jwbassman

sweet!

That's why I got it Took it along to two rehearsals today (Big Band and Show rehearsal) and went down very well for both - so really pleased with it - got to adjust to the slightly shorter scale, the fewer strings and the frets (my usual bass is the OW 35" fretless 5) but other than that it's really enjoyable to play and sounds great through my new Barefaced Compact

Thanks Thom Glad it reached you safely and even happier that you like it - it's a great combo which served me well - enjoy EDIT : Thom is a good guy - prompt payment and good comms

Ok - I'm now officially the owner of an American Vintage ‘75 Jazz Bass - thanks Malcthebass - so all set for the show and really looking forward to it oh - and the octaves sound great on it too

I guess my PM made sense then As soon as the bass arrives I'll leave you some proper feedback EDIT: for bass arrival... Bass arrived this morning in time for rehearsal at the weekend so I'm happy Good comms throughout, easy transaction, no problems here...

The Compact has landed - just arrived - shame I've got no way to try it out until I get home Looking Great Alex and light as expected, can't wait to try it out later... think I might leave early today

[quote name='alexclaber' post='509057' date='Jun 9 2009, 02:28 PM']Mr Fedex is taking some Compacts away today.[/quote] Excellent news Alex - I'm really looking forward to giving my new Compact a workout I'll let you know how I go with it and will get you some feedback soon...

Looking good - really starting to take shape now

[quote name='Rimskidog' post='507055' date='Jun 6 2009, 04:02 PM']...and yet more (you can see that the first layer of plasterboard/drywall on ceiling is 75% done):[/quote] Just checking in to see how it's progressing - there's some serious work going into this build, how many layers of plasterboard are you going to end up with?

Just been looking over the score and had the click to play along with too. Very playable just the odd 8 bar corner with too many semiquavers that go by too quick for me but otherwise it's all cool, really looking forward to it EDIT for the octaves - I've never played so many in a single show... ever!

Good job I don't use a plectrum on my P then

[quote name='51m0n' post='506127' date='Jun 5 2009, 09:39 AM']you need a jazz just cos you havent got one [/quote] oh - go on then

You're right - I'm sure the audience wouldn't notice, I could use my fretless and nobody would have an issue with it, guess I'm just trying to authentic. That said I've been told the band is on stage for this show rather than in the pit so that'll be way more exposure than I'm used to for this kind of gig and we've costumes too

[quote name='Hamster' post='506016' date='Jun 5 2009, 01:00 AM']What better excuse to you need to get another bass! - You need a Stingray in your arsenal for sure [/quote] Don't really need an excuse as such (I work and save hard to be able to afford such things) but it helps to justify the outgoing in the current climate As for a Stingray - never really thought about one, but I wouldn't discount it... I remember the bass player in a Soul band I played in for a while (I was playing Trombone at the time) had one and from what I recall it sounded pretty good and looked cool - black, black, maple (my prefered combination), so if one was available at the right price I wouldn't rule it out...

[quote name='bubinga5' post='505992' date='Jun 5 2009, 12:03 AM']Erm...my 75 Jazz RI......Sorry for the plug.... [/quote] I've been following your sale thread but tempting as it is I'm afraid it's out of my price range - I've got a couple of other options but if they don't happen maybe I'll have to reconsider...

[quote name='OldGit' post='505985' date='Jun 4 2009, 11:58 PM']Sounds like a good reason to me. Do you need a letter from us for your wife?[/quote] I'm pretty well in credit on the brownie points front so i should be ok, but if I need a note I'll let you know ;p

[quote name='OldGit' post='505980' date='Jun 4 2009, 11:55 PM']A Jazz would be "right" but no one will be able to tell I've seen that show recently and it's great fun.. The production I saw all the music was on backing tracks .. Be much better with a live band..[/quote] ^^ Jazz would be good and there is a Jazz shaped hole in my collection at the moment... I'm told the show will be using a mixture of tracks and live band - the keys, bass, drums and guitar are live for the majority of the tracks with some horns, additional keys and backing vocals on click, other tracks are just the live band and a handful are just track. Sould be a good show, my sister is one of the dancers (they've be rehearsing for several months now, we [the band] get one look at it the week before the show!) and she says the cast is pretty good and that some of the tracks are pretty quick - glad I'm not dancing!

I'm tempted to go for the Jazz - but probably because that means adding to the collection I could then take them both to the gig

If Hodge doesn't see you right I'm sure we've got some of these at work that are surplus to requirements - drop me a PM and I'll post them to you...

From what I've currently got the P is clearly the best choice and I've done a bit of practice on the P for this show, however I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a Fender Jazz, if the Jazz is more appropriate for this show I'll take the plunge and get it, if it's not I'll stick with the P - hence the thread...

Ok - so I've been asked to bass for Boogie Nights [Disco Inferno, Boogie Wonderland, Shaft etc]... Great as my Overwater fretless is I just don't think it's the right choice for this gig - the question is, what is? What do you thing I should be using, your thoughts appreciated...

[quote name='alexclaber' post='505580' date='Jun 4 2009, 04:40 PM']Everyone that's waiting for a Compact, they'll be going out on Monday...[/quote] Roll on Monday