Weird War

Hi there The nut on my Jap 75RI Jazz needed replacing so I bought a new Tusq nut, like this one: [url="http://www.wdmusic.com/tusq_fender_jazz_bass_nut_pq-1214-00.html"]http://www.wdmusic.com/tusq_fender_jazz_ba...pq-1214-00.html[/url] However, it's too wide - by quite a distance: so I think I need to send the nut back and get another. I guess this is down to the quirks of reissue models; does anyone know where I can find a suitable replacement? Cheers Doug

[quote name='Bassassin' post='558355' date='Aug 2 2009, 11:21 AM']Dunno how I missed this when it was listed at £4000 - that's comedy genius! [/quote] Quite, at least one too many zeros - quite a surreal ad, just like this: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220423413475#ht_500wt_1182"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...5#ht_500wt_1182[/url]

My BB1200 (1979) taking the air

[i]"My original intention was to strip it down to the finish but i got so many positive comments on the look i left it."[/i] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/70s-Cimar-Lawsuit-Jazz-Bass-Guitar-Block-inlays-JAPAN_W0QQitemZ260450926511QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item3ca415bfaf&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/70s-Cimar-Lawsuit-Ja...%3A1%7C294%3A50[/url]

Beautiful.

We're putting on a music night with friends this Wednesday, 22 July. The venue is upstairs at The Miller near London Bridge and entry is [b]free[/b]; a flyer is attached. Here's the line-up: 8pm [url="http://www.myspace.com/brightonpebbles"]The Brilliant Pebbles[/url] 9pm [url="http://www.myspace.com/sibillaband"]Sibilla[/url] 10pm [u]The Source[/u] - power pop arm-wrestling classic rock over a case of Duvel [url="http://www.themiller.co.uk"]Venue details here[/url]. It should be a great night so come on down if you're in town - maybe see you there. Cheers Doug

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='531143' date='Jul 2 2009, 09:58 PM']Thanks again everyone, I'm pleased to report that I managed to get in touch with Maria last night and have just sent her a link to this thread along with Nick's log in details. It's been a nightmare for her and I'm sure she will be extremely appreciative of your kind words. Maria says that Nick's basketball game was at 5pm on June 9th so, given he last logged in at 4:23pm, catching up with Basschat was indeed one of the last things he ever did. Here's some pics from when Ari and I were at Nick's place in Pimlico a few years ago. Ari is playing Nick's Alembic Series II 5 string.[/quote] Great work in contacting Maria and digging out the photos, Steve, much appreciated.

Very nice - congrats!

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='529206' date='Jun 30 2009, 11:00 PM']I remember taking him to that national bass bash Mike mentioned. We were laughing so much on the way there that I had to be extra careful driving. Ironically we did say farewell to one another recently, pending my departure to NZ but noone could have known it would be forever.[/quote] Guys, just logged in after some time away and I am genuinely saddened and shocked to read this awful news. I travelled to and from the aforementioned Bass Bash with Nick and Steve. Nick seemed a really decent, genuine chap; hell, he'd even seen Bad Wizard live. Rest in peace.

Someone buy the lot quick for Doctor of the Bass...

Sunday 24 May @ Hope & Anchor, Islington Wednesday 24 June @ Marie Lloyd Bar, Hackney Empire Saturday 4 July @ the Crypt, Camberwell See www.myspace.com/sibillaband for full details - cheers!

Glad you liked the tunes, Huwberry - know what you mean re: W & B Flower; it's a big number and there's quite a lot going on at the end (though maybe the MySpace player isn't doing the mix any favours). Glad you enjoyed Floating Thoughts, you're ready for the 6+ minute epic that is November now JmStone, the page is rather image heavy so I'll try and sort that out - thanks for the feedback.

[quote name='ARGH' post='470995' date='Apr 23 2009, 06:41 PM']f***in lethal if Im driving then....[/quote] +1 on the sleep mask mentioned earlier (best taken off when driving) and how about some good earplugs.

Nice - I'll keep an eye out for a London date as you boys sound, um, fantastic.

[quote name='odub' post='468953' date='Apr 21 2009, 07:29 PM']That is hugely good, really, really good[/quote] Thanks, Mr Dub, for your kind words.

We've been down at Earth Terminal so check out the top three songs here and let me know what you think: [url="http://www.myspace.com/sibillaband"]http://www.myspace.com/sibillaband[/url] Cheers Doug

Hi Chris, hope you're well. After reading your post, a slightly philosophical question crossed my mind re: about your (and players generally) expectations of basses. You mention that you've owned 15 P-basses (Kylie, Danni... ) and various top-notch others which seems to be a large enough sample to judge upon. If you haven't found "the one" after all these instruments, perhaps it's time to re-evaluate your expectations a little? I suppose it boils down to how your see your bass in relation to your playing: for me, I have a nice Jap Jazz as my mainstay. It plays feels, sounds and looks good and the onus is on me to improve (practice more, improve theory) not the bass. You mention you're looking for the "classic P sound - nothing more" but surely you've had that before? Anyway, just a little Easter food for thought - time for some chocolate... (GAS Disclaimer: I picked up a lovely 1979 BB1200 on here recently so shouldn't be too hypocritical! )

Yes, long time to go too.

Cheap Trick?