ped Posted December 14, 2009 Posted December 14, 2009 I like the Vertex - never seen one before... Quote
dwh87 Posted December 14, 2009 Posted December 14, 2009 [quote name='ped' post='684517' date='Dec 14 2009, 09:15 PM']I like the Vertex - never seen one before...[/quote] I think that one is a prototype of what Modulus will be making. They are a more wallet friendly model. Bass central is selling that one for $1749. Quote
7string Posted December 15, 2009 Posted December 15, 2009 Like some other members on this thread, my bass of the moment is one which I've been working on. With a new pickup, new controls and some natty knob, my Sei 7 is kicking the proverbial behind. There's a thread about it [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=70334"]here.[/url] As for GAS, my wife and her friend are off to the USA in May, so I'm thinking of what they could bring back for me At the moment, Carvin looks like a good bet, either their SB5000 (which got great marks in BP) or the AC50, a hollow, piezo only bass. I really liked the piezo ACG that was at the Moffat Bass Bash and that got me looking at them. Both basses have a huge range of choices (woods, colours etc) and the AC50 has a no-soundhole option. Carvin's international website is [url="http://www.carvinworld.com"]here.[/url] Quote
WonderHorse Posted December 15, 2009 Posted December 15, 2009 I don't think I'll ever fall out of love with my '75 RI Fender Jazz. Would like another jazz - rosewood fingerboard, flats, white with tort p'guard '51 P bass is doing it for me at the minute as well. Quote
Muzz Posted December 15, 2009 Posted December 15, 2009 Well, after an extended studio session, and as much as I looooove my Overwater, my Ray is top of the list now. Took six basses along to play with sounds, and spent a long time faffing about before I spotted the last case I hadn't opened and said "hang on, let me try this..." flattened the mids (it's a 3EQ), everything else up, bada bing. Instantly the sound I was after. So, although the Overwater is the one on the stand in the house permanently (can't walk past without picking it up - it's a woody work of art), the Ray is the new go-to bass for me. I'm even selling the $$ NT on the strength of this. Black and maple, too - the best colour combo for me... Quote
Born 2B Mild Posted December 15, 2009 Posted December 15, 2009 Best thing of all, is when you kind of accidentally come across a bass that delights you, rather than one that you were besotted with before even touching it. This has happened to me recently. I did a trade and took a Stingray in P/X which I wasn't actually GASsing for. Turns out to be a real gig monster!!!!! Quote
Bassassin Posted December 15, 2009 Posted December 15, 2009 [quote name='dwh87' post='684513' date='Dec 14 2009, 09:14 PM']Modulus Vertex [/quote] Oooh! Carbon graphite GAS incoming! [quote name='xgsjx' post='672904' date='Dec 3 2009, 09:59 AM']Now that's a clever idea, just a shame westone was a sh!te make from the 80's.[/quote] You might want to do a bit of research. MIJ Westones (including The Rail) were built by Matsumoku & were excellent quality & the ubiquitous Thunder Is are getting quite sought-after now. Stuff like Rails, Quantums, Super Headless, Thunder II & IIIs can fetch some pretty silly money. My Bass Of The Moment - Lace Helix: I think part of the reason I like this is that it's the sort of thing Matsumoku might be building if they'd kept going. Should turn up in a day or two... Jon. Quote
yorick Posted December 15, 2009 Posted December 15, 2009 Alembic Epic 4 string, or a 90's Warwick Dolphin. Quote
Dread Bass Posted December 15, 2009 Posted December 15, 2009 I would love another ACG maybe a little less fancy so i dont have to worry so much playing it live. Just now i am more gassing for all valve amps. Quote
Clarky Posted December 15, 2009 Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) My BOTM is my recently acquired 72 Fender P-bass (pics in my sig below and my avatar). Played my first gig with it last night and it was fantastic. Sounds every bit as good and powerful as my Shuker JJB, has a super-slick neck and action, weighs very little, and looks the absolute dogs doodah's. Was a very happy man during our set Will try out my Nash '63 Jazz at our next gig (in January). Quite a bit heavier than my P-bass (although not a monster, probably between 9-10lb) and with a rounder/chunkier neck, but also sounds superb and looks great in relic'd candy apple red. I am GAS free with these two plus my JJB Edited December 15, 2009 by Clarky Quote
bh2 Posted December 15, 2009 Posted December 15, 2009 I have real gas for one of these... Yes... a Squier! Quote
karlthebassist Posted December 15, 2009 Posted December 15, 2009 Bass of the moment? My Stingray :wub: Money no object? Lakland Darryl Jones 4, USA, that off white colour, white plate, maple neck with white blocks. Yum yum yum. Quote
12stringbassist Posted December 15, 2009 Posted December 15, 2009 This one's lived in its case for a good while and I've enjoyed taking it out for the last few shows. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=327Gb97Unlg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=327Gb97Unlg[/url] Camerawork by John The Fire Hazard. Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted December 16, 2009 Author Posted December 16, 2009 This has grown into a nice thread Apart from the basses in my consciousness that I'd like or I'm interested in, the true bass of the moment for me is [as I suppose it has been since 1990] a Status S2. I'm playing my walnut one every day in the theatre at the moment & it's proving to be the perfect bass for the job. Superior growl & that extra sparkle that others seem to lack. Here it is in the pit with it's 5-string brethren... Quote
hatori Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 I really really want (are you listening Santa) a Wal fretless 5 string..Ive been a good boy (honest) Quote
rjb Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) My new Fender P5 (see avatar picture) is my current squeeze. Old school tones in a modern 5 string configuration. A great compliment to my modern sounding Warwicks. Now seriously considering getting a 51P reissue for some serious "older school" sounds. Was always sceptical about P basses (probably because I learnt to play on a really cheap and nasty one) but now I'm a convert. Edited December 16, 2009 by rjb Quote
Linus27 Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='685490' date='Dec 15 2009, 05:58 PM'][/quote] Thats what I have. It really is an amazing bass and so so easy to play. If my Warwick Corvette turns out to be amazing then I may sell the Fender Quote
bh2 Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 [quote name='12stringbassist' post='685909' date='Dec 16 2009, 12:34 AM']This one's lived in its case for a good while and I've enjoyed taking it out for the last few shows. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=327Gb97Unlg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=327Gb97Unlg[/url] Camerawork by John The Fire Hazard.[/quote] Sonic blue ricky? OMG!!! Quote
12stringbassist Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 [quote name='bh2' post='686181' date='Dec 16 2009, 11:40 AM']Sonic blue ricky? OMG!!![/quote] The colour is known as 'Blue boy'. Quote
ped Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 [quote name='Bloodaxe' post='682459' date='Dec 12 2009, 07:14 PM']This has officially taken over: Frets are weird.[/quote] That thing has some attitude alright. How old is it? ped Quote
waynepunkdude Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 [quote name='Linus27' post='686120' date='Dec 16 2009, 10:17 AM']Thats what I have. It really is an amazing bass and so so easy to play. If my Warwick Corvette turns out to be amazing then I may sell the Fender [/quote] I can't afford one so I'm turning my VMJ into a clone Quote
jaybass 70 Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 played a couple of these last weekend and dare i say it ....... they felt , and sounded better than a Stingray ,,,, well to me anyway !!! on my 'want it badly' list ... Ibanez ATK natural [attachment=38422:ATK300NT.jpg] Quote
wateroftyne Posted December 16, 2009 Posted December 16, 2009 After being a P-nut for a number of years, I'm picking this beauty up for every gig at the moment: POart of the joy is the discovery of the tone knob. I usually leave it wide open, but rolled off gives this bass a lovely pillowy punch. Love it! Quote
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