Panamonte

I bought a T-bird off farmer61 (cheers mate - sweet deal) a couple of weeks ago and gigged it for the first time last night - what a great experience! My Precision has always been my 'go to' bass up till now and there's no doubt that it's smoother and easier to play than the Thunderbird, but there's something about the Gibson - the size, weight and shape - that just makes it easier to move and groove around on stage (despite what you may have heard, it's lighter than the P bass and there's absolutely no neck dive - true for the 2005 model anyway). And, according to experienced ears in the audience, it really drove through the mix - it certainly sounded very full and warm onstage. I know there's a certain amount of scepticism about Gibson basses around these parts - and I had to swap the bridge for a Hipshot Supertone, because, really, what is that Gibson bridge about? - but as of last night I'm most certainly a convert.

[quote name='Stu-khag' timestamp='1322116727' post='1446606'] Just want to advertise this prog on BBC 4 this friday and the rest in the series made by my dept. here in Cardiff [url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0177bjb"]http://www.bbc.co.uk...rammes/b0177bjb[/url] And they are showing purple rain straight after which is an excellent friday night in! [/quote] Really looking forward to that - and nice to stumble across another member of the BC/BBC clan

No - not the case. Don't let it put you off though - it's still a great bass. And I guess if it really bothers you then you could stick a pan pot in there.

No, it's effectively a 3 way switch on the P as well. Not a daft question at all

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1321619174' post='1441234'] The P is probably more interesting to me as its a full on P/J +active/passive setup but seems to retain the normal P characteristics. [/quote] Spot on - it's as versatile as you want it to be, but still does the P thing very well.

I've got the Deluxe P. With D'Addario chromes on it's an absolute joy to play. I know there are some concerns about Fender's QC but I bought this unseen online and it's beautifully made - no issues at all. The preamp's fine and I agree that it's best used for subtle cuts and boosts - I generally use it with the bridge pickup - but for most of the stuff I play I end up using the bass as a passive P. I think there's still one for sale here for £800 - great price for a great bass.

Bought a Gibson Thunderbird from Julian. Second time I've bought something from him this year and once again it was an effortless deal. Initially contacted him on Sunday evening - friendly and swift replies to my queries - bass was delivered Wednesday afternoon - very well packed and exactly as described. Really great guy to do business with. Lumme - ain't BassChat wonderful, guv?

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1320835351' post='1431951'] I normally find anything Yentob is involved with to be turgid and dull[/quote] +1 [quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1320834459' post='1431933'] Amazing and informative, one of the best doc on a recordiong I've seen I think. [/quote] +1

Played a gig this evening at a venue in central London. House backline spec looked adequate so I just turned up with my bass and Radial DI. Strangely, when I got there, the Trace Elliot head and 4x10 cab had morphed into a Line 6 combo about the size of a shoebox (1x8 - oh yes, that should do, thank you). Also, during the soundcheck when I asked for some bass in my monitor it farted appallingly as soon as it reached an audible level. Needless to say, I spent the two and a half hours between soundcheck and gig feeling somewhat disheartened. However, despite the fact that I couldn't really hear what I was playing for most of the gig, it went very well and apparently sounded fine out front. I was just glad that there weren't any songs I play fretless on in the set - that really would have been a challenge!

Bought a modded EHX Q-Tron from Nick. Great bloke to deal with. Cheers mate.

Bought Rumours when it came out and would subscribe to the school of thought that there's not a duff track on it.

Pleased to report that he was on fire in Brighton on Sunday night. (Not literally on fire, that wouldn't have been so good). A thoroughly inspirational performance.

I'm going to see Messrs. Johnson and Watt Roy in Brighton tonight - can't wait.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1318116570' post='1398351'] Not until March 2nd 2012. We need to do something about that.[/quote] It's in the diary (let me know where it is nearer the time )

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1318100760' post='1398166'] You've not seen my band then - fretless bass, slide guitar, lap steel guitar, voices, so digital tuning guarantees nothing. [/quote] Sounds great - when's your next gig? (As one Brightonian to another). [quote name='Wolverinebass' timestamp='1318108638' post='1398261'] I remember reading in a biography of Paul Weller that when the Jam recorded All Mod Cons or maybe Setting Sons, their producer Vic Coppersmith-Heaven, I think) said "I wished Paul wouldn't insist on using Rickenbackers. They just won't stay in tune!! We must have wasted 3 whole days just tuning them." [/quote] Another problem Vic Coppersmith-Heaven had with Weller was getting him to take the gum out of his gob before vocal takes. That's what he told me anyway...

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1318006889' post='1397242'] In case you were wondering, each pair of comments was made by the same guy (none are invented or even exaggerated - I didn't need to). In case you were wondering, he's a lead guitarist. Who thinks he can sing. In case you were wondering, we sacked him three weeks ago. [/quote] Wow! ALL from the same person? I...er...no, words fail me

A bit of a slog from Brighton, I'm afraid. But I'm sure the night of the golden bass will be talked about for years to come Have a good one.

Bought a Korg DT10 tuner from Alan. Great bloke to deal with - fast, efficient and friendly. Thanks mate.

[attachment=89738:Bowery2.jpg] Here's The Blue Hearts singer Bob (and the rest of us).

Bought an Epiphone EB3 from Derek. Very straightforward, very good comms, bass in great condition and very well packaged. Excellent BCer to do business with.