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1985 Doesn't get much more 80s than this! [attachment=4236:full.jpg]

[quote name='Boy Thunder' post='106286' date='Dec 19 2007, 12:28 AM']That's why I sold the III... lol Back orf.... [/quote] I've had that on my watch list for a few days... You're safe though, spent all my money!

When I got my combo (Ashdown MAGC210) out of the boot after a gig a couple of weeks ago I noticed that one of the control knobs had disappeared. Bummer. I emailed Ashdown to find out where I might be able to get a replacement from and they just said no worries, we'll put one in the post. And they did, at no cost and now my amp looks like it should again. That might not be much and it probably only cost them 50p but it is the kind of thing that counts in my book. So fair play to them, a little customer service goes a long way!

Let's face it, we are in desperate need of another bassbash so that we can try out all these wonderful instruments in one place!

[i]"If I can dream it, Jim can make it"[/i] Did you really say that?

[quote name='pnefc42' post='100772' date='Dec 7 2007, 11:18 AM']+1 for Mansons - Adrian is a top bloke and will go out of his way to try and accomodate - I've dealt with him for a good few years now and it's exactly the reason that I keep going back - shame places (and more specifically people) like this are the exception rather than the rule Cheers Dave[/quote] Couldn't agree more. Fantastic shop that actually values the customer.

My original idea at the start was that when you'd finished you would post that it was available and the first PM you got in response to that would secure it. The list seems to have a got a bit tricky to manage so you may want to think of that as an option. Really gratifying to see that the book is still in circulation and going well. If I'd thought early on I would have suggested that we each inscribe it! elom

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='102394' date='Dec 10 2007, 09:15 PM']Nope! I have friends - but mainly they're not musos. I know musos - but mainly they're acquaintances rather than friends. Another thread on Basschat led me to [url="http://www.formingbands.co.uk/site/index.php"]http://www.formingbands.co.uk/site/index.php[/url][/quote] +1 for formingbands.co.uk that's how our band got together. Knowing my limitations as a new/returning musician I found it easier to start one up myself rather than join an established band looking for a bassist.

[quote name='wmsheep' post='101516' date='Dec 8 2007, 09:52 PM']Doodlette??[/quote] That sounds like it should be a feminine hygiene product!

[quote name='Thunderthumbs' post='99959' date='Dec 6 2007, 02:17 AM']I'd be in. But how about this..... Just post what would be your CD track listing (as if you'd burnt it - consider it a virtual CD). Then....if someone chooses to go off and find those tracks either legally or illegally....then Basschat seriously can't be held responsible can they?[/quote] Nice compromise. I'll give it a go.

[quote name='Motocross_nick' post='98383' date='Dec 3 2007, 08:07 PM']depends really, what genre you playing with your band?[/quote] rock/indie covers - mainly modern with a few oldies. sorry for diverting the thread - terrible manners me...

An odd one last night. It had been the town carnival that afternoon which finished at the other end of town and the pub was deserted. I was just waiting for the tumbleweed to starting blowing across. At one point we were down to just 6 punters (and one of those had passed out!) It's hard to rock-out to an empty room and the sound of 2 people clapping is almost embarrassing. Still we put in a bit of effort and the lucky few enjoyed themselves. The landlady apologised for the lack of punters, said how much she appreciated the fact that we still put on a show and booked us up for next year. So all in all an odd night, but a good one.

We've got a gig in St Ives next July and will be looking for another venue or two down in Kernow whilst we're there. Any recommendations (or ones to avoid)?

Just bought a beautiful Manson Kestrel off him. Really helpful, lots of info, extra pics taken. Cup of tea offered too. He's basically a very nice chap who knows his onions too! elom

[quote name='obbm' post='95902' date='Nov 28 2007, 11:47 PM']First bass I ever played was one I made in 1961. It was the shape of a Fender Precision, which was copied from the sleeve of the Shadows first album. It had shop bought tuners, bridge and strings but used the earpieces from a WW2 German flying helmet as the pickups..[/quote] Nobody can possibly compete with that OBBM! For the record mine was a Westone Thunder 2 (Version 3 - Westone nerds will appreciate the difference) in onyx. Sold it when I was 20 to get the cash to take a girl on holiday. Still got the girl, wish I still had the bass...

Interesting how the responses seem to gravitate towards 1 hour and more than 2 hours. I suppose that makes sense though, some people will have a limit and others wont. For us (pub covers band) we have one minimum fee within Devon and a slightly higher minimum fee outside Devon. The question is how far we would go for that fee. At the moment we have a 1 hour limit. I could get more gigs if I could push that limit but a couple of the guys are reluctant and I suppose we are reasonably busy as it is anyway.

In my band we've been debating how far we would be prepared to travel for gigs. I guess that if you are promoting original material you would be prepared to travel further but for a covers gig, how far would you go? I'm just curious really. Each way, measured in time.

+1 for Bass Collection. Small, really light and a damn fine bass too.

I know that this is not the build thread, but could you cobble up a side-by-side before and after pic please...

Don't be afraid to bargain hard and remember they [i]have[/i] to sell this bass, you don't have to buy it. That puts you in the driving seat. If you are prepared to walk away then you are more likely to secure a better deal. By pricing it at £1150 they are inviting bids of £1000, which they will accept after a nominal struggle. You need to start your negotiations well below this level if you want to end up in the right sort of ballpark. You also have the trussrod for leverage (excuse pun) so use it. Lots of people are embarrassed to haggle for fear of looking stupid but I reckon it's worth it to potentially save hundreds of pounds. Hell, I look stupid most of the time for free! best of luck, elom

Loads of good stuff on this thread which I shall freely pilfer!

[quote name='tauzero' post='91847' date='Nov 20 2007, 09:43 PM']Eee, they don't come much better than this... Midday till 2 PM at Dudley Beer Festival with the ceilidh band [url="http://www.newcoronaband.co.uk/"]New Corona Band[/url] - and to put the icing on the cake, it's my birthday and I'll avoid having some party that I won't be able to cope with So if any BCers are in the vicinity, it would be good to meet you. Just look for the bloke with the WAV-4 upright who hasn't mastered that 3+4 finger thing yet.[/quote] As I read this I am sipping cold beer from a Dudley Beer Festival 1988 half pint mug - just thought I'd share that! I remember when I first arrived in Dudley as a very green student in 1987 looking up at the castle hill and being dumbstruck that there was an elephant wandering around up there. I told my fellow freshers who thought I was making it up. It was weeks before we realised that Dudley had a Zoo...

Playing a gig last night and I was struck once again by how well certain songs are always received. You know, the ones where people just have to get up and dance, even if nobody else is dancing. We've got a few of these in the set but could do with some more so I'll show you mine if you show me yours! Any genre, whatever you play - what gets 'em moving? Not merely the good stuff, the real guaranteed killers. For us (rock/indie covers band) they are: Song 2 - Blur She sells sanctuary - The Cult (an oldie but it seems that everyone knows it) I predict a riot - Kaisers and the daddy of them all... Place Your Hands - Reef (just the opening chords of this and people are on their feet) So what are yours?

Nice [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WESTONE-THE-RAIL-HEADLESS-BASS-GUITAR-80s-CLASSIC_W0QQitemZ200174696918QQihZ010QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]Westone Rail Bass[/url] up for sale on t'bay. I remember these from the 80s, weird looking things but strangely wonderful too. Want a different tone? Just move the pickup!