ped Posted November 29, 2012 Posted November 29, 2012 Need to update mine a bit. Also here's a picture of my action at the last fret: [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176210536/][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176210536/]Vigier Passion GK[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/chiscocks/]chiscocks[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176208508/][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176208508/]Vigier Passion GK[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/chiscocks/]chiscocks[/url], on Flickr [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176174705/][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiscocks/8176174705/]Vigier Passion GK[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/chiscocks/]chiscocks[/url], on Flickr Quote
dincz Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 Vox Cougar - Not a great bass but I couldn't bear to part with it after 42 years. Not my photo but identical to this: [IMG]http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u493/dincz/VoxCougar.jpg[/IMG] Quote
Lee Carter Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) Some of my Babies, ignore the guitars ;-) [url="http://www.flickr.com//photos/nightsun/sets/72157594397340752/show/"][code]http://www.flickr.com//photos/nightsun/sets/72157594397340752/show/[/code][/url] Edited November 30, 2012 by Lee Carter Quote
ezbass Posted November 30, 2012 Posted November 30, 2012 Hmm, hard one this. I'd have to say currently it'd be my Ibanez GWB35 [IMG]http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk344/ezbass/P1080151.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk344/ezbass/P1080146.jpg[/IMG] Quote
guybrush threepwood Posted December 1, 2012 Posted December 1, 2012 [quote name='dincz' timestamp='1354289522' post='1884530'] Vox Cougar - Not a great bass but I couldn't bear to part with it after 42 years. Not my photo but identical to this: [/quote] Very cool. Quote
TheRockinRoadie Posted December 2, 2012 Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) This is Roxxanne, my Fender Marcus Miller Jazz IV - bought her for my 16th Birthday. It doesn't matter how many basses I own or demo, I'll have a 'phase' with other basses and then always go back to her. Can't imagine me ever letting go - plus I'm always being complimented for it at gigs! Bonus material: Hideously old picture of us a couple of weeks after buying! (This must have been around 2007?) [IMG]http://i28.tinypic.com/313olg2.jpg[/IMG] Edited December 2, 2012 by TheRockinRoadie Quote
Jimryan Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 Mine has to be my most recent bass purchase and first mod project (and still not finished). My life in a box: [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii527/jimryan88/image-2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii527/jimryan88/image-3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii527/jimryan88/image-4.jpg[/IMG] Quote
Stingray5 Posted December 5, 2012 Posted December 5, 2012 Born 5th Dec, 1989 - my Stingray5 is 23 years old today. Happy bassday, sweetie! [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgee/8245123881/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgee/3937622986/"][/url] Quote
Truckstop Posted December 5, 2012 Posted December 5, 2012 (edited) My '83 Ibanez Blazer. I bought it off Flat Eric a while ago for £165 and it's the best money I've ever spent. It arrived in a pretty shoddy state and I've fixed it up good! I use if for everything that doesn't require the 5er. I've had 3 other Blazers since and none of them have been the same as this one; none as light, as well balanced, as good sounding or as attractive. I would rather die than move this one on. Truckstop Edit: since been moved on and instantly regretted it Edited February 19, 2013 by Truckstop Quote
mr pablo Posted December 13, 2012 Posted December 13, 2012 Long time since I posted on these boards, many basses have come and gone but this one is here to stay. Its a 2007 ltd edition epiphone Thunderbird, maybe not the most expensive bass I've owned but its the one I keep coming back to that and the mrs bought me it after being made redundant to cheer me up. Got a few mods planned for it for after christmas but don't see it going anywhere anytime soon. Quote
SimonEdward Posted January 2, 2013 Posted January 2, 2013 [quote name='loushort' timestamp='1355476976' post='1898779'] I've got basses for the road, basses for recording and then the ones I truly love like my Letts & Jaydee Basses but I'l always keep this 1982 Pangborn Warlord it had the volume/on off switch on the bottom horn which was later moved to the body before I got hold of it-John Diggins upgraded the electronics and plugged the hole where a brass disc used to be to cover it it plays great got a super fast neck and of course weighs a ton but this is my keeper [/quote] Hi 'Loushort' I had to do a double-take (as a JD/Alembic player) when I saw this Pangborn bass.. wow; what a stunner!!! Could you do us a turn and head over to the 'Jaydee Porn' thread and share some pics of your JD?? It needs livening up a bit over there!! Of course, you don't have to.. but it would be really great if you could.. Cheers & happy new year Quote
bassmayhem Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) This is my first real bass I bought second hand in 1982. It is also my testing laboratory. Now it is original from neck up, except for new jumbo frets. The original bass weighed 8.5 kg(!!!) and sounded fantastic, but also slipped my disc over the years. I lovehate it! It has a chambered swamp ash body with a seriously flamed Swedish birch top, some custom body profiles, like a "more mature belly cut" and a cutout on the "back hand side" of the lower horn to gain better access to the upper positions. Dutch Q-Tuner pickups, I am about to install a John East J-Retro and maybe change the old Badass Bridge to a Babicz Full Contact bridge. Original is for sissies... Edited January 4, 2013 by bassmayhem Quote
fretmeister Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 [quote name='Stingray5' timestamp='1276380310' post='865605'] The one... [/quote] If I could find one just like that, but that was under 8lb I would buy it instantly! Quote
Stingray5 Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1357317517' post='1920977'] If I could find one just like that, but that was under 8lb I would buy it instantly! [/quote] Having owned this bass for the last 15 years or so, I guess I've gotten used to the weight (as a 5-hour gig I played on New Years Eve will testify to! ) But, yes, she is a beauty to both look at and play. Quote
guybrush threepwood Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 This is it for me. My Geddy (Badass removed, vintage threaded saddles added!) Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 This is my very modified Squier VM Jaguar. At some stage I'll upgrade the electrics to match the looks Underneath all the pazzaz is a modest, starter bass but, stripped and veneered, it looks a million dollars and is great to play. Trimming the carbon fibre on the pickguard was challenging - thousands of tiny, highly conductive fibres just where the electrics are... ...one lives and learns Quote
steve-soar Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 [quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1358534503' post='1941110'] This is my very modified Squier VM Jaguar. At some stage I'll upgrade the electrics to match the looks Underneath all the pazzaz is a modest, starter bass but, stripped and veneered, it looks a million dollars and is great to play. Trimming the carbon fibre on the pickguard was challenging - thousands of tiny, highly conductive fibres just where the electrics are... ...one lives and learns [/quote]That is f***ing awesome. Quote
johnDeereJack Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 My 1989 custom built Larkin Reacter Fretless 4B. Quote
Rick's Fine '52 Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Unsurprisingly, 'the one' for me, is the '52; Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 [quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1358535977' post='1941153'] That is f***ing awesome. [/quote] Thanks - it came out quite well Quote
mikhay77 Posted February 16, 2013 Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) A pic of some of my favorite basses. The Neuser Cloudburst being No 1. Always a keeper! [attachment=127873:4 great basses.jpg] Edited February 16, 2013 by mikhay77 Quote
Cat Burrito Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 [quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1347436328' post='1800658'] For me it's the Hofner Verithin, my only bass I play these days [/quote] I wonder if I'm the first one here to have sold their "keeper" since this thread? No issues for me though, life goes on Quote
bassninja Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 [attachment=127993:IMAG0380.jpg] The Old Girl, my '73 Precision. Badass & EMGs, a real workhorse. Possibly the best £325 I've ever spent. Quote
deksawyer Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) 1980 Wal Custom. Still gigging after 33 years!! Edited February 19, 2013 by deksawyer Quote
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