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[quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1467291194' post='3082573'] Entirely possible!! Eye of beholder I guess - nope it ain't a ubiquitous standard production layout from one of our favourite US makers but some people's taste maybe extends further. That leather scratch plate is a little esoteric though!! [/quote] I'm all for non fender shapes. Very much so. It's that scratchplate!

[quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1467289877' post='3082548'] You guys clearly were absent for the late 70s early 80s British bass player scene........ [/quote] I wonder if that's why lots of old folk wear glasses now

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1467279208' post='3082430'] I would ban you, if you weren't the boss. [/quote] I knew your promotion was a bad idea!

No doubt a great piece of history but I think it's one of the fugliest basses I've ever seen!

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1467010753' post='3080331'] Looks interesting Ped. Can't seem to find these for sale? Is the pickup included with the system? [/quote] It depends where you buy it, but normally a pickup is bundled with the unit. One of the reasons they never became 'mainstream' I think is because you have to use that extra pickup - you can clamp the 'brain' part of it to the bass but if you really like the system you can install everything internally which is nice and neat. I did that after a few years of really getting used to the system. Now I wouldn't go back. It's super flexible, probably so much so that it put many players off. They come up for sale sometimes in eBay and on here, so keep an eye open. If you're ever in the York area feel free to have a look at mine. Cheers ped

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1466847503' post='3079309'] Nothing I've tried beats the Roland VB99. You can do anything with it. Change signal chain, morph from one patch to another based on dynamics, layer effects, polyphonic etc. You'll be spending a whole day at least making a patch but for me that's heaven! Edit to add the D-beam and expression pad built into the unit. crazy control possibilities. [/quote]

[quote name='zomnius' timestamp='1466717344' post='3078218'] a vigier will be my next bass [/quote] Great - have you found an old one or are you trying a current model?

Yeah it's been strange for a while and now Amazon have got a bit annoyed

Ah that would be something else - I'm about to make an announcement about it!

Still having the same probs guys?

I've spoken to Elixir about the banner as I think it's the code there which is triggering it. Should hear back soon, will keep you posted. Sorry about this

Hi guys I'm getting married in April and we're on the lookout for a local band to play music during the ceremony bit/drinks before and afterwards. Initially I had hoped she'd let me have a full slap bass ensemble throughout but we've met halfway for an acoustic jazz trio/string quartet kind of deal. Generally a group who can set up in the corner (or maybe outside given good weather) and play some nice chilled music for a couple of hours. Setup at the venus (Gray's Court Hotel, York) looks good, though access is via stairs at both ends of the venue. You may also have to cover for me if I decide to leg it before tying the knot. Get in touch if you know of anyone who may be suitable or have recommendations! Many thanks ped

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1465724026' post='3070423'] With an added bridge Jazz pup they can. [/quote] Or pickups in your fingers

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1465701804' post='3070289'] All you need is more practice time. Tone is in your fingers . Blue [/quote] Only to a degree. Nobody can get a Marcus slap sound from a P bass, for example.

I can understand why companies don't always reply but I don't understand why they bother having social media presence or email addresses in the first place. The worst are car garages etc where you fill in a contact us form in the website. I don't know if those ever result in a reply!!

You may need some more relief (forward bow) in the neck. Personally I play very lightly and like a clack when I dig in, so I have my necks very straight, but usually you need some relief to allow for the strings to vibrate...

Did they ever make a 5 string graphite neck bass?

[quote name='hubrad' timestamp='1465577306' post='3069433'] Not on here, but I had something similar on coffeforums.co.uk a while back , whereby objections seemed to be connected to the moving banner at the top of the page. Currently on this page they're showing Rotosound and Elixir. I have no idea of the technicalities of these things! [/quote] Aha. Elixir updated their banner a few days ago. Perhaps that's causing issues. I'll speak to them if it continues being a problem Thanks guys

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1465562766' post='3069293'] Ditto (and also Cisco). I PMed ped too [/quote] Norris helpfully sent me some detail by PM if it's any help: "[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]From what little information I have, the alert seems to have come from the Cisco WBRS reputation system. The site is classed as "Streaming Audio" and has been identified as containing malware."[/font][/color]

My bass is like an old jumper. Electronically it's perfect, setup is bang on and hasn't moved or been changed in 10 years but the body has a few nicks, areas where the varnish has worn off and a few dings. I don't baby it at all but I'm careful with it but not so much that I worry about it. Like wearing an old fave jumper, compared to a brand new suit. I banged it in a door the other day and didn't even stop to check because it's OK. It would take a lot of abuse to do any damage and I couldn't really be comfortable with a pristine instrument just like I don't always wear a suit! She's 28 years old now and looks better with age, I suppose it's the bass equivalent of a MILF

And this sweet Cirrus http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Peavey_Cirrus_4.html

There's a nice graphite neck Peavey Q bass at Bass Direct. Love these basses http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Peavey_Q_Bass.html

I fully recommend a trip to see John

[quote name='darkandrew' timestamp='1464972368' post='3064320'] As far as I know, he used his Fender Precision for all of his first stint (up to, and including Sparkle in the Rain) but I know he used his Vigier while touring the "Neapolis" album during his second stint with the band so may have also used it while recording that album. [/quote] Thanks for the info - I've got the two mentioned above so will give 'em a spin then see if I can track down his Vigier usage! I might be able to tell by listening but I'm not really a fan of live albums so a studio album is preferred.