Marc S

.... wonder how many people had to hold the camera?

[quote name='Subbeh' timestamp='1430362812' post='2760663'] When I'm away without my bass , I run through the things I've been learning recently, in my head, sometimes accompanied by the fretting hand movement. Sounds odd but I've found it really helps things I'm learning to really sink in. Sometimes just looking at tabs or sheet music for scales or songs I haven't played before, it really makes a difference for me the next time I pick up my bass. [/quote] I was going to suggest this sort of thing Just play along, unplugged, and do the actions with just the one hand If you are able to, that is.... Maybe pick up a small drum, like a cheap Djembe, and tap along to music with one hand? - that's something, I suppose Sorry to hear of your accident Not being able to play would be a real downer for me but it should heal in time - sad to hear about blue's friend, who will never be able to play again Hope you're up & playing again asap Cheers, and best wishes Marc

[quote name='police squad' timestamp='1430375445' post='2760688'] all fixable, go for 250 because it needs a proper set up [/quote] Worth a try anyway.... Does look like a Fender to me.....

These CV Squiers are absolutely fabulous Great build quality, great feel & sound and IMHO, the Fiesta Red P is the best looker (esp with tort plate) Had one myself, and sold it, to get a Bitsa P/J which is great, but not quite as good, quality-wise as these CV's You're right about the necks on these. They're not as chunky as a US P bass Just a tad wider than a Jazz, and they feel superb, with a great finish and are a joy to play Lucky you, to get it for a song Now, play it, enjoy it, and hang on to it

No worries matey I meant to add; from what I could hear (albeit in a shop) the Japan P I tried did sound very P-like to me

[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1429738439' post='2754553'] It's Barbie's bass ! [/quote] Lol This bass looks amazing! I thought at last, I had all the basses I could ever want .... but this has made me think again How good are Retrovibes? What's it sound like? What's it like to play? Great stuff. Glad you like it

Not tried the '57 reissue specifically, But I've heard they are pretty good I don't know the BC'er selling this, but there's one for sale on here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/260513-fender-51-p-bass-reissue-mij-butterscotch-blonde/page__hl__fender+japan__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url] Could check it out.... EDIT: Though this is a '51 from the description.... I recently played a Fender Japan P in a shop (though not a 57 - think it was a 70's reissue) It certainly felt and sounded like a really nice bass I was sorely tempted, and it looked absolutely stunning too with maple board & block inlays Seemed a superb quality instrument I played another JapanFender P a couple of years back, and a Japan built Jazz. They all seemed to be top quality basses to me I've heard folk say that the electrics and screening are better in Japan Fenders though I don't know this for sure myself.... Good luck with your search and let us know what you decide

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1430209720' post='2758848'] As with most things it's a matter of moderation. I usually get a pint in after setting up and that lasts until the end of the first set. I tend to go for weaker strength beers when I'm playing anyway (under 4% usually) and maybe a half in the second set, so over the time I'm at the pub 1 to 2 pints by the time I'm cleared away isn't going to affect my playing nor trouble the breathaliser. [/quote] I'm usually driving when I play So this reply pretty much sums up my evening at a gig It's usually just the one pint, after setting up and maybe a half at the interval I once gigged and had 3 pints beforehand (someone else drove) and it definitely affected my playing, albeit slightly - but I was aware of this ....so I won't do that again

bonjour bigyouth, Welcome to basschat I'm left handed, and I play right handed! And there are several of us who do this..... It's not particularly common, but I do know other musicians who are right handed, but play left (including my lodger, who plays guitar & sings) Nice bass collection you have there Enjoy the forum No-one will judge you on your English Because it's bound to be better than most of our French Marc PS. Je Suis un Gallois

I'm not a big fan of BC Rich basses particularly But this is a bargain Glad you like it Like many of the other replies, I never seem to find those sort of bargains in my local Cash Converters I've heard several people who have got bargains there But I tend to just see cr@p whenever I pop in ... and it's usually overpriced cr@p at that Nice one EDIT: And yes, pics please

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1429880048' post='2755928'] Just acquired this form a fellow BCer. I'm not a natural Fender fan, but this has the potential to radically change my perceptions.[attachment=190370:Fender Jazz.jpg] [/quote] My RW Jazz certainly changed my perceptions I wasn't particularly a Fender fan before I got mine either I bought it for one particular band - now I use it most of the time Lovely basses - enjoy it ead I couldn't be without mine now

Yes, Jazzneck is right You could always try just a few small dabs of WD40, on a cotton bud too If you don't want to be taking the bridge on & off etc That way, you'll keep the overall look /effect of rusty, pitted screws and not have new shiny ones - if that offends your eye, or new screws look too new on a RW bass

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1429738272' post='2754547'] I've recently rediscovered The Police...... .....Things like "Roxanne". There are only a few notes (the timing is key for this one, 'though) and nothing complicated at all... but it feel great to play. Sometimes the simplest basslines can be amazing. [/quote] Absolutely! The Police are one of those bands I seem to sometimes "rediscover" I hear a track on the radio, and think "Wow, I'd forgotten how good that sounds" ... and instantly head for my old vinyl LPs Spot on re the comment about "simple basslines" too It's not about how many notes you can cram in, how tricky a particular lick or riff is ... It's just about the bass sounding right, and fitting the song As you also point out, the timing on Roxanne (and some of his other basslines) is tricky, despite the overall simplicity and it's the tricky timing that makes some songs... Sting is a strange character, for me Sometimes I like him, sometimes I don't But his bass playing and singing really worked in the Police EDIT: And they were all great, and perhaps understated musicians

That looks rather fab DaytonaRik I'm sure if he were still with us, PL would like it too

Ah, I see Mind you, I can't believe how necks can vary so much There seems to be more difference in recent years Once upon a time, a P neck was a P neck Now they seem to vary in width, depth and radius..... My old 70's P had a hugely chunky neck I bought a US P the other day (woo hoo NBD) and the neck is nice, wider than my Jazz, wider than my Mex / Bitsa P But not as wide as my old P and comfortably shallow front-to-back... hmmm I too had an Ibanez SR500 Davy Lovely bass, and hugely under-rated IMHO However, I grew away from liking the very slim neck, and particularly, as I prefer finger-style playing rather than plectrum I prefer the string spacing of a Fender, for my right hand.... Gig the bass for now, and carefully think before adding a bridge pickup I'm sure you'll prefer the sound, and the flexibility but you need to take care, not to damage the body of the bass, when routing out space for the pickup & wiring etc Good luck with it

Bought a David Gage DB docking station and a Fender P bass from Nick What a decent bloke. Both items in great condition, as described Willing to negotiate, and completely honest & trustworthy .... after 5 minutes, I felt like I've known him years Deal with confidence BC'ers Many thanks again Nick / Old Horse

Hi Davy, When you started the thread, I assumed "PJ" meant you were adding a Jazz bridge pickup However, the binding on that neck looks great It's a good colour too, esp with the red tort scratchplate - sets it off nicely I'd take a long hard think about whether to introduce some "roadwear" I like RW's myself - but this bass looks fine as it is As you say, the headstock looks good as it is too Do you know what brand / make the neck is? And is it more a Jazz profile / size neck? Nice job

[quote name='Brother Jones' timestamp='1429651595' post='2753727'] 1985 - Hohner Jazz copy, black, tort, maple board 1990- Fender Jap Jazz, black, rosewood board. Later modded with MECs and a Badass 1993 - Fender Jap Jazz, sunburst, tort, rosewood 1995 - Fender Jap Jazz, seafoam,tort, rosewood 1998 - Fender US Jazz, 1970, black, rosewood 2001 - Fender US Jazz Deluxe, seethrough red, pearl, rosewood 2003 - Fender US Jazz 1978, black, rosewood 2004 - Fender US Jazz 1973, sunburst, tort, rosewood 2006 - Sadowsky UV70, ash, maple 2007 - Sadowsky MV5, sunburst, tort, rosewood 2009 - Fender US Jazz Deluxe 5, sunburst, tort, rosewood (and Nordstrand pups) 2014 - Fender US Jazz 2012, modded with standard EMGs. Guess I like Jazz basses [/quote] I guess you do! Now I don't feel so bad about buying more basses .... I'm just trying to catch up with you lol Nice collection there Brother Jones

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1429423882' post='2751192'] I gigged this for last night's 2.5 hour shenanigans and thoroughly enjoyed using it. Light, great sounding pup and just so playable. I STILL kept looking forlornly at the Road Worn jazz sat on it's stand, but that's the price to pay when you have 3 wonderful playable basses [/quote] If you have 3 basses that you think are wonderful - it's hardly a "price to pay" The nice thing is, you can pick & choose what you want to play on the day Whatever takes your fancy at the time That's not a price - that's a fab state of affairs You only have 3 basses - I've got way more But Discreet told me "You don't have to justify a new P to anyone, not even yourself" Which is a saying I may get printed onto a teeshirt (for my wife! lol) Never did get that Limelight - cos I bought a White Fender P on Tuesday Rosewood, not maple - but it's got a Paul Simonen / Dee Dee air about it and BTW - it's lovely Glad you're enjoying your new bass and great news that you have gigged it and like the sound ...result!

[quote name='oggiesnr' timestamp='1420905211' post='2654826'] Fingers were hurt in the making of this picture! [url="http://s173.photobucket.com/user/oggiesnr/media/070.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Hope your fingers are OK now? Have you tried double bass finger-tape? EDIT: Or is that stuff no good?

Hi Nigel, I first played bass in the early / mid eighties Then I took about 25 years off, and thought I'd never pick a bass up again However, after that prolonged break, I'm now quite a few years into my second spell of playing And I have to say, I'm loving it now more than ever Welcome to basschat but moreover, welcome back to the wonderful world of bass PS. I never did manage to teach myself much guitar ... a few chords, rather dodgily played I'm just over that there river Severn ... and it's a sunny day here (for a change lol) Marc

[quote name='iamtheelvy' timestamp='1429273702' post='2749909'] Clearly, the only sensible solution is to own one of each.... ...in every colour. [/quote] Definitely this!

[quote name='Lynottfan' timestamp='1429219484' post='2749491'] I hope the KKK don't take your baby away! [/quote] Missed this thread, sorry about that karlfer Yes, I'm of that "certain age" as must be Lynottfan, for that great quote! I simply had to try one of these, so went to do so a short while back I also like the look of this bass, and the Ramones are still played from time to time in my household Although I thought the bass was pretty good overall, and better than another Mex P in the shop I found a few niggles. I suspect it may have been partly down to set-up but there were a few buzzes, and to me, the neck didn't feel great OK, but not great... EDIT: and the finish seemed more glossy than I'd hoped.... and a slight "sharpness" to the edges of the neck... Better than the Mex next to it, but definitely not as well finished as the US the other side of it or as nice as my Bitsa P or even my Squier VM series P/J Perhaps this one wasn't quite up to scratch, as I've read generally good reports The neck on my Mex RW Jazz is immense, so I know Mex's can be superb Anyhow, glad you're pleased with your Dee Dee Love the plate on the back, and somehow, I'm pleased they put Dee Dee's signature on the back Marc PS. A lot of colour pics I've seen recently, show Dee Dee with a white P But with a dark red Tort plate. I always remember it as black though... Although perhaps my memory is tainted by most of the live pics of the Ramones being Black & White ??

[quote name='peety' timestamp='1429200797' post='2749173'] Just received pictures from Mark of my finished bass to say I'm pleased is an understatement [/quote] WOW! Lucky you! That looks fab ooo, I'm jealous lol