WILD FROG SHOT

[quote name='Lozz196' post='889547' date='Jul 8 2010, 02:27 PM']Another Precision to look at, considering the funds available, is the 57 Reissue. I`ve got the Fender Mex Classic 50s version, which I rate very highly (I`ve reviewed it here on Basschat) - so the actual 57 reissue itself should be very good. Word of caution though, the neck is rather large, may not suit everyone.[/quote] I bought a US '57 RI last year and it's a very well balanced instrument. The body is very solid; not too heavy or light. It performs well tone-wise whether you're fretting at the nut or at the dusty end, whether you play towards the neck or bridge, and whether you play fingerstyle or with a pick. I'd imagine it would also give an excellent slap tone (although it's not really a technique i've ever needed to use). I used to play an MIM Jazz, but was looking for something that had an added bite to really cut through the mix whilst retaining a well rounded bottom end sound; the '57 RI does the job perfectly.

I've just bought a new Rickenbacker 4003 without ever playing one; it's got a great tonal range (the treble/top end mid shift achieved by pulling out the treble tone control is lovely!) and the neck is a little thicker than my Fenders, which is great as my fingers are a bit long for the neck on my Jazz. It's bitey and punchy, which is just what I was after. Hopefully going to gig it next week.

Shep bought my MXR M288 a couple of weeks ago. Prompt payment and a pleasure to deal with. Kieran

[quote name='basskit_case' post='856184' date='Jun 3 2010, 03:03 PM']I had 1/2 a cornet at lunchtime[/quote] Is that a Cornetto?

Haven't posted in here for a while. Don't worry, I have put on about a stone and a half since this was taken, so no need to worry about my arm snapping. I think this is the only picture of me with the new(ish) blonde

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='822830' date='Apr 29 2010, 10:54 AM']Don't forget the 15% Buyers Fee on everything though......[/quote] +VAT on bidding price, +VAT on 15% buyers fee

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That is a cracking tiered cat scratching post / throne combo!

Hey dio, i'm selling a [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85206"]Cort G Series[/url] for £100 if you're interested?

Bugger, I have been booked for theatre-based family commitments Hope you all have a wicked time and I want to see lots of photos!

I've got an '09 American Vintage '57 P and can honestly say that it's the best bass i've ever owned and hopefully will never have to part with it. If I had the money, i'd probably buy another one. The neck is lovely and the tone is absolutely sublime.

[quote name='peted' post='613672' date='Oct 1 2009, 11:10 AM']I started with two (index, middle) when I first started having lessons. Then moved to using three (index, middle, ring) when I found myself between bands with a lot of time to practice my technique. I don't think it necessarily meant that I could play faster, but matching the same speed felt like a lot less effort. Only pit-fall is that I find myself playing triplets if I'm noodling or composing my own stuff as it feels natural when using 3 fingers. I do alternate subconsciously between 2 and 3 fingers.[/quote] A-ha! Someone else who uses I,M,R! Thought I was the only one there for a minute. I know exactly what you mean about the triplets.

Maybe a little early, but if you're coming from Bristol(ish) area and you want to get involved in a car conga to Wales, send me a PM. Please include details of whether or not you'll be driving (if so, how much space you will have for other BC'ers) or if you want to go, but have no way of getting there and need a lift.

Thanks for your input guys, I have been doing some lengthy research and as such have ordered one. It should be here today (but I guess that depends on Royal Mail). I'll let you know how I get on!

Or get one of these bad boys:

EHX Deluxe Memory Man or Digitech Hardwire DL-8 are both worth a look.

[quote name='WILD FROG SHOT' post='618381' date='Oct 6 2009, 11:23 AM']Electro Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer should be perfect. Search google and watch the Peter Stroud demo video, he shows how you can get a guitar tone using it.[/quote] AND there's one for sale: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=52992"]In the Effects Marketplace[/url] for £100