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[aborgman]

The presumption that something digital keeps time better over something analog is a false one. Poorly designed is poorly designed. I have $3000 NTP clocks at work that drift terribly when they can't sync up to an outside source. The clock in my car is off by 7 minutes right now because it runs fast. I can reset it an it will be off like this again in just a few months. A precision gear\spring clock can keep time for years with less drift.

NIST testing on wristwatches shows that crystal oscillator watches can be expected to keep time accurate to approximately 1 second per month.

The best, chronometer certified, mechanical watches have an accuracy of ~25-30 seconds per month.

If you've got digital clocks that are off by that much - they're probably not using crystal oscillators, or the power source for them is really poorly regulated.

 

[RickyWoo]

To my ears, they all had their ups and downs.

 

[blue4]

This is a silly statement because we all know a $700 car will be in constant need of repair for things that cost well over $700. In some fantasy world $700 car that isn't a complete POS that never works, doesn't have trashed interior, and doesn't cost more to maintain that buying a new may be nice. But here on planet Earth, a $700 car is a liability and a $20 bass is firewood with string on it.
Let us also not fool ourselves into thinking that if a "pro" showed up to an audition with that junker he would get the gig.
Let us also stop kidding our selves with this minimalist BS. A human can survive on two meals of nothing but water and rice everyday. Buddhist monks do it for their whole lives. Does anyone here do that? I doubt it. We could probably sew together serviceable clothing that would last us for years. Do we? We could all live in tents, but we don't. People like nice things, you have to pay more for nice things, and 99% of the time nice things are better than junky things.
Finally, no one needs a bass. No one needs music and no one needs musicians. So if you want to introduce what a person "needs" into this discussion, you have already lost.

I actually didn't introduce anything into the discussion, other than to say people generally fail blind tests after crowing about how discerning they are and to point out that the CEO vs janitor talk was not relevant as an example. The point being made here by @Jim Nazium is that an inexpensive car and an expensive one will both get you to work.

In other news, the boss drove a $100,000 car to work today and the janitor drove a $700 car. They both arrived on time.

I don't think his intent was to specify what exact dollar amount will get you a car, or to ask what the janitor wants.

Lastly, playing a $500 Bass vs a $2000 one is hardly minimalist nonsense. If you can't have a successful gig with a MIM or an SR500, you've got bigger problems then your bass. This talk of clothes, cars and monks is irrelevant.

 

[socialleper]

NIST testing on wristwatches shows that crystal oscillator watches can be expected to keep time accurate to approximately 1 second per month.

The best, chronometer certified, mechanical watches have an accuracy of ~25-30 seconds per month.

If you've got digital clocks that are off by that much - they're probably not using crystal oscillators, or the power source for them is really poorly regulated.

No, they are supposed to use a GPS signal and have no internal BIOS battery for handling power loss. They are stupid and a massive waste of money. If we had bought the $7000 NTP clocks we would have been much better off.
Again, you get what you pay for.

 

[Yango]

I don't think that means what you think it means...

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...huh?

I think you're the one that's confused.

Urban Dictionary: you slay me

 

[TrevorR]

This guys is probably overseas. It might be something similar to a fodera, kind of like those Hotwire basses that look like Wal's?

It’s a Supra Bass, hand built boutique brand from [I think] Poland. Link Removed

 

[Honk'n_down-low]

OK I will add my two cents - remember some of the largest body of notable Bass Playing was recorded on Fender Basses (not all, but tons) these instruments of the Vintage Class are sought after and are priced out of many players reach today. Let's not forget most were under $300 back at their inception and when a lot of the great classic recordings were made. I've played my share and have owned a few (maybe still do). In my opinion the cost of Boutique Basses has gotten out of hand - break down the expense of building one and the price of ownership (I am sure there are some that may be justified based on wood and components) personally I can't justify it - there are many many low cost models that play and sound great. YMMV just adding to the healthy conversation....carry on

 

[Antisyzygy]

A precision gear\spring clock can keep time for years with less drift.

?? I really don't get the argument. That doesn't mean a digital clock is worthless and an analog one is hands-down better. Things are more complicated than that, as there are trade-offs all over the place. It ain't black and white.

My phone has a clock that is more accurate than any analog clock because it resets itself to a master Atomic clock that is keeping time better than any analog one could ever do. Hell, I don't need a watch because my phone can do more.

Regarding basses, it's the same story. It's more complicated than price. We have better technology now so you get more for the dollar than you did in 1965, and some modern design choices have advantages over the older ones.

 

[tedious1]

Eskimo Joe Tee's bring out more low mid-range. The true tone shirt.

Obligatory what's the best tone shirt for metal query...

 

[socialleper]

?? I really don't get the argument. That doesn't mean a digital clock is worthless and an analog one is hands-down better. Things are more complicated than that, as there are trade-offs all over the place. It ain't black and white.

My phone has a clock that is more accurate than any analog clock because it resets itself to a master Atomic clock that is keeping time better than any analog one could ever do. Hell, I don't need a watch because my phone can do more.

Regarding basses, it's the same story. It's more complicated than price. We have better technology now so you get more for the dollar than you did in 1965, and some modern design choices have advantages over the older ones.

No that's not what I'm saying.
I'm saying a poorly made piece of equipment is better than a cheaply made piece of equipment. A master crafted gear and spring clock tells better time than the POS stereo in my Ford Focus; it probably costs more too.
A $7000 NTP clock with an internal atomic clock keeps better time, and is more reliable, than a $3000 NTP clock that relies on a GPS signal to tell time.
A $7000 NTP clock will keep better time than a $50 gear and spring mantle clock.
A $5000 bass sounds, looks, and plays better than a $20 bass, as well as being far more reliable. I've had junk basses. My first was a Kramer Aerostar ZX70, and it was a total piece of junk. The plywood body was too light so it had a ton of neck dive. The bridge was cheap and so poorly designed that the set screws stuck up so you could cut your hand on them if you used a pick. The neck was crooked, the frets were uneven, and the finish would get dinged if you looked at it too hard. I got it as a Jr High graduation gift (my parents had to bribe me) and replaced it in a year because it was so hard to play.
Again, you get what you pay for.
The $20 bass in this video sounds terrible. The strings alone made it sound dead and uneven. All that is before we even get to look at the hardware or electronics. The audio of the more expensive basses is brighter and clearer, but the most expensive has more tonal options than the other two since the player clearly had it rolled to the front pickup.

 

[74hc]

The presumption that something digital keeps time better over something analog is a false one. Poorly designed is poorly designed. I have $3000 NTP clocks at work that drift terribly when they can't sync up to an outside source. The clock in my car is off by 7 minutes right now because it runs fast. I can reset it an it will be off like this again in just a few months. A precision gear\spring clock can keep time for years with less drift.

That wasn't his presumption. He's right in that a quartz watch will keep better time than a mechanical one because it can be designed to match it's operating temperature.

Your network time protocol box is not a clock, it's a computer. It's not designed to keep accurate time by itself.

The clock in your car goes through wild swings in temperature that affect's it's ability to keep accurate time. If the designer included a temperature sensor, it could be different but more costly. Your automobile manufacturer made that trade off since nobody shops for vehicle on how well the clock keeps time.

How all of what you are saying relates to OP's original topic, I have no idea. You drifted off into the weeds with quite a bit of assumptions.

 

[LousCornerDeli]

Wow.

I preferred the P.

 

[Mandavel]

Davie504 is a killer bassist and he’s insanely popular on YouTube for 2 minute bass videos. Italian transplant in London, in case anyone is wondering. I recall someone mentioning him being overseas.