clarkpegasus4001

Hi Tom, nice to have you here.

He was a great guitar player, I still have the first montrose album on cd. My mate went to see one of his bands called Gamma years ago, he was mightily impressed. RIP Ronnie, another legend goes. I was watching these this morning....... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk52nGxF-jc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHmqWRY-OdA

I went for option 5. I rarely practise , we hardly have time to rehearse , but we do play live. The other two members in the band are pro musicians though and in another band so they play a lot.

Jake, I really enjoyed that! Great playing by all, but hey what a fantastic singer that young lady is.

Stuff !

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1330616878' post='1560475'] For a beginner?! [/quote] Gave me something to aspire to...... ok, ok I misinterpreted the question! Another One Bites The Dust - Queen

Roundabout by Yes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPOTg-7pV64

[quote name='King Tut' timestamp='1330564627' post='1559639'] Here's me with mine - 1976 4001 with TI flats [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10ZoqsmOB2I[/media] [/quote] Hey same bass as mine! except mine's from 1975.

Hi Anna welcome to Basschat

Welcome Mike There's one or two of us from Nottingham here.

Rotosound, 105 - 45 all the time.

I've heard plenty of dodgy stories about Music Ground over the years from very reliable sources. They should have got at least 3 years each. I always said they were crooks.

We wear what we want (rock band) so usually a T-shirt, jeans, trainers for me.

Our guitarist uses Digitech. He has two identical, (one as a back up) he loves it. I personally don't like multi effects much as I prefer old analog units, but that's just me. I'm sure you will find the sounds you are after with that unit. Good luck and have fun!

What is 1970's on this?

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1330188025' post='1553924'] Fantastic band. Shame he is no longer with us. Last album was also very well finished even though Gary was already suffering from terminal cancer during the making. Thanks for posting this particular band. Fond memories of them in their early days. Dave [/quote] You are welcome. I never saw or met them but I do have the first album fully signed. It was sent to me from a friend in the USA and I treasure it, as Gary Strater is another fave bass player. In fact I lost out in a bid for one of his Ricky basses a while back on Ebay that was being sold by his estate. He's a tragic loss and a very underrated player IMO.

Hi all. Tony sold me a 1974 (after a closer inspection) Fender Jazz. He came up from St. Albans for me to try it and check it out. I can whole-heartedly recommend him to anyone who wishes to deal with him. He's a lovely guy, honest and genuine. The bass is fantastic, the genuine article and it sounds lovely, plus it was exactly as described. Cheers Tony!

[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1330070053' post='1552130'] My "vote" is with Yes so far !!! Keep em coming ! [/quote] Ha! another Yes fan then? Here's another "Yes-alike" i've lked for years........ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwbZ0m73B3E

Very nice an' all but, THIS is my idea of what a Rick should sound like Cosmo........ [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPOTg-7pV64[/media]

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1330062989' post='1552107'] They're cool and all, but they don't have the classic precision look [/quote] A Squire Precision then? or a Japanese made one? Good luck with the search!

As I said in my previous post, try a Precision Lyte there's always some on ebay such as.......... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Precision-Bass-Lyte-Lightweight-Plays-Beautifully-Fantastic-Condition-/270916509394?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3f13e1ded2 or this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Precision-Lyte-Bass-Japanese-1993-1994-Red-Burst-Flame-/260962293969?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cc29098d1 I know these sound good cuz I watched a guy playing one locally a while back playing a tobacco sunburst one and he got a great sound from his.....Tony.

Have you tried UPS Clarky? I work for them. I will try to find out tonight (I work nights) approx shipping costs, insurance cover etc.... for you if you like? it's no bother for a fellow Basschatter.

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1329985635' post='1550686'] For not being able to cope with basses much over 8.5lbs? I find that 9lbs is my absolute maximum (partly due to back trouble and partly because I'm a weakling girl), which hasn't really been a problem in the past. But now that I'm looking for a Fender Precision I find that anything that I come across that's in my price range, in a colour that I like and with a maple fretboard is between 9-10 lbs, sometimes even more. Has this been a problem for anyone else, or should I just "man up"? [/quote] You are not a wussy at all. I've suffered with back and shoulder problems so I know it can be VERY painful indeed. Try using a wide strap or a cushioned one (or both) if the bass is a bit heavy. Or has been suggested, raise your bass up on the strap a bit. You can get light weight Fender Precisions anyway such as the Japanese made Precision Lyte amongst others.

I've always preferred lightweight Alder myself. The feel of the neck (and set up) matters more to me to be honest. There's nowt wrong with exotic timbers if that's your bag though.

[quote name='CaioBM' timestamp='1329938496' post='1550132'] actually, i love short scale, AND I don't want a back-breaking bass. I'm 15, and I'm not very tall. [/quote] I would suggest something like this: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_sq_vintage_modified_mustang_bk.htm?sid=166d52b5860759a94b6532c1c40d7b57"]http://www.thomann.d...b6532c1c40d7b57[/url] If money was no object i'd go for an old Gibson EB3. Loads of low end warmth and vintage tone.