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Just decided tonight to string my fretless Fender P/J bass with Roto 66 rounds - first time ever without flats! Results pending

Lovely bass! Enjoy

Pure Simonon! I'm with you - scratches and dings don't bother me as long as it's made from good quality stuff and will make me sound like Jaco Pastorius or John Entwistle. Health to play man

Lovely bass, Michael! Would you be tempted to dress her up with a set of flats? EDIT - just read the thread further! Great minds!

Nice isolated line here too from the original master tape: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZaR2RkYhg[/media]

[quote name='Bassistclem' timestamp='1431439121' post='2771348'] After been fortunate to perform in from of some large audiences over the years, people have often asked if it's more scary. I don't really suffer from gig nerves anyway but find the bigger the crowd the easier it is. [/quote] 100% agree. Would much rather play in front of thousands of people I don't know, than a small group of friends and family.

[quote name='Modman' timestamp='1431346798' post='2770189'] So has anyone on here that owns one experianced any reliability issues with it? I have an amp that's about to give up the ghost and my budget at the moment is relatively limited and this looks, on paper like a good contender. [/quote] I have the 1001T (tube) model and love it - it has become my main gigging amp for my Stingray, suits it so much better than my other Ashdown. Only gigged it a handful of times though, so reserving judgement for a month or two.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1431326577' post='2769896']While the quality of fit and finish on the BF cabs has come on leaps and bounds since the old Generation 1 days, they are still not to everyone's taste.[/quote] I'm not sure I agree with this at all. Do you use BF cabs? As a user myself I have to say that my cab is as robust and slick as any other 'name' manufacturer.

I guess TKS is considered in the same bracket as the cabs you mentioned - although it is quite a bit cheaper. Personally, I use Barefaced and love it.

This does not help my GAS for a 2x12 BF! Already have the Big Baby II (Gen 3) and it's an amazing cab. Would love a bigger 4 ohm cab tho! Must resist...

Hi all! I’m a professional bass player from Northern Ireland, with a resumé of work all over the UK, Ireland and Europe. I have extensive experience of playing bass at concerts, gigs, tours, recording sessions and theatrical work. I also offer tuition on a one-to-one basis. I am available for all of the above. [attachment=191339:282430_10151366723116095_774164716_n.jpg] [b]Key Traits[/b][list] [*]I have a professional, mature insight into the live music world, having played hundreds of live shows. [*]I favour a tight, solid groove as opposed to technical wizardry. [*]I mainly play fingerstyle, although I am also proficient with plectrum playing and slap bass if needed. [*]I have experience of playing and teaching in many styles, including pop, rock, soul, funk, blues, folk, country and trad. [*]I am available for deputising at short notice in any of the above styles comfortably. [*]I have studied the Theory of Music and am proficient at sight-reading, composition and improvisation. [*]I am a proficient backing vocalist in the Baritone and Tenor ranges. [*]I am reliable and patient when recording and teaching. [/list] [b]Influences[/b] James Jamerson Pino Palladino Bernard Edwards Paul McCartney Danny Thompson Carol Kaye John Entwistle Duck Dunn Tal Wilkenfeld Jaco Pastorius John Taylor Nathan East John Deacon Rocco Prestia Sting John Paul Jones John Giblin Leland Sklar Plenty more info, including video, audio and photos etc on [url="http://www.dannythebassplayer.com"]http://www.dannythebassplayer.com[/url] Happy to have a chat about your project or idea and always keen for a new challenge! Hope to hear from you soon Danny

[quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1430342345' post='2760577'] That's beautiful Danny. The best colour in the range for me. I'm still hoping to come to hear your BB2 sometime. Frank. [/quote] You're welcome anytime Frank - will keep you posted with local gigs.. I'm considering adding another BF cab to the arsenal - maybe a Super Twin!

Hi all, Just got my new Squier CV Precision bass back from the shop where it's had some upgrades done! Won the bass for a song on eBay and decided to spruce it up a bit with the following parts: - Fender Custom Shop 1963 pickup - Cloth Wiring - CTS Pots - Switchcraft Jack - Real Celluloid Tort Scratchplate - Telecaster Knobs And here's the end result: [attachment=190787:squier.jpg] A real beauty of a bass! Please note some filters have been used on the photo Plays like a dream, she's strung with TI Flatwounds for that vintage thud. I am considering putting a piece of foam under the strings at the bridge to go for a more Jamerson-esque tone. Have some blues gigs coming up and I can't wait to bring her out! To be honest, the Precision neck feels only marginally different in my hand to my other Squier CV Jazz - both very easy to play. Danny

Is it the Hal Leonard book? These interest me very much! What's the audio quality like on the backing tracks?

For me - it depends on the bass Recently I was in the market for a new Precision, so tried out a few Jamerson lines i.e. Bernadette, Darling Dear, For Once In My Life If I were buying a Fender Marcus signature I wouldn't try the above lines tho!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1429740329' post='2754574'] And I thank the Lord for that. [/quote] Lol me too! Although I would be partial to my work with Joni Mitchell.

Just seen The Chicken appear on a setlist for the first time today. Gig is on 16th May. The lineup is bass/drums/lead/rhythm. My approach will be to just run with the changes and elaborate when there is a space in the music. I am not and will never be Jaco!

Just ordered one of these - very intrigued! I like the idea of the passive EQ, which contrasts with the active tonestack on the Streamliner. Review to follow as soon as I've had her out for a few gigs and rehearsals.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1428943873' post='2746233'] I have a DB750 and I am 100% the bag would be in bits in a few months [/quote] To me, this is the biggest flaw about getting a rack bag for a head that weighs 31kg. There is no fabric to my knowledge that will support 31kg of weight placed onto a small rack screw! SKB moulded flightcase or similar would be your best bet. I used this with my old SVT 4 PRO to no ill-effect.

For me - Ashdown. Great UK-based customer service, long warranty (I think 5 years if you register with them) parts easy to get and therefore quick to repair. To be honest, the Ashdown warranty alone has made me buy their stuff over other trendy brands.

Went to see them in Belfast - amazing playing from Sting and Bakithi and Vinnie Colaiuta on the drums was superb! Michael - your mate on fiddle was brilliant, did two amazing solos and Sting introduced him to the crowd on both occasions.

Hi all, Simple question - does anyone use flatwound strings on their Stingray? Going to swap out my rounds for some this week. I use Thomastik, LaBella and Rotosound flats on other basses - but not sure they would be the most appropriate for a 'Ray? What ones do you use? Tone-wise, I'm going for a Bernard Edwards-style thud. All opinions heard and respected Danny

[quote name='3below' timestamp='1428357746' post='2740614'] If he is telling the truth then he would be a liability in a band. Leaving kit unattended - a very basic error on his part and a very costly one. I am not convinced. I would report it to plod and let him experience professional questioning. I have seen this as a third party, his story (if it is) will soon unfold. He was the last one seen with the kit... is his call to answer. [/quote] Unfortunately he is only under obligation to answer police questions if under arrest. He can feasibly not turn up to interview, or give a 'no comment' interview, unless there is enough evidence initially and he is charged with theft.

In reply to the OP - no, I don't.