thumperbob 2002

I have two CS P basses. One a 57 and one a 61 reliced both great instruments. I bought them brand new in the last two years. Didnt pay anything like £5k. Got the two for less than £6k one was £700 more than the American vintage. both great great basses. there are deals out there. I’ve had vintage fenders, Japanese Fenders, Mexican etc. I do think it is the law of diminishing returns and I’m sure some people would actually prefer a Squier if blindfolded but for me and the enjoyment of playing and the actual feel of them I consider them good value.

The band leader has no idea........simple as . I think I would be out of there forthwith

Was bedroom to pro to bedroom in 40 years.

Again, same as a few on here, got very nervous at first few gigs. a few month later all nerves were gone. Mind yiu I did start when I was 14 and was playing four nights a week by 16. Im now 54 and only get a little apprehensive with major speaking engagements!!

My 100w ampeg v4 is louder than my Mesa bassbuster 200w amp. Both louder than my 350w fender tv 15 ( which is still loud enough for most gigs ). Your cab will make more of a differenc3 than you would think; as will eq.

Just go back to a four. Miles cheaper.

Manchester Apollo 1977. Elvis costello and the attractions richard helll and the voidoids john cooper clarke what a great gig and for a boy from the back streets of hull very eye opening to be sure.

None this year and for the last three. Last gig I had was backing snake Davis. Gone are the months of 28 gigs. If the average is 55 go for it guys- at least you have time for a life ( think I’ve got that now).

Haha! Proper old school, well other than the techie platform. Quite curious about that for sure.

Pretty good for a mid price cab. Quite old school. Seems to be quite sensitive and actually quite deep for a 410. Light enough but not super light. Pretty small for a 410 too. Matches my amp perfectly.

Here you go chaps- I had a V4 in the late 70s and decided for an early Xmas present to get the reissue, and pair it with a PF410. Sounds great, real old school. Dont know if I prefer this or my Mesa Bass buster 15 combo, but no doubt the speakers will take some wearing in before I decide. Cant believe how light this one is though, compared to my old one.

Really good thread but impossible to say a single name. It has to be someone popular as Im not on it. Strangely enough Prince does come to the thought process quite early, McCartney, Lennon ( in that order ), Miles Davis, Monk. Its all in the ears of the listener- initially I thought Monk couldnt play, but that was a long time ago. Now listening to him, he was so good I could forgive myself for thinking what I did. Seems if you are that good you go full circle.

I bought a rig from them. Massive fender valve power amp, pre and fender 4x10 and 1 x 15. Filled the van!,

Fenders are always on trend.

I had the same amp- and in the 90s used it for a ska band- was perfect for that. You are right in that its very heavy but can go blisteringly loud. Just really, really get to know the EQ and save your money. This amp will be all you need- forget the GAS, just take some time. At the very most get yourself a pedal like the VT Bass etc. What bass are you using- your sound will be more limited to this, your strings and most importantly your fingers. Most amps can sound just like any other in my experience ( well behind a drummer, guitar, keys, vox etc. You just need it to cut through.

I have a Mesa Bass Buster - 1 x 15 combo- valve 200 watts. No kidding as loud as my old Hartke LH1000- but sounds lovely. Best amp I have had- Ive had loads. Bought it for £800 from this very forum. I don't use it at gigs though as it weighs as much as a car.

The venue is the country park hotel, Hessle near Hull ( on the foreshore ), the date is the 2nd November I think. Look at our website-www.soulpatrol.org

Hi All Full on busy with my business so haven't posted for a while. Anyway the band I`m in are doing a gig with Snake Davis ( who has played with everyone ) bit of a small venue- mainly doing Junior Walker type stuff. God knows how our regular sax player will cope- not being anywhere near as good ( or in the same league ). Looking forward to it. The night before our gig he is playing with Van Morrison and Mick Huknall at the Royal Albert Hall- bloody hell- how to come down to earth with a bump!!