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I see that Scott Thunes is involved with the Zappa 70th Birthday thing at the Roundhouse. Does anyone know whether he's in ZPZ now? I hope so. Also, didn't know there was a dvd of the '88 tour. What is it called?

Haven't read all 9 pages, but I'll mention Peter Hook in case no-one else has.

Kim Wilde? That's nothing. Russ Abbot once nearly ran me over.

I have always considered myself to be a pretend pop star.

After reading some of the other posts here I have been inspired (after 25 years of playing) to betray my pub rock roots and learn some theory. I am becoming increasing frustrated with my limitations, and although I don't aspire to be a soloing monster, I would like to be able to play my bass as a musical instrument in its own right, rather than solely in a supporting role. Where do you think is the best place to start? I am also interested in taking some graded exams. Is it always best to start at grade 1? And which route would you recommend, RGT or Rock school? Cheers

I always practice unplugged. I think that it has made me more aware of fret noise, and has probably made my plucking harder than it otherwise would be. I wouldn't recommend it for tapping techniques though.

If this bass could only talk! No prizes for guessing where you rest your thumb. Nice stair carpet too. Thanks for sharing.

"Yet across the gulf of space, minds that are to our minds as ours are to those of the beasts that perish, intellects vast and cool and unsympathetic, regarded this forum with envious eyes, and slowly and surely drew their plans against us."

I have got bits and pieces stashed away, but I wished I had kept a diary - so many stories. The most bizarre thing is that every once in a while I bump into people who will remind me of something from way back - sometimes complete strangers!

Finally - Here's a picture: [attachment=53349:yamaha_bass.JPG] It has had the following modifications: OBL pickups, pickup selector replaced with pan switch, schaller bridge, brass and bone nut, hipshot d-tuner, and a de-fret.

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' post='882383' date='Jun 30 2010, 08:29 PM']You used to be able to get stuff from Halfords for polishing car bumpers ( chrome ones) called Autosol? or am I thinking of anusol? PS I 've just checked with google, it is Autosol it's £5.99[/quote] I'll be especially careful that I don't get the two confused. Many thanks

I have an old Yamaha BB1100s that I bought in 1986, which has been in it's case for about 15 years. I had the frets taken out in the early 90s, and soon realised that I was no Jaco! Anyway I have now decided to sell it. It still plays well and is still in tune(!), but some of the chrome hardware has lost its shine. Can this be restored (if so what products do you recommend), or has the shine gone for good? Also, are there any other maintenance tips you could pass on before I put this on e-bay? Cheers (and apologies to those of you who thought this thread was going to be about something else)

RIP As part of the Kinks he had a massive influence on rock music as we know it. I didn't realise just how much they had done until I got the Kinks best of CD.

Works for me. Popped in there on Saturday. I'm now feeling very GASsy.

I always really liked the bass sound on Superman by Black Lace... ...I'll get me coat.

+1 for Victor as Yoda. Guitarists would be Stormtroopers, because they're all the same.

After reading an earlier thread I turned the smile upside down on my SWR and really enjoyed 'the mids'. After reading this thread I put everything flat for last Saturday's gig. Really liked that too. I still sound like me, though.

I have been misinformed by BGM! If Mike is still doing repairs, I'll definitely want him to give my second Jazz Bass a Bad Ass! Cheers

I'm after one as well. They are shown on the Bass Centre website, but they seem to be permanently out of stock. Mike at Zoot bored some holes into a badass II for me a few years back, which works a treat. I don't think he does repairs any more though.

I would agree with Flea, although it's not as clear-cut as the other categories which were all no-brainers IMO. Glad Peter Hook didn't get it - his playing makes my skin crawl.

I occasionally used to break an E when I played a Kubicki. Luckily I always had a set of 'boilys' in the gig bag. The Kubicki was a fine instrument but changing the strings was a real pain.

I have had my EQ in a big smile for years. At last night's rehearsal I turned it upside down. I'm really loving my sound now, and what's more the rest of the band love it too!

An octaver and bass big muff works for me

From my experience I would say to just keep going & play every day. Also, if you gig standing up, rehearse standing up. When I started playing with my current band it felt like I had been hitting my hands with a hammer by the end of a gig. I realised just the other week that it doesn't hurt anymore.

My black jazz came with a black pickguard. The sunburst one came with white parchment. Couldn't be happier with both of them. I'm occasionally tempted by a Phil Lynott style mirror, but then remind myself that I don't have a roadie to polish it.