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[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1360154780' post='1965668'] I finally got a 1990s MIK Squier Stratocaster. It's plywood, cheap and is just the job! [/quote] Yeh, I've had a S/H MIK Strat and a Tele, they were both very good instruments. They were not ply AFAIK, but they both played and sounded really nice. A bit of fettling, new nut, and a fret dress and I reckon most people would have trouble telling them from Mex and USA models. I had a CV Strat too, that was also excellent.

[quote name='RockfordStone' timestamp='1361657078' post='1989046'] some strong entries this month, as usual, i went for the one that struck a chord for me most, well done guys [/quote] Agreed. There was one that really struck me.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1361721733' post='1989808'] Nige is a veggie, he'd make them from Uniquorn [/quote] Mate, I might look daft, wear sensible shoes, talk sh*t, but don't you ever call me a veggie again

I thought that was VERY brave, and very interesting. I met the long hair last week when my mate tried a bunch of amps and took a Vibroverb away. They were very helpful and very nice to deal with.

[quote name='Jimryan' timestamp='1361657164' post='1989050'] [/quote] Brilliant! My gig on the 28th April at Bush Hall in Shepherds Bush London has just been confirmed, how do I get it added to the list please?

[quote name='Jimryan' timestamp='1361656708' post='1989042'] You best be wearing your boner pants, as Dave (Iamtheelvy) has just used the baton...and martin (future_boy) is up next...more to follow. [/quote] Great pic!

[quote name='iceonaboy' timestamp='1361644395' post='1988790'] I never watch that rubbish. I hate poppy music! [/quote] How are you with your appreciation and knowledge of Bach?

Guitarists get a very hard time on Basschat and it is very unfair. It's actually a very difficult instrument to play well and with a meaningful level of expression. Much harder than bass. Don't underestimate how hard guitar can be to learn properly. Hopefully his experience on bass will help. 'Giving the guitar a go' sounds like underestimation But he sounds like he's a musical guy so he should be able to bypass the theoretical stuff and unlock the fretboard more quickly than a beginner.

Really good music and the singer's got a really sweet voice. And you are setting a high standard of commitment with the travel! Hope it's appreciated Congratulations!

Yep, they have had long enough and enough staff changes to get this right. They haven't.

[quote name='wal4string' timestamp='1361640042' post='1988702'] Hi, I am on the look out for a new gig bag. Besides doing a good job at protecting my bass I also need one with a hanging hook and I was wondering if you could let me know if your bag has one or not. Thanks in advance for any information. [/quote] Warwick Premium Rockbags are superb in all ways. Great protection, metal hang loop, great straps, big pad with retaining strap for the neck near the headstock, lots of storage pockets. Very very durable. http://www.thomann.de/gb/rockbag_rb20705b_ebassgigbag.htm?gclid=CNbSv7upzbUCFeXLtAodqE0AjQ

Great shots as usual Silvia! They are a cool looking band aren't they

[quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1361534945' post='1987066'] Excellent! [/quote] It really was! Me and Steve had a brilliant night mate! The Jets were fantastic, and it was good to get some exercise Nursing a nasty hangover now though! Great to see Happy Jack and Bluejay. Thanks for a fab night Ad.

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1361559330' post='1987659'] But then doesn't it end up looking like this? [/quote] WTF is that?

No 'Brits were sh*t' thread this year That means they were either brilliant, or beneath contempt.

[quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1361553630' post='1987515'] In my experience, no bridge betters the original in any way except being rough on your hand if you happen to play that way. So the design faults, in any meaningful sense, don't exist. If it's hurting your hand, change it. If it doesn't, don't waste your cash. [b]PS I'd be willing to bet a large sum that no-one, ever, has ever been able to demonstrate any meaningful 'flexibility' in any fender supplied BBOT. Unless they used a hammer.[/b] [/quote] I don't like them, but they're ok. The Warwick bridge / tailpiece is one of the best designs IMO. I think top loading is so useful, you can take off the strings and put them back with so little effort. Doing that on a BBOT is a right pain. Leo did NOT get that right really.

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1361547133' post='1987358'] Can someone explain the science as to why they would change your sound or sustain please? [/quote]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1361544477' post='1987297'] A replacement bridge makes very little difference to the sound of a bass, IMHO. It may be the placebo effect, who knows? I'd get a replacement bridge only for cosmetic and/or aesthetic reasons. There is generally very little wrong with the stock bridge on a bass. Given the high price of some replacements, you'd be better off investing the money elsewhere. Again, IMHO. [/quote] I agree. The only reason I'd replace a bridge would be for adjustability.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1361543088' post='1987260'] I actually read of an interview with a basist from a punk band - can`t remember which - and when he turned up at the studio one day, the engineer asked him why his bass had 2 strings. His reply was "in case that one breaks". His bass was strung with 2 E strings. Classic. [/quote] Love it!

I have the reverse P on my Streamer, it sounds like Godzilla. I also love quite a few trad Precision players who also sound like Godzilla. Theoretically the trad P pickup design and the reverse P should sound different from eachother, the trad having deep low strings and zingy tops, the reverse P having more evenly balanced output over the strings, but in REALITY, it don't mean sh*t.

If it sounds ok what's the problem? I'll admit it's an odd thing to do (if the OP has explained it right) but really, what does it matter? It's the MUSIC that matters isn't it? I don't give a sh*t if the kid doesn't know what the tertiary arse of a flat seagull is or whatever. And there are plenty of people who can barely play with any expression at all but who know a ton of theory, I know who I'd rather listen to.

[quote name='lastnotleast' timestamp='1361300527' post='1984223'] [b]Yes but how many of you know what the tertiary dominant chord is in the key of Bb?[/b] I have been told that there is now a guitar which plays in tune no matter how badly it is out of tune. These folks are not musicians but rather "guitar owners". [/quote] Who cares?

[quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1360536990' post='1972108'] Here's a demo of the bass by Ryan Martinie. Not the best sound quality and he starts the demo by doing his octave tap technique which doesn't sound right for this bass, but does play some nice melodic stuff towards the end. You'll get a rough idea of what the bass is like. Can't wait to try one myself and see how it compares to the Star 1 which I absolutely adore. [media]http://youtu.be/cBfEIdY3pso[/media] [/quote] God that really was a dreadful demo. Great bass though.

[quote name='stu_g' timestamp='1361476687' post='1986418'] i know one recently went on ebay for 200 buy it now which im guesssing is around the price you would get [/quote] Ah, there we are, I was about right. Lot of bass for the money too.

[quote name='Shaz' timestamp='1361476280' post='1986410'] Hi there all, My partner has a Japanese fender squier jazz bass silver series which he no longer plays for various reasons and we are looking to sell it but not really sure where to start. So we have join this group to see if any of you are able to point us in the right direction to get the money it is worth. Thanks Sharon [/quote] I had one, they are very good generally, mine played and sounded great. The market is quite depressed at the moment but I'd expect to pay around £200 for a good one I reckon.