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Sadly I won't be able to be there. But I will be there in spirit and join Dan in a thoughtful glass of something strong to toast Oldgit. It would be great if someone could set up a live basschat Webcast of the show.

[quote name='Raggy' post='1115361' date='Feb 4 2011, 02:39 PM']This does it for me [/quote]

[quote name='Spoombung' post='1115379' date='Feb 4 2011, 02:49 PM']...maybe in places. I'm still jealous of that technique, though. My fingers just don't work like his! I tried following his instructions from the Youtube tutorials a while ago. After about 10 minutes I realised I just didn't stand a chance.[/quote] I like the drumming, the bass is being played in place of a horn, it's for BassDay after all. I also thought it was dull. Very little of interest compositionally, it's simply bass being played like a horn. Bass is a horrible instrument for this type of soloing. I've never liked it, it seemed devoid of any real emotion to me, it wasn't improvised either as far as I can tell. It's miles away from Rubber Shirt in terms of musical interest. Amazing as far as technique goes of course. 10 minutes? Of course you don't stand a chance in 10 minutes! How long do you think it takes to get chops like that together, never mind the conceptual learning necessary. What aim did you have in mind when trying to learn it?

[quote name='Doddy' post='1115395' date='Feb 4 2011, 02:54 PM']So why did you clearly direct it at Jeff? [b]They can still offer good advice though. Just because these guys are doing different gigs doesn't make it any less relevant to what you are doing.In fact,I think a lot of it is relevant no matter what level you are playing at.[/b]About the thick skinned thing-the problem is that there are some people that will constantly argue with someone no matter how many times that person explains themselves,because they are a well know player-More so than with other members.[/quote] They'll have done tiny gigs in their past, and believe me they probably still do. Plenty of immense players out there doing tiny club gigs to earn their rent and food cash. Just look at recent photos of them. Gwizmon with Gary Husband at Boaters

Umm, P Nut uses 5 trings and a D-Tuner so I am at a loss how this can be described as a P Nut.

Well, thank you for all your kind replies! And pictures I'm picking this bass up tomorrow, so we shall see what it's like in the flesh before I make a decision. I'm getting excited now! One thing I will do is swap all the hardware for gold Hipshot stuff.

[quote name='Mr H' post='1114984' date='Feb 4 2011, 09:56 AM']J J Brunel? [size=1]First post! I had to register and wait overnight to make that joke[/size]![/quote] Hahaha! Top man!

[quote name='Jase' post='1115218' date='Feb 4 2011, 01:19 PM']Hi silddx, thanks mate Although I don't think I'm misguided, I have moved on I also didn't feel that I had to tell people. It came up in conversation a while ago about people screaming from behind their monitors etc. Maybe it got posted because I mentioned a UK forum, I don't know...I don't care. It was an incident that related to Jeff's topic. Storm in a tea cup mate, maybe...fact is forums are great for people spouting off pages of nothingness with misguided info. And of course bubinga5's post was genuine and innocent...I don't think bubinga5 lives under a bridge Jase. [i][b]Not Famous....Not hiding behind his fridge[/b][/i] [/quote] Nice one, Jase, thanks for clearing that up man Still enjoying your weird album BTW

Looking at [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tweed-Bass-Case-Fender-Jazz-Precision-Style-NEW-/310138442713?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item4835b113d9"]this[/url]. It's only for light domestic use. I want something pretty not the usual black plastic. The feedback looks ok. Anyone used them before? Cheers.

What a storm in a bloody teacup. Pros will tell you time and again that they are people, like everyone else. Because they are in the limelight to varying degrees leaves them open to many more people's opinion and some can take the negatives better than others. Jeff is totally cool because he's highly opinionated, with good reason, and can deal with any flak that comes his way. Janek is also highly opinionated and with good reason, but doesn't appear to be able to deal with flak in the same way Jeff does, I think it's much more personal for him. That's cool, we are all different. People on web forums don't often consider the effects of their words and some people can feel very hurt occasionally. But life's like that too. I do think Jason Marsh (lovely guy and a great player) is misguided in thinking the "Janek incident" on here was some great big problem that all his musician friends need to know about. It wasn't, it was just a twat mouthing off and he got permabanned for it. Move on! Jeff getting banned from TB sounds stupid to me. But a lot of daft talk goes on there anyway from what I've seen. Finally, being famous should not really engender any more or less respect than any other human. But you know what people are like, notoriety and celebrity brings all sorts of feeling out in people, that's why it's an industry. Everything from sycophancy to hostility and jealousy can and will be displayed on a web forum, where the usual human boundaries can be transgressed. That can get very uncomfortable for a lot of people. You should bear in mind too, that a pro on a forum will be often be a n00b technically and not fully aware of forum protocol, so there will be some members who may qualify as "famous" in their forum domain (like BBC) who get their arse in their hands about someone like Janek, who is "famous" in the real world, invading what they may feel is their territory. It might be a self confidence issue, who knows. Anyway, whatever, we all have different reasons for hanging out here, I shoot the sh*t far more than discuss bass, and it's a wonderful forum to do that in. We accept eachother more because we have a shared interest, when you get famous that bond is often broken.

[quote name='JTUK' post='1114119' date='Feb 3 2011, 04:47 PM']you changing from Warwicks then...? gotta admit that is a nice burnt-in finish[/quote] Yep, one gone and the fretless is going next Saturday. I felt like a change and I found a gorgeous Jazz at Far East Guitars. Still, you know what will happen. It will be in the FS section in a few months because I'll be after a Steinberger or summat

[quote name='JTUK' post='1113788' date='Feb 3 2011, 01:01 PM']I'd use a hiscox type case in the car/van and it a decent carry for walking a short distance...but I wouldn't use one on a plane out of choice. I have kept my flights cases back for that reason..only I don't get on planes much... bug..!!! Just saying, be careful what you want them for.[/quote] Yes, quite right. Thanks. Domestic use only, and probably only if going by van or car. It's really going to just be a nice home for a lovely bass and not leaving the house too often. But if it's a really lightweight case then I don't mind carrying around for my London gigs on the tubes. If my India tour happens I'll be buying a SH Hohner cricket bat and carrying it on the plane in a softcase.

I also played one at the Gallery not very long ago, it seemed really, really good. The action was a bit high for me and it was a 5er and I don't like satin necks. Great bass for the monay, but not really for me. I really GASsed after one last year too.

[quote name='JTUK' post='1113805' date='Feb 3 2011, 01:10 PM']now, you are talking. Flame or birdseye necks on my Jazzes, but not right OTT patterns, for me. but after years iof maple, I love my RW and flame neck...how things go around...!![/quote] Not too keen on the birdseye, but a little flame is nice. This is what I like .. I'll have my greedy hands on it on Saturday

[quote name='JTUK' post='1113751' date='Feb 3 2011, 12:36 PM']ok.... for some reason I had this idea of relief being the factor. I know it is a factor, of course, I just struggled with the idea of 'open'..??? In that case, my reply wasn't too far off the mark. I think the general feel of a neck..after you have the preferred thickness..is down to the set-up and string choice, action etc etc I don't like chubby necks and have always used thumb behind which makes things easier..I also prefer them lacquered, which as far as I can tell...makes me in the minority here..?[/quote] I love lacquered necks too. The necks I have played recently on new Fenders feel cheap to me, the satin urethane is horrible. I like the Warwick ovangkol feel, but other than that, deep honey gloss lacquer over nicely figured maple is my favourite.

I think I know what the OP is getting at. I think along the same lines. On certain necks (current German Warwicks and Geddy Lee Jazz particularly) I am able to play more freely, more easily and with less physical effort. Although the string type and make and the string spacing at the bridge end, and the action profile will contribute to this overall feeling of "openness', the neck has a hell of a lot to do with it. For me, the neck is the most important part of a bass guitar. I'm not too bothered about the rest, it's mostly disposal and replaceable.

Higher than it used to be. There are certain stage clothes I can't wear anymore

[quote name='tony_m' post='1113085' date='Feb 2 2011, 10:00 PM']Aaaaaarrrrrrgggggghhhhhh......... [attachment=70964:brain_bleach.jpg][/quote] HAHAHAHA!

[quote name='Jam' post='1113055' date='Feb 2 2011, 09:42 PM']Just picked up Nigel's $$ and I'm smitten. He's a lovely guy, knows his bass and obviously takes very good care of his equipment. An absolute gent, went as far as to give me directions and pick me up from the station in his car. A pleasure to deal with and really fun to hang out with. Really appreciated the beer and the chat mate, was going to be a very boring evening otherwise! Nice cats too! Am now noodling on the $$ in my hotel room and trying not to play it too loudly...[/quote] Hey thanks mate I'm so glad you love the 'vette! It's a fabulous bass. I hope you bond closely! Lovely to meet you mate, let me know when you're in London next. Cheers! N

James just picked up my Corvette $$. We had a lovely natter over a beer, played some basses, and thankfully he seemed to love the 'vette. He's a truly great guy to deal with. A real pleasure to hang with, and we'll hook up for a gig and a beer or two next time he's in London. Thanks so much James! Lovely to meet you, mate. N

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1112521' date='Feb 2 2011, 03:14 PM']These are good cases..Judge Dredds got one.. [url="http://www.skbcases.com/music/products/proddetail.php?f=&id=13&o=&offset=1&c=84&s=75#"]http://www.skbcases.com/music/products/pro...;c=84&s=75#[/url][/quote] Wow! Great idea. Unfortunately it's as ugly as the bass player with the BB on the last photo I was really hoping to find a good quality old style or tweed type case, but not the Fender one, my mate's got one and it's falling apart, they're £160 odd too

Thanks everyone, I will go for the Hiscox STD EBS, and from Soundslive as iKay and Scuba suggest. I wish they looked a bit prettier, but it will do perfectly. Thanks again all! Nigel