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[quote name='Mook' timestamp='1392664171' post='2371335'] I would like to publicly apologise to the bass playing community as during a wedding gig at the weekend I did indeed overplay. I was guilty on the evening of a flagrant use of 16th notes, slapping and harmonics. I know I have let down my fellow comrades [/quote] Speak for yourself....I play this way every weekend!

[quote name='skelf' timestamp='1392663781' post='2371328'] Jazzy you need to try the latest version of the pre-amp the 03 which has been further refined to produce much more control over the all important mids. The push/pull low mid and hid mid controls make a big difference as does the reduced range on the lowpass filters. Having spent years trying to be all things to all men I have had a rethink in order to produce a more focused pre-amp to use with the MC Series of pickups. If you get to London please drop by to hear the new pre-amp. This obviously applies to anyone interested and down at the show. [/quote] I cant make the show...but as an ex Wal & Alembic owner this pre sounds like the stuff of my dreams! (incidentally I preferred the Wal pre to the Alembic)

Subscribed. Cannot wait to see this one.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1392484758' post='2369324'] There were two Mockingbird standards & a Mockingbird supreme, two Biches, an Eagle supreme, a Mockingbird bass, a Bich bass & a Bich 8 string bass..... and that was before I noticed the Deans & the Hamers. They also regularly stocked basses by Manson, Pangborne, Jaydee, Alembic, Steinberger & Wal. You can probably see why I don't have much interest in going into music shops much these days. Some of the best days of my life were spent in that shop. [/quote] I sincerely feel your pain. I remember that era...music shops were an exciting day out. Today music shops are generally full of Fenders, Squiers or Fender variants.......B O R I N G.

I'm wondering if the price quoted for the Vigier graphite is a typo?? They have seriously underpriced it if not (unless there is something wrong with it).

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1392570349' post='2370155'] That's exactly my point. You HAVE to close your eyes otherwise your brain overrides the other information with the information provided by your eyes. [/quote] To be honest you make a fair point...

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1392568754' post='2370115'] Take the McGurk effect test. Posted on another thread, I'm not taking the credit for it. [media]http://youtu.be/G-lN8vWm3m0[/media] [/quote] Thanks for sharing Tim. It is a very interesting video...and I don't doubt it's validity & it proves the point you are making well, however very often [i]seeing is not believing[/i]. For example whilst undertaking the test...all you have to do is close your eyes and[i] really listen [/i]to remove any ambiguity. It's simply a case of trusting all of your senses...

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1392565948' post='2370069'] It's pretty much accepted that humans rely on our sight more than any other sense. Our brain will override anything we hear, smell, feel, taste in favour of what we see. [/quote] This is a generalisation. Many people (myself included) are not particularly visual and more inclined to experience experience from a kinaesthetic or auditory bias.. Regarding placebo...so much to say....not enough time...fascinating subject....pervades most of our lives to some degree....

Very interesting indeed. I'm in!

We usually play 2 x 90 minute sets with a 30 minute break. I personally think that is reasonable break for 3 hours of music. Seems to be the done thing in our neck of the woods.

As an aside, I have been reflecting on this topic. When I saw Ozzy Osbourne live circa 1988 (ish - my memory aint what it was) at the Glasgow Barrowland Geezer Butler was on bass...what a treat that was! On that occasion he played....a Peavey Dyna bass...and it sounded great.

A work of art. Super impressed!

[quote name='4000' timestamp='1389640094' post='2336468'] Do you know what prolapsed discs are? Scoliosis? Trapped nerves? Shoulder subluxations? Arthritis? Have you ever put a bass on and felt intense pain throughout your rib cage or spine, or had your legs go numb? I have or have experienced all of these, and I'm sure many others have at least one of these problems. Up to the age of 35 I could have worn anything; I used to carry a 100lb cab one-handed with ease. Then my back problems started and now my 30lb combo is heavy and I really struggle to wear a bass over 9lbs. It's an absolute must for me, knowing how heavy a bass is. [/quote] This! I have the T-shirt. Having said that I own a reasonably heavy Yamaha BB714BS (Billy Sheehan) that tips the scale at 10lbs. I vowed never to go there again...but, for some odd reason it just feels so right!

I play with a light touch...I cannot even recall chipping the finish on a single bass I have owned over the years (including gigging regularly in some, ahem..choice establishments!) I guess this makes me a sissy wuss!

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1392398249' post='2368271'] Oooo you're going straight to hell for that one, they're coming for you! [/quote] Lol!

Don't own one yet...but seriously aim on putting that right in the future.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1392324949' post='2367513'] Geezer is also on record as saying that the neck on that bass subsequently bent like a banana , unfortunately. A not uncommon problem on JayDee basses from that era . Hence he went looking for a replacement and discovered BC Rich. [/quote] Now now...you know I get punchy when banana necked Jaydee's are mentioned

Hi, and welcome to the forum! Personally I would not mess with your old and faithful bass (I am a big Ibanez SR fan). If you really must have the P bass vibe why not keep your eyes peeled for a 2nd hand Squier? There are plenty of P bass derivatives that have slim jazz like necks (for example the Lakland Duck Dunn)...but most aren't cheap!

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1392318326' post='2367364'] I'm all Geezered out! Too much trivia! [/quote] Sir, I bow to your magnificent knowledge of Geezer...and the fact that you played his Eagle (my dream bass of the early 80's). The Jaydee is outrageously gorgeous looking...as most Jaydee's are!

[i]Trust your instincts[/i]. If I was in your position, and felt the way that you do, I would personally go with number 1 because....... [quote name='gapiro' timestamp='1392299123' post='2366939'] He plays in a military band for a living during the day however lives in London (we are all cambridge based) so would be travelling for rehearsals. [/quote] Let me explain...military personnel are indoctrinated into a life style of following orders ([i]trust me[/i], I [i]know [/i]this) and doing what they are told - this leaves little scope for creativity and spontaneity. This is not congruent with my musical ethos!

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1392234071' post='2366339'] I've played one of his old BC Rich Eagle basses when it was for sale in a shop , and it was awful, with a neck like a tree trunk. [/quote] Wow! Those basses really inspired me in a big way at the time. I'd have loved to have played that bass.

My first thought when I read the heading of this thread was [i]fretless P bass[/i]....but after reaing the posts I realise that this is not what you have in mind. Good luck with the search.

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1392162909' post='2365628'] They are excellent. I had lovely and knowledgable customer service from them every time. [/quote] Totally agree with this having used them several times. Their only Achilles heel.......... they really do not do good trade in deals - at all!

[quote name='thebigyin' timestamp='1392136994' post='2365193'] Hello, We're individully all experienced musicians.....but our Guitarist can't seem to play a full gig without making several mistakes......be it bum chords or forgetting song arrangement ect, upto now we've turned a blind eye but after a year together it's beggining to get a bit much.....would you bring it up? He's fully aware he's made the errors and thinks nothing of it, saying he's sorry but eh never mind.....bare in mind he's a very good friend but has quite a volatile temper lol.....at times his playing his very good but we've never got thro' a gig without some sort of Howler. [/quote] I have seen Rush many times since the early 80's.....Alex Lifeson has made at least one howler on each occasion! To err is human.