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  1. sammybee
    How about something from Eddie Hazel ? ... he would cover all your bases
  2. sammybee
    Good luck & have a fantastic time. You'll be great!
  3. sammybee
    Also, I think if I'd paid out for a recording session, broke a string and was so disorganised I wasn't carrying a spare set of my usuals... id be grateful for whatever I could grab!
  4. sammybee
    You'd never be able to stock the variety that would appeal to a large number of players & make any money.
  5. sammybee
    Now sold elsewhere
  6. sammybee
    I think any difference in the wood is going to pale in to insignificance once that 18v pre-amp kicks in! It's a true beast
  7. sammybee
    Absolutely - but some people have to burn to learn!
  8. sammybee
    I've been on a voyage with Drum Machines since the late 1980's & owned most of the popular ones (as well as more esotoric ones). I acquired an Akai MPC in about 2004 and have consistently used since it for the workflow. It's a sample based drum machine, so the sound never dates and the Akai is very intuitive, musical and flexible. It's also a fully fledged sequencer & is my weapon of choice for live use. When at home, writing or noodling on guitar or bass I tend to turn to Logic's drummer for instant results. Nothing beats a real drummer though!
  9. sammybee
    I'm basing it on owning an 808 ( an original TR-808 from the 1980's) many moons ago. The reason people use/buy them, is primarily for the big kick drum. It's massive and completely swamps everything else. Buying an 808 and turning down the kick drum, would be like buying a Porsche and driving everywhere at 20 mph They are great machines though, but only for a certain niche style of house/hip hop music.
  10. sammybee
    I'd play it on a keyboard Great song choice though!
  11. sammybee
    Akai MPC 2000xl SE. 808 Clones are 'one trick ponies' - they are so bass heavy, there's no room for the bass line !
  12. sammybee
    Sire Marcus Miller V7 5String, in virtually untouched condition. Bought new in Dec 2018 and has had about 2-3 hours play in total at home. Never gigged or taken outside. Fitted with Fender straplocks (included). No marks. No idea of weight, but compared to my USA 70's RI Jazz 4 it feels as light as a feather! (I'll get some pictures up in the morning). I have all the original packing materials so no problem shipping at your expense & choice of courier. Or come and have a play (if you have clean hands), and cup of tea in Northampton. I will politely decline any trade offers, and silly offers of £. Cheers! More pictures available on request.
  13. sammybee
    Drugs!
  14. sammybee
    Was advised by my accountant many years ago about buying "stuff" (applies to basses). If you can afford it, want it - then buy it and enjoy it, But it's not an true investment..
  15. sammybee
    After chopping and changing my basses for years, I realised, that I had three really nice instruments that probably couldn't be bettered. Would rather spend the energy on playing/practicing/improving.
  16. sammybee
    I'm now down to three basses, a strat and an electro acoustic 3/4 (for the inner Ed Sheeran). Totally content with what I have, no GAS, no desire for any more
  17. sammybee
    SBL isn't for me (prefer face to face lessons), but if it works for you, great, and it's great for Scott that he can make a crust from this & reach so many bass players across the world. Why do people always want to knock others that make a success of something?
  18. sammybee
    From Norfolk? Or the Fens?
  19. sammybee
    Is it my eyesight? or can some Basschatters not count ?
  20. sammybee
    Agree with this, UPS via Interparcel. They will insure (or they did the last time I shipped something) musical stuff.
  21. sammybee
    I bought a MM 5'er as an Xmas present to myself. It has a couple of very minor flaws (see my review in the review section here), but on balance I am really happy with it. You should be able to get one for much less than £500 leaving you with some change. Mine was £383 I think from Thomann
  22. sammybee
    I'm happier jamming with others, without an audience - or recording. For me, the learning is about the journey rather than the destination.
  23. sammybee
    I've never had the balls to play bass or guitar live - I'm too much of a perfectionist and happy just playing for myself. But I'm particularly proud of my daughter who played her first gig in a pub at the age of 9 (just before xmas). She played bass and 6 string in the same gig. Proud dad. https://youtu.be/ikq0479EkM4
  24. sammybee
    Does that mean you can buy the preamp separately (arguably the best bit of the bass) for a mere £50? This could be very interesting!
  25. sammybee
    Beautiful bass, and very keenly priced. I found Ernie Ball to be very helpful in finding out the history of mine (they are very responsive to emails). GLWTS!
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