Phil Adams

My bass sits on my belly, well away from my belt buckle.

Nicely done Sir.

Flipping brilliant. I didn't realise there was so much about a P bass I didn't know. Can't wait for the Jazz Bass episode.

Oi, leave my backside outa this.

My band is a 4 piece with 2 guitars. George is strictly rhythm (as Mark Waffler wpuld say) leaving the singer/ guitarist to perform his stuff and play the solos. No clashes or toys being thrown. My backside is covered as well letting me "experiment......."

How accurate are modern electronic tuners anyway?? Do they vary?? Do they suffer from hot or cold??

Mark King, or doesn't the I.O.W. count as Britain. Or perhaps he's on the list and I failed to spot him........

+1 to the generally held view that it is largely mass produced and (expecting fully to be shot down) characterless to lovers of more serious music. Metal to me seems more about hair, tapping and selling albums than about expressing music beliefs. Awaits barrage of abuse from 14 year old headbangers.............

Denmark Street may well be open.

I'm sort of beginner to intermediate standard, and for me confidence and comfort are king. I find that my cheapest relics play best, so I stick with them, and I save the Fender for when (if) I have to record. If I'm comfortable, I'm more likely to get in the groove and "play".

Poor Johnny one note.

How did the new bass stand up????

Clearly a lot depends on the player's level. It would certainly take me a long time to discern any difference between models, and for me it would simply be a case of personal preference. Subtle differences in tone and action would probably be lost on me. I'm sure I could tell you which one I preferred but probably couldn't say why. I'd probably be scared to play a £2000 bass, and that would affect my playing anyway.

When I put my name forward for this I didn't realise you had to take something along. Oops. I will bring my ESP 5 string fretless, and probably my Stagg fretless.

In the last 2 months I have bought a Dean Edge 1 for £35.00 and an ESP B-204 FM for just under £55.00 from the Bay. Both near mint and for the money are pretty good. The ESP needed some tweaking, it had been kept in the guy's garage but the Dean was pretty much spot on. Happy bunny.

You've got to put it about a bit to realise when you are well off. I'm just beginning but already I can see how it all works. Glad for you guys who have got it sussed, hope I will also one day.

Mods.

Not ALL eBayers are crooks EU. There are still some bargains out there. The fact that your seller only had one feedback probably explains it, but we all have had only one feedback at sometime. You are collecting and paying cash, so if it isn't up to scratch, and not as described reject it. A "new" ebayer won't argue the toss anyway. An old seasoned scammer with a new identity might tho. Good luck. i hope it's everything you hoped for.

Soooo (that should upset a few people) I'm a born again. Been playing fingerstyle and after lots of playing last week my RH finger (lost the top of my index when I was a lad, so I pluck with my 2nd, is sore as hell today, so borrowed a 2mm big stubby from the guitarist and what a revelation. After you get used to holding it, piece of cake. Goodbye blisters.............

Attended a local Country Music Festival with my band having been promised a slot even tho' I knew all the slots had bands booked into them. Was asked by the organiser if I'd sit in with another scratch band for a few songs between acts, and when I expressed concern that I might not know the songs he said not to worry he'd play himself ad he's a bass player. When the time came he told me I'm on after all and I didn't have time to worry, just got my bass out and went on stage. Did 6 or 7 oldies, Chuck Berry type standards and at the end the drummer and the lead guitarist both asked for my phone number. I knew that aftershave was good........... Rather chuffed.

I bought a cheap Stagg fretless from ebay earlier this year just to see how I got on without frets (and rather liked it). I have another bass with Fender flats on, but the Stagg has very smooth flats on, and I'd like some help to identify the make please. So: much smoother than Fender flats, and wound at the tuner end in black silk. Sorry it's not a lot of info, but any guesses would be welcome. Ta in advance

Dooooooougal!

I bought Zazu on CD and still have it. Bought exactly because of the Steely Dan input. I went right off it though when I found out that she uses made up words. Dunno why but it turned me right off. We could of course mention China Crisis with the Becker link, not aware that they used made up words.

Always loved Steely Dan, Ricky don't lose that number is my all time favourite song. Must admit I lost interest with Aja although it contains some brilliant songs, but Goucho, wow. Babylon sisters Sir?, suits you.