LemonCello

There is essentially no explanation for this......wait hang on a minute it must be.... GAS...... and there nowt wrong with that! LC

Just bought Tom's Yam TRB4 and she's a beaut! Very pleased with the seamless transaction and she was packed very well indeed. Cheers Tom, it was a pleasure to do business with you! Gary

Ha, Weller also happens to be my surname! No relation unfortunately... Wrong part of the country for me but good luck guys Gary Weller

[quote name='Ed_S' post='1240980' date='May 22 2011, 10:43 PM']I got up to grade 7ish (playing) as an orchestral violinist before ditching it and taking up bass. I say 'ish' because I never took any of the exams beyond grade 4 due to my complete hatred of theory, so my yard-stick was just being able to play the higher exam pieces. I could sight-read very well back then, but it only ever made any sense in direct relation to the fingering for a violin, so as soon as I stopped, that was the end of it. These days I have no idea what I'm playing on bass, but the classical training tuned my ear in to such a degree that I really don't feel that I need to; I can hear what's right, what fits, where a progression is going and what my options are for the next note to jump to, and that works just fine for me [/quote] As a classically trained 'Cellist +1 to that. Cello/Bass doesn't translate from a fingering point of view because they are tuned differently. Being able to sight read is however useful if you want to do certain paid stuff. Theater stuff springs to mind. Other than that, If your in a band and gigging your set then there's no need to worry. Plenty of resource available like TAB and You Tube. Oh and Bass Chat of course! I know Dood won't like the above however!!! LC

Just sold Steve my Roger Waters P Bass. Easy transaction and a nice bloke to deal with. This is the second transaction I've done recently in a motorway service station. Better knock it on the head before I get locked up! Anyone thinking of doing a deal with Steve, do not hesitate, he's a top geezer! Get your band over to Wales mate!! Cheers, Gary

I've had a Warwick and several Fenders and it does depend on the type of music you play. The Warwick I had - Corvette $$ had a huge tonal palette and was good for Heavy Metal right through to Funk. With a Fender (and like Lozz I'm a Precision fan) you know exactly what sound your gonna get and they are utterly reliable. My USA P with flats is great for the bluesy stuff I play so no need for the clever Warwick. I just couldn't get on with the cricket bat neck and lack of fret markers in the end. I also don't really like small bodied basses. It really is down to personal taste. I have a Korean made Squier 50th Anniversary P which is in mint condition Black and Rosewood and it plays like a dream. I might be persuaded to part with it if you are interested? LC

Some of you may remember Doctor of the Bass (Nick Smith) who used to be a moderator on here. If you do, you will know that he has a collection of almost 70 basses, a good deal of which he has now decided to sell. These range from cheap and cheerful to exotic and interesting: Carvin, Jay Dee, Aria, Fender, Epiphone, Music Man, the list goes on. He is now at a new studio in Peterborough with Adrian Hardman (Vanquish Guitars) who is also selling a good range of second hand guitars along with his own custom built examples and Amplifiers. You are more than welcome to drop in for a noodle and a coffee! I have no personal interest in the business save for Nick is a mate. If you want to know more please pm me and I'll give you all the details. Cheers, LC

Hi Sarah and welcome back to the Bass! Agree with all the foregoing and just to add that I'd go get yourself a good teacher, one that you really 'click' with. There are some stunning bass players out there (not all good teachers) but if you find one with both qualities, they will inspire you and you will get back up to speed in no time! Good Luck, LC

First Bass owned - Kay Rick Copy, bloody awful! Go to Bass - Squier 50th Anniversary Precision - Bought on here for not much dosh but feels so right. Your Bass - Fender Roger Waters Artist - The quarter pounders and brass nut make a difference!