jonunders

A good mid range priced 5er is the G&L2500. I can recommend this bass,

I played at one a few months ago with my bass teacher. We practiced 5 songs and had a singer join us. I was informed that there was no drummer in the background to keep things moving it fell to me to keep the tempo. Not a prob;lem I thought. How wrong I was, I felt like a rabbit in headlights, the most scary thing I have done since picking up the bass. Needless to say things didn't go to plan, everybody was really kind and afterwards my teacher said to me that it was good because the experience I gained was invalueble and only a hand full of people notice the mistakes. thats the fun of playing live and being placed out of your comfort zone.

thanks for the info

I think the way foward is to learn how to do it myself. The advise and held is much appreciated. Thank you.

Hi, Can anyone recomend someone who can set up my bass who lives or works in, or within reasonable distance of Kings Lynn, Norfolk I have had it set up twice before but having problems Thanks in advance Jonatrhan

My son and I went on the Saturday and we had a brilliant time, hi light of course was meeting Bluejay. There was certainly less to see but I found that the number of people slapping the hell out of high end basses was vastly reduced. This allowed talking at a reasonable level most of the day. I got a lot out of the master classes, Lee Sklar, MT Stevens, Roger Glover and Frank Bello. Looking forward to 2015 already! Keep supporting so it continues.

Got my ticket for Saturday, (weather permitting)

Hi, How do you define or what constitutes a great bass riff. Jon

Hi, I have been looking to possibly move over to a fretless 5 string bass and I have been looking at the MTD Kingston KZ5 fretless on the Bass Direct website. Has anyone got any comments on these basses or other suggestions for basses in this price range. Jon

I've always stood to the drummers right so now it's habbit

Had same problem with work computers which run on windows but not with a mac.

I have a Thorens TD160 with an SME series 3 arm and a Shure V15 type 4 cartridge up for grabs, Also Quad 44 pre Amp amd 405 power amp. You could always talk to me if intrested. Jon

Is it a real G&L though, or one of those cheap copies by EBMM? It's a G&L2500 Tribute

Hi, My pickup has become loose and I found when freting the 'G' string it was touching the pickup. I will have to adjust the screw , but what bdistance should it be set below the string. Is there a rule of thumb in these cases? Thanks Jon

I didn't start learning the bass untill I was 49, I hope I have many more years left in me and my instrument of pleasure.

Best wishes to all, Whilst your all enjoying you day spare a thought for all who have to work this festive period. I'm on nights Xmas Eve And Day. Love and peace to all BC'ers and their loved ones. Jon

Thanks for the article, I am considering purchasing one. I has helped me alot.

Hi , What factors most influence you when making a purchase. To give an example I have found two basses which I would enjoy owning as my main bass They are both about the same price, comfortable to play, feel right. One is a Dingwall Combustion, entry level bass and the other is an Ibanez SR4005 prestige level bass. Should the fact that one is an entry level and the other a prestige be an influence, How can you tell the difference in quality, If there is any. Jonathan

Remember the money your Aunt left you to buy something really nice. Well I saw this beautiful bass............ It's amazing how many times you can count the tiles on the ceiling in A&E when you come round

Thank you for your replies. I shall research all your suggestions. Unfortunately Winterfire I do not have £200 spare at this time.

Hi All, Pick your brains time again. What would be a good basic stage lighting set up which is not to cumbersome but effective and can anyone recommend any manufactures/outlets. We have Bass, drums, guitar, keyboards and two singers. Thanks in anticipation of you knowledge Jonathan

Hi, I you were limited to one effect pedal, which one is most useful to you?

The parts arrived Saturday morning with full minstructions from Alex and now my cab is as good as new. Thank you Alex