Nibody

Currently at £250 with 5 hours to go. Blinkin cheap! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ashdown-mag-600-evo-II-head-mag210t-deep-cab-mag115-deep-cab-/220928217276?_trksid=p5197.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26otn%3D12%26po%3DLCA%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5690195388432647071"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ashdown-mag-600-evo-II-head-mag210t-deep-cab-mag115-deep-cab-/220928217276?_trksid=p5197.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26otn%3D12%26po%3DLCA%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5690195388432647071[/url]

Having a 70's Twin Lead Harmony rock revival at the moment so its Martin Turner (Wishbone Ash) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUolWNHxRiM&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUolWNHxRiM&feature=related[/url] and Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLjMmZ8D0E4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLjMmZ8D0E4[/url]

[quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1326636625' post='1499747'] Oh you know Gaz? I've had quite a few bits off him including a couple of necks which were nice - trad chunky p necks, not a bad finish. Will be ordering another neck from him shortly. The Necks on my two "Feckers" are from Gaz. [/quote] IN FACT.. thats my post on his facebook!!!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1326621098' post='1499497'] Hi again Gaz from Seco got back to me a week or so ago, and I forgot to post it. Sorry! I've had a look and there's a photo on there of a couple of P's on there with this comment: Again, just passing this on because I know the lad and I can vouch for him - I have no vested interest in it. [/quote] Oh you know Gaz? I've had quite a few bits off him including a couple of necks which were nice - trad chunky p necks, not a bad finish. Will be ordering another neck from him shortly. The Necks on my two "Feckers" are from Gaz.

[quote name='Max Normal' timestamp='1326622815' post='1499527'] This guy not only manufactures guitar paint, but he has some really great blogs, pictures and videos that show you how to do various different paintjobs (including doing sunbursts) on his site. Really nice chap too if you email him. [url="http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/"]http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/[/url] http://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/2011/04/11/creating-a-sunburst-finish-with-aerosols/ [/quote] Thanks for the info.. theres some good stuff on there - wish I'd have read it before getting stuck in . Will save it for the next project

I'll take a couple of sets of the used Fender NPS's please mate if theres any left. A 40(or 45)-100 and a 45-105 would be great - have a couple of cheapo projects on the go.

I've played with a drummer on and off for 20 years. He knows what ~I'm thinking, we have known each other for so long as mates and band mates that put us together and it just works. He plays off me. As with the OP he is a "good" drummer (very kieth moonish, eclectic yet controled) but he used to speed up if he gets "excited". In my case, because I am his "metronome" it gives him the freedom to throw in those moonesque fills whilst relying on me to hold him back. Thats my job, I'm the bass player, I'm part of the Rhythm section so I am performing a Parallel functon to the drummer whilst adding to the sonic texture. I think in these situations you have to excercise a bit of discresion in how you handle things. If you go at it like a bull at a gate like some here have suggested, you are going to loose a drummer and a friend at the same time. Nobody wants to be told they are sh*t.

[quote name='FrederikVanDuuren' timestamp='1326365377' post='1495967'] I would go for the Music Man SUB! I would never buy a Squier:[list] [*]what you see as price is what you get [*]build in china [*]the net is full of Squier for sale, so forget it to resell afterwards, huge price competition [*]lousy electronics [/list] The problem as being a beginner is that your technique will be bad... So if you combine your technique with a cheap/bad instrument from starters, it will obviously sound bad Not very motivating... I also started with cheap basses build in china... not worth it... Go for basses build in the USA, UK, HOLLAND Hope this helps... [/quote] [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1326368026' post='1496035'] Sorry, but I disagree! Most of us would agree that Squiers are variable in quality but if you get a good one they can be very good. I've been playing for thirty years and have had a few good basses. My current favourite to play is a Squier Affinity P bass - which also happens to be the cheapest bass I have ever bought!! Shop around and try individual basses out is the only way to guarantee that you get a decent instrument. I do agree though that it is much harded learning on a poor quality bass - especially if the neck is poor. That said, I think that the general quality of cheap basses now is far better than it was when I started playing. [/quote] +1 to the reply. I have a VM Squier Jazz, its a rather good bass.

Alternative to the squires is the Westfield P bass copies. You can pick them up for peanuts - about £100 new. I just got one from Crackconverters 2nd hand for £40!! They are good basses, Precision shaped and sounding (Monsieur Burnell used Precisions) and would leave you more of a budget for an amp. A cruddy amp can make a decent bass sound pants.

How much more black could it be? The answer is None More. None More black. Like everything about it apart from the Tele-style neck - really dont like them but thats personal preference. Still a nice looking P though.

The act of creation - using no more than fingers, ears and a portion of the brain coupled with a bit of wood and metal creating something that pleases my ears. And the ability to convey an emotion in a literal sense to another human being using a universal language. If you listen to Tracks of My Tears or Dock of the Bay, Comfortably Numb.. they all convey an emotion - a moment in time, be it an actual experience or somebody placing themselves in that position mentally. I've always believed that the best songs are those that convey the emotion that inspired the writer to create it - like a picture for the ears. I'll sit down now and take my tablet...

Just recieved me Little Big Muff from nick. Bargain and a decent honest bloke. Cheers mate

It's a good site, you just have to wade through some rubbish transcriptions on some of them

What? But WHY?

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[quote name='Ed_S' timestamp='1326013269' post='1490884'] That is a cracking colour And those guys with the paint are local to me.. cheers for the unintentional heads-up! I had an old Hohner guitar that was black/purple burst years ago when I'd just started playing, and although I got rid of it because the neck was so warped I didn't know whether to play it or fire arrows with it, I've always fancied a bass done the same. Will be very interested to see the end result should you find the testicular fortitude to go ahead What's the idea for the board, btw? I love the maple in your inspiration pic, but can't help feeling I'd end up going ebony if it was me.. [/quote] I have a maple neck waiting for it - the original (a refinished '76, in the pic above) was my "one bass" and i had to sell it about 10 years ago. Recreating it is an obsesive itch I've had for some time so I'm pretty tied to a Maple board. The pickguard I got from a BC'er. I'ts been wired up with CTS Pots, Switchcraft socket and cloth wire. There's also a set of Wizard "Trad"s to go in. If I had an airbrush i might have tried for the burst effect, but without propper facilities I am 99% sure I would cock it up if I tried using a can!!

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1325999207' post='1490852'] That's a fantastic colour - I'd leave it as it is rather than 'burst it if it was mine. [/quote] Got the paint via ebay [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170673828826?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170673828826?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649[/url] - they do some nice colours. The body itself is a no-make ply one - though I suspect its an old 80's Encore.

This is what I wanted to do and have finaly got round to it. My spraying skills are a bit rubbish but hey. This was my inspiration, my old 76: This is what I started with - someone had started stripping it and lost interest- So far have got the primer and base coat on ("Purple Lust" Pearlescent) on as bellow - uming and ahing as to whether to attempt the "burst" effect, to be honest Im woried of screwing it up. Having to do this with cans, and I'm not the best sprayer by a long mile (as you can tell by the thumbprint on the bottom horn!!!!). I know "How" to do it, just not sure if I have the balls!! Dont think the effect would be as good unless it was with an Airbrush. And bellow mocked up with the Brass Pickguard

Bought a few things from here with no issues but never been left feedback So I thought I'd start my own thread. Have 100+ on my Ebay account (dippedsheep).

[quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1325798537' post='1488074'] Mandolin, guitar & some banjo. Bass has always been my main instrument but I branched out for a while about 8yrs ago before returning *home* [/quote] Nice.. I got a Cammeyer Zither Banjo (dated around 1939 or earlier) for Christmas - currently getting my head round playing it. Mandolin is next on the list. Can "Play" guitar. As in string together half a dozen chords. Started on bass, anything else is gravy. Can get a tune out of most things (even have a violin tucked away that I inherited when the School moved buildings).

[quote name='TheRockinRoadie' timestamp='1325790801' post='1487857'] Mine is strung with Rotosound 66s, I'm tempted to try flats though as I'm a big Cliff Williams fan and I'm wondering what the tonal differences are! [/quote] Its odd because I've tried Flats on P's twice and didnt get on with them but love them on the jazz.

[quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1325771023' post='1487382'] My first proper excursion to flats was with my Dirnt. LaBellas, thought I'd give it a go to see what the big thing as about them. Really suits the bass I think. Don't think it will ever get changed now. [/quote] I like flats on my Jazz, but didnt like them on the P's, they both have rounds