paul_5

[quote name='Lowender' timestamp='1378498404' post='2201291'] Don't tell her, she'll probably never notice. If she asks; "Is this new?" Look at her incredulously (but don't over do it) and just say "no, I've had that one for years." [/quote] Ah, the penny's just dropped - THIS is the real reason behind 'Relic'ed instruments. Wife/Partner/Significant Other: "Is this new?" Bassist/Musician/Collector: "what, that old thing? I've had it for years, just look how old it is..."

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1378586310' post='2202243'] 14. If you join a brass band, place your chair a suitable distance from the trumpet player as you don't want to clout him in the head when you play. [/quote] would you care to elucidate, SpaceChick? Hmm?

Carlsbro Cobra. It's even got its own thread on here... for all the wrong reasons.

Ace! You know, using a pair of socks as a makeshift mute results in projectile socks. Try it - it's brilliant!

SWR SM400 bridged into a Hartke Hydrive 410. I use it because it sounds superb no matter which bass goes through it and it's LOUD! Also it's not as heavy as any of the other rigs I've had. (Putting wheels on the Hydrive might be considered cheating, but you know what I mean).

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1378544713' post='2201580'] Always make sure you play and sound better than the dep. [/quote] Unless you're the dep. Then you should play and sound better than the usual bassist...

Be sure to maintain eye contact with the guitarist AT ALL TIMES. Makes it easier to mouth "w***er!" (or similar) at him at random intervals through the set.

"Freewill" Rush. At the time it was the only bass TAB in the house (pre-internet) and it was in one of my brother's guitarist magazines.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1378468537' post='2200745'] What What What..? Speciality: Harry Secombe covers. [/quote] Just had a wry smirk at that one. Nicely done sir.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1378456672' post='2200451'] Not one of the more popular choices, but I was very happy with a GFS replacement pickup in my Squier P. The Bass Doc, who fitted for me, was very complimentary regarding it's quality. That's a pretty good recommendation! Great prices too! [url="http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Bass-Guitar-Pickups_c_97.html"]http://www.guitarfet...ckups_c_97.html[/url] [/quote] This - GFS pups punch WAY above their price bracket!

Yrowl.

"Arpanoid?" http://youtu.be/kXZSd_-bVw0

Two words: Scott Thunes...

SWR SM400 is considered a classic. Lovely, loud and flexible.

[quote name='BigBeatNut' timestamp='1378028755' post='2194756'] One for taking to jam sessions: [/quote] That's not a pedal board - it's probably not even big enough to be a bike pedal! Nice though

Ex-relic basses that have been relic'ed and then restored...

Nice! I sometimes miss my old blackface SVP. They are lovely pre's.

Here's a sample of a fretless Bitsa Jazz bass into a DHA VT1 EQ and stright into ProTools - no compression or other effects were used, just the DI out of the pedal. It'll do everything from a leetle beet of greet up to silly filth . https://soundcloud.com/paul_5/vt1-eq-test

[quote name='Jigster' timestamp='1378231233' post='2197461'] Ouch. Pricey tho! [/quote] Yup. Occasionally they come up for sale on here, but they're highly recommended. My VT1 EQ is my 'go to/don't gig without it' pedal. Superb O/D tones and a really clean DI to keep the FOH guy happy.

I'd go for the Lomenzo pedal for this too.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1378222380' post='2197271'] I like your style, how does it compare to the real thing? Cheers Si [/quote] Very, very close.:-) https://soundcloud.com/paul_5/sets/oc2-clone-faux-c2

Coded messages through a P bass - that must be why Mike Matthews released the Enigma...

[quote name='Mottlefeeder' timestamp='1378053221' post='2195160'] I am assuming that the brass would be harder than the rosewood of the fretboard, so a saw would wander. and I do not think I can use a soldering iron to expnd the metal to widen the groove so that it can be got out more easily - it would burn the wood. [/quote] You mit get away with an adjustable temperature iron somthat it wouldn't run quite so hot, could twke a while though.