miles'tone

Revelation RPB-65 is a great playing and sounding bass. I had the fretless version. http://www.allegromusic.co.uk/shop/4-string/revelation--rpb-65-/

[quote name='interpol52' timestamp='1472160999' post='3119083'] I am 41. When I was 16 I used to love this, I had it on VHS and cassette. They were a strange band in retrospect, after King For a Day I tuned out but I still enjoyed watching this tonight. I loved Mr Bungle too! [media]http://youtu.be/nennHnQiBGo[/media] So who were your favourite band at 16? [/quote] I loved this!! Wore out the VHS myself, and a couple of the audio tapes too. Bloody excellent!! I was actually 18 myself as I'm a couple of years older than you. So at 16, I was high on The Smiths (still am really). Another big shout out for Andy Rourke: http://youtu.be/4cAs5RtWl44

Sorry for the zombie thread revival but I'm really interested in how this tale unfolded after all the good advice given here. What was the solution markbass555? Do tell!

That looks really funky! Me likey! Congratulations man.

I personally preferred Fender flats over Chromes. But when it comes to a 5 string set, Chromes win hands down. The Fender B was too flubby and didn't sit well at all with the rest of the set, the Chromes on the other hand were perfect.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1471774755' post='3115705'] Much is made of the difference in 'tone' between different basses, but I've found that whether I'm playing a P bass, a Jazz, a Spector or anything else, regardless of which amp/cab I'm using, the end result generally just sounds like me playing the bass. Which leads me to believe that much of the 'tone' generated comes from the way basses are played, i.e. it's all in the fingers. Just thought I'd get that in first, so we know where we are. However, GAS is fun (if you can afford it - sometimes I can't) and if you enjoy the 'tone' journey, then why not? [/quote] Yup, after years of "research" and money spent, I firmly believe that tone IS in the fingers. However, when my ears hear my fingers whupping it on a good P bass, it certainly inspires my mind to get more involved and go deeper into the music.

Just received a nice vintage bridge from Nick. He posted it straight away and it arrived superfast as he sent it recorded. A nice chap to chat to on the PMs too! Many thanks Nick.

Hmmm.. I was just about to press go on finance for one of these as I love the look of them and I'd heard nothing but glowing reports on this thread. I felt I should check back in before accepting said finance and I'm quite shocked that there's been problems reported. I just cancelled my application. Can't do it. Gutted really, but thinking sensibly now I really should play one first before committing to something like that. Me - 1 Gas - 0

25 years playing, never broke a string.

I love The Getaway. For me, they have indeed got away with it. They have survived John and have become a valid creative force once again. I had an idea it might be a low-key album (for them) from the couple of tracks we heard before it was released, and I'm glad that it is. Current fave is last song, Dreams Of A Samurai. Simple, but a cool odd meter groove from Chad.. http://youtu.be/AFkokbBtmGs

Bought a SPB-1 off Nash yesterday and he sent it off right away. I received it first post this morning! Blinding. It is exactly as he described and I wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again. Cheers again Nash!

Davie bought a set of Labella tapes off me in what was an easy friendly deal. Wouldn't hesitate to do business with him again, either buying or selling. Cheers Davie! 👍

No probs!

Thanks for the tip off. It IS brilliant! A totally modern and valid album. I know already that I'm going to listen to it alot. Nice one.

I adore Stereolab! My fave album is Cobra and Phases Group Play Voltage in the Milky Night - the first one I bought, initially for this song: http://youtu.be/QPcc07HqZUc I used to play the bassline to this over and over when I first got serious about playing bass. Great for building stamina! Percolator is pretty knarley too. Hey thanks for the heads up on Lætitia's latest. Not heard it yet and I must!