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[quote name='discreet' post='765747' date='Mar 6 2010, 12:13 AM']Heh, heh. I refer you to the Urban Dictionary: Boff: A specific type of sexual intercourse having all of the following qualifications: 1) It is super high speed; 2) At least one of the participants does not know the other's name; 3) The male's trousers are not completely removed.[/quote] Not a reference to Frank Bough then? "Bough had a colourful private life which involved taking cocaine and wearing lingerie at sex parties. [2] The cocaine allegations almost ended his television career, although he did briefly return to present ITV's coverage of the 1991 Rugby World Cup. He also made headlines in 1992, when his visits to an S&M prostitute's Welbeck Street flat were made known to the tabloid press by one of the women regularly employed there as a receptionist. [3]"

[quote name='dood' post='765626' date='Mar 5 2010, 09:15 PM']Hey! Cheers Si'! I've just tuned in![/quote] HEy dood ... and he does it all with a p bass

Oh I'm a bit late to this one. Welcome to the Shuker P5 owner's club ... Your spec is [b]so[/b] different to mine

On telly tonight.. BBC 4 9pm and early Sat morning ... Local heroes Budgie and Burke Shelly feature (the "singer", according to the local press.. der and what's that gert huge precision shaped thing he's wearing??)

On stage Off stage out with the band Relaxing off duty

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='764749' date='Mar 5 2010, 08:54 AM']Someone once told me that if you're mingling with the crowd, they should instantly know you're in the band.[/quote] +1

Oh sorry.. Off stage??? When you go out together??? Er, what? like the cheerleaders and jocks in a US high school/Glee, always in their "uniform?" er not until you have invitations to do kids TV and T4 appearances....

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-PRECISION-BASS_W0QQitemZ110501908537QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item19ba6d5039"]ebay link[/url] This was up last week with one picture, and before that in Feb at £1995 BIN... Now it's back up with no pictures or claim to be a 1970 ... Asked the guy for the pictures and he sent me a bunch of iPhone ones and the s/n which checked out as a 1970. However my requests for under scratch plate, pots and neck end pictures were brusquely declined, and then politely declined. I suspect it is OK but I'd suggest a trip round to his place in Glasgow with a knowledgeable friend and a screwdriver first. It's also a still bit expensive at £1800, IMHO.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='764518' date='Mar 4 2010, 09:51 PM']TBH I think my current band could do with a bit of this, but I'm not about to suggest it because I'm 10 years old than the rest of them and god knows what they'd have me wearing. Not to mention all the catching up I'd need to do on tattoos... [/quote] Here you go .. Tattoo Sleeves.... [url="http://www.dublnr.com/?p=493"]http://www.dublnr.com/?p=493[/url] A lot less painful Now to the OP A cohesive style is a good idea. Previously we discussed this and decided that "slightly more stage" than you audience was the way to go so whatever you target audience wears, that, plus sequins ....

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='764611' date='Mar 4 2010, 11:43 PM']Well at £1500 there was never much danger of that. [/quote] Maybe the fault he found was that it's not John Lennon's orginal AC30 as he had been told ....

"PLEASE DO NOT BID ON THIS ITEM AS I HAVE JUST DISCOVERED A MAJOR FAULT WITH IT. THANKS. ANDREW" Arf!

[quote name='BigRedX' post='763773' date='Mar 4 2010, 11:01 AM']You don't need to know exactly every single detail for your bass. That's what your luthier is there to help you with, and if they can't/won't do that then look elsewhere. There are plenty of custom luthiers about (over 20 in the UK alone) so you should be able to find the right person to build your bass for you. The decisions you need to make your self are the easy ones: You know which bass(es) you like the sound of, which bass(es) feel right to play and what the right bass for you looks like. It's up to your luthier to put all those things together and building you the bass you want. IMO people tend to over-specify a custom bass, asking for a particular wood because they've heard it has the tonal characteristics they want, while forgetting that the example they know was probably made with wood from the US or somewhere in the Far East, when the bass they're having made will probably be constructed from locally sourced wood which may well have a completely different growth pattern giving a different tonal characteristic. When I've specified custom instruments in the past, I don't care what wood is used, as long as it's going to contribute to the sound I want from the bass and if the bass isn't going to be painted a solid colour will look good. My Sei was spec'd because I wanted a Flamboyant Offset shape, I had a picture of a Nordstrand bass I liked the colours of, and I told Martin I wanted to be able to get the sound of Mick Karn in Japan. I know what I wanted the end result to look, sound and play like. Martin built the bass that did all those things.[/quote] +1 or +3 if you like as I've had 3 customs built Specify things like sound, colours, sound, shape of body, sound, weight, colour of hardware, sound, headstock layout etc.. Then lt them get on with it. If you try to tell them how to achieve it you risk compromising the end result. It's a leap of faith but you really do have to trust their skill in helping you work out what you want and then building a bass to achieve the ojectives. The JJB and the Simon Rix are virtually "off the shelf" basses rather than customs. I asked Jon about a JJB with differences such as rosewood fingerboard, J pickup added etc. His reply was "well I can build you that but it's not a JJB" So if you try a JJB or a Simon Rix signature, and then order one, it's going to be very close to the one you've tried. Of course you'll also have about 18 months to save up.... But I agree with BRX's previous post. There are loads of people making great basses in the UK (And Italy, I shoud add, quickly!) The best idea is to sketch out a few ideas - in terms of a list of features - and then call a few people for a chat. Then try as many of their basses as you can. People like Sei, Overwater and Shuker have been making great basses for long enough to know what they are doing. They may not suit you but they re all great basses. teh important thing is to feel you get on well with the luthier. I should add Wood and Tronics here too but they are a bit different

The head is not included ......

Are you gearing up to order then? :brow:

[quote name='Musicman20' post='763471' date='Mar 3 2010, 10:50 PM']What I want to know about Shuker is how they compare to a Sei or Overwater? The prices seem lower for a similar bass with Shuker...is there a reason? That P bass looks sweet.[/quote] Yup He's not paying Sei type rent for a place in London, he's not paying for staff and a shop like Overwater and, to be honest with everyone, he doesn't charge enough.... That's about it as far as I can see. he is also up for one offs and "different" basses rather than variations on certain body types or shapes etc..That's how you get things like Dood's Doodles and Kiwi's Midi headless...

I'm sure a jazz neck could be arranged

Must be some jazzers somewhere in the south west, surely!

[quote name='Sibob' post='761969' date='Mar 2 2010, 04:44 PM']Did '68s have lollipop tuners? Looks lovely though Si[/quote] Some authentic sounding info on this here [url="http://www.fender.com/community/forums/viewtopic.php?p=398461&sid=16036696a463a9e9a0a10e8cd5ce17ff"]http://www.fender.com/community/forums/vie...0a10e8cd5ce17ff[/url]

Someone sent me this ... [b]SEARCH TO FIND THE FUTURE OF JAZZ IN SOUTH WALES[/b] Future Inns is today launching a region-wide competition to find the most talented and original unsigned jazz musicians that South Wales has to offer. The hotel chain is reaching out to those in these areas with the lure of a winner's prize of up [b]to £5,000 [/b]- including recording studio time and a mentoring session with a top UK Jazz artist. With hotels in Plymouth, Cardiff and Bristol, the winners will also be given accommodation in these hotels and have the opportunity to perform their own gig at Jazz@Future Inns, situated in the Cabot Circus Hotel, Bristol. Del Brett, managing director at Future Inns, said: "We are passionate about jazz and have opened an acclaimed new jazz venue, which has been designed to cater for music lovers, at our new hotel in Bristol's Cabot Circus. "Jazz music is often seen as a niche art form and our aim with this competition is to help promote the talented musicians and performers that live in the South West and South Wales. "With a great prize package to offer, we anticipate hearing different styles of jazz and hopefully find a truly unique and talented winner." Ian Storror, manager of Jazz@Future Inns and well-known jazz promoter, said: "This is an exciting opportunity to champion the talent and musicianship of many of this region's incredible jazz artistes - from solo musicians to full jazz bands. "The club is already attracting established names on the International, National and local scene and we hope that by helping new talent come to light we can put the spotlight on the next future stars of jazz." The deadline for entries is March 28 2010, with a semi-final gig on May 8 and a finals night to be held following that. Interested entrants need to go to the Future Inns, Bristol website and download the entry form and then submit a recording of a minimum of one original composition of jazz music and either one or two other pieces. For more information log on to: [url="http://www.futureinns.co.uk/jazz-competition.html"]http://www.futureinns.co.uk/jazz-competition.html[/url] or email [email protected] For further press information contact Sarah Rice, Jenny Lockyer or Amanda Mills JBP, tel 0117 9073400, [email protected]; [email protected] [email protected] Also see Jazz@Future Inns MySpace site at www.myspace.com/jazzatfutureinns

[quote name='Mykesbass' post='761288' date='Mar 1 2010, 10:18 PM']Made on my 4th birthday![/quote] I bet you are less shiny Don't feel too bad. The 5 in the neck end stamp is the model number for a P bass rather than the 5th of the month. So the neck was finished in the month you were born rather than on the actuall day. Jazzes are model number 7 ...

Wow that's been in the case for a very large amount of it's life ...

[quote name='fatback' post='760561' date='Mar 1 2010, 11:27 AM']And you're less likely to bash a cymbal stand or whatever with your headstock while leaping about. Often a nasty consequence of not looking at the fretboard. [/quote] Ah no.. you are more likely to bash a cymbal ... Right! Stage right "on the right viewed from the stage" derrrr.. I'll never make it in show business

[quote name='witterth' post='760050' date='Feb 28 2010, 07:25 PM']naaa! no way surely not!!! was it?.......naaaaa!!!! (?) no, no way was Carol up to that...too "80s style" on listening again,player one of others the above, or maybe John Giblin (?) a guess though..............[/quote] hook, line and sinker

[quote name='HeavyJay' post='759909' date='Feb 28 2010, 05:05 PM']I'd use that as your profile pic if I was you! [/quote] Might do that ..

[quote name='HMX' post='760320' date='Feb 28 2010, 11:45 PM']Some great advice on here. I'm in my second year of my web design degree, and if anyone needs any help with a website or would like me to make one, then give me a shout [/quote] Hi HMX That's some offer! I'd suggest you post a seperate thread in General. However you may be innundated