ProfJames

1 minute ago, gjones said:

Japanese and US Fenders, bought secondhand, hold their value. Are they the best basses out there, probably not but have brand recognition.

I'm a new convert to G&L basses but they aren't popular (who knows why?)and are difficult to sell on.

Bouht a G&L Tribute, brand new (1500 model I think, not sure) about five years ago for 250 quid, bloke won it in a raffle!  Incredible value for money and so versatile...............my pal took it and said he wasn't giving it back!  He paid me about six months later under a threat of violence!  Joking!  He said he didn't want to part with it.

Major bass on this........................

I like the fact that there are a number of "closet" goths with the Sisters riding high with First and Last, well impressed!!!

On 22/04/2021 at 09:18, neepheid said:

FWIW (not much) I would have bought a Big Al, if I could have afforded it 

Seems these latest prices continue to mean I won't be buying a (new) EBMM any time soon.  We're talking multiples of what my car cost here - I'm clearly not their target market

Just bought a 2015 Big Al, picked it up yesterday in Cardiff, A1 nick, inc OHSC, first time played today......wow.  What a bass, superb, well impressed

On 19/04/2021 at 21:10, silentbob said:

Lots to think about. Thanks for all the input so far guys.

Contact me if you want to try a few out, happy to help.  Used Sandbergs is a great shout, quality, great sund, hold their value and superb build.  I have two.  Also have a couple of Musicmans, a couple of Shukers, BB1100s, Ovation Magnum and fortunate to have a few more.  PM me and come and try, happy to help........and enjoy.......

@BoomTing..... these guys did one cassette in 1991............I know the singer............ will be covering this later this year......bloody.........

@BoomTing.......... good one, not heard that.  Very Sisters..........if you like Andrew and his Sisters...try out ....

The Wake, touring here in December I think, Calling Dead Red Roses, Daughters of Bristol........got a few more as well.

Wake in Dec, Sisters back at the Roundhouse before Christmas I think......

10 hours ago, nilebodgers said:

Note that a tuning peg tension tool is worth it's weight in gold. I'd love to have both it and the proper truss rod tool. (I have modified various sockets to fit, but they are still not quite right as they need to be both long and very thin-walled.)

Thank you, much appreciated as ever, great support and very valued

6 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

Eeek! I've set up loads of guitars and basses. Then I saw him say snug up the neck screws. Picked up my Jaguar SS and the two bridge end screws both took a half-turn. There was a creak as the neck snugged into its pocket 😨

Easily done............also turning the screws are what makes me a tad anxious..........not to overtighten.......

47 minutes ago, taunton-hobbit said:

Don't know if this is any help?

https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/guitars_basses/el_basses/bb/downloads.html

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Thank you @taunton-hobbit..........seen that but was looking specifically for the BB1100s................all helps though and appreciated

Has anyone got one that can be sent via email?   Many thanks

@donstrumental..... didn't you work with Steve Barron at Limelight Film and Video back in the day???  Love the playing as well.......

BASS GUITAR RULES. I actually write a lot of my tunes on Bass before moving them over to the keys. Hence the FUNKY bass line here.

Lachey Doley - the Jimi Hendrix of the Hammond...............

12 hours ago, SumOne said:

Nice one, I didn't know that. @donstrumental that's a great video - thanks! Subscribed within a minute. 

Never seen that vid before, just passed it to a couple of pals...............I dare say they will be very interested, nice one

@yorks5stringer...........thank you!  Good to laugh out loud first thing!!!