hiram.k.hackenbacker

Hi Pete, Thanks so much for your kind words. It really means a lot mate. The real shame of it is, like 99% of the rest of Basschat, that after all the hard work we’ve put in over the years, everything has ground to a halt rather abruptly. As a 7 piece, we can’t even rehearse at the moment. We’re investigating Jamkazam, but unless you have a drummer with en electronic kit or a drum room at home (which we don’t), it’s difficult. Hopefully 2021 will turn a corner. As for the basses, yes, I’m very lucky to have some nice ones in the collection. Yes, you are correct, that is a Wal Mk3 which is perfect for this band. I generally use that, a Stingray and a Lull, although I am now also the proud owner of a USA Lakland which will fit in nicely too.

Good work mate. I like it. Some interesting ideas in there. Is there more to come?

I’ll have a listen to this later 👍

Red? Yes Maple board? Yes Professional? Yes Good? Yes Off the shelf? Well, sort of 😉 7lbs or less? Near as damn it (7lbs 7oz) It's not a P, but don't get hung up on that. If I didn't have one already, it would be gone by now.

This is a very interesting point you’ve raised, but not necessarily one I have an answer to. Our keys player nominated me to do one of those ‘post an album that influences you each day for 10 days’ things on Facebook around the time of the original lockdown. I decided 10 albums wasn’t enough and 240 days later, I’m still doing it every single day. I’m going to do 365. It’s been an interesting routine and has led me to listen and read about a lot of the artists and albums I love. Most are albums I play quite often anyway, but quite a few are ones on vinyl that I’ve had to blow the dust off. Yesterday’s choice was nearly Rossini, but ended up being The Kinks. I can’t explain why I like either, but I know I do. I’m also aware that others may not and that’s just fine. That’s the beauty of music. NB: The process has also sent me down some interesting ‘rabbit holes’. Example - I have always liked Thompson Twins and they were my daily selection a few days ago. I was, however, unaware that Tom Bailey was making music again. This led me to listen to his recent (2018) solo album ‘Science Fiction’. Absolutely love it.

Yes, I've had that happen to me once. I think Paypal dropped themselves in the doo doo a while back for not having measures in place to prevent money laundering. Unfortunately, the measures they now have in place puts everyone under scrutiny and as frustrating as it is, there's no way of hurrying them. There wasn't for me anyway. Yes, I try and avoid that, but choose to do it on a case by case basis. Just have to be nosey with their history first I think.

Me too 😀

3M Dual Lock is not known for coming off that easily. I think I would be concerned about the finish on my basses. I tried to remove some from the back of a pedal I was selling and was a heck of job to get it off. Even when I did, it left a hefty bit of residue behind. EDIT: Doesn't it get in the way when you're playing standing up? I think it would for me.

Might I suggest that it is replaced with something that doesn't compress. If it's been there forever, it's probably not going to get any flatter, but it's just something to think about. https://www.stewmac.com/tonewoods/electric-bass-bodies-and-necks-and-wood/bass-necks/stewmac-neck-shims-for-bass.html

Unapologetic Basschat Straplock Promo? 😂 Lovely ‘Ray.

I can’t promise I’ll be able to do anything with it, but worth a fresh set of eyes on it maybe. PM me mate. I go over the Bas occasionally, so might be passing you at some point.

Shotgate - between Wickford and Rayleigh.

Can’t knock his enthusiasm 😂

Bought a CV body from Paul. Arrived super quickly and was as described. Thoroughly recommended. Thanks again.

I've recently bought two looms from John. Super easy to deal with and loads of free advice to make sure I was buying exactly what I needed. Thanks again.

Bought an amp from Paul. Super quick delivery and exactly as described. Super easy to deal with and an all round top bloke. Thanks mate 👍

I’m in Essex. Happy to take a look at it for you mate.

Hell is just any bass guitar show I’ve ever been to 😂

I would expect a few of those lots have reserve’s on them and the low starting prices are there to lure people in. Cornford and Soldano make great amps.

It sounds great anyway, but The Boss says.... “It’s the only album where it’s the entire band playing at one time, with all the vocals and everything completely live. The record is the first record that I’ve made where the subject is the music itself... It’s about popular music. It’s about being in a rock band, over the course of time. And it’s also a direct conversation between me and my fans, at a level that I think they’ve come to expect over the years.” Wow!

What I've heard so far on the radio I have really liked. Just listening to the full album now.

Yes, me too. Took forever to get it built, but the wait was worth it. I’m going to have to be seriously impressed to feel the need to replace/upgrade it. Enjoy your pedal @s1m0n and let us know how you get on 👍