cd_david

[quote name='budget bassist' post='324443' date='Nov 7 2008, 07:49 PM']Sweeet, loving the birdseye, how much did that badboy set you back?[/quote] [quote name='thedonutman' post='324455' date='Nov 7 2008, 08:15 PM']That's one of the nicest Stingrays I've ever seen, Congrats! Now change the pickguard [/quote] [quote name='steve-soar' post='324490' date='Nov 7 2008, 08:53 PM']Tthat's divine.[/quote] [quote name='Galilee' post='324492' date='Nov 7 2008, 08:54 PM']I'm not a particular fan of these, but that sure is purdy.[/quote] Cheers for the kind comments, bass cost me 11, a tad more than i wanted to pay but Ive been after one for a while and REALLY wanted the maple board and quilt so Im happy

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='324659' date='Nov 8 2008, 08:23 AM']Don't change a thing! MusicMan got this one so right...[/quote] I love it, i remember when they came out, standing staring at two of them in Sounds Live in Newcastle, a flame one and a quilt one, I got chased for drooling on the window

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='324204' date='Nov 7 2008, 02:05 PM']Beautiful. Was this the one on eBay? PS show use the sides and the back. I always loved that Les Paul-esque transition from the top to the back.[/quote] Yeah this was off Ebay, based in Middlesborough. Lovely bloke.

My new bass, Its stunning, and a touch yellower than the pics

[quote name='Rich' post='315730' date='Oct 27 2008, 12:51 PM']Sgt. Pepper's is 'unimaginative'? The birth of the concept album, '[i]unimaginative[/i]'? [/quote] Surely most pieces of classical music are based upon concepts? The four seasons, 1812 Overture, in fact most operas are based around a common story or thread running through a series of musical pieces? Don't get me wrong Im not a Beatles / McCartney basher, I just don't rate them and think as i originally stated their popularity is mostly nostalgic, and again this is my personal opinion. He is after all no Geddy Lee LOL!

[quote name='alexclaber' post='315546' date='Oct 27 2008, 08:54 AM']Groove is not simply being funky. McCartney's timing is so solid and his control of note lengths spot on. The same kind of skill shown by the great country bass players. Alex[/quote] Or any sequencer= bad feel????

[quote name='alexclaber' post='315386' date='Oct 26 2008, 09:57 PM']The reassuring thing when I hear other bassists write off McCartney as a significant player is it means I can ignore their opinions on anything else because they clearly don't get 'it'. I thus won't try to explain why he matters but will recommend visiting Sgt Pepper for enlightenment. 'It' is not that hidden - the combination of groove, tone, melodic and harmonic ideas is up there with the very best.[/quote] Dull and un-inventive album always trotted out by Beatles fans as their primary defence, some decent songs granted but groove???? Jameson spins in his grave with greater feel than McCartney ever play, and i do "get it" I just dont think his playing was historically or currently that good. [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='315493' date='Oct 27 2008, 12:55 AM']IMO, Macca's a great bass player because what he plays brings out the best in the song..[/quote] What roots 3rds and 5ths, or 12 bar?

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='314778' date='Oct 25 2008, 09:34 PM']Yes, taste is a funny thing.. As far as McCartney goes, I'd much rather have his talent than Zender or Fleas's for example.. He's written some of the best songs of the last 100 years and been a member of the most influential band of all time and you can't do much better than that really![/quote] [quote name='craigjf1969' post='314781' date='Oct 25 2008, 09:48 PM']1.Sir Paul McCartney 2.Mark King 3.Flea[/quote] Light blue touch paper and retire! Come on, I admit the Beatles wrote some good songs but lets not get carried away, McCartney is one of the most pedestrian bass players ive had the misfortune to listen to. It seems to me his "rank"amongst bass players is built more on nostalgia and his membership in a famous band than on his ability. I love SLF but would never state that Ali McMordie is the best player. Yes, I know my opinion is worthless etc but come on, you have to admit there is better than him about??? I await the barrage of "but what about choice of notes" etc LOL Dave, tongue firmly pressed in cheek,

[quote name='cd_david' post='314103' date='Oct 24 2008, 07:57 PM']These are the only three i can think of off the top of my head! 1. Geddy Lee-Ali-McMordie-Mike-Rutherford-Jimmy-Johnson-Billy-Gould, 2. John Taylor-Victor-Wooten-Mark-King-Lemmy-Paul-Simonom-Bernard-Edwards, 3. John Entwistle-Les-Clypool-Seggs-Bruce-Thomas. Dave[/quote] Forgot MUZZ SKILLINGS!

These are the only three i can think of off the top of my head! 1. Geddy Lee-Ali-McMordie-Mike-Rutherford-Jimmy-Johnson-Billy-Gould, 2. John Taylor-Victor-Wooten-Mark-King-Lemmy-Paul-Simonom-Bernard-Edwards, 3. John Entwistle-Les-Clypool-Seggs-Bruce-Thomas. Dave

Looks like a pair of saddles pictured from the underside, Maybe 2 strings per saddle type, like a 51 precision?