Thunderthumbs

Don't think there's anyone I wouldn't attempt to learn. No matter how badly I'd play them, I improve slightly each time, and it's all a big learning curve for me....and that's after 30 years of playing. I know my limitations obviously, and would never claim to be a Pastorius, Patitucci, etc. But it doesn't stop me having a go, practicing, and doing a half decent job at some point. There are so many bassists I admire from all styles, there's just so much to learn that I don't think I'd brush anything under the carpet.

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='110997' date='Dec 30 2007, 03:17 PM']cheers mate thats an awesome idea!! i'll get on it right away!! [/quote] Just to pre-warn you....I'll have a couple of Peavey power amps up for sale on there soon, just so you know it's not me (ebay user name kingthumb2003). We've just bought a new HK PA rig, and all our old Peavey stuff (2x15 bass bins, 1 x 15 tops, power amps, etc.) is going to be up for sale. I'd seriously hate to be in your position, and like someone else said, it's a shame they weren't caught in the act. I really wish you all the luck in the world getting it back.

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='110859' date='Dec 30 2007, 10:31 AM']Bernies showroom is still in the basement of Seven Dials Music - at Seven Dials. The main GB workshop and EBS warehouse has been moved to Peacehaven. Dont know what is going on at Sydney Street.[/quote] Do you know if there's a good selection of EBS amps and cabinets at Seven Dials?

[quote name='Mikey D' post='109297' date='Dec 25 2007, 06:28 PM']You might wanna ask Mr Gene Perez! [url="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=60340960"]http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea...iendID=60340960[/url] Probably played more house tracks as bassist than most others![/quote] Man, that's some CV! And that bass sound on "Bottoms Up" is fantastic.....solid, funky, a bit bright but without losing bottom......beautiful.

Welcome youngie. The best is you say you love playing bass. Hopefully you'll still be saying the same thing in 30 years time, as I still do. All the best, and have fun. Cheers, Pete.

Mad as a box of frogs on a trampoline :wacko:

[quote name='ednaplate' post='110869' date='Dec 30 2007, 10:52 AM']This is a great store and one of the very few I have any faith in. I bought a Pedaltrain from them some time ago and have been very satisfied. The only downside, if there is one with this store, is that the bass selection is a little limited. They do have some decent second hand stuff as well as some some MarkBass equipment which I've never seen anywhere else. The staff are always helpful and polite and you do get the impression it's an independent family firm so custom is important. If you like acoustic guitars, which I do then upstairs is acoustic guitar heaven with some models from custom builders. I'm not on their payroll but it makes a refreshing change from the indifferent service you get at the likes of Sound Control.[/quote] Not bought anything from them for a few years, but I've been going on and off for the last 25 years. I can vouch for the service being of a family feel rather than a big corporate feel.

[quote name='BeLow' post='110399' date='Dec 28 2007, 11:31 PM']Have not got a decent picture of the rig at the moment, I am trying to keep the rig cheap, compact and small. Sadly this means that the band can now leave me to shift the PA as well so have decided to got for one of these. It's not that I can lift them I just want to cut down on the number for trips to and from the car. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-EASY-FOLDING-HAND-TRUCK-CART-SACK-TROLLEY-BARROW_W0QQitemZ160192935525QQihZ006QQcategoryZ64813QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-EASY-FOLDING-HAN...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url][/quote] Don't know how big your PA is, but we've got one of those trucks, and to be quite honest, they're pretty small and don't handle too well. For £25, we got one pretty much the same as this [url="http://www.sacktruckcity.com/product_info.php?products_id=3"]http://www.sacktruckcity.com/product_info.php?products_id=3[/url] from Costco (although you'd have to know someone with a membership card or get membership yourself - I was already a member anyway), and it's fantastic. Cuts loading the van down to half the time.

My current rig, although it'll all be up for sale pretty soon. Already replaced the Ampeg SVT III Pro with an EBS TD650, and replacing both SWR Goliath II 4 x 10s soon too. [attachment=4358:Current_rig.jpg]

Bought an EBS Octabass pedal from Steve. Bargain price, great to deal with, kept me informed at all times, well packaged, and arrived exactly on time as stated. Top marks. Cheers, Pete.

Bought an EBS TD650 from G Major on Saturday......so...... Merry Christmas to me, Merry Christmas to me, etc.etc.

Come to think of it......Talk Talk - It's My Life.......fantastic bass line and very much the lead instrument for me.

[quote name='jakesbass' post='109089' date='Dec 24 2007, 08:26 PM']A great line or... as it actually is, two! and nicely played by Herbie Flowers I think[/quote] Aye.....t'is that. One on upright, one on electric. Probably one of the most famous bass lines of all time.

[quote name='Sean' post='109080' date='Dec 24 2007, 08:17 PM']Bernadette - The Four Tops[/quote] In fact, an awful lot of James Jamerson's work..... For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder Reach Out I'll Be There - Four Tops Darling Dear - Jackson 5 Road Runner - Junior Walker and the All Stars etc. etc.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='108736' date='Dec 23 2007, 10:45 PM']I agree with all of that.... except I wouldn't go so far as calling G Major a tool though, interesting or otherwise. [/quote] Doh! Never spotted that wording. Maybe worthy of an edit!

I suppose when I'm practicing, I tend to play mostly over the bridge pickup (Marcus Miller Jazz). But as I play in a covers band, I move my position depending on what the song requires, plus I'll use a plectrum. As I've also left the neck pickup cover on for aesthetic reasons, I'll either play in front or behind the cover again depending on what the song requires.

I can't recall whether I visited Bassworld or not, and have only recently (in the past few months) signed up to Basschat, so I have no idea of the history of it all. What I can say in the short time I've used this, I've found a lot of it very useful. I've found some interesting ideas towards playing. practicing, etc. I've had some very thoughtful answers to a thread I started about covers bands and/or original bands. Yesterday, I even met up with G Major to buy an amp from him. So in a very short time, I've found this a very useful and interesting tool. So for some of the more regular users that were part of Bassworld to think it's not worth signing on is a real shame. Lots of people like myself must be signing up to Basschat on a regular basis, and I'm sure the majority of them are not of the persuasion to use "HATE" etc. about styles of music, playing, types of basses, or even particular artists. I hold some very strong opinions about music, but I'd like to believe that I can put those opinions across in a reasoned way. I'm also prepared to let someone try and convince me otherwise. There are styles of music I'm not keen on, there are artists I don't like, but I won't say I hate it/them, I suppose I just don't understand it/them. So to dismiss an entire community because of a few extreme views is a little over the top.