JapanAxe

Did a deal with Freddie for my Sandberg. always nice to see such a straight-up chap.

Most likely either the connection from the J pickup has come adrift, or the pickup itself has failed.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1444557521' post='2883990'] Apologies for quoting myself but I wanted to add that usually I would only buy a particular bass because I see it being used with a particular band. [/quote] No apologies for quoting the post that quoted my post: Conversely, I don't buy a bass if I can't see it featuring in my musical future. That's why I didn't buy a Dingwall when the opportunity presented itself (not to say I wouldn't one day though).

[quote name='danbanbass' timestamp='1444071474' post='2880094'] I shall get some pictures soon, too busy enjoying it [/quote] How can you be enjoying it when it doesn't exist?

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1444475613' post='2883511'] Different basses for different bands but also with some overlap between some of them. [/quote] This.

Even if you think your audience may not be as perceptive as some, give them the best show you can - as you should do on all occasions, regardless of venue or audience.

Yep, lots of P-love here.

Yep, P obsession is a normal state, and in fact a desirable one. Here's a soothing picture:

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1444386447' post='2882753'] Another Precision. One is great, so two has got to be better, right? The thing is I'm unsure which way to go with this. Options include:[list] [*]Another original 70s model; [*]An original 60s model (£££!); [*]An American Vintage Reissue (aka Pure Vintage); [*]A Custom Shop repro (relic'd or otherwise); [*]A Limelight or similar repro (ditto); [*]A cheaper/newer model to use as a 'beater' or for reduced risk (dodgy pubs, overnighters, overseas gigs). [/list] I will be hitting the Gallery and Denmark St tomorrow. I'm calling it a fact-finding mission for now, but who knows... [/quote] My fact-finding mission was a success. Tried a delightful Pure Vintage P (in Sonic Blue) in Wunjo - thought I could definitely go for one of those, but no rush to buy. Then on to the Gallery and a Custom Shop '59 relic P in white with gold 'guard. I spent ages playing it (a good sign when you don't want to put it down) and was all set to make an offer, but after I got the chap to take some relief out of the neck, some of the mojo seemed to go. Weird. Also tried a bass built around a late 70s P neck with rosewood board - played superb, sounded good, looked hideous (to me). The quest continues.

[quote name='patrikmarky' timestamp='1444409419' post='2883106'] Just need to tell the strife she doesn't scare me though I'll probably have to sell something now . [/quote] Like a testicle for instance...

IBTL

Just listened to 2 songs from the show. The bass playing was most excellent.

Neat! I usually extract the audio and import it into SMUG Capo to work on.

[quote name='deanovw' timestamp='1444393914' post='2882862'] I recently added another retro two10 cab and an Ampeg V4-B. [/quote] Crikey - I actually felt a slight loosening in my bowels when I saw that!

There's a phenomenon in cover bands whereby certain band members (singers especially) get stuck in their song comfort zone - you rehearse a new number, you get it sounding good, it might even appear on the set list, but somehow it never gets played.

Scott Devine recently recommended a volume pedal among his 'gig bag essentials', but I'm happy with the control on my bass, or muting with my tuner pedal.

Another Precision. One is great, so two has got to be better, right? The thing is I'm unsure which way to go with this. Options include:[list] [*]Another original 70s model; [*]An original 60s model (£££!); [*]An American Vintage Reissue (aka Pure Vintage); [*]A Custom Shop repro (relic'd or otherwise); [*]A Limelight or similar repro (ditto); [*]A cheaper/newer model to use as a 'beater' or for reduced risk (dodgy pubs, overnighters, overseas gigs). [/list] I will be hitting the Gallery and Denmark St tomorrow. I'm calling it a fact-finding mission for now, but who knows...

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1444377916' post='2882642'] Rubbish. I do. Frequently. [/quote] I can guess who wins.

[quote name='bassix' timestamp='1444377311' post='2882634'] I bought the 420, adored the sound against A LOT of other amps in the shop so bought it online for a ridiculously good price. Took to it to band practice at 8 ohm and it just couldn't cut it so it went back. [/quote] Out of interest, what speaker(s) did you put the 420 through?

^^^ What walbassist said. It's my left shoulder that bugs me on longer gigs, not my back. Although that's more to do with my posture and tensing up, a neck-heavy bass will make that worse.

Come on folks, 2 pics in 8 posts?

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1444376879' post='2882624'] Surely how a bass balances is equally important? [/quote] Probably more so. A neck-heavy bass will need fretting-hand support, which may exacerbate discomfort in the shoulder.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1444333900' post='2882408'] This has happened to me too. I had the option to sit or stand on a choir gig. I got tired of standing so I sat on a stool. The bass was a perfectly reasonable weight (4.2kg/8.25lb) but it cut of the blood supply to my right leg! Had to stand up again [/quote] [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1444371277' post='2882580'] You use local conversion rates in Swindon? [/quote] Oops! That should read [size=5]4.2kg/[b]9[/b].25lb! [size=4](1kg = 2.2lb for everyday purposes.)[/size][/size] Well spotted Jack.