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The Holy Grail (not the stomp-box)

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by AltIII, Oct 11, 2002.


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  1. Oct 11, 2002 #1
    AltIII

    AltIII

    Sep 3, 2002
    I'm interested in hereing about everyone's "holy grail". That bass that you swear to yourself that you'll get, but haven't been able to get your hands on one. Maybe it's really hard to find, or just really expensive.

    I've always kept my eyes open for a mint-green non-reverse thunder bird, man those things look so sweet. They're vintage looking, but still somthing different from the old fender shape; that little thunderbird decal is the sprinkles on the icing. and if they sound anything like the "reverse body" version, it's gotta be a great bass.
    I've seen several on ebay, but I'm currently saving my money for a Jazz bass (every bass player needs one, imo).
     
  5. Oct 11, 2002 #2
    Brendan

    Brendan Supporting Member

    Jun 18, 2000
    Austin, TX
    Roscoe SKB3007.

    I will own one.
     
  10. Oct 11, 2002 #3
    Gabu

    Gabu

    Jan 2, 2001
    Lake Elsinore, CA
    My "Holy Grails" turn into tin cups pretty quick... It doesn't usually take long for me to buy something when I have decided that I like it enough.

    Some items that are gradually gaining "Holy Grail" status... soon to be converted to tin are:

    Conklin GT-5
    Geddy Lee Jazz

    I'd also like one of those mini Marshall stacks, an Avatar 15, 410 stack , an Avatar 15c, 12 stack , a Fender Stat, Gibson Les Paul, some really good recording gear, to learn how to use Linux, to see the Grand Canyon with my own eyes, ...

    Sheesh, once I get started it's hard to stop. :)
     
  14. Oct 11, 2002 #4
    SmallFace

    SmallFace

    Mar 28, 2002
    Stockholm, Sweden.
    Pre '79 Thunderbird
    Rickenbacker 4000, 4001S or 4001v63
     
  18. Oct 11, 2002 #5
    rickreyn

    rickreyn

    Jun 16, 2000
    Lutz, Florida
    ...I think. Will play one soon.


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  22. Oct 11, 2002 #6
    Noobai

    Noobai

    Aug 25, 2002
    Stanford, CA
    MTD 535

    Warwick Streamer Stage II
     
  26. Oct 11, 2002 #7
    AJ Love

    AJ Love

    Oct 8, 2002
    Madison WI USA
    my Holy Grail is the Fodera Monarch Victor Wooten Classic 4 string bass...wanted one for quite a while...finally managed to get one this week. It's everything I hoped for and then some
     
  31. Oct 11, 2002 #8
    BassAxe

    BassAxe

    Jul 22, 2002
    Culpeper, VA
    Currently, I think I want one of these:

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    But I won't know for certain until I try one.

    Any of the funky creations from BassLabs would be cool, too.
     
  35. Oct 11, 2002 #9
    Maurice ElDarko

    Maurice ElDarko

    Jun 16, 2001
    Australia, the technological backwaters of the wes
    Woooaaa that's one sick bass man.


    What is it???
     
  39. Oct 11, 2002 #10
    JRBrown

    JRBrown

    Jun 21, 2000
    North Carolina
    Something like this!
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  43. Oct 11, 2002 #11
    monsterweights

    monsterweights

    Sep 3, 2002
    Mesquite Tx
    Dingwall 5 string, and as long as I'm dreaming I'll take the active model please;)
     
  47. Oct 11, 2002 #12
    Tsal

    Tsal

    Jan 28, 2000
    Finland, EU
    That, my friend, is a John Entwistle Buzzard by Status, a signature model of late great John Entwistle.

    Originally the Buzzard was manufactured by Warwick for some years, until it was transferred to Status. The reason for this was the Status' all graphite construction - John wanted to be able to set his basses with extremely low action and not having to adjust them at each gig he was playing.
     
  51. Oct 11, 2002 #13
    feckn_eejit

    feckn_eejit

    Feb 2, 2002
    Vancouver, BC
    [​IMG]

    It will be mine, oh yes, it will be mine.
     
  55. Oct 11, 2002 #14
    SuperDuck

    SuperDuck

    Sep 26, 2000
    Wisconsin
    Usually my "Holy Grail" bass changes every few weeks.

    But I've wanted this one consistently for a long time...

    [​IMG]
     
  59. Oct 11, 2002 #15
    Jontom

    Jontom

    Mar 11, 2002
    New York
    JRBrown...Yep...Somethin' like that! Or a 70's Series 1.
     
  64. Oct 11, 2002 #16
    notduane

    notduane

    Nov 24, 2000
    Location
    A doghouse big enough for a Yeti? :rolleyes::p

    7/8 Wilfer (only $15K)...

      [​IMG]
     
  68. Oct 12, 2002 #17
    No Remorse

    No Remorse

    Dec 27, 2001
    Melbourne, Australia.
    An LTD F-205.

    Man those are Sweet.
     
  72. Oct 12, 2002 #18
    Christopher

    Christopher

    Apr 28, 2000
    New York, NY
    Zon Hyperbass. THE most expressive slab on the planet.
     
  76. Oct 12, 2002 #19
    ChaosGwar

    ChaosGwar

    Dec 6, 2001
    In a never ending spiral of despair
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  80. Oct 12, 2002 #20
    Dave Siff

    Dave Siff

    Apr 10, 2000
    Avondale Estates, GA, USA
    My holy grail right now would be a Sadowsky 4-string, or a white '67 Fender Jazz with a red tortoise guard and rosewood board. But, my Curbow J-bass comes pretty close! I designed it be my be-all, end-all, and it is a killer bass indeed.
    Edit: And, for some reason, I can't manage to post a picture of it right now!
     
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