My Carl Thompson Thread.

GSR · Post by **GSR** » Sun Dec 25, 2005 5:01 am

*sigh*

this is hopeless.

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 1:43 am

i know i'm rubbing salt in the wound by posting this, but i thought it was pertinent

http://www.bgra.net/reviews/modulus-flea-1-rvw.html

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 1:44 am

i should just post the whole list
http://www.bgra.net/reviews/bass-index.html

fabulous site

bassman462 · Post by **bassman462** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 3:53 pm

so i might be heading to a guitar center here soon in AZ. there's one in scottsdale, im hoping there will be a flea there for me to try out, or something nice i havent played in awhile, like maybe a marcus miller jazz.

bassman462 · Post by **bassman462** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 5:14 pm

i am sam2 · Post by **i am sam2** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 5:44 pm

it might be just me, but im not worried about getting that "classic" tone out of a bass, meaning im not gonna buy it because it can make me sound just like fonz or just like victor wooten or whatever...i go by how much i like the sound. granted, basses like a flea that are so easy to control the sound are great cuz you can more easily get what you want, probably, but by no means is that a huge selling point for me. playability is what i like.

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 5:52 pm

bassman462 wrote:

holy fuck, that thing is beautiful

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 5:53 pm

i am sam2 wrote:it might be just me, but im not worried about getting that "classic" tone out of a bass, meaning im not gonna buy it because it can make me sound just like fonz or just like victor wooten or whatever...i go by how much i like the sound. granted, basses like a flea that are so easy to control the sound are great cuz you can more easily get what you want, probably, but by no means is that a huge selling point for me. playability is what i like.

if you want playability...honestly, get any bass with a graphite neck. the necks will be perfectly true forever and always, meaning you can put the action however you like with no buzzing whatsoever unless you dig in.

i am sam2 · Post by **i am sam2** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 5:57 pm

i like tictacs wrote:
i am sam2 wrote:it might be just me, but im not worried about getting that "classic" tone out of a bass, meaning im not gonna buy it because it can make me sound just like fonz or just like victor wooten or whatever...i go by how much i like the sound. granted, basses like a flea that are so easy to control the sound are great cuz you can more easily get what you want, probably, but by no means is that a huge selling point for me. playability is what i like.
if you want playability...honestly, get any bass with a graphite neck. the necks will be perfectly true forever and always, meaning you can put the action however you like with no buzzing whatsoever unless you dig in.

yeah...im actually perfectly fine with my warwick right now...but im sure there are better out there, both warwicks and non. the thing about the action and stuff, i love low action, like most people do, but i tend to dig in/play hard a lot (even tho its not like heavy metal or anything close to that) so i keep the action a smidge higher just so i can play a little harder without buzzing. its aright tho.

and the graphite necks...ive mentioned it before...do you hands not ever sweat and get sticky on the back of the neck with that glossyness? i just love the smoothness oif the warwick necks

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 6:49 pm

it isn't straight polyurethane, because it definatley isn't the same as a musicman neck or any regular wood neck that is coated with something. it feels like a waxed car...and sweat beads on it, strange stuff. slick as allfuck

GSR · Post by **GSR** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 9:36 pm

That flea is rediculously good.

I am still completely lost as to what I want... Apparently, rics arent the best for slap, but when I've heard them slapped I friggin' love how they sound..

I'm gonna post a c2b3 jam with Les on his Ric, it has Hair (graham central station) and roundabout (yes) interpolations. It's badass.

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 11:32 pm

http://www.basstasters.com

Kahn · Post by **Kahn** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 11:37 pm

i like tictacs wrote:
bassman462 wrote:
holy fuck, that thing is beautiful

thats just like the bass Mike Gordon plays

i like tictacs · Post by **i like tictacs** » Mon Dec 26, 2005 11:41 pm

Yeah, same company, different model (Quantum and Flea)

i am sam2 · Post by **i am sam2** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 12:15 am

i think if i were to get a modulus, id go quantum.

but to gsr: if you like how it sounds, thats all that matters. and a recording of les playing an instrument isnt really gonna help. he could light up a $99 used fender korea