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[quote name='MB1' timestamp='1317914054' post='1396182'] [size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Sadly, this is becoming more and more prevalent. I'm looking for a new band and I've responded to a few ads from BC and other websites. Quite often, I get nothing back - not even a "Thanks, but no thanks". I don't understand this - I make a point of always responding to people who approach me about possible bassist opportunities in their band. Basic good manners, I call it. Maybe I'm simply showing my age, I dunno. Maybe it's another example of the anonymity of the web.[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]There have been some funny moments though: I’ve had approaches from 17 year-olds setting up bands inspired by groups I’ve never heard of, from ageing rockers who only wanted to play 70’s bloke-rock “because everything else is crap”, from one band that described itself as “post-modern industrial shock-rock”, from plenty of goth bands, from 70’s glam-rock tribute outfits (make-up required) and from a jump/jive/swing band. Actually, the jump/jive band were really good and I was quite tempted.[/color][/font][/size] Bands, eh... Steve MB1. Nottingham?...Not LOCAL! thats why i havent emailed ya! "I'M OUT!" ......TIM MIGHT BE INTERESTED THOUGH! 70S Glam Rock tribute is it then Steve? [/quote] I've actually got a pair of platforms from the 70's. I was there, you see. I've also got a pair of 3-button waistband Brutus bags - they're currently lagging my parents' hot water tank.

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Sadly, this is becoming more and more prevalent. I'm looking for a new band and I've responded to a few ads from BC and other websites. Quite often, I get nothing back - not even a "Thanks, but no thanks". I don't understand this - I make a point of always responding to people who approach me about possible bassist opportunities in their band. Basic good manners, I call it. Maybe I'm simply showing my age, I dunno. Maybe it's another example of the anonymity of the web.[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color="#000000"]There have been some funny moments though: I’ve had approaches from 17 year-olds setting up bands inspired by groups I’ve never heard of, from ageing rockers who only wanted to play 70’s bloke-rock “because everything else is crap”, from one band that described itself as “post-modern industrial shock-rock”, from plenty of goth bands, from 70’s glam-rock tribute outfits (make-up required) and from a jump/jive/swing band. Actually, the jump/jive band were really good and I was quite tempted.[/color][/font][/size] Bands, eh... Steve

Three attempts to contact this fella via his ad. have produced...nothing. Anybody else having more luck than I am? Steve

With or without you - U2 Sit Down - James Get this party started - Pink (you can get away with simply playing B throughout)

Not [i]quite[/i] my genre, but it might suit somebody else... [url="http://www.joinmyband.co.uk/classifieds/start-an-obscene-sexhorrorpunk-industrial-rock-n-roll-band-t261802.html"]http://www.joinmyban...nd-t261802.html[/url] I'm still looking for a pop/rock/soul/motown band. Not really into corpses. Steve

PM'd

Blast - wrong side of Manchester for me.

Still looking folks.

What a shame I'm not in London or she's not in Manchester - I'd love to play bass behind her voice.

Couple of interesting offers, but nothing sorted yet. The search continues...

[quote name='cocoliso' post='1362222' date='Sep 4 2011, 09:05 PM']I live in Spain. I would like to play bass for all of you. Quite dificult. But you wrote that you've been in Spain. I live in the south near Malaga and i am looking for a online band to prepare some concerts duriong the year, in summer prefererably in Spain and also in England. My holidays summer are in Whitby, north Yorkshire. So we can meet in Spain or in England for a Jam or a tiny concert to enjoy. I have some ready music for you to listen in www. soundcloud.com look for ABOneTwo and you will find some songs. Good luck and just tell me if you need something. Best regards[/quote] Some confusion here! I'll PM you.

Still looking folks.

[quote name='Strewth' post='1361405' date='Sep 3 2011, 11:00 PM']Hi, we are a band called Strewth and we are looking for a bassist to complete our lineup. You sound like-minded for what we are hoping to achieve -to have a laugh, but to rehearse seriously and to get out gigging and entertaining people. We do cover by artists such as the Rolling Stones, Dr Feelgood, Neil Young, The Doors, The Blues Bros etc. We consist of Dave on lead vocals and electro acoustic, Joy on backing vocals and some lead vocals, me (Ash) on lead guitar, and Neil on drums. Our ages rang from mid 40s to mid 50s, and we have rehearsal rooms in Prestwich Village, all the equipment we need, and we are keen to get on with our set list. We are nice people, we get on well, no big egos. We´ve had a break for the last few weeks for holidays. I am in spain until next week, but if you are interested and still free, and you´d like to come and meet up with us and have a play through some songs and see what you think then please e-mail me at [email protected] looking forward to hearing from you, and hopefully to meetiing up cheers Ash[/quote] Ash, Thanks for getting in touch. I've emailed you at your ntl address. Steve

Hi Folks, *sigh*, here we go again. I'm looking for a decent covers band in the South Manchester/Cheshire/Stockport area. I have plenty of recent gigging experience playing bass in covers bands and I'm on the look out for a soft-rock/pop/funk/soul/indie crew that is looking to rehearse hard and gig regularly. I'm not looking for record deals, tours or world domination - I just want to play good-time music to appreciative audiences and see people enjoy themselves. I'm hard working, reliable and very happy to help out with band management if I can. No originals, thank you. I'm regularly checking the usual websites (Partysounds, Join my Band, Northwest bands, etc). PM me with any suggestions you may have, Thanks, Steve

No sailing today - too tired from last week's 7-day regatta. So, following a B&Q trip, I sanded the neck with very fine grade wet-and-dry, then 2 coats of Denmark oil. 3rd coat tomorrow. All the dings and scrapes have been removed and the discoloured area has been toned down a bit. The finish is lovely and smooth. Thanks for your help. Steve

I'm looking to tidy up the back and side of the neck on this bass: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=150300&hl=Ibanez+Blazer"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...l=Ibanez+Blazer[/url] I've had a tentative go with wet and dry and this has been promising. Virtually all of the minor dings have been removed and the discoloured areas are now smooth to the touch. Some of the neck lacquer has been removed and I'm now thinking about very lightly sanding all of the neck to completely remove the lacquer. What would I finish the neck with? I'm looking for a smooth, non-sticky, matt finish - doesn't have to be shiny-glossy. Oil? If so, what type? Something else? Steve

[quote name='FlatEric' post='1342671' date='Aug 17 2011, 08:00 AM']Go for the Blazer! Set up your amp for the USA P and then plug the Blazer in! Come back and tell us all what happened. I know the answer already, as I have done it before but I'd be interested to hear what you say about it. Cheers. [/quote] Well, I bought the CAR one. Having fettled it and done an initial setup, I plugged it into the amp and I'm very impressed, considering what I paid for it. It really isn't far behind my USA P in terms of clarity of tone. The A string's a little dull at the moment, but I'm still fiddling with neck relief, saddle height and pickup height. It'll be a few days before it all settles down. It has a lot of punch and power - probably a bit more volume and attack than my USA P, but possibly lacking a little bit of depth and subtlety to the tone. But hey - as a backup to the P, it'll be absolutely fine. It's quite nice to have a bass that you're not too concerned about catching on the ceiling or floor too. The G side of the neck is fairly marked and the lacquer's worn off. Is there something easy I can do to smooth it a little? Wet and Dry and polish?? Steve

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[quote name='FlatEric' post='1342671' date='Aug 17 2011, 08:00 AM']Go for the Blazer! Set up your amp for the USA P and then plug the Blazer in! Come back and tell us all what happened. I know the answer already, as I have done it before but I'd be interested to hear what you say about it. Cheers. [/quote] OK - I accept the challenge. Steve

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' post='1340698' date='Aug 15 2011, 02:21 PM']If the Blazer's in good nick, it will probably be the finest P-style bass you will ever own! I picked one up for £200 a couple of years back and it soon became my number one. Even the ultra-sarcastic tech/luthier I go too was impressed (Aside from a little giveaway on the fretwork of it's budget origins). Gutsy, growly tone- a bit more balls than the usual Precision tone. Probably down to the DiMarzio pickup and heavy brass bridge. No contest between this and the Squier IMHO.[/quote] Thanks for your comments. I'm definitely leaning towards the Blazer.

Folks, I've been offered an early '90's MIJ Squier P. I've been looking for a good, cheap CIJ/MIJ P for a while now as a knockabout backup to my USA P. The alternative is a MIJ Ibanez Blazer. Any thoughts? Steve