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hhmmm, regret sellling - I had a really lovely USA J natural/maple in the late nineties that I got new, around the time they started rolling the fingerboard edges, it smelled and sounded lovely, I didn't keep it long as I couldn't get on with the feel of it, stupid thing was if I'd known to get a good set-up on it it would have probably been a keeper ah the folly of youth If i could have it back now I would!! glad to be shut of - none really, they've all been interesting waypoints on the journey towards working out what kinds of sound I like to make or what sounds I need to make for a particular project...I've had some cheap basses but they all fit a particular bill at the time...I have discovered a few things though... I'm not keen on Rickenbackers, they're just not my bag baby, I don't really like the sound of G&L, I've had a couple and I love love the feel and build quality of them but there's something grating in the top end that I loathe though, I could get one and change all the electrics Isuppose...hhmmm that sounds like a goooood idea I don't like status very much, the 'sound of graphite' doesn't do it for me, ...other stuff I've had, I'd probably have again if it suited what I needed at the time.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1406396224' post='2511204'] How did this situation arise? Did you take your bass next door and say, 'phwoar, have a feel of that then!' or what? [/quote] I can imagine that scenario occurring Looks awesome now matey btw

[quote name='gingerfish' timestamp='1406334833' post='2510801'] [url="http://thesharrow.bandcamp.com/"]http://thesharrow.bandcamp.com/[/url] Think you can listen to the whole EP on there. [/quote] oo nice, needs a proper listen methinks but I likey where did you record?

[quote name='gingerfish' timestamp='1406300111' post='2510382'] Haha, we were meant to be playing Skintfest in Chesterfield last year, had it booked in six months in advance. Guitarist books his holiday to start that day... the absolute genius that he is. [/quote] hhmmm, there's a pattern here... as an aside, you got any links to your music tings so I can have a listen/watch etc?

oo cool! we were offered a slot in the Green Room but our guitarist is on holiday this week

[quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1406281947' post='2510060'] This is pretty much exactly what I'm looking to do, but I might stick with rounds on this bass and just use foam to mute the strings, maybe anyway. John has actually PM'd me this morning so I'll be talking with the man himself about the wiring kit [/quote] John's a star! super helpful and very very efficient! Foam under the strings, I've done this before an dth eeffect is good, try to make sure the foam isn't too thick that it raises the strings though as it'll pull you out of tune a bit...I found that a cut up cotbed mattress provided good foam for 'that motown sound' I think I've still got some in my drawer at home...

Kiogon wiring loom, look no further Spb-1 is good, antiquity 2 is also lovely

welcome indeed

Lakland 55-02 or 44-02, awesome, versatile, spot on!

[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1406127132' post='2508586'] It was the tut n shive as I recall. 'Mad' Cliff was the drummer !! She also took part in the beer tent jam after we played the main stage at the Clarence Fest once. Welshy did it , me , Rod , couple of drummers including little Mark - maybe you too , I know I didn't do it all. I fact I recall dong one song on a G and L and I bet it was yours. 2001 - it was boiling hot. [/quote] good beer in the Tut, it's gone now isn't it? paving the way for progress etc... Pretty sure I've not played anything at Clarence (yet), I'd hope to remember that one, in fact I think I only made it there on one occasion which is a rather poor show! I still live in hope of playing there in that funny white house-stage-thing of course I have had a couple of G&Ls but I suspect the G&L in question might have belonged to Marc Coyles' mate who drummed and played bass, his name might have been Ian (?) he was in a Wakefield blues rock band that did early Gallagher stuff (Taste era... bullfrog blues and sugar mama I do remember hearing) but I can't remember their name right now (it's my age etc), I remember him having a lovely old sunburst G&L that he played through a 2x15 and it sounded superb...he is/was also in the b-eagles but on drums...talented so-n-so!

[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1406024883' post='2507541'] I first jammed with her when she was 15. She was slightly precocious in those days but her over baring parents that came with her caused that. I remember doing 'sweet child of mine ' with her - just a kid and she played the arse off everyone. Not seen her in a couple of years when we were on the same bill in Skipton and she did a solo acoustic spot - very good she was too. [/quote] likewise, several jam nights at the 'tut n shive' playing 'sweet child of mine' etc, she was very good at the widdly stuff but being 15 didn't have the soul to go with it...I'd be interested to hear her now too :-) she had great promise! She spent a fair bit of time in the guitar shop I worked at too (trad music), with her dad looking all proud n wotnot

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1405942987' post='2506708'] Yes I am. I think you should join the Bounder's Club. [/quote] is there a badge of some sort?

if you can't get an EAD foundation 212 (which is going to be the best one to get imho) then TKS do something that looks very similar, never tried one but they've got a very good rep and would be my second choice

[quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1405937282' post='2506609'] EAD Foundation 212. No contest and as there is one up for grabs and you can't get a new one anymore, job done. [/quote] absolutely without a doubt...THIS!