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What a tone.Absolutely blew me away!

The Ikea?Looks like a coffee table to me!

FENDER-everyman's(or woman's)bass. IBANEZ-metal and nowt else. WARWICK-funk with a back ache. RICKENBAKER-punk with an odd shape. ALEMBIC-noodle noodle slap. MM-slap slap,a bit overrated. YAMAHA-trying so hard to be different,but failing. STATUS-very marmite,either slap or a great fingerstyle tone. GIBSON-no.Never. All done in jest with a side serving of truth!

Whilst trawling the net I found two distincly non-standard basses that got the GAS gland thrumming:a Dean Sledgehammer,and a Hagstrom Beluga. Anyone had any expierience of either?

Perhaps a bit more chamfering on the body?Other than that,superb.

Bull&Gate,Kentish Town.On stage 9:45,off 10:15.Soundcheck 6pm.At venue 5:30pm.Leave guitar players studio 3:30pm.Arrive at studio 2:30pm. So far,nearly 8 hours. Get home at 1am. Paid £5. For the whole band. There are 6 of us. Plus a roady to pay. I definately do this because I enjoy,'cos it sure as hell does'nt pay well!

My first bass was a red sparkle Sidewinder,just like the one in your thumbnail shot.I miss it........Anyway,just off to take my medication!

[quote name='Clarky' post='472940' date='Apr 26 2009, 09:08 PM']Just back from an early (6.30-7pm) set at the Water Rats and TBH it was way better than others on the site have suggested - perhaps the venue/promoters have learned from past mistakes? The supplied bass rig was a Hartke HA2000 and an Ampeg 1x15 cab which was perfectly good for my needs. The gear for the drummer and guitarist was similarly solid and functional. The soundman was helpful and professional and we even got enough bodies through the door to turn a small profit (which will go towards our next rehearsal) In truth, I really enjoyed the gig and the venue[/quote] Many thanks,Clarky.This thread has started some lively discussion in the band!This has set my mind at ease!

No,BBC.Any info on it?

Please come and give an elderly bass player your support!

I auditioned for the band I am in now about 4 years ago.After a change of drummers we are now a tight band whose members are my mates.The chemistry,musically and socially,has to be there.

Should the tubby Son of Ernie really be shown in an advert?

Come see the gurning man at The Bull&Gate,Kentish Town,April 30th,and The Prince Albert,Brighton,June 6th.

Keep the TF;great sounds and more versatile than the P.

[quote name='silddx' post='460946' date='Apr 13 2009, 01:51 AM'][b]What [/b]made you the bassist you are today? [b]Who [/b]do you think had the biggest influences on how you play now? [b]Where [/b]do you think you want to go from here? [b]Why [/b]do you think you want to go there? [b]Do you believe[/b] you have a "personality" on the bass? [b]Specialist question:[/b] [i][b]What [/b]is it you love about that 1971 P-Bass?[/i] [/quote] 1,being crap on guitar. 2,Gerry MacAvoy/Bruce Foxton/Any solid,in the pocket player. 3,Better player,get paid for it! 4,Can't get worse,skint! 5,Ask the audience! 6,Very little,apart from the resale value!

Just remember;"Age shall not weary them,nor the beers condemn"!

Oh so good!

[quote name='Spoombung' post='454769' date='Apr 5 2009, 04:45 PM']Oh, c'mon now. You've just cut and pasted those scenes from nearby Suffolk![/quote] Or you've airbrushed out the white stilletos and Ford Escorts!

Never seen Westone Thunder 11a's before.Really eye catching.

Having only just seen the Youtube link,I can honestly say that whilst I would'nt(and can't)play like that,it's bloody impressive to see someone who can,and enjoys themselves doing it.

I've been playing mandolin for a few years now.Physically different,tuned different,but great fun!

Er,Status Groove(my precious).A classic?

I use a Zoot 2x12 from Bassmerchant.Bloody good sound,very light.

Please come along on Good Friday to see a short fat bass player give it some!

I work with the public,so I know full well that if my co-workers treat customers like sh*te,then they will go elsewhere,and rightly so. You have been lied to by a complete prick.Get your deposit back,tell the manager why you want your refund,and take your custom to a better shop.