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1. Bitsa Precision, all Fender bits 2. MIA Jazz 3. Bitsa Precision, Fender with a Tokai neck 4. MIJ Precision

All in a classic rock covers band "I'm going to play those chords in a different order as I prefer playing F before C rather than after it. It's always good to do your own version of a song" "I like my chords to contrast with your bass line" "I know those chords are different to the original but this isn't the original - it's our version" I left!

[quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1476629312' post='3155751'] Well, after The Tubes last night in Brighton (bloody marvellous as ever) it was to be Gun in the Wedgewood Rooms, on Thursday, BUT had a message from my guitarist this morning while I was rehearsing with another band to say he has the lurgy and can't make the gig tonight so I have his ticket for The Tubes in The Brook tonight instead. ] [/quote] The Tubes in Gateshead tomorrow for me.

A black Ibanez Roadster RS924 that I got for my 21st birthday although it would be a close run thing with the 1979 Ibanez Musician that replaced it as my main gigging bass for many years.

A Capri Orange Jazz in the window of Ronnies Drum Shop (???) 35 years on I had never found one so made my own Capri Orange Precision (I prefer Ps to Js)

1980 for me - favourite was pre-Rockin' All Over the World Quo. Still can't believe I got to see them playing songs from that era - twice!

I only really know his playing from Bandstand by Family - one of my favourite albums.

Another Kindle download. You're privileged - my KIndle limit s normally 99p!

[quote name='Shambo' timestamp='1432430679' post='2781449'] I was watching Sounds Of The 80's on the iplayer the other day when a rather youthful REM appeared on a clip garnered from the Old Grey Whistle Test. [/quote] I saw them 5 days before that was filmed when they played at Tiffanys in Newcastle. I can't remember the bass but can remember his suit as I was wearing something similar myself!

[quote name='martin8708' timestamp='1467227860' post='3082154'] I have also been replaced by another bass player " who has a bigger amp " than me . I received a phone call 3 weeks later asking if I would consider re- joining the above band when they found out the big amp guy was cr@p and unreliable . [/quote] "she's better looking than you - and she's got a bigger amp" Three weeks later they came begging when she was poached by another band!

I've only ever been complimented on my playing on two occasions. Once by the girlfriend of the other band's bass player, who was way better than me, and the second time by Derek Forbes. At least I must do something right!

[quote name='darkandrew' timestamp='1467129866' post='3081378'] Personally I also rate Drama although a lot of Yes fans disown that album due to it featuring Trevor Horn on vocals instead of Jon Anderson. [/quote] I think it's a great album. although I have a friend who is lifelong Yes fan and still refuses to listen to it.

[quote name='taunton-hobbit' timestamp='1466882140' post='3079572'] - I liked Madness, but then, they are of 'my time' - [/quote] I saw them there in 1986 - that's 30 years - how did that happen??!!

[quote name='grumpyguts' timestamp='1465942849' post='3072408'] So I cant use this as an excuse to buy a load of new kit? [/quote] Of course you can - any excuse is valid

Inspirations for me - probably the bass players I noticed before I ever thought of playing - were, in no order John McCoy Chris Glen Alan Lancaster Stephen Amazing (UPP) Tim Bogert (particularly his albums with Boxer & Marcus)

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[quote name='NoRhino' timestamp='1450129349' post='2929943'] William.Mysterious from The Rezillos. Check out Can't Stand The Rezillos for evidence. [/quote] I once learnt the whole of that album for a short lived band - it took some time! A very underrated player sadly no longer with us.

I had one on a couple of weeks trial in the mid/late 80s. In my opinion it wasn't very good as a rock bass. My Blazer played and sounded better so I ended up not buying it. I seem to recall reading a review in a magazine (possibly an A4 size one I forget the name of) around that time and they thought the same. It was a very nice bass but just didn't tick the boxes for me. At the same sort of time I had a Yamaha BB on trial which I loved. I didn't buy that as I didn't like the finish - I was into black at the time!!

My first guitar was a CSL Strat like the one on the left of the picture - same finish as OP's bass. Cost me £95 new from Rock City in 1982. At the time it was looked on, by me and others as a cheap starter guitar and I ended up leaving it at an ex girlfriends. Wish I still had it now!

Sue Ryder - as in the charity shops.

I see there available on Bass Direct and Bassgear now. Anyone tried them yet?

Mines a 1999 and is the same.

I change about every 6 months unless they have gone too dead. For some long forgotten reason I change the E first then from G down to A. Been doing it like that for 30 years and I'm not sure why!

I don't recall them being £700 new either. Correct me if I'm wrong but from memory I thought they were in the £399- £425 region. Maybe there were higher priced models??

[quote name='paul h' timestamp='1439461946' post='2843004'] For me it's all about the player. Greg Koch gets a tone and plays in a style that leaves plenty of room for the bass... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL5UuukdnQY[/media] [/quote] He does leave plenty of space in his playing. Ironic that he almost never plays a Les Paul! Having already watched this clip countless times I wish he did more often. I doubt Fender would agree!! When I play with 2 guitarists I always prefer one to not have a Les Paul.