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I've been out of work with stress for a couple of years. Had a job interview earlier today - just had a message to say they were very impressed and asked if I can start next Monday. Now what can I spend that money on???

9 years cancer free today! Rock on!

is there any way the mods can block me from looking at the for sale forums? i think i have a problem

Just had my 1st unrequested slap bass demo in at least 20yrs, when asking to try a bass in Dawsons. For the record, I've not missed those!

When did we start posting private correspondence in the Status column? Oh well, here goes... Derek. I don't need the adult diapers now until Friday. Thanks.

My home from home studio for 7 days while working in Weston 👌 going to get a lot of work done on sessions, tracks & articles 🤞I hope!!

I have new artwork! Come see my awesome new Avatar and cover art! I've been BRANDED he he!!

New Jamerson Analysed video - Darling Dear (1970) Jackson 5 https://youtu.be/5kg9_2teoA8

They say if you get a tattoo you should consider what it's going to look like when you're old... but if I got one, I'd know instantly...

I see people are comparing UKIP to the Taliban. This is grossly offensive and an insult to the Taliban.

Attended audition, passed audition. Didn't mention it in case I didnt get it! Very chuffed to get this one!

Just took delivery of this little beaut a couple of weeks ago. S2 Classic 5-string headless thru-neck with gold hardware and Bendwell & Paramatrix options. Although we spoke at length with Rob & Dawn about the finish I was going for (and probably gave Rob a headache in the process!) the end result was even more stunning than I'd expected. Literally gave me a sharp intake of breath when I first opened the case.

Supported 'The Blockheads', chuffed isnt the word, met Norman Watt-Roy and he signed my pick guard 🙂

The Gig with Dream Tröll was a massive success, we almost hit the venue cap. Made tons of cash and paid every band and I'm 80 quid up. A fantastic night all round.

I have just spent some time catching up on a very moving thread, not too big to admit I even had a little cry. It makes me think of how this community has developed over the years, how it has grown, thrived and become the great place it is today. Made by the people that visit it. This in turn makes me think of some of the great members we have lost, snatched by time, illness or other causes. This forum will remain a place where you are remembered, some by many, some by few but you will be remembered. A salute to those we have lost, you remain in our hearts always!

We're back! NAMM COMPLETED! *ping* Achievement Unlocked 50G

Hi Bass players. I'm Bob O'Brien a 61 year old jazz upright bass player who has been playing on and off for about 50 years. I play a German flatback bass of unknown origin made in the 1850's with a Revolution Solo pickup and use a Gallien-Kruger amplifier for small gigs. I studied at Berklee in the late 1970's, stopped gigging after getting married to pursue a day job, and retired in August (finally!!) and am playing the bass regularly again. I've kept my chops up fairly well over the years but completely lost touch with equipment, technology, trends, etc that affect bass players. I really appreciate the wealth of bass knowledge on these pages and look forward to learning from everyone here on the boards.

Going into the studio tomorrow to do some backing tracks with my son on drums and daughter behind the desk. Proud Dad moment!

On BBC 1 News this evening talking about the effects of Brexit on an import/export manufacturing business. Weird day!

Expensive night of flowers, wine and cooking tea...but ahem,...the wife allowed me to dip into the savings to buy Mr Synchro's lovely MM Classic Sabre on here.....slightly chuffed but will have to sell a few of my others ...in due course, of course

I'm used to playing my ER Basses with all sorts of effects and goodies and they sound ace. This afternoon however I have been playing my (new) old Precision bass with nothing but me and amp. It sounds insanely good. I even tried out some of the effects that I am used to using live... nope, P bass just sounds amazing without. Really good. It reminds me of a sound I had in my head when I was younger (my first REAL P bass when I was 18). Happiness.

I found out this last week that I'd passed my MA in composition. I must obviously be mad, I'm starting my PhD this coming week.

Still buzzing from Vulfpeck live last night - and yes, Joe was playing the new EBMM to within an inch of its life! Amazing band!

Offer of 2 free Peavey cabs was not to be missed. Trouble was cabs weigh 156lbs each and I live on top floor 🙂 Problem now solved,one step at a time 👍

Made the mistake earlier of listening to/watching Vulfpeck's "Dean Town" again earlier. F**k it. I give up.

When did bass chat start charging to advertise equipment for sale I have seen any advance warnings for this ?

Big shout out to Markbass UK (MSL Pro & Real Electronics) for a 24 hour turnaround on a small LM800 repair!

I’m interviewed in this month’s Bass Guitar Magazine! Excited to have my name on the front cover!

Never let anyone dictate which bass or amp you should be using - they have NO idea.

HEADLINE!! Discreet isn't the most popular contributor this week...maybe we'll make up the 300 or so "likes" he has on the rest of us..

If you're worried about your strings not lining up exactly with your pickup pole pieces, it means you've got far too much time on your hands, you muppet!

Rancid's 'Time Bomb' is now in the ska band set. I'm a happy camper :-D

After seeing The Damned last night, with Paul Gray back on bass, I have developed gas for a big valve amp and a Ric...

At NAMM. Small British contingent in attendance, lots of photos already taken, and the show hasn't even opened yet!

The Australian Open: the current mrs discreet says she's eager to see the mens' semis.

IMPORTANT: I implied that there may have been a problem with one of OBBMs cables, but I'd like to make it quite clear that there was NOTHING wrong with it and Dave's reputation remains intact! https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/318164-using-te-combo-with-effects-problem/

Happy Hogmanay Folks.

For the love of God folks, update your profile with your location...

Apologies for any blips today. However, SSL is now live and you can browse more securely Thanks for your patience

Happy Birthday to my fretless 'Ray, born this day 21st Nov 2001. Old enough to marry, old enough to drive a car, but not quite old enough to vote!

Someone posted a pic of my Shuker fretless on a Facebook page - Bass Players United - it got 12k likes, 2.5k shares and nearly 1000 comments... erk

BRISTOL!!! The Creedence Clearwater Revival Revival is coming to your town THIS Saturday. Live at the Kingsdown Vaults from 9pm. The Campaign for Real Rock continues...

John Deacon Feature in the next issue of BGM by Mike Brooks!! Can't wait to give it a read 😁

Loving this new idea of sending Private Messages by treating them as Status Updates. If only there was someone I wanted to ask a question of ...

Belfast Primark latest: Fire has so far destroyed stock worth £24.99.

Mustang bass on the way, shortscale La Bella flatwounds ordered, boom!

Are we really going to change the rules of Cricket just because kids don't find it 'exciting' and have the attention span of a goldfish?? Anyone who doesn't understand the rules doesn't deserve to enjoy the game, IMHO. Bah! Tsk! Pshaw! And so on.

Failed to find a kebab in Liverpool. unbelievably there just wasn't one between the venue and the motorway. Had my girlfriend with me and her 16 year old daughter who thinks kebabbing sounds the best thing about being in a band and had been looking forward to hers all night. The day was saved by the ever excellent Mediterranean Pizza back home in the centre of the known universe, though she couldn't finish it. Bit of an eye opener for the pair of them leaving the house at 5.30 and getting home at 2am, an insight on the work and time involved that goes into a gig. New Peaky Blinders theme show was very well received so all in all a top night.

New Album Released TODAY!!! https://umusicmena.lnk.to/TheRoomFP BUY, DOWNLOAD AND STREAM!!!

Excellent start to the kebabing weekend, got some pussie as well. Very tasty chicken burger meal inc. chips and a drink for less than three and a half earth pounds. By default as it was the first takeaway we came across trying to escape Bolton, lost as we always are trying to get out of Bolton as they were close to closing and it was all they had left. Would defo go for this again. This little fella was in the quiet bar round the corner on his stool as he usually is keeping an eye on proceedings.