Linus27

Hey Nick, snap. As soon as I saw a picture of one, the next day I drove straight to Guitar Guitar in Epson and within about 20 mins of playing had decided I'm buying. The setup is perfect like you say although I lowered the pickup height a little as I tend to dig in and whack the strings on the pickup poles. They are amazing basses and the quality is as good as my 75 AVRI Jazz. Interesting you got a Flea bass, I tried one and loved it as well. Here is mine with my Fender Jazz 75 AVRI 😁

I think if there is an audience for this then its going to work. Its bit like Talk Radio or those football/politics discussion shows. They don't actually serve any purpose but if listeners find it factual and enjoy listening to the discussions and banter then that's all that matters. So if there's an audience who enjoys listening to the discussions and new players can learn from old players then has to be a good thing. Comes down to audience figures really.

Lot of good points being raised. Some from the top of my head are, 1. Product reviews - Bass, amps, cabs, strings, pedals etc. 2. Group discussions - Topics could include, How did you discovered the bass, the path you took in learning to play, influences, advise to listeners, do's and don'ts etc. The touring musician, playing in a band, routines, covering all eventualities, your role as a bass player and as a band member etc. Products discussions for example, lightweight cabs, vintage Fenders, Class D amps, boutique basses, Ukulele basses, US v Jap v Mex Fenders etc. Life story - four basschat members talking about their bass life story, how it started, mistakes they made, basses they play, bands they have played it etc. Technique - discussions on different techniques and styles, e.g. pick, slap, fingers etc.

I like this idea as well. We have so many people here with a wealth of experience from different disciplines and backgrounds. As long as we mix the groups up, it should be a very engaging conversation. I would be more than happy to talk about my experience and I am sure many others here would.

I like this idea as well and I'm happy to interview other bass players, reviews etc.

Age has no influence on if you should do something in life or not, only ability and if you want to do it or not. Being 42 is no age either, only half way through your years. I say stop thinking about it and go do it, you don't know the fun and enjoyment you are missing. As a tip for when you get started, don't pack your bass away in its case with the intention of getting it out to play each time. It won't happen I promise you. Leave it out somewhere where you see it or walk past it all the time. You'll then get the urge to play it more often, usually at weird times like before going to bed, waiting to go out as your other half gets ready, sitting waiting for a courier, waiting for the kettle to boil or the oven to warm up but it means you still get to play it. Pack it away and you'll never play it I promise. Second tip, play everything, literally everything, play along to your favourite advert, genre's you dont like, songs on the radio, literally everything. At this stage, be a sponge so be as open to everything you can and take everything in as there will always be something you can learn from. Final tip, there is no right or wrong, there is music and expression and how you play and express yourself is your choice. Don't be told you are doing something wrong but be open to learning a more efficient way of playing.

I've been using my Fender Jazz 75 American Vintage Reissue for the 30 or so gigs we've done this year and had my Fender FSR 70's Precision sitting on stage as back up. The last few gigs I have used the Precision and it seems pointless having such an amazing, expensive Jazz sitting doing nothing so I'm thinking of leaving it at home and buying a cheap Squire Precision as backup. The chances of me breaking a string is so small and the Squire will be good enough to use if I ever need to. I'm also not precious about my basses and more than happy if they get beaten up but the Jazz is mint and is a discontinued model so maybe I should look after it.

Pictures please 😁

Great news and all the best to you and your gorgeous family.

Good luck finding it. I know how you feel. I sold my Olympic White Precision on here a few years back and wished I hadn't. I know the serial so might start a thread like yours. Good luck.

I love your avatar, always have. I have GAS for a Fender American Original 60's Precision right now 😍

Stumbled across this and found it an interesting little read so thought I would share in case anyone else was interested. http://rumblinman-blog.tumblr.com/post/62650774540/the-bassist-within-elvis-presley

Fender Rumble is a good shout. Ashdown might be another to look at.

Wow, what a lovely gesture, sounds like he is one lucky guys to have such a loving partner. Just an idea that spring to mind, do you know what bass or basses he plays? You might be able to arrange a trip to Germany to have a tour of ths Warwick factory if those basses float his boat. Maybe see if there are any double bass master classes at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Good luck.

Wow, what a question 😊 The sound I have always wanted in the early days was that clunky P-bass tone. Not twangy like punk but also not thumpy like Motown, somewhere in the middle so a nice rounded bottom end but with some of those lovely P-bass tones cutting through. I pretty much got it when I bought my '78 P-bass but in most cases I have never managed it and for the majority of my playing I have used Jazz basses which have always suited my playing and have been easier to great a great tone from. I'm currently playing an AVRI 75 Jazz through a LM3 and 2x NY112 cabs and the tone is lovely. Mellow, rounded with a nice mix of mids to give a bit of growl. Is it the sound I want, well not really, it sounds lovely but safe. I play in a 50's/60's rock n roll band and I am determined to get my Precision sounding great through my rig but I tend to always fall back on the safe but great sounding Jazz bass. Maybe one day 😊

Another no love for Rickenbacker here. Horrid sounding and felt terrible to play. I am biased though, I think they look fugly as well.

He does 😂 Plus he tends to put his amp right next to mine when he has about three feet of empty space the other side 😯

"Perception vs Reality Workshop" - How to look like you can play even though your really have no clue. "Tuning Workshop" - Busting the myth that playing in tune is necessary in this day and age.

Oh my god, our guitarist does this x100000.

I once played a white Spector that was for sale in Bass Direct some years back it wasn't anything fancy or mega expensive but it played and sounded gorgeous.

Wow, do tell us more.

I have a Fender Jazz American Vintage Re-issue 1975 Jazz bass and it gives me a very mellow, warm sound, even verging on muddy if I'm not too careful. I've played a few 60's Jazz basses and they have not been so mellow and have sounded more nasal, more defined but a little thinner sounding. Both have sounded amazing but certainly different tonally. I know the bridge pickup placement between a 60's and 70's jazz was different but I'm interested in if there is a considerable difference in the pickups from the 60's and then 70's. I also have a lovely 1970's Re-issue Fender Precision and again, I am wondering if there is any difference tonally between the pickups used in a 50's Precision, a 60's Precision and a 70's Precision and what those differences are tonally?

We do 50's and 60's rock and roll and always go down a storm with groups up singing and dancing. We always get repeat bookings.

Love it, gave me goose bumps. Thank you for sharing.