Lozz196

Rotosound Swing Bass 66 Stainless Steel, Heavy Gauge 50 - 110.

Once over the initial brightness when they`re new, I`ve found these are the best for me. Tried many others, have now got to the point where its only Roto Heavies that will do.

Or keep yr eyes out for 2nd hand Hartke gear here on Basschat. I used to use a regular Epi T-Bird thru a Hartke stack, and the sound was awesome, they really seemed to work together well. Previous poster spot on with Peavey tho - reliable, loud, good value, and virtually indestructible.

Vocs - Josh Todd - Buckcherry
Lead Gtr - Slash - GnR/Velvet Revolver
Rhythm Gtr - Steve Jones - Sex Pistols
Bass - JJ Burnell - Stranglers
Drums - Matt Sorum - GnR/Velvet Revolver

Think it wd be one hard-rockin, mo-fo band indeed!

I had a Hartke 2x10 XL - nice and light, not overly bassy, but, if yr looking to add air being moved to yr set-up, and a bit more top end, it would prob be fine.

I used it with the Hartke 1x15 XL and together they sounded very good indeed. Always a good coupling, 1x15 & 2x10, in my view.

Will probably seem a strange opinion, but to me, the best P Bass pickups are the ones Fender install in the US Standard P Bass.

I`ve tried other brands, and even other Fender pickups, but for me, the stock unit is my fave.

I`ve no experience of the Ashdown range, but have had the Marshall MB4210, then progressed to the MB450 Head with MB410 Cab. Have now bought higher end Marshall gear.

I used my Head & Combo at least twice a week for a period of 18 months, and previous to that, the 4210 once a week for 12 months. A lot of people state steer clear of the MB range, due to unreliability, but I never had any trouble with them, tho have to admit they can be a bit weighty.

I would happily recommend these - the Head & Cab I used in a punk band (still in it, btw), with 2 guitarists with 100w valve amps/half-stacks, and never needed it on more than 5 on the volume. 2 channels, modern (with compressor) and classic (with boostable gain), and blend facility for both. I always used the classic channel - just great with a Precision!

Hartke def worth a look, and some good prices 2nd-hand on Basschat at present - easily within yr budget.
Don`t know abt VX range, but I had the HA4000 with 4x10XL & 1x15XL cabs - prob most versatile rig I ever had.

I`ve never put one of these on my 51 Reissue, but I did put a Baddass Bridge on it for a while, which also fits Standard Precisionswith thru-body stringing, no mods were required so you should be safe re this.

Never met Si, but exchanged a couple of messages, mainly abt CIJ Fenders. Impressions were of a very decent guy.

Rest peacefully.

[quote name='farmer61' post='929851' date='Aug 19 2010, 02:19 PM']Quite straight forward IMO.

Any shared eqpt everyone has equal dibs.

If I choose to leave the band, I forgo my share. If I'm fired, I'm paid my share less depreciation.

Did this when I left my old band, didn't think it was right for the band to pay me, when it was totally my choice to leave. If you get an agreement in place before spending it should be really straight forward.[/quote]
The poster above quoted exactly the same as what we had in my last band.

Tho once the whole band disolved, the pa was sold off and everyone who had been in the band over the years was given a share, as the reasons for leaving were things like emigrating, wife having baby etc, so not acrimonious departures. The only person who didn`t get a pay-out was a guy who was sacked.

[quote name='chrisAngryman' post='929188' date='Aug 18 2010, 10:38 PM']Hmm there is no chance anyone with any sense would pay £400 for this bass the last CMI on here was in working perfect nick for the age, This is not and will need alot of parts and time, I bought my current Stingray from bass chat for a really fair price and believe that's the way the site should work.[/quote]
Gutted, just gutted - gonna blame my friend for missing this - was out for her birthday.

Why couldn`t her parents have decided on sh*gging on a different day 32 years ago?

I curse them!

[quote name='mep' post='929124' date='Aug 18 2010, 09:44 PM']Some years ago I joined a local soul band. We had a few practices and it was ok. Strange bunch of people, especially the keyboard player. The practices easied off after a while. One day I saw an add in the paper for a bass player and recognised the number of the singer. I phoned up and got her answer phone. I left a message for her and got one by return. She deliberatly left her message when I was at work so she didn't have to talk to me. She grovelled a bit and said they didn't think my feel was right for them!

I was miffed to say the least, but soon moved on, hope you do too.[/quote]
I got sacked from a mates "project" - they`re far too sophisticated to call it a band - however I was told it was nothing to do with my bass playing. In reality, it was cos I was far too astute to "invest" £6000 in a rehearsal studio for the "project"!

Many other "project" members have also been sacked over the years - the same can be said of them, all too astute to "invest" - whereas the dumb ones who coughed up are still going to be millionaires this time next year (Only Fools & Horses ref).

I was also told at a later point by the project leader that his guys are musicians, and that my current band are only entertainers. We can play abt 70 songs, they can`t play one from start to finish, as there are only singer/rhythm guitarist, and drummer.

In some cases, you`re better off being sacked - I know I was/still am.

[quote name='urban Bassman' post='928857' date='Aug 18 2010, 05:54 PM']Had a Mapleglo 4003 (circa 2005 build) and I had no issues with build quality, neck and it sounded fab. The body shape looks great but because there is no contouring where your picking/plucking arm comes over the top of the bass, I found that it got a bit uncomfortable after a while. Now that could be my crap technique....but it stopped it becoming my go to bass when I had it. As the other posts have suggested go try one or two and perhaps look at second-hand instrument that's in good nick to avoid paying the new price. If it fits then you then I'm sure you'll be pleased with what it can do.

Here's a pick of me playing it back in 2006

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You can see where my left arm comes over the top of the bass...that's the bit that was a bit uncomfortable for me...hope that makes sense... [/quote]
I tried one for the first time abt a month ago and loved it. I play Precisions, with a pick, and for me, the Rick was just as comfortable to play.

[quote name='crez5150' post='928110' date='Aug 17 2010, 10:26 PM']I definitely am a snob..... haven't found a fender yet thats playable (to me) apart from my '83 Strat Elite.[/quote]
I`ve tried numerous basses over the years, all with more features than the Precision, but have come to the conclusion that the Precision is the right bass for me. Its mainly due to that when I play them, they just sound "right". I suppose a lot of it is that virtually all my favourite bassists used them, so its sound association, as whenever I play another bass, no matter how good, it just doesn`t seem to have the correct sound for me. But the simplicity and playability, not to mention the near indestructable nature of the Precision, and the fact that they wear their battle scars with such pride, I think if the scenario from the original poster did actually happen now, in a few years the Precision would at the top "again".

[quote name='Lozz196' post='923705' date='Aug 13 2010, 12:18 PM']BUMPING for the weekend[/quote]
Mid-week price-reduction/bump

[quote name='Lozz196' post='915091' date='Aug 4 2010, 04:10 PM']Mid-week bump[/quote]
Another mid-week bump.

[quote name='Lozz196' post='924945' date='Aug 14 2010, 03:29 PM']Fender Regular Gauge Bass Strings 45 - 100 - 3 sets.

These strings were taken off instruments when bought brand new. As such, they have been only slightly used.

Great for sticking in your gig-bag in case of string breakage at gigs.

£15.00 for all 3 sets. This includes postage/packing within UK.

Payment by Paypal, as a gift, please.[/quote]
Mid-week bump/price reduction

[quote name='amj' post='926296' date='Aug 16 2010, 11:40 AM']Some years ago I bought a Jazz bass, consigning my old Bass Collection SB301 to the loft. It's still sitting up there stringless, and I thought it would be good to make little project of some description...but what should I do with it? The only things I can think of at the moment are to either de-fret it, or to maybe string it BEAD or ADGC perhaps (would need a new nut probably and would it need the bridge saddles filing?) but does anyone else have any other fun/clever ideas?[/quote]
Hmmm, depends on if you gig regularly. If you do, in yr position I would get it re-strung as soon as possible, and take it to every gig with me as a backup. I`ve been lucky so far, and never needed my backup, but you never know what could happen - string breaking/electrics quitting/accidental damage by clumsy band members. Its better to have it, and never need it, than the other way.

[quote name='Stacatto' post='926075' date='Aug 16 2010, 05:28 AM']The cost seems high for the aging![/quote]
I played one a few weeks back. It sounded very nice, and felt very nice too. The only thing for me, was that the aging looks very manufactured, and not like genuine battle-scarring.

I think with these, if you like the feel of a years-old bass (and it certainly felt like that to me) rather than new ones, you will probably like it immensely. When I played one, it had the same kindof mental feeling as sitting in yr favourite old battered sofa. It was instantly comfortable. Whether or not you decide that comfortability is worth the extra couple of hundred over the Classic 50s, when sound/playability is otherwise comparable, well thats a decision only you can make.

[quote name='Toddy' post='925944' date='Aug 15 2010, 10:40 PM']No brainer really,,,our crack conveters have at least 5 basses under £50, that, with a set up and strings,, would beat anything made by fender in the 70,s !

,,,,,,never mind a 60,s budget.....[/quote]
+1 to BigAlonBass`s comment - you had to have one of these to really appreciate them. My first bass, a Kay SG copy cost me £45 in 1980 - considering beer was abt 30p a pint back then, equivalent to 140 pints (approx £400 in todays money). It was the cheapest bass abt at the time, action prob near an inch away from the fretboard.

The quality of budget instruments is so much better now, and the prices are way more reasonable. Nice to see, usually things "back in the old days" are viewed as being better, but in this case, progress has certainly been made.

[quote name='gareth' post='924956' date='Aug 14 2010, 03:47 PM']pmd[/quote]
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Fender Regular Gauge Bass Strings 45 - 100 - 3 sets. - NOW SOLD

These strings were taken off instruments when bought brand new. As such, they have been only slightly used.

Great for sticking in your gig-bag in case of string breakage at gigs.

£15.00 for all 3 sets. This includes postage/packing within UK.

Payment by Paypal, as a gift, please.

Rotosound Swing Bass RS 66LE Reg Gauge 45 - 105 Strings for 4 string bass - ITEMS NOW SOLD

4 sets - all are used, though only for a maximum of a week.

If you`re looking for some cheap strings for backups, in case of string breakage, this is the deal for you.

£20.00 for all 4 sets, inc postage/packing within UK.

Payment via Paypal, as a gift, please.

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='924596' date='Aug 14 2010, 01:44 AM']As a very small boy I remember wearing out my parents old vinyl records - 60s rock, country & soul. When I hit my teens I was into Glam & punk but as I started to get bored of the newer bands coming through I began to trace the influences of the bands I'd discovered... guess what? I wound up going full circle![/quote]
Turning point for me is kinda three-fold.

Firstly, seeing the video to Bohemian Rhapsody, specifically the live bit - at that point (even tho I was abt 8) I knew I wanted to be a musician.

Secondly was hearing Pretty Vacant by The Sex Pistols, and seeing the video to the song on Top of the Pops - at that point I knew what direction I wanted to take.

Lastly, hearing the bass in The Jam - I then knew which instrument was for me.

[quote name='arsenic' post='923043' date='Aug 12 2010, 06:45 PM']Hello and welcome to Basschat.[/quote]
Welcome to Basschat.

Good choice of amplification too - I had the very same Marshall set-up - thoroughly recommend it.

[quote name='Machines' post='923736' date='Aug 13 2010, 12:35 PM']West Bromwich ?! Sorry, I will type slower for you . I'm just round the corner by the Scott Arms, small world ![/quote]
Welcome to Basschat.