Marc S

[quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1390848738' post='2350354'] You guys are on form tonight ! ...so here's another:- CAPTION? [/quote] Daf, the Innovation strings rep liked to demonstrate how the D string in their new range could even make his fillings rattle!

[quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1390549885' post='2346589'] Get the rest of the band this, he'll be thrilled: [url="http://www.tshirthell.com/funny-shirts/sorry-girls-the-drummer-is-gay/?fdo=&productid=630&style=a&color=2%3A+CHOOSE+COLOR&size=3%3A+CHOOSE+A+SIZE&stype=&is_fivestar="]http://www.tshirthel...e=&is_fivestar=[/url] [/quote] +1 on this gift

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1390157181' post='2342101'] I was very gracious about it! [/quote] Good. What a cool brother! next question: Hey brother, is your car big enough to transport a DB about?

Nice sound, I've been playing for a similar sort of time really... Well, I started with a Stagg over a year back, and I didn't get into it, until I changed the awful strings it came with.... much better now I bought a Boosey & Hawkes from a fellow BC'er and have never looked back One thing I have done, is initially to sort of "strip back" my playing I was firstly trying to play the DB like I play bass guitar, but that didn't work so well for me Nice to hear that you've made the switch easily I fitted Innovation SIlver Slaps to my bass, and I like them How do you feel about them?

Thanks to both Etienne and xzodar Both great BC'ers to deal with - thoroughly nice guys The pickup system is great, and really captures some of the lovely sound and acoustic quality of my Double bass and xzodar, that Fender Jazz is great - it really feels like it's got some mojo! Cheers Marc

Welcome to BC and yes, this is a great story Let us know how you get on with it.... Best Marc

[quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1376783171' post='2179183'] CAPTION? [/quote] Everyone said, Dan's bass playing was utter pants

[quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1365669885' post='2042502'] CAPTION? [/quote] "When I sniff the roisin, I feel like I can play 2 basses at once"

Welcome back to the wonderful world of DB I haven't been here too long myself but I don't intend leaving Let us know how you get on with your action & strings Marc

Hi Jesterbassman Welcome to basschat Let us know what sort of stuff you do, what gear you have etc Cheers Marc

Bought a roadworn jazz bass from Pete Really smooth transaction Such a nice, reasonable and genuine guy to deal with When I picked the bass up, I even got a really nice cup of coffee Top bloke to deal with I wouldn't have any hesitations in buying from Pete again Cheers matey Marc Edit: we had a great chat too.... so if you're picking anything up form him, be prepared to have a good old chin-wag

Well, I went for that roadworn Jazz bass I was thinking about purchased from fellow bc member The finish is superb It really does look genuinely roadworn I can't believe just how well it plays I've heard others talk of this series being as good as they are talked up to be it plays superbly, sounds great ..... and I love it Would I swap it for a brand new, shiny, unmarked example? Nah....

[quote name='Alfie' timestamp='1389288145' post='2332442'] I wouldn't buy a reliced bass, but I am not vehemently opposed to them. It is just a finish option, like sunburst (which I wouldn't buy either) [/quote] I do like the look of some roadworn basses, as I've said earlier and I may actually be about to buy one Again, it depends on how "well" it has been done and there's a pic of a P Bass somewhere above that's in a totally OTT state IMO As Alfie says, it's really another finish option If you don't like them, well buy a pristine one There are plenty of pristine finishes and colours I would never buy Oddly enough, as someone else has already mentioned, Roadworn seems to work well with Fenders, but not so well on other guitars.... Wonder why that is? Marc

I didn't used to like the idea of pre-roadworn guitars and basses However, I've warmed to them recently and I guess it depends on the quality of the "wearing" and how convincing it looks I've seen a few recently, which look pretty good IMO I'm not a huge fan of Fenders, but I'm really fancying a roadworn jazz at the moment.... They do look hot, to me

There's no such thing as "non-photogenic" BTW .... well, except for me of course! lol Yes, let us know how you get on Sarah I'm sure several of us are intrigued And Bluejay, I'm a lefty DB player Oh, but I play right handed - there's another thread on that peculiarity already

[quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1389194752' post='2331163'] NO ! ....I am Andy Fallon (should I rename this the 'Spartacus' thread? ) [/quote] Lol

Hi bassgirl17 Yes, I'd recommend taking a look at some of those free lessons They're excellent Good luck and Happy New Year