Bassman Sam

Happy birthday Old Bean. I think that it would be difficult to narrow it down to one bass as the choice out there is massive. I would go for one that I have been lusting after for years and hope that I would bond with it. For me, it would be between a Rick and a Thunderbird. I've had a Rick but it was fretless so that doesn't count. I think the Thunderbird would win. Good luck with your decision.

A grumpy old fart who plays bass.

OMG, bass heaven. I could take my holidays there.

My friend's son's band was due to support them in March at The Pyramid in Warrington. He's devastated, he was a great mate of the band's manager who died in the accident. Tragic.

Even an old fart like me knew who he was. Sad to hear this news.

This is the worst start to a new year I can remember.

I played in a Quo tribute band many moons ago, it was great fun. John Coghlan used us as Coghlan's Quo at do gigs, lovely fella.

61 in a couple of weeks and haven't gigged for 15 years due to arthritis. I still bloody miss the buzz of being on stage but my playing isn't up to gigging standard these days. I enjoy playing with myself these days.

That fretboard is a bit nice. Lovely bass.

Shocking news.

I love the tone from that. Ace.

[quote name='pierreganseman' timestamp='1452772394' post='2953262'] Dear all , I would like to inform you that I will be becoming a dealer for Adrian's basses. This is put for full transparency. I will deal in Belgium. You can find me on Facebook under Pierre Ganseman , The company will be called Bass Freaks SPRL (go and like it if you wish... Its still empty as this is the very very beginning) People who know me know very well that I don't bullshit whatsoever... I will be available for any chatting through Email on [email protected] or Facebook. I am still on the fence about being active in this thread any longer as I have seen people being stoned for less on this Forum... but who knows maybe i'll be fine Peace to all. [/quote] Good luck though I'm sure you won't need it. These basses seam to sell themselves.

[quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1452553156' post='2951196'] We had a gig where decent looking female wanted to sing. We refused, so she just grabbed a radio mic off the stand and put it where the above mic would have been intended. She then challenged us to get it back. [/quote] I hope you didn't get hurt in the stampede.

Gutted to hear the news. I've been a fan since Hunky Dory. RIP.

I'm out. I have just been given notice that I may be made redundant in 30 days time. I need to save the pennies now.

[quote name='barkin' timestamp='1452015706' post='2945573'] I've just bought a Mustang - a post Xmas prezzie for myself. Have to say I'm pretty bloody impressed so far [/quote] I just bought one too, amazing bit of kit for the price.

I picked up my Crafted in Japan '62 RI for 460 quid off of Ebay. Lovely guitar at a good price.

I had one in the '70's. It was my main bass for about 3 years. I used it in a rock and prog covers band and it sounded great. I replaced it with a '75 Fender Precision as that sat better in the mix. Good luck with your search Stevie, you don't see many about.

Wow, what a great looking and sounding bass. Bugger, GAS attack.