graham1945

For what it's worth, I attended on Sunday, which was my first visit to any sort of musical show, so it's just first impressions. The noise did get pretty loud at times, despite the efforts of "klaxon man", but it wouldn't deter me going again. If you are genuinely testing a prospective purchase you do need to properly test the product, but that can't be achieved if everybody is doing it at the same time in a relatively small room. It's separating the prospective purchasers from the egotists which is the problem, and I don't have the answer. Ideally it should be fairly simple for the trade stand managers to monitor sound levels and who is going over the top. Anyway, I enjoyed the whole experience, particularly the chat session with Peter Hook, who came across really well. I also listened to Jonas Hellborg in the concert hall which was interesting. Briefly visited the Bass Chat stand which always seemed to be busy, thanks for the lanyard Ladies! The catering was OK, and I didn't think any more expensive than Starbucks in the motorway services on my return to Bournemouth, so much as expected. I made a few minor purchases, am no longer in the market for new basses or amps, but it's good to see in the flesh what is around at the moment. All in all, I enjoyed the event, and would definitely go again. How about a Bass Chat stand to sell secondhand gear, at £20 a display? Uh, I thought not!!! Cheers, Graham

I'm staggered that only 4% of market place users make a donation, if Basschat wasn't here it'd be e bay, and don't get me started on that! £20 a year is fine by me - I'll save money!! Graham

Welcome to the world of Basschat, good luck with the bass. Graham, Bournemouth.

Looks like a Sunday visit for me - look out for an old geezer!

[quote name='Myke' timestamp='1361487023' post='1986615'] It's tiny! [/quote] AND it's a 34" scale!

Yer 'tis! [IMG]http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj578/graham1945/BassVresized_zps61981836.jpg[/IMG] Have just had a Bartolini p bass pick up fitted by the Bass Gallery in the neck position (after this photo). Graham

You guys are cruel, I've now got to read seven pages of this stuff before I put my next ad up!

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1361301952' post='1984248'] Are those the ones with 15 frets or something? [/quote] Hi Pete, yup that's the one. There's one in lovely original condition I basses for sale up for 2,500 euros - from Holland - from a newbie though! It's 15 or possibly 18 frets, originally e a d g c, but many, including mine, are now b e a d g. Will post a pic when I get back off holiday. Graham

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1361298388' post='1984173'] Thats what I thought! [/quote] Hi chaps, a 1966 Fender Bass V, still got it! Pic of it somewhere else on this site. The only one at that time.

Just thought I'd throw in my five eggs here. A lot of really interesting comments and advice above. I switched to fives in 1972 and have played a four once since then, and made a mess of it (playing the four that is). I find I don't use the G string as much as the B unlike others above. I've been in blues bands for a good many years so playing riffs in E from the fifth fret is great, as I don't like open string notes. The Greek has picked up my dream bass there, as I have a LG3005 and love it, possibly the best sounding bass I own, but looks a bit odd on me because I'm pretty tall, and it is a small body. Stick with the heavier strings and just listen to that great B string I'd suggest. If you want a wide flat necked fiver try one of the new Reverend Mercalli 5's - a real thumper! What a great site this is. Graham

Sorry, only just got back to this. Walbassist, no, the refinish was done by someone in Shaftesbury, not a great job unfortunately. Mind you it started life as metallic blue and has since been every other since then. And Bob, above, I only have the bridge chrome cover with the large "F". Always had a problem finding a case to fit due to the length of the body, including the protruding neck joint. Am using a fairly basic teardrop case which fits it perfectly. By the way, mine isn't for sale. Cheers Graham

Hi Mick, it's me again. I actually have one of these (since 1972). No problems with changing strings to beadg, I've had it stringed this way for about 30 years. I have a bartolini mm type bridge pickup and a bartolini p bass pickup in the neck position. I've read many times that there were only around 200 made, but I have a Fender vintage book which suggests that there were more like 1,000. They do come up fairly regularly and go for around £2,000 in original condition. Unfortunately what you get for that is a pretty sub standard pickup. I love playing mine, they look a bit odd and are not light and suffer a bit of neck dive, but I love it! I've put a pic of mine somewhere on here, just search Fender Bass V. Cheers Graham