What would you get(yup, bonus came in)

[oli@bass]

Reflex 5 HH. Will still get you a good SR5 approximation, but offer loads of other sounds you can't get from your other basses.

 

[T Alan]

Thanks for everyones input. Lots of great insight being shared and appreciated.
It appears as though the B A is in the lead. And most are recommending I not miss out on a roasted model. I was looking at a maple board just because my other boards are dark. And I already have a black sparkle bass. However you guys are making good on convincing me otherwise.
A single H instrument will get it done. But I'm thinking a multiple pickup solution is the way to go...unless Simone can convince me otherwise.
I thought of a fretted Bongo6 but I really like how special(re. Different) my Bongo is from my other basses.
I'm really intrigued by the Reflex HH suggestions. Haven't played one tho.
I did play Pauls B A and was really impressed.
So far I'm torn between a BA 5SSS and a Reflex 5HH, either roasted.

 

[cellkirk74]

As you're doing improv looping live, maybe a Bongo 6 fretted (roasted neck) - the Reflex 5 would give more sound options, but less note range - difficult choices eh?

The Big Al SSS is great for the looper thing. I did a little loop myself at the first day when I got my Big Al. It has so many different sounds directly at hand.

You can listen to the track on our myspace: CRAPSTAR on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads, the song is calles "Big Al First Shot", since this is what it is...

 

[MadMatt]

You can listen to the track on our myspace: CRAPSTAR on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads, the song is calles "Big Al First Shot", since this is what it is...

WOW! I like it a lot! I was a bit surprised... Its very different from the other tracks

 

[cellkirk74]

WOW! I like it a lot! I was a bit surprised... Its very different from the other tracks

Maybe because it is just me, the Big Al and a Jamman Looper pedal without those loud guys...

 

[MadMatt]

Maybe because it is just me, the Big Al and a Jamman Looper pedal without those loud guys...

It shattered all preconceptions I have of punk rockers

Sorry, back on topic...

I will know for sure hopefully next week, but I voted for the Big Al.

-M@

 

[Kamakiriad]

Fortunately, ebony and maple are sonically very similar, so whichever you choose (standard or roasted), a lot of it will be how you feel about the aesthetics.

Seems to me that you'll get a very similar range of tones from a Big Al to a Reflex. However! BA has a full mahogany body (very different tone from your anything in your current stable). It also is a significant amount less on the price scale than a Reflex.

My vote goes to a fretted Big Al, either in roasted black sugar/ebony or a standard model with maple.

 

[T Alan]

The Big Al SSS is great for the looper thing. I did a little loop myself at the first day when I got my Big Al. It has so many different sounds directly at hand.

You can listen to the track on our myspace: CRAPSTAR on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads, the song is calles "Big Al First Shot", since this is what it is...

Ugh. . . It won't open on my phone.

 

[ZiggyDude]

Bongo 5 HH

 

[Daniel Piper]

How amazing is this company that there are so many amazing options? I say replace the P with a big al 4.

 

[fly]

Sterling 5.........all i gotta say

 

[Duarte]

Then my only fretted bass would be my cheap P.

Simple solution. Kill the P and go roasted mutha!