Show off your bass!

[Primate-Primus]

primate that rig is amazing, you should do the next UROTM

thanks! How do I do the URTOM? I never looked into it. Do i just write something and submit it or is there a waiting list or something.

[IronsidesBass]

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/8756/bass004wy5.jpg
The one on the left is a Kramer, I'm not sure what year since I bought it used.
The one on the right is a Fender P-Bass, 1984 or 1985, I can't remember.

[Sly Taco]

Hows that Kramer, always wanted to try one.

[Asfireburns]

I dont have any pick but I can tell you....................bc rich warlock peavey 115 combo(200 watts) and a dunlop wah

[IronsidesBass]

Hows that Kramer, always wanted to try one.

I actually like it a lot, I've been a fender man for years now and then I made the switch over after I bought it off one of my friends who was moving to college and decided he didn't have any room for it. It plays great for being old and its in beautiful condition.

[slap-a-bass]

heres mine..nothing compared to the above lol
http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/1101/photo0006bz0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[slap-a-bass]

My two. :D
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l32/strummin67/Guitars/84ric.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l32/strummin67/Guitars/72jazz.jpg


dang man i want that rikenbacker

[strummin67]

A little history on my Rick: It used to belong to David Santos. He's toured with Billy Joel, John Fogarty, Aaron Neville and a few others. I emailed him after I got it. I wanted a pic of him playing it but he said he didn't have any.

[mountaindew88]

Here's my basses, no full rig pics yet:

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u209/4string_priest/stuffanddog002.jpg

The rig is a Mesa 400+ in an eight-space rack full of stuff, a GK 800RB used for recording, and a '91 Ampeg 8x10 cab. I'll have pics of that as soon as I can relocate the cab to a more photo-suitable location :[

[thefitz]

When did you get that Warwick?

Look, if you got it for $50, I'm seriously gonna jump off a bridge.

[mountaindew88]

I just got the Warwick on Sunday, after about a month of tedious payments, and then finally a $300 loan I need to pay back to the Bank of Dad. Believe me, it was NOT cheap; it's a 1995 Fortress One in Honey Violin, in totally new/mint condition, which apparently is pretty rare. When I played it, it was like having sex with a sonic goddess, and therefore HAD to have it, or else some rich 14-year-old would get it and probably end up destroying it. Also, even rarer than the rare finish is it's extreme flamey-ness. The picture literally only shows about half the flame. It's THAT figured.

So yeah, not $50. More like $1300. but they did give me a free magazine and Elrick strings :haha

[mini_mosher]

i havent got it yet but im getting a fender jaguar.
or an aerodyne

[skater dan0]

thanks! How do I do the URTOM? I never looked into it. Do i just write something and submit it or is there a waiting list or something.

just say you're interested in doing the next urotm in the rules and forum plan thread and when you've made it post it and message a mod to sticky it

[elemenohpee]

I just got the Warwick on Sunday, after about a month of tedious payments, and then finally a $300 loan I need to pay back to the Bank of Dad. Believe me, it was NOT cheap; it's a 1995 Fortress One in Honey Violin, in totally new/mint condition, which apparently is pretty rare. When I played it, it was like having sex with a sonic goddess, and therefore HAD to have it, or else some rich 14-year-old would get it and probably end up destroying it. Also, even rarer than the rare finish is it's extreme flamey-ness. The picture literally only shows about half the flame. It's THAT figured.

So yeah, not $50. More like $1300. but they did give me a free magazine and Elrick strings :haha

Welcome to the fan-hood of Warwick Fortress basses. That one is absolutely gorgeous, I'm jealous. How does the low B handle? Ive never been able to get my hands on a 5 string F1.

And yes, they only made them from about 93-98, so they are fairly rare. It's a shame they discontinued them.

[thefitz]

I just got the Warwick on Sunday, after about a month of tedious payments, and then finally a $300 loan I need to pay back to the Bank of Dad. Believe me, it was NOT cheap; it's a 1995 Fortress One in Honey Violin, in totally new/mint condition, which apparently is pretty rare. When I played it, it was like having sex with a sonic goddess, and therefore HAD to have it, or else some rich 14-year-old would get it and probably end up destroying it. Also, even rarer than the rare finish is it's extreme flamey-ness. The picture literally only shows about half the flame. It's THAT figured.

So yeah, not $50. More like $1300. but they did give me a free magazine and Elrick strings :haha
Wow, that isn't cheap at all. I personally saw one go for $750, but it wasn't in particularly good condition. But hey, as long as you're happy with it.

[mountaindew88]

Welcome to the fan-hood of Warwick Fortress basses. That one is absolutely gorgeous, I'm jealous. How does the low B handle? Ive never been able to get my hands on a 5 string F1.

And yes, they only made them from about 93-98, so they are fairly rare. It's a shame they discontinued them.

It's got fairly heavy strings on it, so the low B is pretty tight and responsive. Through my GK and Mesa heads, each low note is discernable.

[djflats]

I have a '92 Fender Standard Jazz and a Geddy Lee Jazz...

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc232/ibass058/036.jpg
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc232/ibass058/P1000731.jpg

[slap-a-bass]

love that geddy lee great choice

[djflats]

Thanks. I went in the store set on a MIA Jazz and after playing a few I ended up with the Geddy. That was before the new MIA '08s came out. I didn't get to try one of them.. It's ok though, I'm very satisfied with the Geddy.

[BaysideDevotion]

not the greatest pic... but that's okay... i don't remember exactly what year... i think it's from about 2004, sunburts, mexico made Fender. I bought it from Bayside's bassist a while ago, and it was used to record their self-titled cd :)

[IndieMetalhead]

my rig ov doom
*insert massive blurry pics*

sorry for the bad cell phone pics


I hate you so much right now...

[Beast_Within]

Wow, that isn't cheap at all. I personally saw one go for $750, but it wasn't in particularly good condition. But hey, as long as you're happy with it.
+1

Damn nice bass, but I have personally seen many mid to late 90's Fortress Ones (as well as Fortress Mastermans) go for less than $700 USD on Ebay and Craigslist.
For example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Warwick-Fortress-Bass-Guitar-1995_W0QQitemZ120223338688QQihZ002QQcategoryZ64401QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
(Not a great example as this particular bass has quite a bit of wear and tear. However, I have seen several fortresses in almost mint condition go for a similar price.)

[IndianRockStar]

I never thought I'd see a rig literally double the size of mine.

:haha :haha :haha

But seriously that is some nice kit you got there. For sure do a feature on it.

[Anti-bucket]

Its not much, only a beginner rig really. I almost feel ashamed to post it with all the amazing basses in this thread. But just thought I'd put some pictures i just took up here.

Here's my Yamaha RBX 270. Decent bass. Only a beginner one, but it does the job, at least while I save up for another. Got blue DR strings as a Christmas present, only got around to putting them on now. Sorry for the not so great picture quality.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a276/Oz_Ryan/oisnbassstuff005.jpg

My amp. Just an Ashdown MAG, nought fancy. My first amp actually. Was using a borrowed little Rocket 30 watt combo before this. I now kind of think I should have just gotten a really good combo instead of an alright half stack, but it does do the job, and has some really nice slap and warm tones.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a276/Oz_Ryan/oisnbassstuff001.jpg

Hey, its a modest rig but it works.

[S&D]

^ Hey I'd be pretty damn pleased with that amp if i were you, last you a looong time :p:

Ashdown MAG C410T, Ibanez SR505 and Digitech BP200
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x272/dazbassist/all2.jpg

The SR looks so different in different lights.. sometimes it's red, purple, orange, brown...

[strummin67]

Does Ashdown use a felt or a Tolex type covering on their cabinets?

[S&D]

I think the newer ones are the carpet stuff..

[Anti-bucket]

^ Hey I'd be pretty damn pleased with that amp if i were you, last you a looong time :p:

Ashdown MAG C410T, Ibanez SR505 and Digitech BP200
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x272/dazbassist/all2.jpg

The SR looks so different in different lights.. sometimes it's red, purple, orange, brown...

Hey man, thats mad, I'm actually currently saving up for that Ibanez, but the four string version. Can I just ask you how is it for bright and slap tones with the Ashdown? I'm kind of looking for something thatll play metal and lighter funk stuff too. Reply to me by private message if you like, so as not to clutter up this thread with off topic discussion.

And my ashdown is covered in carpet stuff, if that helps man. I don't know much about amp covering materials.

[Jonn0]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a276/Oz_Ryan/oisnbassstuff005.jpg

hey, snap! apart from the blue strings and probably lack of mahoosiff buzzing
here's my yamaha, which i'll probably be selling if anyone wants a beginner bass for £50-70, its a shame it started buzzing
http://photos-324.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v168/233/3/516915324/n516915324_860256_1410.jpg

and my new Fender American Jazz Bass, absolutely lush, it actually rivals my bass teacher's musicman
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/3357/picture003smallwh4.jpg

I'm madly in love with it

[djflats]

hey, snap! apart from the blue strings and probably lack of mahoosiff buzzing
here's my yamaha, which i'll probably be selling if anyone wants a beginner bass for £50-70, its a shame it started buzzing
http://photos-324.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v168/233/3/516915324/n516915324_860256_1410.jpg

and my new Fender American Jazz Bass, absolutely lush, it actually rivals my bass teacher's musicman
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/3357/picture003smallwh4.jpg

I'm madly in love with it

Nice, real nice Jazz. I'd love to have one like it.

[Marshall46]

My Ibanez SR5005MM
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c38/harbar02/Hpim0326.jpg

Close-Up
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c38/harbar02/Hpim0327.jpg

My Peavey Millennium, Peavey TNT 115
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c38/harbar02/Chucky.jpg



the ibanez has to be my fav, very nice :D

[gibson_10]

Bump

[smb]

Bump
There's no need to do that. Post a picture or leave the thread be!

[anarkee]

Bump

You've been warned by other mods not to post in these types of threads without contributing. This serves no purpose whatsover.

Warned.

[BoggaN]

Hell! That Ibanez is so cool!!!! I have to go find a camera and take a picture of my cheap bass =)

[TheBassMan3]

er semi bad picture

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a37/stevefrenchisgod/hgdhd.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a37/stevefrenchisgod/IMG_1589.jpg

wow...nice basses but BLIND? BLIND?!?!

[BladeSlinger]

I revive this thread


My new Schecter Stiletto Elite
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/4125/1000136yp5.jpg
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/941/1000137qs1.jpg

The pictures would look better if my room weren't so dull....So far I'm enjoying it's growly tone but the action is a tad too low.

[Puma89]

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll90/daytoncalgary/ConklinBodyFront.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll90/daytoncalgary/ConklinBodyBack.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll90/daytoncalgary/ConklinPegHead.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll90/daytoncalgary/ConklinFront1.jpg

I like my new bass, I got it a couple of weeks ago. Its super fun to play.

[aguacateojos]

Ridiculous!

[allym94]

This turned up at my door today :
:D
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/8233/picture8xg3.jpg

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/8484/picture5hz2.jpg

Fender 2008 American Standard Precision Bass.

Sorry for bad pics!

[Your41Plague12]

Sexy Fender, and nice Conklin. How is the string spacing on that one, Puma? I've always wanted to try one, but I've never had the opportunity. Anyways, here's the pics of my new weapon of mass destruction. I've named it 'Rex' due to the fact that Rex Brown played Spectors just like it, and also because I now own "rex the big green bass."


http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/1222/spector2rm5.jpg
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/9863/spector3rd0.jpg
http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/2455/spector4sq5.jpg
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/475/spectorbackofheadstockxy5.jpg
http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/9454/spectorfretboardbu2.jpg
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/8762/spectorheadstockuy6.jpg
http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/3298/spectorinlaybw5.jpg
http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/5532/spectorsideei3.jpg

[strummin67]

Man, I just have flowers in my garden. :D

[aguacateojos]

Nice... Euro? Is that one of the Czech models? Anyways, its so freaking green! The Green Monster.

[MrPillow]

http://images35.fotki.com/v1205/photos/8/827403/6372371/DSC_9700-vi.jpg

http://images35.fotki.com/v1209/photos/8/827403/6372371/DSC_9688-vi.jpg

http://images39.fotki.com/v1236/photos/8/827403/6372371/DSC_9692-vi.jpg

http://images38.fotki.com/v1211/photos/8/827403/6372371/DSC_9689-vi.jpg

[smb]

I would actually give my testicles to have that bass. I really wish I could afford one.

[Yawsbass]

I only have pictures of me playing them; no stand-alones.

Fender Jazz Bass (taken about three years ago)
http://b8.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00798/86/88/798718868_l.jpg


G&L L-2500
http://a115.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/72/l_2561b6dcf69ebd9da00efdfc66cc2502.jpg


And just for fun
http://a786.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/24/l_3c6967583956b18ba121af1dc4145aa1.jpg



Be nice; I have sloppy technique and I'm well aware of the glaring thumb in the last pic.

[MustangMan311]

Sexy Fender, and nice Conklin. How is the string spacing on that one, Puma? I've always wanted to try one, but I've never had the opportunity. Anyways, here's the pics of my new weapon of mass destruction. I've named it 'Rex' due to the fact that Rex Brown played Spectors just like it, and also because I now own "rex the big green bass."


http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/1222/spector2rm5.jpg

Holy ****, dude, I'd straight up splooge if my Spector came in that color. ****, that is gorgeous, man!

Here's my new Spector Legend. Got it last week.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/MustangMan311/small001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/MustangMan311/small002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/MustangMan311/small003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/MustangMan311/small004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/MustangMan311/small005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/MustangMan311/small006.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/MustangMan311/small007.jpg

[Ranxston]

How are the Spector Legends? I was considering getting one because of their price. Though I'd still probably save up for a blue euro.

[Deliriumbassist]

Nice serial number shot there...

*goes to report it stolen :p: *

Just kidding :p:

[Eat_0n_Kent]

http://images35.fotki.com/v1205/photos/8/827403/6372371/DSC_9700-vi.jpg

http://images35.fotki.com/v1209/photos/8/827403/6372371/DSC_9688-vi.jpg

http://images39.fotki.com/v1236/photos/8/827403/6372371/DSC_9692-vi.jpg

http://images38.fotki.com/v1211/photos/8/827403/6372371/DSC_9689-vi.jpg

That is absolutely beautiful.

[Your41Plague12]

That is absolutely beautiful.
I agree, that is BY FAR the most beautiful stingray I've ever seen. Beautiful bass, just became tied for favorite with my own.

[MustangMan311]

How are the Spector Legends? I was considering getting one because of their price. Though I'd still probably save up for a blue euro.
Dude, I'm really loving it. It's very versatile, and I still haven't found the perfect tone yet, but it's there somewhere.

[fortysix&2]

I don't get why everyone loves how spectors look! I guess I'm always going to be a Warwick man.
On that note, here's my cort bass...
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb86/graveflower_2007/1228873213_l.jpg
Excuse the line across the middle, no idea how that got there.

[Han0s]

This is my Ibanez sr506
http://koti.mbnet.fi/han-nes/08072008036.jpg

Yamah Rbx170
http://koti.mbnet.fi/han-nes/08072008037.jpg

and this is my amp, hughes&kettner 300basskick
http://koti.mbnet.fi/han-nes/08072008038.jpg


sorry about the size of the pictures...

[Nikklaus]

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/3357/picture003smallwh4.jpg
Is this one of the new 2008 American Standards?

[Bullet-Rule]

Is this one of the new 2008 American Standards?
I don't think so. Looks like an S1 switching due to the blue downward pointing sticker that says 'S1' on it, I think.

[DevilMayCare]

Thought I'd post a picture of my latest addition to the dysfunctional family:

http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn384/AntagonistsSoul/S7300247.jpg

http://i321.photobucket.com/albums/nn384/AntagonistsSoul/S7300248.jpg

I bought a neck and defretted it, a body and sanded it all the way down (didn't feel confident about making them from scratch) and after weeks of hard work this popped out the other end! I'm loving the fretlessness :D

[Nikklaus]

I don't think so. Looks like an S1 switching due to the blue downward pointing sticker that says 'S1' on it, I think.

Ahh, thanks!

I tried out a new American Standard today, both Jazz and P. Definitely preffered the Jazz bass, and unless something grabs me before September I'll definitely be getting me one. :cool:

[CaptainJack666]

and my new Fender American Jazz Bass, absolutely lush, it actually rivals my bass teacher's musicman
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/3357/picture003smallwh4.jpg

I'm madly in love with it

aw dammit!....... i came

[-zj*]

I don't think so. Looks like an S1 switching due to the blue downward pointing sticker that says 'S1' on it, I think.

yes.. it's the 2008. it has the 2008 vintage mass bridge.

[strummin67]

aw dammit!....... i came

Clean up on aisle 4! :D

[Puma89]

@ Your41Plague12 The string spacing is quite tight, 16.5mm

[indie-bassist]

yes.. it's the 2008. it has the 2008 vintage mass bridge.
I don't think it has, it looks like the older bridge to me.

[chris0186]

http://i18.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/f4/ee/3fc9_3.JPG





70's reissue - USA

[Your41Plague12]

I agree, Indie. I think it's the old version, not the new American Standard. Puma, that string spacing is tight. That's the same as my Schecter. I'm loving the room between the strings my Spector has now, I just have to become accustomed to it all over again.

EDIT: NICE 70's reissue there! I love those things. Fender would sell a million more basses if the re-introduced black block inlays. You can't beat the look of a black pickguard on a black P-bass with a maple fretboard and black block inlays. I don't know if one was ever made, but that's my dream Fender.

[strummin67]

Very nice.
I want to get one someday.

[Ryker24]

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6447/0610081810arm4.jpg

my modded squier

Defretted, Danish Oil'd, new pickups and a pickguard are on the way

[slap-a-bass]

heres one of my two basses..its my first bass..gave a nice setup

pictures and descriptions here:

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=825658

[thefitz]

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6447/0610081810arm4.jpg

my modded squier

Defretted, Danish Oil'd, new pickups and a pickguard are on the way
Edag, how many pieces of wood is that thing?

[Ryker24]

Edag, how many pieces of wood is that thing?

yeah when I took the factory finish off of it I was kinda supprised, but it is an affinity so you get what you pay for

[brentonkim]

http://a842.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/123/l_57aa032768b6849bcdcc885f3e5775e9.jpg

Alright, so it's my Fender BXR300c, which is an old fender amp which stopped production in 1991, or something like that. And then my spector Q5, and then my squire jagmaster, and my thunder bird. ¬_¬, my crate practice amp, and my chorus CE-2 pedal, made in japan. :) Supposedly, that's the best chorus pedal boss ever made.

[Ranxston]

http://www.raijinn.net/gear.jpg

So I got an Ibanez BTB556MP hung on my wall and a Jay Turser P-Bass which I've made into a fretless. It needs new strings badly. My amp is a Peavey TNT130 which was made in 1986. As for pedals, I got a Russian Big Muff Pi which was modified for real bypass and A/C jack and I also have a Dunlop Crybaby 105Q. What's the blue box on my amp? Alcohol swabs that I use to keep my strings clean.

[creepingjesus73]

Here's the latest...

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb220/creepngjesus73/The%20Bass%20Files/DSC00021.jpg

...Ibanez BTB300. Feeling a little sorry for herself, but nothing a good fettle won't sort. Consider this a 'before' pic.

[chris0186]

EDIT: NICE 70's reissue there! I love those things. Fender would sell a million more basses if the re-introduced black block inlays. You can't beat the look of a black pickguard on a black P-bass with a maple fretboard and black block inlays. I don't know if one was ever made, but that's my dream Fender.


Thanks. I got it on eBay for $900 and saw that it retailed for $1800, so I took a shot at it and won without anyone else bidding.


Edit: It was made in 2005