nig

Sweet basses, I like the slimmer headstocks, the SB-2 has the p bass killer pup too, more growl than the fender, the GAS has started I see...

I always think the bass and drums locking in together is the most important thing a band needs, it frees up time, it frees up other players, it even frees up the bass and drummer to enjoy themselve with a bit of improv and know where everything sits, its not every beat or chop but once you get that connection with your drummer the band goes up a level, in my opinion,

for the asat there is an anti dive strap mod available, the 2 pup setup is very sweet and versatile but I must admit the 1 pup g&l's give alot once you master the subtle use of the tone and vol interaction. My personal love is the climax, its also many peoples most loathed bass...

And to add to RichardH, my pre lawsuit headstock SB 2 feels identicle to my stingray in profile and size at the nut, my climax's have the jazz feel no 8 necks, very slim and enjoyable to play, The MFD pick up is the major difference and the fact that g&l basses will work both passive and active unlike the mm, also the active circuit is very different to the mm plus there were mods to the tone pre amp over the years.

Well, im your man, a 20 year stingray player now sworn to g&l's ,feel free to ask anything, I own L2K'S, climaxs, L1500, El Toro,sb 2 but no asat, but its an l2k anyway....worth the interest for sure, leos best kept secret.

on my favourite reminders, well spotted, tnx.

[quote name='lowdown' post='120805' date='Jan 15 2008, 02:07 PM']That Red Musicman in the Perry Avitar , Is worth Staring at..if you wanna stare.. Garry[/quote] Gee, your right, im so shallow !

he is on my myspace friends on my fave page at www.myspace.com/nigturner his blogs are a hoot, i never know what he is on about, but entertaining none the less.

@ guzzibass, dont you go anywhere mate, I like staring at your avatar... :wub:

[quote name='nig' post='101099' date='Dec 7 2007, 08:02 PM']Hi after 2 years working 3 nights a week, myself and the drummer are in need of a quality band/work, we are 40 somthings, pro gear etc...give me a call we are available jointly or seperatly.[/quote] errr...herm...bump, still need a gig.

I did a spell in love affair in the 80's, the herbie flowers riff is fairly simple once you nail it,the intro has a decending bass with the first 5th being played twice, the third decending root and 5th, then 2 walking up scales, then the dodgy root note thing for the verses, a pleccy song ideally,you dont need tab, a good ear and a few run throughs should nail it, have fun.

a bit of colour to the thread... its an ernie ball one but a real sweetie.

Hi from hadleigh, we must have passed on the street, welcome.

[quote name='stewblack' post='108167' date='Dec 22 2007, 02:52 PM']It's something you notice a lot on line. The idiots are the grit in the oyster. They irritate but they do encourage people to post. Also one of the cardinal rules of the internet is that any given forum won't seem as good in a year's time. The majority of people here are still fine.[/quote] Well put +1. I dont get involved in politics, football and religion and the more purile threads i read and move on...remember you dont have to answer and I like to enjoy the comradery rather than the flaming, also bass forums are a great rescource as we all need help sometime or another.

I voted let him do it, its his dosh i take it....then when its unsellable you can nick it and have a refurb done.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='107967' date='Dec 22 2007, 01:00 AM']Hey Nig, Just seen this post.. What happened with the band (or am I reading this wrong)? All the best for Xmas & the New Year by the way... Nik[/quote] Hi Nik, well its a normal band thing, myself and the drummer wanted to not travel so far,( 2 to 3 hrs each way for 70 quid, less fuel and beers ) learn new songs , stop playing to 1 man and his dog, get better gigs but do less, the guitarist just wants to play blues till he dies and he had a yoko ono syndrome missus who came to every gig, so me and the drummer got the bullet, such is life. And Happy Christmas and a Great New Year to you Nik and all at Basschat....take care and 'dont let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy' ;-)

Good to see so many brothers in essex.happy christmas guys...

thanks, how about a nice close up nut piccy, thanks for being so helpful, these are a bit of an oddball, so much appreciated, nig.

Thanks Lucy, what gauge silicone rubber do I ask for ? Im just going to visit your link and take a peek, also its good to see it wasnt my paranoia about the break angle on the headstock, can you give me a little more info as to the floyd rose device youve put on the nut, many thanks for the help. regards, nigel.

[quote name='Chopthebass' post='106202' date='Dec 18 2007, 10:01 PM']Crikey. Essex is over-run with bass players! Cool. Oh, I'm in Leigh-on-Sea Ian[/quote] well at least we can go for a beer mate,who do you play with ?, pardon the way of putting it !, im on the leigh borders, but, ...bump for a gigging band.

Welcome to the forum Dave.

[quote name='lonestar' post='105424' date='Dec 17 2007, 04:48 PM']I'm in Saffron Walden. That's in Essex. Gigging around Essex and beyond always interested in a bit of depping too! Oops sorry Nig Would be up for an Essex/East Anglia/Cambs? bass bash.[/quote] Me too....