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[quote name='WithoutRisk_BassPlayer' post='212103' date='Jun 3 2008, 09:19 PM']Hello I am embarking upon a new random custom bass which will use a single Musicman style pickup. I am after some guidance about them as its safe to say I'm fairly clueless on this subject! I have looked at Seymour Duncans, EMGs and Bartolini however except for a name they all seem pretty much the same! I'm planning on using active circuitary for it. I don't really have a budget planned as of yet (awaiting quotes for a body and sourcing a neck, whatever I'm left with will be spent on the pickup and controls). Was also wondering about preamps and things to use with said pickup...? Cheers in advance Will[/quote] Will I've possibly got a John East Stingray circuit for sale, so drop me a PM when you know what you want to do.

[quote name='bremen' post='211341' date='Jun 2 2008, 08:25 PM']I hope you've noticed that we're all too gentlemanly to mention the Shuker? Or have you had a dozen begging PMs?[/quote] I'm afraid I'd have to sell the Shuker as unseen still...... Plenty of interest in the Jazz bass WHICH I'M NOT SELLING

[quote name='Galilee' post='211257' date='Jun 2 2008, 05:35 PM']* raises hand *[/quote] you only want one then?

And thanks to all of you who've asked to be first in line when I have my "toys out of pram" sale!! So far, I reckon I've "sold" both my Jazz bass and Little Mark twice!! There's nothing like feeling supported

[quote name='bassmanady' post='211241' date='Jun 2 2008, 05:24 PM']I can understand you rant,i have never had a drummer leave without giving notice,or helping out until we found a replacement.. [/quote] That's my main bone of contention. I see you're in Woking too. Maybe we could start a [b]Ba[/b]ss [b]P[/b]layers [b]S[/b]upport Group (BAPS anyone?)

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='211231' date='Jun 2 2008, 05:10 PM']There must be something in the water - we're drummerless at the moment - did a gig yesterday with a f*cking conga player and boy was that a challenge Having a hard time finding a repacement too.[/quote] I'm thinking of kidnapping Alex's Drummer. Let me know if you want a piece of the action Al. PS Don't tell anyone....

[quote name='chris_b' post='211215' date='Jun 2 2008, 04:54 PM']Band members come and they go, I think it's unfair to just quit and not cover while a replacement is found, but get another drummer, there's a lot of them out there.[/quote] That's the thing that annoys me more than anything else- the fact that he won't cover at all. I think it's pretty poor that he'll walk away immediately but in the same breath offer to do our sound etc!! Personally I think he's too lazy to be bothered to learn his parts properly. That's fair enough and each to his own, but to bail out with no notice is bad darts.

Well, our Drummer has decided in his infinite wisdom that he no longer can commit to our band as he finds the whole thing too stressful and nees to step out of the limelight. He's a "perfectionist" you see and finds it hard when we get at him for NOT PLAYING THE RIGHT F*CKING PARTS...this situation would probably be mitigated somewhat if he practiced or even had the foresight to acquaint himself with the songs by listening to them (and no, not every number HAS to finish with a cymbal crash). He is however willing to be our soundman and sort our lights out etc for us!! Well there's an offer you can't refuse. I am (we are) needless to say slightly miffed by this. We played on Thursday night and it was possibly the tightest we've played for ages. We have a couple of really decent bass and drum breaks in our set and we were on fire. So much so, that a few punters commented on how good we sounded. He then drops this one on us on Friday afternoon with 3 gigs in June and another 4 in July lined up. As a result, we've had to bin 1 booking this week, which has cost us another 1 in July and a further 1 in August. To be honest, I'm not sure if I can be bothered with the band anymore. It has been a struggle every step of the way, so me and one of the guitarists are thinking about doing a bit of a guitar/bass/acoustic guitar/vocals type thing instead. I'm sure it will be as much fun and we won't be as reliant on as many cretins upsetting the apple cart. It's such a waste of time and effort and we were sounding really good too. I'll probably change my mind tomorrow, but I think we need to put the Dog down and let it rest in peace. Watch this space for a "toys out of the pram spur of the moment"-type gear sale!! Sorry, rant over now. Thanks for listening.

Jeez. Just checked out the website link above and excuse the pun, but "I wish I could be like David Watts"... Lovely, absolutely lovely. Well done

[quote name='el-gnomo' post='207659' date='May 27 2008, 10:32 PM']Phil Lynott.... and he sang, and wrote too !![/quote] +1 million

[quote name='bremen' post='207360' date='May 27 2008, 04:39 PM']All we need is an Englishman.[/quote] Hmmm, or an English dog.....My Dog was born in England so we're SORTED!!! Our plan is back on track!! More High Fives!! And by the way, my Dog has no nose...

[quote name='bremen' post='207356' date='May 27 2008, 04:36 PM']High five! We're here all week, folks...[/quote] Woo!! Britain's Got Talent next!! All we need is a sob story and we're sailing through...

[quote name='bremen' post='207314' date='May 27 2008, 03:52 PM']By the way, was meaning to ask you, what's ET short for?[/quote] Cos' he's got short legs?