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Pete Way of waystead and ufo. The ultimate in good time dont give a monkeys about technical playing bass god. (Yes I did take drugs when I seen ufo at the fabled Glasgow apollo).The man who made me buy a thunderbird-which was crap for me and ended up being punted! [attachment=26177:ufo.jpg] Jez

[quote name='Clarky' post='500629' date='May 29 2009, 09:59 AM']I just sold a 2009 MIA Jazz (at a big loss ) as it didn't feel right to me. I am a P-bass devotee and the narrow neck and body shape of the Jazz didn't sit right with me either[/quote] I`ve just went the other way! Started off with a crap jazz and moved onto p basses and lately a G&L which I just punted. I am going to take a large hit on the P but I prefer the jazz neck and the shape. I have just aquired a Mex classic 60`s model in olympic white and tortise-shell pickgaurd. Let`s hope that I`m satisfied now as the credit card cant take much more! Jez

Thanks for the replies fols, much appreciated! Jez

Need help quick! Buying ramorraw! Just sold a mex jazz but am missing it already. Every home should have one so am looking for one. Now here is the tricky bit. I like the white Classic 60`s bass in white with the old style headstock and tunning pegs, but it`s £635. Has anyone got one/had one? Is it worth the cash to have fender on the head or should I get the white squire cv bass at £279 which seems to be the dogs dangalies? Jez

Very nice. Had one the same spec but the body was a weird vintage white, so used the neck and pickup for another bass and sold the body. And here is it`s US standard brother...... [attachment=25548:SUNP0036.JPG] [attachment=25549:SUNP0035.JPG] Jez

As has been said, get someone to tell them straight that it just aint happening but make sure that you have a replacement lined up who you know fits playing wise, is reliable and most importantly, you can get on with the guy. We had to get rid of our rhythm player as he wasn`t doing anything basically and wouldn`t take the hints about improving his playing. He was doing the lead guitarist`s head in and rather than tell him straight, we folded the band, started back up and added a singer from a previous band and never contacted him again. It still bother`s me the way we got rid of him and if we meet him I don`t know what I/he will say as he was an alright guy. But you have to do the deed as I think that there is no point in playing in a band unless you are enjoying it. Jez

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='487219' date='May 13 2009, 08:18 PM']I can't believe the thread about Victor Wooten. He has no soul?! Have you seen the Bass Day 98 DVD? Have you listened to all of his albums? Or have you just watched the Youtube clips where he's 'shredding'? This kind of narrow-minded opinion seems typical of some of the members of this forum. This is a guy who was in a band supporting the likes of Curtis Mayfield when he was 6 years old. What were you doing at that age? Playing with toys, I imagine. He has the most awesome slap technique on the planet, so why not show it off once in a while? What do you want him to do at a trade show or clinic...play some rock and roll basslines?[/quote] Aged 6? Playing doctors and nurses. Whoopee!! Remember, it`s a forum, we don`t all like the same players, we all have different opinions, that`s the beauty of it. For me Pete Way from UFO is the one true bass God!!! [attachment=25150:Picture_066.jpg] God! Jez

[quote name='Ray' post='485012' date='May 11 2009, 12:57 PM']My 2004 S1 Jazz with maple board: [/quote] Man, that is one mean mother of a bass! Jez

Played a gig in a pub in Gourock ( on the Clyde coast) last night, first time there, £150 between four. Worked out at £30 each and 30 in kitty for drinks as it was costing us a fortune for rounds. Will ask for more money next time as we were asked to come back (must be something wrong with their hearing!). Up here most pubs pay from around £150 to £280. No doubt some guys get more but hey, I`d do it for nothing if it gets me out playing. Jez