Marc S

I'm sure I recall seeing at least one Hagstrom that looked like an SG? Could be wrong, of course - as memories can be unreliable.... especially my ageing one! One nice thing about seeing an old bass that can hold its' own today Is that at one time, most musicians seemed to have a preconception that you either bought a "big name American brand" - or you bought rubbish Yes, there were some awful instruments out there at the time .... but there was some good stuff out there too.... Your friend is indeed a gem of a pal ... I can't get a drink out of some of my pals!

Something a bit different! Nice to see old basses surviving and still being used I saw a couple of Hagstroms - if my memory serves me - but don't think I ever saw one like this What a great friend Thanks for posting

[quote name='BassBags' timestamp='1416308140' post='2608818'] We always keep Nyman's DB rosin in stock. [url="http://bassbags.co.uk/product/nymans-double-bass-rosin/"]http://bassbags.co.u...ble-bass-rosin/[/url] Our standard shipping is two working days with Royal Mail. [/quote] Just bought some from ebay a few days back Taking a few days to arrive though... Wish I'd seen your link sooner BassBags Thanks for the link - v useful

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1416132979' post='2607095'] Depends what you do it for! Love or money! [/quote] Indeed. I do it because I love playing Yes, there will be bad gigs, yes there will be gigs that don't pay well But if you count those as free rehearsals, and help towards getting better and tighter You can charge more in future... I know how you feel A lot seems to also depend on the area you're playing in.. Pubs are having a tough time too I'm sure you'll feel better soon enough As others have said, if you can make some complete strangers happy, and get a real positive vibe from playing, it's a dose of medicine Playing bass in a band is my hobby ... and long may it remain so

I hadn't realised Innovation did 1/2 size strings As someone who hasn't been playing DB that long, I too found many DB strings to be uncomfortable, and with too high a tension, initially Then I tried Innovation Silver Slaps, and loved them The tension was much lower, and I found them much more comfortable to play Honeys do indeed have a slightly lower tension than the others you mention But give the silver slaps some consideration.... They are slightly darker sounding again, but they're great strings (EDIT: And slightly lower tension than the Honeys too, I think) .... and Innovations are generally cheaper too - think I paid about £85 incl P&P Good luck I know it's not as simple a choice as strings for bass guitar! Cheers

I've been playing about 2 years now Although I don't think I've improved too much I'd say, just build up the amount of time on the DB slowly.... You are using different muscles, and those you have been using, you are now using differently I'd say get a few lessons too (although I've been lazy in that respect) There are links to some good Youtube lessons on here too So seek them out as well Glad to hear you're enjoying it It is fun eh? Addictive too Good luck

[quote name='kennyrodgers' timestamp='1415959304' post='2605526'] Here's mine, No124 58, Jazz neck. It's a wonderful Bass and I couldn't be any happier with it. Sadly, If my Warwick doesn't sell then this might have to go. [/quote] Nice looking P bass! I agree with Jazzneck Sell the Warwick.... You can get another easy enough But that Limelight is harder to replace....

Thanks to gjones of this fine forum for this link, but here's an interesting youtube video, comparing basses [color=#5A5A5A][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]http://youtu.be/x6Cd98DH__U[/size][/font][/color]

Hi Alex, Welcome to the world of bass (we're much friendlier than guitarists, aren't we? lol) And welcome to basschat too Those old Aria's are pretty damn good basses IMO I used to fancy owning one years back, and still like the look of them If you picked it up cheap, then all the better Marc PS. You are also welcome to beat my country at Rugby.... .... what? Oh you already did!

Yes, I have a fretless - though I just use it to muck about on, in the main I'll have a try of that trick with the hanky though.... The effects unit I heard rendered a really good DB sound I don't know how it did it, but it was pretty close Still looking for effects suggestions too BTW How good is the Zoom 3? Does the rather cheaper Zoom 2 also have a DB - esque effect? Cheers all Marc

[quote name='Qlank' timestamp='1415886041' post='2604827'] Take a hanky or a sock to a guitar shop. Pick a fretless bass. Use the sock to dampen the strings by the bridge. Play like you would your double bass. Take on cheddatom's suggestions. You might like what you hear. [/quote] Hmmm, interesting - must try that I'm intrigued now!

[quote name='DanR' timestamp='1415876189' post='2604685'] The Hurting is a great album. Easy to slate them for being overproduced but underneath it all is great songwriting and hooks [/quote] Yes, overproduction was possibly a part of that era & genre But as you say, some good songs in there Even if, like me, they aren't your favourite band, you can easily find yourself singing along...... ...and knowing a lot of the words etc

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1415882861' post='2604778'] Well, good players wont work for free, so that is a limitation you'll have to consider, IMO. But agree on the second point, but it is possible to have a good band that does stuff you enjoy ..( I'll enjoy it a lot more if we do it well ) and get paid .. but you do have conside rmarketing elements as well...as in most things where money gets involved [/quote] I know plenty of good players who work for free, and some brilliant players too.... Again, it all depends on whether they are earning a decent enough wage elsewhere, and how much time they have, how much they enjoy the music etc But I think you'll find many good musicians work for nothing, or next to nothing You could say that financially hurts those who need to earn via playing - but that's also another thread of course

[quote name='steviedee' timestamp='1415874931' post='2604670'] Thanks for the info guys I'm actually am going to see one which is priced at £180. [/quote] I'd say that's a pretty good price IMHO You may want to look around - I have seen one or two a little cheaper But that's still a great instrument for that price....

I've got a Squier VM series bass, and it's great! Haven't got one for sale, but I'll vouch for the quality and value for money of one of these basses mine was fretted, and I converted it to fretless with a Squier VM fretless neck - both necks have been great and the bass worked well in both guises You see them going second hand for reasonable money Good luck with your search

[quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1415800239' post='2603897'] I wouldn't be in a band that had revenue as a goal. It's all about the art dears... [/quote] Yes, I agree I realise that for some people, making money out of music is more important, or even essential, if it is a big part of their main income source For me, music is my hobby - I love it, and I wouldn't want to be part of anything that I didn't particularly like I've also found that where money is, or becomes a big part of a bands' focus Things tend to fall apart, or get ugly Myself and other band members have been ripped off by those who focus on the money, and who also haven't been keen on paying for rehearsal studios... A shift towards charging more has also disbanded one band I was in (some members of which now refuse to talk to one another) Of course, this is just my personal perspective, and it would be nice to make some money back for all the cash & effort I've put in but this is my hobby, and I'd rather have fun and a good rapport with the band I couldn't see myself playing with a band I didn't like, or playing music I disliked just because it paid well..... EDIT: After all that (lol) - I was also going to say joinmyband and Gumtree have proved unfruitful, but I've met quite a lot of musicians through facebook, often friends of friends etc

I was never a huge fan of Tears For Fears, but liked them a bit I have Songs From The Big Chair on vinyl, and I think back in the time of that album, I preferred other music, and was probably listening to the bass on other music, and busy trying to emulate that.... But I agree, listening to the music a few years on, I found the songs and bass more interesting than when I first heard it..... EDIT: Of it's time, and yes, it worked in context

Hi SubsonicSimpleton, Great to hear you've sorted the soundpost issue Well done sir! A stroke of genius, I think I'm looking at your home made sound post tool with with huge admiration Also, I'd like to have a go at making my own (just in case) Could you do me a huge favour, and post a photo of the tool, from the other side? I'm just wondering how it works exactly? Apologies for not quite fully understanding, but does the loop of fishing line around the copper pipe, to help "catch" the soundpost? I think that's my understanding of it? Thanks for posting, oh, and by the way, you may not have a flat cap and a whippet, but this Welshman doesn't like sheep, doesn't particularly like Rugby, and can't sing..... .... and I don't carry a giant leek around with me either EDIT: But I am not averse to skip-hunting, if it provides me with what I want..... and for free Marc