new again [/quote] Half of me is smiling knowing that it might not be for sale and the other half is screaming "I WANT THAT BASS" Quote
grimbeaver Posted August 17, 2009 Posted August 17, 2009 If you want to borrow the T bird I am sure we can sort something out [quote name='molan' post='571712' date='Aug 17 2009, 03:46 PM']That made me smile (and I need all the smile I can get at the moment!). The '75 really is very nice, I hadn't ever really put it up for sale and will probably hang on to it for a while. In fact one of the nice things about loaning out basses is that when they come back home it feels like you're getting something new again [/quote] Quote
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