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[quote name='zbigniew' timestamp='1429814377' post='2755306'] I bought a Tokai Hardpuncher ltd. edition a few years ago off ebay on a whim, it is a fine bass now strung with flats. I sometimes miss the lack of contour and wish I had bought a normal Tokai p-bass. I don't think I can ever sell it because I would regret it too much (sold a Rickenbacker years ago and have regretted it ever since), and it is hard to find another one like it. Great basses you have Glorihanah and nick [url="http://s127.photobucket.com/user/zbigniew73/media/Tokai_81_Hardpuncher.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s127.photobucket.com/user/zbigniew73/media/Tokai_81_Hardpuncher_back.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s127.photobucket.com/user/zbigniew73/media/Tokai_81_Hardpuncher_body.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s127.photobucket.com/user/zbigniew73/media/Tokai_81_Hardpuncher_hdstck.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] That's lush - a re-imagined slab-body Precision!

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1429609893' post='2753055'] an 18", a 12" and a selectable HF horn in the same cab. I reckon that's the panacea speaker - covers everyone's frequency response needs [/quote] It would also meet the laxative needs of humans and elephants.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1429567157' post='2752780'] It's not a gig, you know... [/quote] I know but as the OP more than hints, you've got all these people watching and listening so you don't want to play some random lame Am7 riff, which is what happens otherwise. Anyway what better test of the bass than to try out the stuff you're going to end up playing on it live!?

Tbh I really struggle to play ghost notes. They tend to come out as harmonics unless I have 2 fretting fingers on the string in question, which to me makes them harder to play than ordinary notes!

Soul Man Heavyweight Champion of the World My Girl I have been known to take a list of songs with me just so I don't dry up!

Exotic woods of the coffee table persuasion, especially when dressed away to show contrasting layers of other exotic woods. Bleargh!

Matt bought a gadget from me, smooth as a smooth thing, no complaints from me

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1429459883' post='2751560'] Don't worry about perfect fit, get a padded laptop bag, with front pocket (for cables) from Tesco for £15. Worked for me for the last three years. Good luck, Karl. [/quote] This, but £10 from Family Bargains! If you prefer a hard case, get one of those aluminium-look camera cases with removable foam - about £25 from places like Maplin.

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1429301333' post='2750319'] Nik at ceriatone is working on a single channel, small format ("lunchbox" as he calls it) B15 clone, final spec still to be settled. Their amps are usually available as kits so I'll be looking forward to that. He's said it'd be a little more expensive than his OTS Lunchbox (mini dumble), so I'd guess somewhere in the $400 region for the kit without valves or headshell, or $800 for a complete head. [/quote] Ooh! Fun project!

We definitely need a go-go dancer on a podium.

Did this come with the sea foam finish already on? *shakes piggy bank*

[quote name='2stringsmcginty' timestamp='1429277053' post='2749964'] yeh, sorry left you all hanging for some time as DIY / house renovation projects have taken over Here she is [attachment=189735:photo.JPG] A couple of scratches behind the strings just below the neck, presumably from long nails or a pick but nothing to detract from it need to make time to play it now [/quote] Ooh, liking the look of that! How is the balance when it's on a strap - not too neck-heavy?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1429263128' post='2749737'] I used the same bass for 34 years perfectly happily, then I discovered BassChat five years ago... and the madness began. I'm seriously considering going back to one bass and what's more, that same one bass... [/quote] £11k Fodera? I'll get me coat...

[quote name='jimbaby' timestamp='1429266833' post='2749793'] Were the audience in the mood for dancing? [/quote] Coat. Door.

[i]Sex on Fire[/i], [i]Dakota[/i], and [i]Valerie[/i] all feel like they have been flogged to death since 1 million years BC, but I'm guessing that's not what you mean...

If I really had to share kit I would try to take something cheap, sh!tty and bomb-proof. You know the usual suspects...

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1429174043' post='2748697'] Sandberg California PM/VM series. Active/passive switch. P and MM pickup. Jazz style neck. I have one and its bob on for a great P sound when you switch to passive and roll the blend to full on neck pickup. And tons of other great sounds when you don't........ Theres one here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/259028-sandberg-california-pm-4-trade-for-us-mm-sterling/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url] - nothing to do with me btw. [/quote] +1

Use whichever works best for the song.

[quote name='Bassistclem' timestamp='1429099446' post='2747950'] Oh and turn up smart, on time, prepared and don't moan when the bandleader calls mustang sally!!! [/quote] ^^^ Actually this is the most important bit!

I like 'Don't Speak' and enjoy playing the bass-line. Brain-bursters: MacArthur Park (+1), Zombie (aaargh!).

Go and see local bands. If you like what they do, chat to themn after the gig, mention you can dep if required - a busines card will also help. Get their setlist off their website and familiarise yourself with as much of their set as possible. Then wait for the call! You can do a similar thing via JoinMyBand and BandMix, where youcan also advertise yourself.