ricksterphil

I started on a 6-string nylon which I ruined by adding steel strings. I got my first bass at 13, it was a semi hollow Hofner with a banana neck which I ruined by over tightening the truss rod. My first 'proper' bass was an old Epiphone SG style and then my Dad stumped up for a 73 Rickenbacker 4001 in black with the rare checkerboard binding (thanks Dad). This bass inspired my BC handle. Stupidly sold it in the early 80's for £275 and spotted it recently in Andy Baxter's shop for £4000. Ho hum. I was inspired to play bass cos with fewer strings, it looked easier than playing a 6-string.

Been there, done that. In my defence I bought one to use when I was in a Panto band. Haven't used it since

Applies to at least 50% of my pedal purchases

A Gibson Thunderbird, which looked the bogs dollocks but was uncomfortable to play and had a very thin neck at the nut end. Flogged it on evilbay and bought a Mike Lull M4V

Thanks.....great knowledge. Reading those names has brought back some memories

Me and my band used to travel up to Birmingham in the 70's to go round the music shops, of which there were many, I reckon 5 or 6. I remember Musical Exchanges and have been in there many times. We bought a Traynor PA in one of the shops and our drummer's dad was paying. He knocked them down from £420 to £240. At the last haggle, we were leaving the shop without buying anything until the manager said, 'oh ok, I'll take your offer' An excellent and early lesson in the art of the deal, long before anyone had heard of Donald T Rump

It was never like that back in the day Nostalgia isn't what it used to be 😂

It's some bad JuJu

For all my fellow crusties out there Some Facebook foolishness for you https://www.facebook.com/groups/1171753651060666/?ref=share

Will the amps go up to 11.2 I wonder ST 1 was one of the reasons I bought an EBS head - they too go up to 11

Sweet Home is fun to play as is Dakota, although Dakota is better if you're locked in with the drummer

Nice!

Among others, Mustang Sally, Committments version. Wicked inverted walking bass lines

English Teacher This Could be Texas Excellent prog rockery with a modern vibe https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mbLJkEP6gmJlNrhBSSK-i7FJVkxSUu20Q&si=mSwvtGD4t3cZghI-

My 6-year old granddaughter went to see her in Hyde Park on Friday. Hope she (Olivia Rodrigo) kept her potty mouth to herself 😊 That aside, she's very good

Joy Crookes was excellent if you like jazz and soul. Excellent band

It's a Kay Rickenfaker I think.

I bet you're right

Pulp were excellent. Jarvis is a great frontman.