cetera

49 minutes ago, AxelF said:

How long do you think the one you haven't played for the longest time has sat untouched? I'm curious whether you try and get round them all, or if there are some that never get used?

Probably around 9 months... I try to rotate them but some are less used than others.

1 hour ago, uncle psychosis said:

If you could only keep one of the Ps, which would it be? 

The sunburst 70's Classic P...... and for PJ it would be the FSR with John East.

4 minutes ago, TbirdnTalman said:

.. are we allowed to share this thread with "management".... as a public service of course?

Sure! 

40 minutes ago, snorkie635 said:

If you reckon almost 100 instruments equals 4 wives' worth, you must have a hell of an understanding wife! 😵‍💫

As I have just one wife with my almost 100 basses I guess I must be very lucky!  🤣

57 minutes ago, spacecowboy said:

87 basses!? Do you have them all on your property? i.e 1 single place or all over?

 

not planning on robbing you… just trying to imagine what that must look like! 
 

You got them in cases and then in racks? 

In cases in storage. I rotate them and have just a few at home at any one time.

7 minutes ago, chris_b said:

I'd sell the bass and guitar you play the least. Keep doing this until you get to a sensible total. . . . . or. . . . sod it,  just buy another 3 basses.

Yeah, the latter option sounds doable... 😉🤣👍

2 minutes ago, madshadows said:

 

You should probably buy a bigger house !! 😛 

 

John 

Or at least a bigger storage unit! 🤣

12 minutes ago, snorkie635 said:

You need to organise a photograph showing them all, then enter it in the photo competition on this site. This month, it's for 'still life'. 

Sadly I only have 4 guitar stands!  lol!

28 minutes ago, Beedster said:

I inadvertently found myself with 6 Precisions at one time in around 2008, mostly due to a spate of selling and buying getting a little out of whack (not for the first time). But wow, 8 Precisions is some serious shit, I take off my hat to you 

Love that roadworn looking PJ in the middle!

3 minutes ago, NickA said:

£11k ?? Ooph.  Upside, you made a killing. Downside you don't have that Wal!

 

Prices getting a BIT more sensible of late.

It was getting increasingly unlikely I'd ever take it out to gig so I thought best to liquidate it before the bubble bursts and use the money for some big family holidays.

I still have a fretless Wal Mk1 though

A lovely sunny day for a pic or two!

Left to right:

Mex Fender P (upgraded with Seymour Duncans, Badass & Mirror scratchplate), Jap Fender 70RI Phil Lynott, Jap Fender 62RI (with flats) & Squier 40th Anniversary P.

Left to right:

Mex Fender FSR PJ (with upgraded John East pre and Pearl scratchplate), Mex Fender Deluxe Jazz Bass Special 'Duff McKagan' sig, Jap Fender Jazz Bass Special & Jap Fender 70's Classic RI Precision.

10 minutes ago, Rosie C said:

 

You own a bass guitar shop? 😉 

Nah, though when I quit/die there's gonna be one helluva sale!

Bass shops in general bore me as I have a better selection! lol! 🤣

Just logging all my gear and realised I now have 87 basses and 10 guitars. 😲

Should I buy 3 more basses to hit the magic 100 total? Or sell the 10 guitars and concentrate on basses only? 🤔

First world problems and all that jazz.... 🤣

Having once played in a hugely successful tribute for 25 years, I'd say that it's all about 'attention to detail' - otherwise you are just a covers band, concentrating on one act.

While, obviously, the members of a tribute band are going to have different body sizes/shapes and looks they should at least ATTEMPT to dress/present themselves close to the artist they are tributing so they are are recognisable. Again, while the instrument being played doesn't have to be EXACTLY the same (i.e. not a 62 P bass.... just a normal p bass, pref in same colour) it should be recognisable as the same shape/type as the original where possible.
Musically, songs should be played/performed like the classic album/famous live version.... and 'between song banter' should also be familiar/in style of.

It goes without saying (I would hope) that reproducing the musical sound/texture/tones/character is the overall priority that sets a proper tribute apart as an accurate and faithful recreation.

 

On 17/05/2024 at 15:38, Kev said:

I feel like its come down from the absolutely bonkers days of £10k basses appearing everywhere, which is about the time I left that group.  Any much more than £6k seem to hang around for a long time at the moment, which gives me hope.

Glad I got out and sold mine for £11k 6 months ago

Semitone is fine and normal.

Both pickups on. Low action and dig in hard with fingers or plectrum. You'd need a Sansamp or similar to get the growl though.

5 string USA model:

https://reverb.com/item/82077753-spector-usa-custom-shop-ltd-5-string-doug-wimbish-true-champagne-gloss

4 string USA model:

https://reverb.com/uk/item/82183825-spector-usa-custom-shop-ltd-4-string-doug-wimbish-true-champagne-gloss

I quite like that colour.

Spector just need to release a 'pearl' white (affordable) Euro 'Rachel Bolan' sig model now......

Let me know if this doesn't go to Jimbobothy.

Put a short patch lead between the send/return inputs on the fx loop. Sometimes an oxidisation build up has this effect (pun) on a GK amp.

Amon Amarth, supported by Cannibal Corpse in Las Vegas in just under a fortnight's time..... yikes!

Then, on my return to Blighty, I have the following booked in through until the end of the year....

Winger/Joel Hoekstra - Islington Assembly
Scorpions/Extreme - Wembley Arena
Troy Redfern - Guildford
Stevie Nicks - Hyde Park
Super dB - Pizza Express, Holborn
Ocean Alley - Bournemouth (possibly)
Simply Dan - Wokingham
Alice Cooper - Hammy Apollo
Stewart Copeland (spoken word) - Fleet
Journey - London O2 Arena
Young Gun, Silver Fox - Islington Assembly
 

17 hours ago, binky_bass said:

Snagged it for a mere £250 from eBay. 👍 

I was watching that on ebay, out of interest. Couldn't believe how cheap it sold for! Congrats! 

Gypsy Pisteleros in Guildford last night.

Great to catch up with my old mate Shane who is now playing guitar for them!

Yup, it's all about the EMGs 😎