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Do Ishibashi still ship outside of Japan? I think there was a thread on here a while ago about them halting overseas sales of MIJ Fenders in particular? Could just be my imagination though! I'd love one myself

Sounds like you have attained a state of Gear Nirvana! Actually I'm planning on buying one of those short Comfort Strapps too - how do you rate them in terms of comfort/adjustability/reliability? I've been wearing my basses up quite high recently too and some of my straps just aren't short enough!

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='465361' date='Apr 17 2009, 06:40 PM']You cannot be serious![/quote] He always made an awful racket

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='465355' date='Apr 17 2009, 06:31 PM']I was always more of a McEnroe fan.[/quote] I'm sure the noise that this makes is much nicer though?

I still smile every time I hear the bassline to 'This Charming Man'. Quality, innovative bass playing!

Woot woot, new forum! I look forward to following your cab-building quest in this new location Alex! Danny

[quote name='JimBobTTD' post='460998' date='Apr 13 2009, 07:27 AM']I have their SRX500[/quote] I have that same bass, always sounds great when I plug it in! Just out of interest - what strings do you use on it? I don't think I've found a better sounding set than the Elixirs (which I think were stock on it when I bought it too?) If I had an Ibanez Fairy Godmother though, I'd probably get a Custom Shop-built model 4 string based on this bad boy - That would certainly turn a few heads!

Wow, looks the business! How does it compare to your other Precision in terms of sound? More throaty I'd suspect?

I know a lot of famous artists go through an intense physical workout before going on tour, I suppose if you're in better shape then you're less likely to get lazy/lethargic. Absolutely essential items for any tour, to maintain your physical wellbeing would include: - Tablets (as mentioned already for general illnesses) - Plasters - Some antiseptic cream or lotion (Germolene for example) - Nail clippers (a must) Danny

Did you manage to see what amp setup he was using? Sounds as if there might be some trickery going on somewhere if he's getting a punchy sound from an EB-0!

I've moved the thread to Bass Guitars, as it's most certainly 'On Topic' Apologies to the OP if this wasn't your original intention. Danny

I must say that I actually prefer the sound of the P pickup solo'ed on the Franklin to the '71. The very fact that you have at least two totally different sounds on top of that from the J solo and P/J together adds yet more sonic value IMO. So, in my opinion: Twist!

I love these kinds of threads! You truly are BC's answer to Ed Friedland Gonna have a listen now!

[quote name='The Funk' post='457013' date='Apr 8 2009, 01:53 AM']My keyboard player turned down the Kelly Rowland gig... I turned down the Corinne Bailey Rae gig...[/quote] Wow, it sounds like London really is the place to be for session work!

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A definite yes, only have the girlfriend to convince and them I'm outta there!

Little Feat Delbert McClinton JJ Cale

By all accounts, the Yamaha Attitude models were incredible basses for the money. I think the Plus was one of the more basic models, but at £110 you can't afford NOT to buy it IMO!

I'm also contemplating taking drum lessons. It seems like the perfect addition to any bassist's repetoire really, a greater sense of groove and timing will always prove useful. The rhythm section is the heartbeat of any band, and as we all know, the more in-tune a bass player is with his drummer, the better the band as a whole sounds. Knowing what things are like from his side of the kit will definitely help achieve this!

[quote name='iamthewalrus' post='454147' date='Apr 4 2009, 03:00 PM']Doing these kinds of gigs will increase your musical knowledge & stretch you as a player. I've learned more about music by playing in covers bands than I ever did by playing originals.[/quote] +1. You'll improve immeasurably playing regularly in a covers band once or twice a week. Learning a bit about the playing styles of the bassists you're covering is a valuable asset in the long term.

[quote name='johnnylager' post='452763' date='Apr 2 2009, 09:31 PM']I got a branners Geddy Lee off a UK gadgey on the 'bay - well off the bay actually - and after minimal setting up it was fine.[/quote] The MIJ basses are notoriously more consistent in terms of quality control though, I don't think I've played one yet that I didn't like the feel of!

[quote name='deaver' post='452370' date='Apr 2 2009, 01:03 PM']Improve the proofing. I could do a small amount for free, we're at the outer limits of my philanthropy here though.[/quote] +1. I'm a real stickler for proper spelling and grammar, and would definitely give you a hand with it if need be. I don't read BGM that often, but some other suggestions from me for any good bass mag IMO would include: - A GOOD contents section - More gear reviews (some just don't have enough) - Reviews of pedals, cables, tuners etc as well as amps and basses - Transcriptions of popular tunes - Bassists Wanted/Available ...and would have less of: - interviews with left-field players - transcriptions of left-field tunes The reason why I've included the above two points is that I think any mainstream bass mag should include mostly mainstream coverage. An interview with MeShell Swallow once in a while is great, but when I read a magazine filled full of interviews of bassists I've never even heard of, it does put me off buying the next one somewhat.

Looks the business, I might well invest in a wireless solution now over the next couple of months, provided I can justify it with a relatively full gigs calendar!

Yeah, there was a discussion on this a few months ago about the onboard valve preamp - would love to hear how it sounds! Personally I'd just go down the outboard valve route, keep as much of the wood on the body as possible for tone reasons!