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8 hours ago, Burns-bass said:

I’m doing a wedding next week and haven’t received anything yet. No songs or set list. Or even the address.

This is how it works I guess!

It’s most definitely not how it goes.

I would expect the set very shortly after I had agreed to the gig, if not before.

Bands that are tardy with crucial info so close to a gig are to be avoided IMHO.

A few photos of the actual bass. 

This one weighs just 6.7lbs!

My other one feels like it's made of lead in comparison weighing in at 8.2lbs 😂.

17 minutes ago, danbanbass said:

Lovely looking bass, cue the fender hating mob…..

Bring it on 😎

I started depping many years ago.

The first was in an 80’s band and I took over as the permanent bass player when the original left.

He didn’t really leave, I think the band just got too busy for him. The great thing is he's a really nice guy and has since depped for me on the odd occasion that I haven’t been able to make a date.

I’m now depping for two other bands, but I do get quite a bit of notice. Neither of them rehearse; not with me anyway.

The main issue is song structure. Since the only time I get to play the songs with them is at a gig, it’s very difficult to keep track of the ‘quirks’ they’ve added into certain tunes.

I generally resort to keep a very close eye on the drummer who knows the set backwards

I always get a set well in advance which always has keys next to each song, but structure is the bug bear.

I have a dep gig with one of them tonight. Loads of songs I haven’t played for a while.

Fortunately 99% of them are in the original key, so I can familiarise myself with them today before I go out.

I enjoy depping. There is something dangerous about it which keeps it fresh.

Well done for stepping into it. I’m they are very grateful for your help.

P.S.

I get what the other guy/gal would have been paid.

I wear what I like within rough guidelines.

I always have an iPad with me as they do like to chuck in ones I haven’t prepped for.

I have charts for 419 songs on it at the moment.

7 hours ago, Lozz196 said:

Aaaaaarrrggggh, want one!!!!!!

Looks amazing, I’ve seen these on the Shuker website and have been seriously tempted, the resolve is weakening…….

I can confidently say that I don’t think you would be disappointed Lozz.

Today I made a 440 mile round trip to collect a bass that has just been completed by Mr.Jon Shuker.

It's a bit too late to take any photos, so that will have to wait until tomorrow.

It's similar to the one below, but the neck is narrower and more figured, it has different knobs, is #8 of 10 and is signed by JJ.

Pick-up's are in house built, as are JJ's now.

After years, probably more like decades, of avoiding Precisions because I found the necks a bit chunky, in 2021 I decided to order a JJ Sig with a J neck (build thread here).

I have since used this exclusively in my main band and Queen tribute and it's been absolutely faultless.

The Zenith promises to be equally as good and almost unbelievably, it seems to be lighter than my first one.

Thanks once again to @Dood for turning my gaze towards Jon's basses in the first place (I'm sure Jon is a member here, but I can't remember his tag).

Whilst at Shuker HQ, I also saw the two pieces of spalted maple which will form the top of my next Precision build and they look stunning too.

If any of you are looking for a quality hand built Precision (other models are available) that won't require a second mortgage, give Jon a look at Shuker Guitars.

….or maybe Troy (TJH3113 on YT). I think he’s a fan.

I thought he was a member here, but I can’t seem to find him.

Cover Solutions might be an option. You might have to go via the Patreon route, but could be worth it.

Hey @paddybass, what is the nut width/neck profile?

51 minutes ago, HeadlessBassist said:

I have a question... Did anyone here actually put their money where their mouth is and actually buy a Pino Signature Stingray yet? (Just curious!) 🤔

I came close.

Despite being the proud owner of more than my fair share of signature basses, I managed to resist this one....and believe me, I did seriously consider it.

Go on then, I'll play.

Two of the 100 NAMM Stingray Specials with Status Graphite necks.

1 hour ago, Wombat said:

Did make me realise that a ‘spare would be a good idea!

What’s the matter with you man? You can’t go around dropping the ‘S’ word so casually.

Don’t you realise there’s a huge amount of people here who don’t believe in taking ‘a duplicate’ of anything!

They’ve never needed it and it will never happen to them don’tcha know 😎😂

The ashtray doesn't bother me really. I've left it on my P.

The pickup cover I have no use for whatsoever....and as for the screws, you need a check up if you leave them in.

Crutch

Every single interaction I’ve had with ParcelFarce has been negative. Wouldn’t use them if it was free to do so.

14 minutes ago, Bassassin said:

Here's an idea - post your music somewhere that's not a known hotbed of extremist hate, bigotry, intolerance & lies - then maybe a few more people might be interested enough to have a listen, and not draw prejudicial conclusions about the content & the poster.

Aw come on, Basschat isn’t that bad 😎🤣

30 minutes ago, Geek99 said:

I’m bothered by the animus in the title.

Likewise. Phrasing the thread like that pretty much guarantees I won't click on it.

1 hour ago, ingmar808 said:

Thanks for the replies, guys. Nice to know I have an early model rather than a home custom job. BTW my Electra sounds great and is really well made - I really can't see how a California series would be much of an upgrade?

Are you aware that you have two large photos in your signature?

@molan

I keep coming back to this fabulous looking bass, just cos it's awesome really and it is the 5 string black version of my 4 string white.

I've not played it obviously, but I'd lay a fair amount of money it's an absolute beast of a bass.

The only thing that's stopping me is that, as age creeps on, my hands aren't what they were.

My go to 5 is a custom shorter scale which I am fully synced with.

If I was 10 years younger, I would have snapped this beauty up.

In fact, I can't really understand why it hasn't sold yet.

GLWTS @Papabull.

Now that is a nice looking bass. Can’t really justify another 5’er, but I could….

Bought a pedal from Greg last week.

Very quick despatch and wrapped well.

Faultless transaction. Thoroughly recommended.

Thanks again.

1 hour ago, cetera said:

Year started playing: 1983

Number of basses: Currently 94. Used to have and now gone - 75 others

Music theory: 2

Technique: 6

Groove: 7

I think you’re underselling yourself a bit there mate.

Year started playing: 1978

Number of basses: 32

Music theory: 2

Technique: 4

Groove: 8

@cetera’s card is the one that’s going to scoop a few with ‘number of basses’.