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[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1393859111' post='2385108'] Managed to recommend the Warwick Star Bass to another Basschatter (sorry name escapes me)[/quote] Pfft. I usually manage to make more of an impression than that...unless you were recommending to more than one, of course. I had to abandon the Ortega stand too. I don't know why they didn't swap with the hearing protection people out by the auditorium entrance...could have been better business for both!

I have (out of necessity) a designated 'main' bass (the Spector 5) although, once the two self build 5 strings are finished, that'll be 3 basses depending on what the gig is. I have three basses that are slightly collectable but primarily recording instruments, plus a couple of purely collectables. That's enough for me in principle although once I start building my own there is always a chance of more experiments. Because I have some slack in my current collection, I'll be having a clear out of my stuff after I ship it over from NZ too - fewer four strings for starters because I just don't need them. Mainly this is because I know how to get what I want from a bass now and having something that feels and sounds right yet can be versatile when needed means more satisfaction than from other instruments. Its taken the purchase and sale of 30 instruments in the last 10 years to get there however.

[quote name='HartkeUK' timestamp='1393852713' post='2384986'] Not sure where the "management got involved" came from cause they certainly never mentioned anything to me or the other guys as far as I know. [/quote] The organisers definitely knew there was an issue because I was told they'd recieved complaints. Because I was away at the Lee Sklar seminar, it wasn't clear whether they'd done anything about it. When I got back to the BC stall the atmosphere was noticably quieter and calmer...distinctly like the silence that follows a loud explosion. [quote name='HartkeUK' timestamp='1393852713' post='2384986'] In fairness there were two guys playing different rigs simultaneously but believe me loud isn't anything we aim for at the shows. I did speak to the organisers and ask them to police the quiet periods properly because three days at a show like this when it is loud is very tiring.[/quote] I watched Eden get a warning earlier in the day from management. I think the organisers could set aside loud rooms for rigs that are booked on a sheet in 30 min slots by amp makers in the same way that people wait for a pool table in a pub. Amp makers could roll their kit in on dollys for punters to give it a belting and at the end of 30 min, return kit to the stand. Alternatively, amp makers could rent out a dedicated loud room. [quote name='HartkeUK' timestamp='1393852713' post='2384986'] Hope the show keeps getting proper support from the bassists out there. The drum show will be doubling in size this year because of the commitment shown by the community and I would love to see the same thing happen with the LBGS.[/quote] From what I saw, the show got huge support from bass players. The auditorium and conference rooms seemed packed during the master classes. The industry though...? May be less so but Guitar Show in Birmingham probably didn't help. [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1393855490' post='2385040'] I didn't know who any of the name players were... [/quote] I needed help at times also, I didn't recognise the bloke who plays bass for One Direction for example OR Neil Murray (and I was standing next to Neil at Earls Court for 15min holding my bass). I recognised Mo Foster instantly though - what a lovely guy. Great to see him and Lee Sklar having a bit of chat. I was a bit cheeky and asked Lee what it was like meeting the legendary Mo Foster. Mo got a bit embarrassed.

I'm still in awe of the fact you guys sold every Fodera on your wall. That was crazy.

XL t shirts on the Bass Gear stand weren't being sold by Basschat. But if you want to place an order, drop Ped a line.

I just got back. Had WAY more fun meeting people today than on Saturday. I had a fascinating chat with Jason from Fodera about how they've shifted their business model from a 30 year old start up to a fully functional company. He said things were pretty serious for Fodera financially at one point a few years ago which was a complete revelation given the price tags. Also had a fascinating chat with Sheldon Dingwall about his approach to achieving consistency in the wood selection in basses...and I had a go on the Sklar signature which was pretty damn good. Gawd...my head is still spinning. It was just nice to see so many friendly faces, including the Basschatters who dropped by. Yes it got noisy, the Eden and Hartke guys had a volume battle at one point (when I wasn't around) and management got involved. The slapping in another corner did get a little brutal at times but there were people standing around enjoying it. To be honest, any one wearing ear plugs won't have a problem and in attending these events, there is an expectation that there will be loud low frequencies for certain periods of time. Eden did push the limits quite a bit though but any complaints to the management DOES sort things out and is ALWAYS an option for those who feel uncomfortable.

If you do manage to make Sunday, don't be strangers. Please drop by and say hi. The tall, solid looking chap with the black and grey basschat longsleeve t-shirt is me and it's always good to put faces to usernames.

If the guy is english, it sounds like an amazing bargain!

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1393096928' post='2376221'] explained to wife - still alive! So it's a OM guitar - sounds AMAZING this is what I picked up - and my fingers hurt in a good way!- [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171244215904?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT"]http://www.ebay.co.u...K%3AMEBIDX%3AIT[/url] [/quote] Interesting that its NZ made! I hope the craftsmanship is OK as NZ made stuff can often represent extremes on either end of the quality scale.

Didn't u used to be with Steps?

No need to buy a tele when I have a Yammie MSG with coil taps. Some basic rewiring can replace the mid coil setting with bridge and neck pickups. It's even possible to wire in a small switch that allows both sets of wiring to be swapped in and out. [url="http://www.guitarelectronics.com/product/WDUSSS5L1204/"]http://www.guitarelectronics.com/product/WDUSSS5L1204/[/url]

I use the bridge/middle pickup combo so probably won't try it out but its still a pretty resourceful trick. Thanks for sharing!

He is quoted in one interview as not knowing what strings are on his bass apart from them being the same set that came from the factory. However, if you listen to some tracks like We Are Family and Dance, Dance, Dance the strings are definitely roundwound.

9's feel best to me. Lots of control but with the heavier bottom 3 from a set of 10's.

Washburn do some nice acoustics and its probably worth checking Tanglewood out too.

I don't use it but similar kinds of software often have their own player built into the software.

The reason why the precision bass was called the precision bass was because the frets made intonation more precise. Fender were moving away from fretless in the 50's and 60's, not towards it. Possibly because they wanted to tap the guitarist market, as has been suggested.

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1392833313' post='2373281'] Are these the Korean made ones? I played one of those in a shop, and thought it was very nice indeed. The one I played looked like this: [url="http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/5206/p1010012ps8.jpg"]Tobias Toby Pro[/url] other than being a four string. [/quote] Yep, dem's the ones. Really well made instruments. They also built to a budget by taking short cuts on parts that can be easily upgraded. A great buy IMO.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6znya5WhqY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6znya5WhqY[/url] Here's one too. Sounds uber stratty.

I wonder what a strat loaded with P90's would sound like?

I'll be there too - the first time I've ever attended a show. Lee Sklar will be there both days BTW so plenty of opportunity to schmooze for those who are interested. He's extremely approachable.

A friend of a now deceased friend apparently bagged an old Smith BSR6 bass from a pawn shop in Cardiff for (I think) £600. I don't shop much in pawn shops because they very rarely sell anything worth keeping.

Tokai make some decent stuff. As do Ibanez. If you're after something for jazz then an Artcore is where I'd start. Aria have similar offerings but I've only ever played an Artcore and they're good guitars - capable of low action. Yamaha also make some good archtops - the AE100 is worth looking at.

I use the same Ernie Balls too - 009 on top though. I like the lighter top but the lows are good for chunky stumming. Recently I replaced the strings on my Yammie MSG which were 11's and while sparkly, they were too heavy on the top for practicing any solos.

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1392730712' post='2372027'] People are incredibly [i]open to influence[/i] and are literally functioning on a day to day basis whilst in varying degree's of [i]trance[/i]. [/quote] It's not really trance, more openness to suggestion depending on how much they trust you. There's nothing unusual about the science of persuasion, however it's actually possible for competent managers at work to modify other people's behaviour over two weeks through repeated positive daily reinforcement. It works at home too. Say if your kids don't tidy up their rooms, then say to them every day something like 'I really like it when your room is tidy, it looks so nice and you do such a good job of it too' for two weeks. See if it works or not