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[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1331451089' post='1572883'] There are (not unusually) two schools of thought on this. Having said that there are two will now inevitably mean that a shopkeeper will appear from nowhere.... [/quote] This isn't an episode of Mr. Benn, you know!

[quote name='YouMa' timestamp='1331552301' post='1574503'] Make her clean it. [/quote] This!

I was going to say Wings... Then remembered the crime against humanity that is "Mull of Kintyre"

[quote name='Badass' timestamp='1331476004' post='1573315'] I used to know a guitarist that use a VOX wahwah left turned on, but never steped on to use in a wah motion. He swore, used that way, he could get a Hendrix style strat sound from a Les paul, but that's guitarists for you [/quote] Frank Zappa used to do that, too. I've been known to use a Morley Wah in front of a Russian Big Muff. Once I'd got it in the right place, It sounded really rather nice, albeit in a slightly "sucked-out" way.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1331493327' post='1573749'] in Spanish anywhere "gui" will be closer to "ghee" than "gwee". Unless there is a couple of dots (much like the German umlaut) over the "u", then it would be "gwee". Pronounciation of the "s", "c" ("ce" and "ci"), and "z" varies a bit regionally. Generally "z", "ce" and "ci" sounds like a "th", and "s" sounds like an "s". Except in some parts of Southern Spain and in the Canary Islands, where "z", "ce" and "ci" is more like an "s". In addition, in some areas in the South of Spain, they will pronounce the "s" as "th"... but NOT for every word So people are less likely to correct you on those, as you could always claim you speak with a regional accent [/quote] If in doubt, "Aggie" will suffice..

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1331297461' post='1570938'] The one that always really bothers me is D'addario; People who say "Dee-Addario" Its Da-da-rio! [/quote] Forgive them. They were Klingons.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1331465650' post='1573086'] Fender Roscoe Beck. Both pups in single-coil mode, you have a Jazz. Solo the neck, and switch it to series, near-as-damn-it P. Both in series is just ridiculous. Laahvley. [/quote] Agreed. But sadly lacking a pot of blend for the pick-ups.

[quote name='lxxwj' timestamp='1331410806' post='1572630'] What about this 'un? I was thinking something like this: [/quote] Nah. The Status takes more batteries...

MMmmmm. wonder what these would be; Fender Mustang Warwick Corvette Musicman Stingray

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1331252660' post='1570473'] I'm sure Status could knock you something up. Might cost a bit, but it could be the last bass you need. [/quote] Three words; Status Streamline Five [i]Might[/i] not please your aesthetic sensibilities, but if it's a choice between that and not being able to play at all.....

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1331355401' post='1571818'] 2) Why are they floating shares rather than selling off subsidiaries like SWR? [/quote] [i]Perhaps[/i] they're more profitable than the core business? SWR had been around for a good few years before the big F ate them up...

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1331198525' post='1569127'] Wide spacing isn't a problem. You just have to adapt your technique, practice and don't keep chopping and changing between 4's and 5's. [/quote] Wide spacing isn't a problem. For some people. I agree with practicing and working on technique, but chopping and changing between basses keeps it fresh for me and makes me think about what I'm trying to do, rather than just dropping into autopilot.

Play it? Like it? Is it made well? Buy it! Otherwise, do remember that some bridges do offer a degree of adjustment for string spacing; The Warwick 2-piece bridge Kahler 2400 series In fact, any saddle with more than one groove- so that includes some BadAss and Bbot models, too

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1331057253' post='1567001'] I like the sound of that! I'm very lucky, I play with some truly wonderful musicians. But I only love playing live and recording these days. Although writing does give me a big kick if I do something beautiful. It just seems rarer these days. I used to love rehearsing but I think I'd prefer it if they were much much longer. [/quote] We did plenty of live work, too. What I found pleasing was that the recordings of some of the gigs were a close match for our studio work with a bit more energy. Other reasons it was great; No drugs No Alcohol Frontman was awesome. Absorbed all the attention and pressure and allowed the rest of us to just perform well Three of the band could write well, but everyone contributed Neither guitarist played solos! Neither really played rhythm either. I kind of did that - with the bass. Drummer was ok, but a lefty (!) One of the guitarists was a competent drummer, and it showed in his delivery. All too frequently, there'd be someone else in the "pocket" with myself and the drummer. Still miss it now, a decade on, but 3 band members live >3000 miles away and we all have families and so on...

Now, you see, I always thought the b*stard offspring of a Rick and Jazz looked a bit like this; http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m248/Evilex1/P1000887.jpg And hasn't the new RetroVibe got a bit of Musicman DNA in it? Was it a Menage a trois? and did they get much (french) housework done?

I used to get a lot of magical moments in one band I was in. We'd regularly land all the stops and starts virtually perfectly. Other bands and the studio owner/staff would come in and watch us if we were doing a pre-gig run through. The proprietor would just say "Go on then, show us how it's done!" And we would. Awesome band (for the most part) shame it broke up.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1330952144' post='1565159'] I have to admit that TheBone Guitars look better than the bass versions. As a B2R owner reconfiguring it for other pickups should be reasonably easy as they simply bolt onto an aluminium carrier. All you need is one suitably shaped to hold your desired pickup(s) in the right place. As trying before you buy this was one of the points I was trying to make in the LBGS thread. The organisers don't appear to have any problem paying for the musicians who do the shows/demonstrations/master classes so why shouldn't they be similarly disposed towards attracting the more radical UK and European bass manufacturers. I'd be more inclined to endure the slap if I knew that this was going to be my only opportunity to try a wide selection of interesting instrument designs in a single place in the UK. [/quote] I agree about the pick-up (re)placement on the B2R. And yes, I could be lured to the LBGS (or similar) with some money [i]if[/i] I could have a guarantee of getting my mitts on something a bit different (and/or just plain "good") all at once...

Sorry! The trouble with quirky designs is that they either sacrifice aesthetics for functionality (Steinberger?!) Or vice-versa. It's vaguely relevant to draw a parallel with bicycle frame design. There have been numerous attempts to better the traditional diamond-shaped frame, but it remains popular because it fulfils the generally agreed criteria of what a bike should do through a well-balanced set of compromises. Alternatives exist, and in some respects perform better, but in others worse (recumbents). The best alternative I've encountered so far is the Status Streamline. Does what a bass should, but smaller, lighter and better balanced. More stable, too sure to carbon graphite monococque construction. I like the look of Born to Rock and Basslab, but must try before I buy... Besides, the B2r only comes as a P, and that just won't do! If I find any oddities out there, I'll chip in, though!

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1330948378' post='1565056'] I'll start with this: [url="http://www.playawayguitars.com/play_away_guitars_shop.php?itemID=547"]http://www.playawayguitars.com/play_away_guitars_shop.php?itemID=547[/url] [/quote] But that's just a Stick with less strings. Too derivative!

I like the look of these, and some of the options available are quite sensible and aimed at sonic improvements or player preference. Not cheap, though, and from the footage of Cass, difficult to say if that sort of tone couldn't be achieved in another way- It doesn't sound massively different to the tone he was getting using his ASAT. Similarly, a Bongo with some DR FatBeams on it or a 'Ray with a Status neck and the right strings might well get close, too. The use of Aluminium in instruments is not without precedent. The Tokai Talbo springs to mind as a close relative, and also the Travis Bean and Born 2 Rock (among others) Definitely one to try before you buy, methinks. Pity they're in Italy

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1330895698' post='1564587'] Thank you for the replies. So you guys think it's more likely to be a technique problem than the size of the neck? I just assumed it was the neck as it's very chunky. The bass does neck dive a little - could this be part of the problem? Doesn't dive to the floor but seems to automatically try to make itself horizontal. [/quote] As everyone has said, it is hard to be sure whether it's technique, neck dimensions, how you wear the bass or a combination of the three. [b]However[/b], I own an '02 Warwick Infinity SN4. I find its neck shape the least comfortable to play of the several basses I own, including 5 and 6 strings. Do you have access to another instrument that you could practice with / use for a long period? Try that for a while. The outcome of such an experiment might at least give you some sort of indication as to the cause of your issues.

[b]I practice a lot and only play or record at home for my own pleasure.[/b] However, I have practised a lot in the past and rehearsed weekly / played live 3 times or more a month. Sadly, work and family commitments and the sheer cost (primarily of fuel) now preclude me from being able to rehearse or gig, so I continue to play for my own enjoyment. Unfortunately, by the time the kids are old enough to look after themselves, petrol will be non-existent, and the few live music venues that have survived so far will have closed. Still, I find playing relaxing, and it's not unheard of for me to play into the wee small hours (having started at about 10pm) I play through headphones, so no-one gets disturbed.

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1330858261' post='1563740'] I get quite frustrated with this. I can play and sing fine as long as the rhythm of the bass part and vocal part don't contradict each other too much (hope this makes sense!). Can't describe it very well, bit if the bassline has quite an offbeat feel, but the vocal line doesn't, I'm screwed. If I can plod along on eigth notes I'm fine! [/quote] Conversely, I can't sing IN time. I can do something like "Message in a bottle" or "With or without you" easily enough - Both vocal parts are on the off-beat. Put it "on" the beat and it disintegrates. That, and I can't sing for toffee...

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1330796610' post='1563186'] Or a Skoda. I drive a Skoda. [/quote] I drive a Skoda. An old one. It's remarkably tough/reliable and the automotive design equivalent of IKEA furniture. Better still, the money I didn't spend on it helped subsidise a habit we on BC all share... GAS. Edit - That bass needs a BadAss or some other kind of "proper" bridge. Otherwise, still a resounding "NO!" from me, I'm afraid.

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1330637138' post='1560937'] Lack Part? [/quote] Not the last time I looked !