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Alright chaps, I just spent like 40mins quoting everyone and thanking you all and putting forward a format for the next cast... then I clicked a link by mistake and the draft save didn't have all off it there, so... just... my apologies because this is going to be somewhat less well written through frustration. 😅 So here's a few quotes and quick responses and a rough plan for things to come: This was the consensus, I'm thinking no script just talking points from here on out. So for the next one I'm thinking a runtime of an hour. Quite a few people felt this way as do I myself so what do you say @Chownybass fancy a follow up? Seems this worked so we'll keep it as a segment and I shall try and refine the way I do them somewhat. We need to do some conferring behind the scenes but my personal plan is to have it out on some form of RSS feed so we can publish to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and the like so it's available on all podcast apps and things. We just need to find the best hosting option. We did do a small set of show notes that you can view on SoundCloud with links and things, I like the copying them into the thread idea, we'll defiantly do that for the next feedback section. So here's my proposition/rough plan for the next few episodes: Keep the runtime to an hour Split Interview and Discussion episodes Keep Interviews long form but publish as two part episodes Unscripted but with taking points Keep the review segment for discussion episodes 5-10 min Intro/Outro to cover; Sight News, Announcements, Call to Action, etc. How does that sound to folk? Oh and just tagging few people so I know they'll see this; @SpondonBassed @Sibob @ped @Silvia Bluejay

God yes. It all gets very dark and serious when that starts. A silly story but we used top play a large club in Slough. During the high stakes Bingo on a Sunday night they banned any talking, phones off etc. Our guitarist, being a forgetful chap, didnt turn his off. Off he goes across the room to the bar. Whispers to the bar man for 3 pints, and starts to walk back with them. Now, im not sure why i did this, but i decided as he was crossing the dance floor to call his mobile. It might have been because i knew he had the Dambusters theme tune as his ring tone, and maybe because there was no way to put the drinks down, but it was the funniest moment we ever had at that venue.....expect for him of course 🙂

I decide I need a compressor so I buy one, use it and then decide I don’t need it so I get rid of it. Then a year or so later I decide I need a compressor so I buy use it and then decide I don’t need it so I get rid of it. Then a year or so later I decide I need a compressor so I buy one use it and then decide I don’t need it so I get rid of it. Then a year or so late I decide I need a compressor so I buy... (repeat ad infinitum)

It's also possible to post without insulting others. I didnt see Westwood doing any such thing, just you

Shhhh dad’s sleeping!

So I contacted the website when I saw the post about having info. Seems its good news! Obviously we aren't all as fortunate to have such wide exposure available to us but great to hear he'll get his bass back! If it was your tip off, great work @2x18!

This place. We were invited to audition to be their resident wedding band. Which we did. Just by coincidence, on the last night of their week of trying to impress 60 visiting UK wedding planners. First function, went down a storm with the happy couple and guests who even left an additional three figure tip to be passed on to us at payment time. We went back after two weeks as we'd not received the payment transfer and lo and behold, gone into liquidation. In business again after 2 months, different name for the controlling consortium but strangely, all the same people. Hmmm. They had the nerve to email us two weeks ago to ask if we still offered a wedding function band service as they'd heard some positive feedback about us.😂

Great name for a band though Muzz......

I've been working as a volunteer at my local Drug & Alcohol service delivering groups. I decided to run a group where the members would learn to play "The Chain" - easily recognisable, not too difficult to play. I took in two basses and an amp. A number of the group had a go - remember that recovery is about perseverance and obstacles as is learning to play bass. One of the group was left handed so I was given the challenge of playing left handed - you know what? - we take our normal dexterity and muscle memory for granted - I was making loads of mistakes...if I practised left handed I think I might get the hang of it but I got reminded how difficult it was when I started. Playing bass is a lot harder than you think...

1. Says the guy with a collection of Gus basses. 2. Yeah we know it's easy to put there, it's not as easy for the user to adjust though. 3. What's that got to do with the price of cheese?

We're back off holiday so I had a few hours in the workshop today. I routed the headstock for the truss rod access slot and then drilled the hole for the nut to fit into.The truss rods were fitted and a strip of masking tape put over then to stop glue getting in the slot and fouling the rods. I rolled the frets to about an 8" radius, cut the wire into lengths and started trimming the ends with a grinding wheel in a Dremel, fiddly but it worked OK. I fitted the frets using a press and nipped off the ends. That was about it other than to make a clamping caul to protect the fretboard when I do eventually glue it to the neck which should be later this week daily life permitting

I would also add to this that anyone who (you are responding to) has the time to post so much on Basschat probably hasn’t recorded in a very long time. Clearly just speculation...

Big drum roll 🥁 🥁 🥁 only one week to go and we now have £570 in donations, thank you all once again, no words 🤗...........

As said by others, dont assume offence on others behalf

Very late to this thread and honestly not willing to read 7 pages of it to catch up... So I'll just add that the "best pro-bass players" are surely capable of playing 4, 5 or possibly even 6 string instruments, depending on what's required of them. And in some contexts (e.g pit players in stage productions) you'll raise eyebrows if you turn up with fewer than 5 strings on your bass. I think we're searching for a "general rule" here where one doesn't exist.

All just tools. At this point, I don't really care if some of the songs we play are played in 5 or 4. All I care is that I have a solid 5 string and a solid 4 string for when the need comes, it won't let you down.

A wax candle is good for lubricating screw threads too. It certainly helps with those fragile tuner screws

While changing the bridge could make a difference to the sound of the bass (although like all these things is it possible to state 100% that it is the new bridge that has made the difference and not one of the other things that may have been intentionally or unintentionally changed at the same time?), IME it's never pronounced enough to be noticeable in the context of a band mix. For me so long as the bridge doesn't move during playing, yet is easy to adjust when needed, that's all that is required.

I`ve found in the past that swapping a regular Fender BBOT for either a Gotoh or Badass on my Precisions has somehow "tightened" the sound a tad, and lost some mids. Nothing that I`d ever hear at band volumes but at home practice levels it was noticeable. A bit like the strings suddenly sounded a bit newer is the easiest way to describe it.

If he was going to give away free lessons he might as well have just bought a new bass. What happened to just doing the right thing purely because it's the right thing? He didn't have to offer a reward - moaning that it isn't enough is distasteful.

Hi Folks! Looking to tap into the wealth of knowledge available here... For the 16 years I've been playing, I've yet to find a string that's MY string... I've flitted between all of the big brands, coateds, nickels, S/S etc and I've got a good idea of the qualities I'm looking for; I just need them all in the same string! Ideally, what I'm looking for is: Really low tension medium gauge: 40-95 Bright, growly quality to the sound - more aggressive As smooth as possible under the finger - Currently using D'Addario Nickels and that's the sort of texture I'd like. Does anyone know of anything that would fit the bill? Thanks!

Check out work of any of the following up to about 1976: The Meters, Curtis Mayfield, The Headhunters (ref Herbie Hancock), Roy Ayers, Fatback Band, Earth Wind & Fire, Sly Stone, etc

Yes, bridges can make a massive difference, and importantly, there's not an obvious cost/benefit ratio, which is why I'm about to sell three Badass II bridges. These days I'm preferring fewer overtones and less sustain, and there's not much point paying £100 for a bridge if you have to stick a 20p piece of foam in front of it to get the tone you want

Always a good idea - we never seem to use the return socket (with switch in the signal path). In this case, can’t help thinking it’s probably worth going to another tech for diagnosis and fresh opinion.

That looks great bridgehouse 👍 I asked myself the same question a couple of years ago , and was realised in 2016 ( not made by my hands - wish I could ! ) Walnut body , maple neck & Mac ebony fingerboard

These are sensational. I bought one 3 days ago, to go with my identical original TP that i've owned for for over 15 years. This is the first time i've seen this case back up for sale in quite a few years. Must be NOS They were extremely expensive for a non solid case. £60 - £70 or more when TP were selling them. But they're the toughest non solid case i've seen. You can stand on 'em https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tribal-Planet-Hard-Gigbag-Case-GX40-New-Length-110cm/183223862096?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Having to remove the neck to adjust the truss-rod was one of the things that really pi**ed me off with my Fender Rascal. SO when Andyjr re-bodied it he included a little slot in the custom body and supplied a special but simple tool (actually, I think he made it). This works a treat, is the easiest-to-adjust truss-rod on any of my basses and should be an easy mod for anyone with this type of neck.

Agreed. Mind you you, i started as a drummer and that was pretty tricky. Using all four limbs in differing patterns instead of two was an achievement. But i stuck at it and ended up gigging in several bands. Wish i'd started on bass though

Next you’ll be telling us Milli Vanilli didn’t sing on their stuff

The bass players in Sweet, Mud, The Glitter Band and Suzi Q herself, along with those with Bowie, Elton John etc etc were pretty handy also.

something to cheer us all up this morning

The ones I linked to are metal, I am hoping they will be a bit more sturdy.

On a practical and serious note, I wouldn’t change the bridge on my 64 Precision - not just for value/authenticity reasons, but because the threaded barrel saddles make adjusting string position really easy.

Bartolini, Nordstrand and many other brand pickups are available from BassDirect here - http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Pickups.html

Usually takes a month or so before Mel Bay Europe get it into Amazon.

Well; you try getting the strings taut without one, it’s a right pain!

Social clubs. Although we can get them, and they pay well, we have decided to try and do some pub gigs. The money might be rubbish but the atmosphere cant be any worse than a half (or less) empty Social club on a Sat night.

The W******y. When the owner says he can only pay you with burger and chips you know that it's time to say no thanks.

It’s had a good dry last night and so I cracked on with the final stage. Raided Mrs B’s furniture restoring drawer and stole some of her posh finishing wax. Two coats applied - sparing but not too mean. Work it in, let it dry (15 mins) - then buff with a clean lint free cloth. It’s taken on a lovely lustrous deep satin shine and it has made the grain pop a bit more. Really pleased. It’s onto the build up next.

My pedalboard setup changes frequently depending on the gig, but this is how it looks this week (with the addition of a fan whilst we endure the heatwave!)

I shall be moving onto the other notes when I feel I have fully mastered the A and not a moment sooner

I quite fancied a stain on this one, and black hardware. So I've been busy procuring suitable black hardware. Canvassing the Basschat massive, the opinion was "natural!" Off I trotted to fetch the Tru Oil. Instead, I found a Danish Oil with a light amber tint. Hmm. Best of both worlds. Weather is good. It's Friday. I have no more work this week. Time to slather some oil on it. First coat:

I hate the sound my fingernails make, so keep mine as short as possible and manicured smooth on my plucking fingers.