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[quote name='Moos3h' post='1261480' date='Jun 8 2011, 05:23 PM']he's a lovely guy that just enjoys fiddling with guitars[/quote] Put him on the 'bass offenders register'

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1258249' date='Jun 6 2011, 11:48 AM']More pics of this please.[/quote] Sure thing

I own the Overwater Aspiration Contemporary J 5 and have to say, they are fantastic instruments! Obviously they are not built by the guy's at Overwater directly, they are built abroad (by Tanglewood), but Chris May is VERY VERY VERY keen to make sure that these instruments reflect the quality of the Overwater brand and do not tarnish the reputation he has built. There's a video of him giving some of these a once over out of the box, somewhere in Wetherby before they head out to the shops, so he is really involved with making sure these are great and the customer is happy. Based on the quality of mine, I'd say buy it! The quality, playability, aesthetics and tone are all great on mine... You can check them out on the overwater website - [url="http://www.overwaterbasses.com/ow_tanglewood.html"]Overwater Aspiration basses by Tanglewood[/url]

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1257219' date='Jun 5 2011, 11:43 AM']One of its great attractions is that it can make rounds + pick sound good to a flats + fingers player, and of course [i]vice versa[/i].[/quote] Can it? Personally, the rounds + pick sound is awful IMO! Nice playing from Phil though

[quote name='wez' post='1257255' date='Jun 5 2011, 12:30 PM']So what sort of sound do get from an oak body?[/quote] A-corny sound Edit: Damn. HJ beat me too it!

If (hypothetically, of course! ) You wanted the Black J body and the maple neck with pearloid block inlays from the PJ together, would that cost a lot more?

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1256997' date='Jun 5 2011, 12:12 AM']Sure... here you go[/quote] Drooooooooool! I'm a sucker for block inlays, but there's just something truly magical about block inlays on a fanned neck. Beautiful bass (and they do it in black!)... Someone stop me now!

A beautiful collection, but any chance of posting a bigger version of your avatar GW? I'd like to see that!

[quote name='Chris Horton' post='1256907' date='Jun 4 2011, 10:26 PM']Thats a great shot Can you pop round and get some funky pictures of my basses [/quote] Just take some yourself. I literally just pointed the camera and clicked. The only reason this is any good is 'cos the missus has a good DSLR. Personally, I think the picture of the Jazz (in "Jazz" gear porn) is much cooler! Probably because of the 70s decal. The sepia on this does make the wood like really pretty though

[quote name='73Jazz' post='1256886' date='Jun 4 2011, 10:03 PM']great photography..nice[/quote] Got to admit, total fluke. I really wanted some of those canvas prints of my basses for my teaching room/studio, to go make the place a bit more interesting/arty and personal without the pretentiousness of having photos of me playing hanging up Her indoors wouldn't let me have them (because I was nagging her to take the shots) unless I took the shots myself, so I had a go. I reckon they'll look good when they're done

Who would have guessed the cousin of my battered little Laney that I let pupils use/borrow could cause such a stir! Great little workhorses these things. Someone should snap it up... especially on the free!

I've always had a thing for basses with block inlays... However, the one that has always evaded me is a black bodied jazz (4 string) with a maple neck and white/cream binding and block inlays. I currently own 3 basses and can't REALLY justify the need for a 4th unless it comes in at a reasonable price, so I was thinking I would get a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass '77 (Black, Maple) and do some upgrading which (in theory) shouldn't cost much more than £500 in total (based on buying everything new - obviously second hand would be LOTS cheaper and I'm hoping this will be possible!). However, I'd really appreciate it if someone could give me their opinions on either this specific Squier bass model (particularly the parts that would be kept; i.e. the neck and the body!) or if anyone could suggest a better option for the money! Please help me to justify this in my head so I don't feel as guilty when I have to justify it to her indoors!

Was thinking of doing something very similar to this but with a maple jazz neck (with white binding and block inlays)... Watching this closely!

Don't want to be difficult, but would harmonics be a crazy difficult thing to add in?

[quote name='Evil Undead' post='1255028' date='Jun 3 2011, 08:24 AM']...it's possible that it may replace my pedalboard if I like the results![/quote] Haven't tried this myself, but I'd be interested to know how it fairs when you stomp on it to turn things on/off!

[quote name='plyguy' post='1254525' date='Jun 2 2011, 08:19 PM']2 separate 12's it is then! [/quote] £1069 at guitarguitar, which are not the cheapest by a long shot. As for buying 2 x 112s, I think that's a good move but like you said, they hardly ever pop up on here because most people who buy them, love them... and keep them! Good luck finding yourself the cabs and when you get them (and fall in love) let us know how you're getting on!

Do you have lessons? If you personally feel that you cannot push your playing any further, the best thing you can do is get a teacher and they can help you do it. Not only will they help you to learn new techniques (such as slap) but they will also make theory relevant to you and your instrument and show you how you can practically apply that theory, because they use theory on bass too!

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1254487' date='Jun 2 2011, 07:54 PM']PS - Both options are great. .....it literally is exactly what I want. Personally, I love the whole aesthetics/quality/tone of the Aguilar gear.[/quote] + 10000000000000 Aguilar make some great gear. I've got 1 x GS112 and 1 x GS112NT and have to agree, they are great. Lightweight, offer fantastic flexibility and give you everything you need whilst using 1 or 2. I went through the same decision when buying mine (1 x 212 or 2 single) and if I had to make the decision again, I'd get two singles. I'm constantly switching between using one or two, depending on size of venue, type of gig etc, but I've never found a gig I can't do. Either way, you're making the right decision by going for the Aggy stuff. I'll play devil's advocate and throw this into the mix! - [url="http://www.aguilaramp.com/products_cabinets_SL410.htm"]http://www.aguilaramp.com/products_cabinets_SL410.htm[/url] Only 4 ohms, but only 69lbs!

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='1254409' date='Jun 2 2011, 06:51 PM']I follow Fender Custom Shop on twitter... They've just announced an Adam Clayton precision bass, looks a bit pants, but nicer than the reverso! I know as a player he divides opinion, I think he suits U2 well, and it's a bit too easy to slate him, I appreciate his playing, just not his taste in basses, or his singer...[/quote] Have to say, that's a bloody awful bass. Also, nobody in their right mind would pay Custom Shop prices for that, surely?!

[quote name='silddx' post='1247713' date='May 27 2011, 11:18 PM']Personally speaking, and probably because I've been around for a while, I would be a bit disgusted at this approach and would be demanding the tutors and governors demonstrate for 45 minutes, their approach to teaching bassists.[/quote] You wouldn't have to makes such demands at the place I went. I had an hour lesson every week with a fantastic bass player and ALL of my recitals were marked by my bass tutor, the second bass tutor (who I didn't have lesson with) and a third member of staff who was a drummer. Never questioned that once, as I knew MY bass tutor alone was good enough to outplay and correctly judge me as a bassist. The other two were just there to ensure he wasn't marking due to any bias, i think.

Don't you mean Bass Recital... not Dissertation? I had to do 25 minutes for mine as I did performance as a minor (only 20 credits) module. I performed 4 pieces because they were all quite long and we had to talk and provide information to the audience in between pieces... We had to provide the audience and examiners with the notation for each one of the pieces (making the medley a nightmare!) all in a short programme. If you don't have to, that might be a nice touch. The pieces I played were; 1) A performance of 'Teen Town' similar to the Michael Manring one, with looper pedal to create a backing 2) A self-composed bass piece 3) 'Chromatic Fantasy' by Bach/Jaco 4) A medley of pieces from the Charlie Park Omnibook (Bass Clef instruments) I did quite well overall and they seemed to like the mix of groove/technique in the repertoire. Hope that helps and good luck!