Happy Jack

The jury is still out on Maxwell's Silver Hammer, mind.

Judging by the grain and a slight change of tone/colour (looking at the rear photo) I'd say you're right, but it looks like a very nice piece of work. Doesn't alter the fact that it's still ultimately a bass uke, mind.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Hayman-4040-bass-Level-42-Jaydee-supernatural-/121831883160?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276

https://www.gumtree.com/p/other-musicians-wanted/professional-double-bass-player-wanted/1145095620 Absolutely nothing to do with me, but thought it might interest someone.

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[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1449223473' post='2921632'] I would blame autocorrect, but surely that would've auto corrected 'eaisy'. [/quote] In that case, what's a "guitrist"?

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1449226221' post='2921673'] Jack Bruce [i]was[/i] an uber-widdler, and to absolutely great effect in Cream. He was the defining musician in that band. Without him, his playing, singing and songs they'd have just been yet another blues band. [/quote] Bloody jazzers ...

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-player-wanted/bass-guitrist-wanted-for-pop-indie-rock-band-/1145016585

I've already got two Ringo Starrs, I don't need another one.

http://youtu.be/4Sdfwan5tMw

I've tried a few of these, including the Sinsonido and the Traveler. If you have air travel in mind, then IME they're not so great. The Sinsonido for example is just over 36" long; yes, it can be packed down (complete with the plug-in 'wings') into a space not much larger than a cricket bat, but it still won't fit in a suitcase, won't fit in an overhead locker, and falls foul of the hand baggage rules on most airlines. These basses were designed before the huge uplift in security that we're now used to, and are probably more trouble than they're worth. If you're driving or travelling by train, then in truth you may as well take a normal bass. If you also take something like a PJB Bighead, then you're sorted for most holiday situations.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dan-Armstrong-London-Factory-Stock-Pre-1974-41-Potential-Vintage-Guitars-/181949111057?hash=item2a5d031b11:g:DqoAAOSw8-tWXuG7

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HOHNER-B2A-RED-BASS-GUITAR-RARE-SIGNED-BY-VARIOUS-60S-ARTISTS-/111832241958?hash=item1a09b89726:g:QGkAAOSwyQtV02Lh Yup, one of the biggest collections I have is by Various Artists.

What will you be using the monitors for? Just vocals, or will you put a mix through there? If just vocals, how many in the band sing? If a mix, will different people want different mixes?

[quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1449058103' post='2920371'] The final straw came a few days ago when he sent us an email stating that [u]we[/u] will have to bear with him if he turns up to rehearsals unprepared and having not learnt any songs, and not to expect him to help getting gigs as he has other thing to do that are more important. [/quote] I don't understand your attitude at all. I mean, he actually took the trouble to sit down and write you an email telling you all this, and instead of thanking him for his generosity and his mature approach you act as if he's being unreasonable. Shame on you!

In some one-guitar bands, the main role of the bass player is to help carry the keyboards ...

Why do you ask?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34965842

[quote name='Electrodoobie' timestamp='1448902436' post='2919034'] Found this bass collection ¿SB310? going for more or less the same money, haven't discussed the price yet.. However the owner claims its an 1980 SB310 all original. Looks like its in good nick, better pictures this time: What are your thoughts.. would you go for the SB465 with the EMG's or for the SB310? [/quote] For anything like £400 I wouldn't go for an SB310 ... definitely wait for an SB320 to come along. Quite simply, a much better bass. In the UK, an SB320 in great condition will normally cost around £300 or less at the moment. That particular SB310 is quite interesting, I don't remember seeing one with a satin finish before.

Soul Dancy Functioned Band? Que?

Do these involve Union Jacks?

Actually, a flat setting on the OBT500 is where the EQ knobs are pretty much anywhere ... they don't DO much!

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Hi Thomas, welcome aboard. The cover plate is quite specific that this is a MIJ bass, so I'd be happy to go with that. What I'd be less happy about is that it looks like all the electrics have been replaced. The photos are not clear enough, but those appear to be EMG pickups (and not a perfect fit on the neck pickup), and the knobs look like an EMG preamp too. There's nothing wrong with EMG if that's the sound you like, but the original SGC pickups and preamp are very warm and mellow and have a lot to do with giving these basses their character. £400 is definitely pretty top end for an SGC Nanyo, even for a 460, and for that sort of money I'd be looking for an all-original example. All of which said, these remain some of the nicest and most under-valued basses in the market place. For £400 you'd struggle to find a pre-owned modern Squier or MIJ Fender which will match that bass for quality or playability.