I just got what I thought would be my dream bass about 3 weeks ago...Sadly enough, like most cool and unique looking basses the build quality and playability aren't quite as good as the looks. I bought a NOS Traben Bootsy Star bass from an online store, so of course I didn't get to try it before buying it. I love the way it looks, and the way the 5 Fat Bastard J Pickups sound, but the neck seems to be made out of hard rubber, or something other than wood. I'm a huge fan of the Fender Jazz and Jaguar basses, the tone, the build quality, etc... But I want something that really stands out. Maybe even a little gaudy. I'm looking for something that if Elvis was black and played funk, he would buy. Any help would be appreciated.
Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership!
Upgrade Account
-
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
Need Help Fiding My DREAM bass.
- Thread starter Spass Bass
- Start date
A blue sparkle G&L should fit the bill nicely.
Here is one in the classifieds.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=587063
Here is one in the classifieds.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=587063
I've got a silver sparkle G&L ASAT, and I'd say they really nail the Fender vibe. Very versatile setup between the series/parallel choices; lots of various Fender tones in there and it's a very aggressive voice. Not my particular fav, but it does sound like a G&L might be right up your alley...
Thanks for the help. I'm looking for something with a cool, unique body and headstock shape. I really like this Bootsy Bass, but just want a little better build quality, with better materials. Anyone know of someone building a BETTER Bootsy bass? I've seen the Washburn model, but it's no longer in production, and I've never seen a used one for sale. The more rhinestones and chrome the better. lol
Buy a SX bass and glue rhinestones all over the front and you should be all set. It won't look as crazy as a Bootsy bass but most observers will never know the difference.
Rick B.
Rick B.
That's hilarious!
Just as I was finishing reading the OP I was thinking Blue sparkle G&L!
This was the one in mind:
http://www.rocketmusic.net/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=1910
Coronado rip-off *cough* *cough*
oh tommy..the fail is strong with you. this SPANKS the coronado.. the binding on a white falcon alone is worth the price of admission. the white falcon is the tuxedo james bond mets elvis presley dominant distant cousin of the coronado
WOW Stfln ! OUCH! "Sounds to me like the looks of it are more important to you than the sound." Sounds to me like your good at judging people and not reading their posts! lol
__________________
__________________
I think you should READ the thread before giving your two cents. You can't argue the fact that an instruments aesthetics affect your creativity. If it didn't than we would all be playing black P or J Basses.
Is the Bootsy neck bolted on the body? If so just remove the neck and ask a luthier to make a new neck for you. You will also be able to chose among different woods if you wish, like pau ferro, wenge, purpleheart.
