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[quote name='Geek99' post='418525' date='Feb 24 2009, 04:34 PM']An adam clayton sig bass would just be a standard maple jazz as far as I can see; that's all I have seen him play recently. I think jpj just played a standard 62 3sb r/w jazz as far as I can recall; I think I read somewhere that he still has it[/quote] Well, Adam's basses are, AUERSWALD-A. Clayton Custom [fretless]-Yellow-[1996/97] AUERSWALD-A. Clayton Custom [fretted]-Yellow-[1996/97] EPIPHONE // Rivoli (hollow-body // 19xx // finish uncertain FENDER - Jazz bass - [196x] candy apple red finish FENDER - Jazz bass - [1961] sunburst finish FENDER - Jazz bass - [1964] Sherwood Green finish FENDER - Jazz bass - [1965] Shoreline Gold finish FENDER - Jazz bass - [1966] sunburst finish FENDER - Jazz bass - [1972] sunburst finish FENDER - Jazz Deluxe Bass - [19xx] - vintage white finish (w. dark tortoiseshell pick guard) FENDER - Precision bass - [19xx] - black finish/white pickguard FENDER - Precision bass - [19xx] - white finish/tortoise pickguard FENDER - Precision bass - [1972 or 1973] - sunburst finish/finish highly faded/Jazz neck FENDER - Precision bass - [1997] - [finish confirmed] GIBSON - Firebird bass - [19xx] - natural finish GIBSON - Firebird bass (non-reverse) - [19xx] - natural finish GIBSON - Les Paul Recording Bass - [197x] - white finish GIBSON - RD bass - [19xx] - natural finish IBANEZ - Musician bass - [19xx] - dark brown finish IBANEZ - Roadstar bass - [19xx] - black finish LAKLAND - Bob Glaub signature model - [Xxxx] - natural finish/black pickguard LAKLAND - Daryl Jones signature model - [2005] - Metallic Gold / custom finish LAKLAND - Daryl Jones signature model - [2005] - Metallic Teal / custom finish LAKLAND - Daryl Jones signature model - [2005] - Natural finish (QTY. 2) LAKLAND - Joe Osborne signature model - [Xxxx] - natural finish LAKLAND - Joe Osborne signature model - [Xxxx] - tobacco sunburst finish RICKENBACKER - 4001 bass - [19xx] - Fireglo finish WASHBURN - acoustic bass - 198x - natural finish ZON - Legacy bass - [pre-1986] - white finish Last night on French TV he ws playing FENDER Jazz bass - [196x] candy apple red finish and FENDER Precision bass - [19xx] - white finish/tortoise pickguard. His main bass for years though was FENDER Precision bass [1972 or 1973] sunburst finish/finish highly faded/Jazz neck.

What about Sir Paul McCartney?? Anyone done a signature model for him?

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='418360' date='Feb 24 2009, 01:25 PM']Mark King will play anything given to him! I seem to recall a signature Alembic too. I think theres a bit in here - [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_King_(musician)"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_King_(musician)[/url][/quote] [b][i]In 1996, King briefly used Fender basses. A limited run of 42 "Mark King" Jazz basses were made, based on the American Deluxe series, built and set up to King's specifications. They all came fitted with SIM's LED lights, flat-radiused fingerboards and a custom neck plate engraved with his signature.[/i][/b]

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='418349' date='Feb 24 2009, 01:16 PM']Mark King? - just a few... Fender did a limited run of 42 Mark King signatures... Jaydee had some Mark King specced basses... oh... and ever heard of the Status King Bass? I'll give you one guess where the name came from... Wasn't there a Adam Clayton signature bass with one string?[/quote] I had no idea Mark King played Fender but then I don't know much about Mark King lol

Just for a bit of fun really. Just wondering who you guys think should have a signature model bass after them. I think Fender missed the boat on possibly an Adam Clayton one back in the late 80's early 90's. OK, not a great bass player in terms of technique but the name U2 must have been a money maker. What about Mick Khan? Has there ever been a Mark King signature bass?

[quote name='gary mac' post='418185' date='Feb 24 2009, 10:44 AM']Trying to learn the set list for a dep later in the year, so far: Dakota-stereophonics sit down-james live forever-oasis why does it always rain on me-travis laid-james good souls-star sailor getting away with it-james. only another nineteen numbers to go.[/quote] Bit of a Manchester/90's indie vibe you got there I love starsailor.

[quote name='steantval' post='418050' date='Feb 24 2009, 12:08 AM']Currently working on for the rehearsal on Sunday - New Years Day U2 Barracuda Heart What is and what should never be Led Zep[/quote] I doubt you will as its so so easy to play, but let me know if you need a hand with New years Day. I have a video on YouTube. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCe2fba51EY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCe2fba51EY[/url]

obbm How are you getting on with your Little Giant?? Still happy, more happy, less happy?? Also, any news from Ashdown with regards to the mountings??

[quote name='liamcapleton' post='417392' date='Feb 23 2009, 01:33 PM']But... I really like Guy Berryman from Coldplay, he can do no wrong in my eyes... say what you want about the band, but can you argue with his bass lines?[/quote] Having listened to a lot of Coldplay, none of the basslines stand out to me as amazing. Have I missed something???

[quote name='Cantdosleepy' post='417431' date='Feb 23 2009, 02:07 PM']Never read anyone on here ever bag on Mani or Peter Hook. The occiasional 'not my cup of tea' but that's as far as anyone's gone. I've definitely read criticisms of Enthwistle here.[/quote] I saw a thread on here recently that had some very negative comments about Peter Hook.

Currently working on, Lets Dance - David Bowie Muse - Muscle Museum Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown Talk Talk - Living In Another World (Bloody hard to work out whats being played note for note) Talk Talk - Today U2 - Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For U2 - Where The Streets Have No Name U2 - One Foo Fighters - Pretender Foo Fighters - All My Life

Wow, a lot of Lakland love going on here. really appreciate everyones opinion.

In my hunt for a Precision bass, I have now found myself at another crossroads. Either waiting for a Vintage Japanese Fender Precision comes up for sale or look at the Lakland Duck Dunn Precision. I know the Japanese Fender is going to be great but I know nothing about Lakland basses. My main concern is the sound. I am really after that 70's Fender Precision gritty growl. The sort of sound similar on the Stranglers song Peaches. Is this something the Lakland Duck Dunn can produce? Is this what it sounds like or is it more of a muddy Motown type of sound? I am also planning on this bass being my main workhorse so I want it to be reliable or sound right. Is it worth me looking at the Lakland Duck Dunn or would it be wise to hold out for th Jap Fender Precision. My budget is about £500 so I am looking at secondhand. Thanks for any advice.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='415223' date='Feb 20 2009, 01:01 PM']I liked a couple of your lines particularly coming up to the bridge, though I thought that you looked a bit early into some of the apexes... then again I've never been around Oulton Park. Oh and congrats on the compliment from PW. [/quote] HAHAHAHA that cracked me up. Nice one

[quote name='51m0n' post='415138' date='Feb 20 2009, 11:43 AM']Thats the best compliment from the best person who could possibly give it. No wonder you're made up, any person on this site would be stoked if the same thing happened to them. Enjoy it, you clearly deserve to. Top fella bothering to tell you he thought it was a good job too, he must know how much it would mean to you after all.[/quote] Thanks and yes I am still buzzing. So much that I am going out to a toy shop and treating my son to a present, and then buying my wife some flowers and then trwat myself to some cables from Obhm. I'm in a big happy mood :)

Thanks guys for the comments. I really am over the moon about it. I think this comment by below sums it up for me, 'Tis a classic bass line - I think you made a good job of it but even better for the original artist to pay you the compliment. wombatboter, thats a great story. I love The Doors. Riders On The Storm is probably in my top 5 favourite songs ever.

I've been learning a bunch of song and uploading videos of me playing them on Youtube. One of the songs I did was It's My Life by Talk Talk. Paul Webb and Derek Forbes of Simple Minds were very big influences on me when learning bass. This song was the first song I learn't to play on Fretless. Anyway, Paul Webb of Talk Talk has replied to my YouTube video saying, [b]I preffered a fretless in the studio but a fretted live... can't recall why? Good effort... The bass sounds pretty good. [/b] I am over the moon that he replied to my video. OK, so its nothing special but its put a big grin on my face and after the sh*t day I have had at work, I am now sitting here with a whiskey and a big grin across my face. Well, it made me happy anyway.

Sorry if I have opened up a can of worms with my original question. Still not sure to go for a 2 x 10 or 1 x 15

[quote name='Mr.T' post='413038' date='Feb 18 2009, 01:41 PM']+1 for the 'suck it and see' brigade. ... Unless you opt to go for a cabs that were designed (hopefully?) to work together as a pair. i.e. Trace designed their 1x15 and 2x10 as a set. I assume (some) other manufacturers do likewise. A matching 2x10 should in theory add brightness to your 1x15.[/quote] The fact that I have the treble dial turned to full on my MAG 300H head, makes me think the 2 x 10 might be a good idea. My only worry is I don't want to thin the sound out to much. Plus it will be sitting on top of the 1 x 15 and will be at ear level and might sound too thin or trebly.

I think half the problems with my neck and shoulders is from playing heavy basses, mostly a 77 Fender Precision. We used to practise 3 times a week for say 8 hours a day. Most of the time I would be standing or leaning against one of those bar stools. Then gigs at the weekend. Plus the lugging of gear around. I'm sure its not been good for me.

[quote name='dood' post='412736' date='Feb 18 2009, 09:28 AM']With pictures like that, I want one too!!! Would look great next to my other 2 CIJ's ;o)[/quote] Oi, you got two already, I just want one. Hands off or fisticuffs at dawn