BassBus

When I first started playing with the band I play in it was just a depping spot. As time went on I was getting more and more playing with them. Funnily enough it was only at practices. The other bass player never missed a gig. Money involved in that, surprise. In the end the band said to other guy that as I had been helping them out so much I would be doing half the gigs. Surprise, surprise suddenly my playing at practices dried up as he never missed one. I called his bluff and left the band. I went along to see them at a local gig shortly after that and came the question "Has Bill asked you to come back to the band. We never know when Derek is going to turn up". Sounds a similar situation you find yourself in. Don't pay. If the other guy values his place in the band then he needs to pull his weight.

Interesting. My very first bass was exactly the same shape and had exactly the same neck. It had Raver on the headstock and it was truely crap. Cost me the princely sum of £27 in 1977. Still have the bits in a box if anyone wants it. [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1382882612' post='2257498'] Glamour models can't play bass? Nonsense! You want proof? [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcATvu5f9vE[/media] [/quote] That's all the proof anyone needs to say women can't play bass. They give good video though.

Funny thing life. Just been setting up my BB1100S and I see your thread. These are very nice looking basses and Yamaha necks are always good. You will enjoy this one.

YUM! Is that the bass that was in The Gallery?

Get in the que! [size=4] [/size]

Luck wished. I wonder if these are made in the same factory as the Korean Spectors? Maybe under licence? That might explain the positive reaction to them.

[quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1382275453' post='2249905'] "Get rid of that old fashioned Orange amp... [/quote] He's just taking the pith, just a segment of his imagination. [size=4] [/size]

Someone once said to me "Never sell a musical instrument. You'll always regret it". I have taken him at his word. Now I need a bigger house. [size=4] [/size]

Something similar at the beginning of this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93o_cUhhBfI

[quote name='thebigyin' timestamp='1382093727' post='2247778'] Hello, Forgive my Rant just a personal view......but what's your opinion on the roll of the Bass Player.....to me it was always and still is to keep it all together??? So why is it the need with so many Bassists today to 'Be so Flash' Just an example watched a clip of Rhonda Smith don't get me wrong she's amazing....but the clip shows her with the band.....another Bass Player doing the Roll of Bass Player....while she's out front playing Bass like a 'Lead Guitarist' loads of effects and so on.....not just her but so many out there....why this need to 'Push the Boundaries' eh Rant over.......Just 'Keep the Groove'.....Cheers. [/quote] There is a simple answer to this problem. STOP WATCHING YOUTUBE! [size=4] [/size] [size=4]What you see there is only the tip of the iceberg. For every flash Harry you see on YT there are probably another hundred holding the groove. [/size]

It looks like a Tune from Japan. This clip gives a better look. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_458ilt6Emc#t=166"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_458ilt6Emc#t=166[/url] And on the Tune website. [url="http://www.tuneguitars.com/product/zi74.php"]http://www.tuneguitars.com/product/zi74.php[/url]

I don't usually like maple fingerboards but this is looking quite special. The neck joint at the back looks lovely too.

That is nice. You don't often see a white one. You're obviously enjoying it already.

Well I showed mine here some years ago and it survived. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/25170-get-your-status-graphite-basses-out/page__view__findpost__p__467800 It has since been moved on but post a pic of yours. They are great basses.

Great playing as always, Mike. What is your fretless tuned to?

Here's my 1984 Tokai Jazz Sound with a J-Retro in it. Monstrous sound too, when you want it.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1381688938' post='2242396'] Whenever Rutherford is mentioned I always remember him thus: Nostalgia isn't what it used to be, etc. [/quote] ...but still one of the most iconic images of my youth. THE best period of Genesis (IMHO, of course)

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1381415848' post='2238773'] Basschat's own Andy Saxton does this better than anyone, in my opinion. [/quote] Seconded. Here's a newer one of his. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UyZm459eck

I hate tapping and I hate slapping. BUT! and it's a big BUT, these are amazing. Really original and I love all the rhythm changes. Great work! [size=4] [/size]

Is it fretted or fretless? I have a fretless model and have used flats, halfwounds and it is currently strung with TI Jazz Flats. If you're used to flats you might not get on too well with the lighter tension of the TIs. Halfwounds just brought it alive so if yours is fretted I'm sure those or rounds would do fine. Flats would be fine too, just too high a tension for me.

Oooh, and McAfee doesn't like their site.