NickD

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1453930163' post='2964443'] Maruszczyk Elwood 5 inbound. Very excited.!!!!!!!! Glock 2 band with Delano Jazz pickups. Thanks Thomas. [/quote] That's beautiful. Knowing your recent history I'd be very interested to know how the B string performs, and how the neck feels compared to your Lakland.

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1453809587' post='2962904'] SGC Nanyo Bass Collection 5 strings also have narrow string spacing and, despite the quality, usually sell for next to nothing secondhand. [/quote] My Bass Collection (SB315) is 19mm at the bridge which is the same as the Lakland. Maybe a touch less at the nut though, but not by much. It is a great slim neck though, and 34" scale.

Only fives for me. I traded my first and only 4 string for a 5 string back in 1990, it was 'good for metal'. Over the years,as my tastes have changed I've become accustomed to it. All my real learning was on a fiver, and as a result 5 strings is just what a bass has. I like the idea of a six, but I'm used to heading up the neck for higher stuff, so the high C would probably be mostly ornamental.

As above, ibanez have got the market cornered with super slim necks and narrow spacing, with something for everyone in the soundgear range. Warwick also have the 16.5mm spacing, but the necks are chunkier round the back. It seems the chunkiness varies depending on the year though, so buying blind isn't a good idea. My 2008 Corvette isn't a baseball bat, but it's not soundgear slim. I do find though,that I like a fatter neck when the string spacing is narrow... not sure why, it just feels right. Its definately easier on the fretting hand, but the problem is that I use the B string as much as any other, and when I'm not playing the Lakland, I wish I was, because of the usability of the B.

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1452423332' post='2949718'] Phil Campbell "couldn't make it"...seriously? WTF [/quote] Maybe he couldn't face it. Grief is a funny thing, people deal with it in different ways.

It was all pretty touching. Regretted watching slightly when the kids jumped on me after 4 hours sleep though!

Yup. Just now.

Got a static tribute page... beer in hand.

Huzzah for Mr Swift... adequate compensation for Peter Hook!

Its going to be on the official Motor head YouTube channel. Stupid phone won't let me copy the link.

Sure I've a link somewhere. 3pm pst, which I think is 11pm over here.

I was 14 and I remember it as though it was yesterday... Rest in peace Fella!

Stupid answer, probably not backed up by science... hydration and bananas. I never looked into it, but it did the trick for me. Bananas are supposed to be high in potassium which I was told was good for cramps. Back in the day, doing long tours with a glam tribute we used to finish on Hot Love, and the singer did all the introductions and assorted banter over just the Bass and drums doing the main riff... could go on for ages, and I was often on the edge of cramping. Playing an army Base in Germany, and one of the guys looking after us gave me the above advice. Desperate, I just did it without question and the problem went away. Could totally be a placebo effect, but a couple of bananas a day on tour, and remembering to stay hydrated and I was good for as long as the singer went on.

Balls! Forgot about Joolz. Can you delete my votes so I can redo it when he's on?

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1451418338' post='2940360'] Good on yer Nick! If you need any pointers in getting started then drop us a line in the Rec' forum. Coincidentally I'm planing on switching to floating thumb this year (I currently play with my thumb anchored). Initial practice is already cleaning up my muting technique dramatically... The tricky part is un-learning old habits Practice, practice, practice, etc... [/quote] Thanks a lot! Starting with what I have (laptop, midi keyboard with Pre Sonus artist, instruments and a Zoom B3), no sense spending unless I take to it. If I do find the time and inclination to expand I'll definitely be in there with questions... looks like a supportive bunch! Best of luck with the floating thumb. I only play fivers and find it's made me so much cleaner and quicker. I just started working through songs I could already play, starting with the least demanding. I found it came pretty naturally sitting, then I had a bit more work to do when standing. Not sure how long it took as the change took me by surprise... I just realised that anything new I learned, I automatically used floating thumb... job done.

Last year's big job was to relearn everything with a floating thumb. Took a while but it's second nature now. This year it's a return to playing live which looks on the cards. My proper resolution is to enter the recording challenge at some stage. I've always listened and voted, and I'm just trying to cobble together a tiny kidsafe workspace to have a go myself.

I love mine. I'm more of a home meddler than a hardcore effects guy, but I'm seriously looking at gigging with it. I find it really usable. I've added the optional expression pedal too, and that's really opened it up.

Never thought it could happen. RIP Fella!

Thanks man. Look like I'm going to have to brave the traffuc/parking he'll then. If that's the case I'll probably go for Guitar aid, just because I've had good service previously.

The guy's a bloody wierdo... at the Bass Show he kept winking and gesturing to me during his set! ... then I realised Cass Lewis, was sat right in front of me...

[quote name='bassguitarshow' timestamp='1450785198' post='2935805'] as well as a HUGE one in the new year. [/quote] Famous or fat?

With a return to gigging on the horizon, I've reigned in my GAS (much better spent on basses), and decided for the acousticky type stuff on the cards, my old Trace combo will be just fine. It's been a number of years since I've used it, and between to Gain and Output pots it's crackly and jumpy in terms of volume. I've had the speaker out, and hoovered the cavity, and everything seems fine in there, but the amp section is riveted shut... probably for the best, as I might be tempted to have a mess around in there if not. It's been stored in the house, dry and warm, and I suspect it's mostly just the pots playing up through lack of use, so for peace of mind reckon it's worth someone having a look properly. I've used Guitar Aid before for instruments, as it's not a problem on the tube (I'm in Harrow), but for this weighty little beast I need somewhere I can drive to and park at, so around the north of London would be best. I've had a look around and MPH in Edmonton looks do-able... Has anyone used him, and if so would you recommend him? Thanks in Advance!

As well as those mentioned above, I really get on with the Marlow Dk stuff.

http://www.thebeaverton.com/culture/item/2275-neil-peart-to-retire-in-three-months-after-completion-of-current-drum-solo