All my current guitars are Yamahas. Basses it's a mixed bag, but the only one I would never sell is a Fender.
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What brand has all your loyalty?
- Thread starter Sam Dingle
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That's really bad luck and odd. I've never had any problems with a Warwick, and I have four. Are you in one of those bands where you jump around a lot?
Tagima. Brazilian people tend to complain about it. The instruments are really affordable and I really like them.
My bass is a Tagima tw-66. It sounded good when I bought it, but I've upgraded it with the GZR pickups I had because those pickups sound perfect to me. There was no problem with it at all. It plays well and cost less than a a tenth of what an American fender or similar would cost around here. My guitarist plays my girlfriend's guitar. It cost around a hundred dollars if you convert the price. I love it.
The bass now costs around US$150
My bass is a Tagima tw-66. It sounded good when I bought it, but I've upgraded it with the GZR pickups I had because those pickups sound perfect to me. There was no problem with it at all. It plays well and cost less than a a tenth of what an American fender or similar would cost around here. My guitarist plays my girlfriend's guitar. It cost around a hundred dollars if you convert the price. I love it.
The bass now costs around US$150
Lakland. Not that I haven't had good experiences with others, but Lakland (specifically Skyline) has been a high quality, cost effective, reliable source of gear. The 55-64 eventually displaced over a dozen basses to become my one and only.
This has been a greatly amusing thread during a time when distraction has been sorely needed.
I can't exactly claim brand loyalty as I am fortunate enough to have acquired a varied collection of gear, but if I were to pair it down to a single bass, amp & cab(s), they would all be Fenders:
Cabs: couldn't be happier with my pair of Fender Bassman 410 Neos
Amp: Fender Super Bassman 300. Barely beats out my Darkglass MT900v2 or Bassman 100T, but it does
Bass: picked up an '08 MIJ Fender Marcus Miller with Sadowsky pups and onboard preamp because my quiver was lacking a Jazz bass representation. Prior to it's arrival my Ric 4003W and '80 G&L L2K were my main basses but now it's pretty much the Miller, especially since I added the series/parallel switch.
I realize this post is mostly just stating the stuff I have and like but I'm happy to share something to read.
I can't exactly claim brand loyalty as I am fortunate enough to have acquired a varied collection of gear, but if I were to pair it down to a single bass, amp & cab(s), they would all be Fenders:
Cabs: couldn't be happier with my pair of Fender Bassman 410 Neos
Amp: Fender Super Bassman 300. Barely beats out my Darkglass MT900v2 or Bassman 100T, but it does
Bass: picked up an '08 MIJ Fender Marcus Miller with Sadowsky pups and onboard preamp because my quiver was lacking a Jazz bass representation. Prior to it's arrival my Ric 4003W and '80 G&L L2K were my main basses but now it's pretty much the Miller, especially since I added the series/parallel switch.
I realize this post is mostly just stating the stuff I have and like but I'm happy to share something to read.
If I could wave a magic endorsement wand...
Warmoth
Nordstrand
Hipshot
(Enabling me to make all the fender clones and geckos my heart could desire)
Eminence
Crown
(Allowing me to build and power all of the fearful cabs my booty desires)
Broughton
(My current #1 DI/preamp)
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I'd ride for Sire or Ken Smith if they asked, as well...
Warmoth
Nordstrand
Hipshot
(Enabling me to make all the fender clones and geckos my heart could desire)
Eminence
Crown
(Allowing me to build and power all of the fearful cabs my booty desires)
Broughton
(My current #1 DI/preamp)
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I'd ride for Sire or Ken Smith if they asked, as well...
After a few years of trying a ton of basses, and a few amps and cabs, my loyalty goes to:
If I couldn't have Bergantino or Orange, it would be Gallien-Krueger.
And if I felt I could afford it, I might go with F-Bass.
- G&L basses. Their L series is so versatile and Kiloton's are just wonderful. Their whole line is within my budget.
- Reverend basses for their looks. I love that 50's aesthetic. They make nice gear. I've got a Decision on the way (actually two, but that's another story)
- Bergantino for cabs and amps. 'Nuf said.
If I couldn't have Bergantino or Orange, it would be Gallien-Krueger.
And if I felt I could afford it, I might go with F-Bass.
Warwick and EBMM since the mid-90s. I’m sure there’s a lot of great stuff out there but I just can’t break the cycle of awesomeness.
Okay, I’ll play.
Of all the basses and amps I’ve had, I’m partial to my Precision bass and Ampeg V4B amp. Great tools for my craft.
Brand loyalty? I have that is spades for two companies: Empress (Canadian like me. Lol) and Tech 21. Love their pedals and they have performed for me flawlessly.
Marc
Of all the basses and amps I’ve had, I’m partial to my Precision bass and Ampeg V4B amp. Great tools for my craft.
Brand loyalty? I have that is spades for two companies: Empress (Canadian like me. Lol) and Tech 21. Love their pedals and they have performed for me flawlessly.
Marc
Basses: Peavey Cirrus (I have 3) Warwick (German made)
Roscoe, USA MusicMan, Pedulla, and Lakland even though I have none currently
Amps: Eden, even though they have their issues. (Own a WT400) I want a Mesa WD800 but I've never owned one.
Speakers: Eden (own a D112XST8) I really liked my old Peavey USA 410TXF. Bergantino, Epiphani, Mesa are great. There are many newer brands I havent played.
Pickups: Nordstrand, Lindy Fralin, Bartolini.
Preamps: Nordstrand, Bartolini
Strings: Daddario
It's interesting to see brands that are peoples Go-To that are on my 'definitely Nope' list
Roscoe, USA MusicMan, Pedulla, and Lakland even though I have none currently
Amps: Eden, even though they have their issues. (Own a WT400) I want a Mesa WD800 but I've never owned one.
Speakers: Eden (own a D112XST8) I really liked my old Peavey USA 410TXF. Bergantino, Epiphani, Mesa are great. There are many newer brands I havent played.
Pickups: Nordstrand, Lindy Fralin, Bartolini.
Preamps: Nordstrand, Bartolini
Strings: Daddario
It's interesting to see brands that are peoples Go-To that are on my 'definitely Nope' list
completely loyal to my team USA ...anything made in america...SS
Used to be Ampeg (I was addicted).
Now I am sworn to fun and loyal to none.
Except for the Ibanez bass and fender amp my wife bought for me.
Now I am sworn to fun and loyal to none.
Except for the Ibanez bass and fender amp my wife bought for me.
