Happy Jack

So ... what to buy, what to buy? It's a no-brainer really. https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/rickenbacker-4004cii-cheyenne-maple-glo-bass-guitar./1188987073 A brand new Rickenbacker Cheyenne. Simples.

1. Don't do it like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-collection-bass-and-Marlin-amp-/302056062095?hash=item4653f1bc8f:g:Zn4AAOSwknJXxDvD

I'm very disappointed to note that none of the above replies supply the essential information:[list] [*]Height of bass player [*]Weight of bass player [*]Approx. state of fitness of bass player [*]Degree of intimidation associated with bass player [/list] As a non-street-fighting man meself, trying to deck a drunken punter with my (very expensive) bass or kick him off stage with my boot to his arse would most likely lead to me spending the rest of the gig in A&E.

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1474831334' post='3140912'] With John Bently and Dave Swift in the background [/quote] Where they belong. Bass players belong in the background. [size=4] [/size]

That was astonishing. MacDaddy, Bluejay, Paul the Drums and I went on for a slap-up curry afterwards and spent an hour or so comparing notes and talking about the day. Absolute cracker.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]01. Hamster - Tea, coffee, pastries etc. Might also bring my Parker Fly 5 and Gibson EB5, maybe my SVT-2 Pro and Barefaced Big Twin II[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]02. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Hayman 4040, Ander Vanderend JB5, Ampeg Trace Elliott AH300 & SWR Triad (for use in the Jam Room) and maybe my Ampeg rig if I've got room in the car, i.e.. V4BH amp & 115 Classic cab[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]03. [s]TheGreek - not sure what I'm bringing yet..[/s].[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]04. Happy Jack - I'll be there with a love that will see you through[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]05. JapanAxe - probably everything in my signature. Orange Valve Tester - get your tubes tested for free![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]06. Macdaddy.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]07. obbm - Sadowsky UV70 &amp; HPJ, Mesa Prodigy, D800 &amp; Bottle Rocket, Berg CN112 + a few cables[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]08. Billy Apple. Spectors, Marshall valves and EAD[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]09. Nancy Johnson; Thunderbirds/Whatever amps I'm running.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10. TrevorR - Wal MK 1 Custom, Wal Pro IIE (well, I had to...!), Ariapro2 SB700, Markbass LM2 and Traveler 2x10 and 1x15[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11. Bluejay - cameras, video equipment; no basses, unless someone asks to see a specific model. I will also be there as BGM's reporter[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]12. NickD - Maruszczyck Elwood L5A, TE Series 6 1x15 Combo, Zoom B3.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]13. Rumblefish - Rumblefish Bass,Fender Roadworn Jazz, Acoustic 370 amp,Acoustic 1x15 cab.Copy of Herbie Flowers single.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]14. Bottle - the usual: Ibanez bass, 1x12 Cab, 1x10 Combo, Pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]15. alexclaber - Barefaced things and a RIM Custom 5 and maybe an old Warwick Streamer[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]16. Ordep - Fbass, Zon, amp, pedals etc[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]17. moooper-Warwicks,Sei Flamboyant 6,Genzler Amp,Eden maybe[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]18. chimike[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]19. [s]Sibob (tentative) - '71 Precision, Xotic XJ-1T 5, '83 Squire JV Jazz. If I'm gigging, my Markbass/Barefaced rig [/s][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]20. timmo - Clover Avenger, PJB Bighead[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]21. louisthebass[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]22. Graham - G&amp;L Tribute L2500, USA SB2, GK MB500, EBS Neo 2x12, can bring an EBS HD350 too if anyone's interested (<--- YES PLEASE! - ChunkyMunky).[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]23. sockdeluxe_mikey - Custom Shop Fender Jazz Bass, pedal board with goodies on it, Markbass/Barefaced[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]24.WalMan - PB1680 well it would be rude not to [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Probably 2 x US L2500, Gen3 BigBaby2 &amp;amp; Tonehammer 350 as they'll be going straight out in the evening[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]25. Cetera - Wal Mk1 Geddy Lee &amp;amp; fretless, Spector NS2, Spector Euro, Hamer Impact, Yamaha BB3000, GK800RB, GenzBenz Neox212, Pedalboard[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]26. Grangur - I'll bring some Warwicks (see sig) and a One10 &amp;amp; LM3[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]27. Stingray5 - Tune Basses: TWB-6 and SWV-4. SWR WorkingPro12 combo. BOSS GT-6B.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]28. Jabba_the_gut - Not sure yet.....but something home made[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]29. zero9 - Strata + 4 x PJB cabs + Acoustic Image amp[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]30. Barneyg42- Status s2 5-string headless + Markbass LM3 + Schroeder 212pl and possibly my old post office red series 1 Status 5.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]31. EssentialTension - Lakland Decade, Peerless Retromatic B2, Takamine B10 (probably for sale if not sold by then), Mesa Walkabout Scout.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]32. Churchie - Retrovibe Vantage, Ashdown ABM amp, Ashdown 210 &amp;115, various pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]33. ChunkyMunky - Musicman Bongo 5HH, Yamaha TRB5ii fretless, Genz Benz Shuttle 12.0 (maybe a Barefaced Big Baby I, if I can get it up there).[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]34. Andy - Wal JG Custom, Wal mk1, Sandberg Electra TT4 (incredible bass for the money!), Phil Jones Briefcase 150w or Markbass 2*10 l[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]35. Markstuk - Active Dingwall ABZ and Z3, Barefaced S12T with a mesa prodigy four:88 (if i've still got)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]36. Walbassist - Franz Sirius fretless 5, ACG Krell 33" fretted 5, Tecamp Bonafide and 2 x Tecamp XS115 Classic cabs[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]37. Denigar - Bergantino B/AMP and two Berg' cabs. Roscoe Custom 5 and Sire Marcus Miller V7 4 string JB plus pedal board.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]38. seashell - Fender P[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]39. hen_barn - status kingbass, status s2, status s1 5 string and Marcus Miller sure! . Tecamp puma and vanderklays 4x10!!![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]40. 51m0n - shiny Barefaced Big Twin II, a Roscoe Century Standard 5 string, a Markbass sa450 and assorted shizzles.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]41.Captain Rumble - xotic xp-1j 4, Tonehammer, Barefaced S12[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]42. Wolverinebass - Wal Mk2[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]43. noisyjon - Fender CS MB P/J bass, Lakland USA Bob Glaub, Mesa Boogie M6 Carbine &amp; a Barefaced Super Twin.[/font][/color] 44. Chrisfbass - 2 Wals... And wait until you see the blue one! 45. Seer73 - Lefty Basses:- Sire V7 & Conklin GT5, Amp:- Warwick CCL 210

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-String-Bass-Artisan-Bass-Works-Ansir-Pheonix-5-long-scale-5-string-bass-/252459402061

Presumably she got a hernia in the process?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amfisound-Hellbass-6string-bass-SubOctave-EA-Strings-Made-in-Finland-/291846360379

It wouldn't be much of a game. The Beatles could afford to leave Ringo in goal, play Paul and George on the wings, and put John through the middle. Bob would never get near the ball.

Only 7 Wals? C'mon guys, we can do better than this.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ned-Callan-Cody-Bass-1970s-Shaftesbury-edition-Near-mint-SUPER-RARE-/302049261069?hash=item465389f60d:g:EEQAAOSw-itXufUV

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You won't regret trying flats on a Lull - those pickups really respond well to them. I have GHS on my 5-string and TI on the 4-string. Those two sets are so wildly different in performance and feel that I try to avoid moving straight from one to the other. The GHS are firm, will take any amount of digging in, and work well playing a rock gig in a decent pub. The TI are [i][b]very [/b][/i]compliant, soft under the fingers, and respond well to a very light touch. Disclaimer: I don't slap, tap or sweep. I just play bass. YMMV.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1474294314' post='3136885'] And that's exactly it. It is history. [/quote] I read history, for pleasure and to learn things. I listen to history for much the same reason. I listen to Bach and Mozart, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky, Gershwin and Cole Porter, Sinatra and Elvis, The Beatles and David Bowie. It's pleasant and I learn things.

Feels like it's trying too hard ...

Surprised to see we've got this far without anyone mentioning John Entwistle. He owned literally hundreds of basses, the vast majority of which never made it near a stage, probably never even got played by him. So, pre-owned by famous bass player = lots of extra dosh? I don't think so. Incidentally, Trev it was Silverfoxnik, Clarky and me who between us owned the Wal Pro that Nick Beggs played on Too Shy. It's only fair to point out that I would never have bought it had I realised. At the time that bass was in Beggs' hands, I absolutely detested bands like Kajagoogoo and I loathed that song! Edit - just remembered that Nik still uses that bass as his avatar photo.

I had #001 of the production series ...

That guy who stood in on bass when Paul died was pretty good though.

Where's Bottle when you need him? His cheap-as-chips Maplins PA rig was the surprise star of the rig shoot-out a little while back ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAISSANCE-LUCITE-BASS-1978-SMOKED-EXTREMELY-RARE-THUNDER-BASS-TONES-GREAT-/112108826749?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

Weirdly enough, 29 years ago is roughly the point at which I gave up on 'modern music' ... crushed between the twin juggernauts of rap and synth-bass. I withdrew into my Beatles and my Stones, Yes and Pink Floyd, Bach and Beethoven, and didn't re-emerge until my daughter became a teenager and I took her to see Foo Fighters at Earl's Court.

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1473692807' post='3132312'] I bought one of the auralex foam and wood speaker stand thignies for just this reason. [/quote] I use Auralex stands routinely, and they're a great cure for 'boom' off a hollow floor or stage. Not sure they can do much about resonant frequencies though. If the room is going to ring when it hears a particular frequency, then allowing that frequency (along with all the others of course) to be heard more clearly is not necessarily the solution.

I saw the latest incarnation of Doctor Feelgood at the Half Moon in Putney about five years ago. Yet again, it was the 'A'. Every time the bass player hit it, the whole room just rang. A few months later I saw The Jetsonics (feat. Low End Bee) play the support slot at the same venue and warned Adam about the rogue A. Didn't make a blind bit of difference, the whole room just rang. Again.