SpondonBassed

Hello, Neil Williams here, new to Basschat. Been playing since 1979, - early heroes Jim Lea of Slade, Jean Jacque Burnell of Stranglers, Suzi Quattro; then all manner of brilliant players - Stanley Clarke, Jaco,Victor Baily, Anthony Jackson, Abe Laboriel, James Jameson, Carol Kaye, Bootsy, Marcus Miller, Jack Bruce, Tony Levin, Chuck Rainey,Tal Wilkenfeld, Nathan East,  Neil Murray, Jimmy Bain, John Paul Jones,Tina Weymouth, Chris Squire, Les Claypool, Billy Sheehan, Jimmy Haslip, Danny Thompson, Mo Foster .... the list is an endless upward spiral, but when it ends, it ends with the god on earth that is, of course - GEDDY LEE.  Anyway, I play a '79 Precision, - I bought it in London in '81. I was after a Ricky 4001 a la Geddy, but the guy in the shop persuaded me to go for the Fender. He didn't have a  4001 in, so he had one sent over in a cab for me to try and compare. Good man, there's customer service innit. Anyway, - I've been using a Warwick CCL 250 combo for quite a while, and more recently a Trace Elliott GP7 with a slotted front, both with my little Aphex Bass Exciter/Preamp/DI Box thingy. They both sound great and are real work horses, but they're pretty weighty and I aint gettin any younger, so I've decided to take the plunge and go for a new Ashdown combo as replacement for them both - great sound, simple controls, loads of oomph and sooo light - its between the Original C210 300 Kickback, and the RM 500 T 210 Evo. The Warwick and Trace are up for sale, I'll put them up here first if anyone's interested. Any Ashdown users/ex users with any advice/thoughts. Would be most appreciated. Diolch/Thanks

I've been out of work with stress for a couple of years.

Had a job interview earlier today - just had a message to say they were very impressed and asked if I can start next Monday.

Now what can I spend that money on???

Sliced the median nerve in my middle finger over Christmas.  Totally numb down one side.  Feels weird

Excited about a new band that is finally tracking album songs! They sound so much better than the first demos, HAPPY!

Sliced the median nerve in my middle finger over Christmas.  Totally numb down one side.  Feels weird

Made an appointment for my second tattoo. I'm already nervous but also can't wait.

Hi Bass players.  I'm Bob O'Brien a 61 year old jazz upright bass player who has been playing on and off for about 50 years.  I play a German flatback bass of unknown origin made in the 1850's with a Revolution Solo pickup and use a Gallien-Kruger amplifier for small gigs.  I studied at Berklee in the late 1970's, stopped gigging after getting married to pursue a day job, and retired in August (finally!!) and am playing the bass regularly again.  I've kept my chops up fairly well over the years but completely lost touch with equipment, technology, trends, etc that affect bass players.  I really appreciate the wealth of bass knowledge on these pages and look forward to learning from everyone here on the boards.

New couch day! Yuss

Bob Seger sending me DMs on Twitter!

Bob Seger sending me DMs on Twitter!

Bob Seger sending me DMs on Twitter!

Currently being interviewed by Kyle from The University of Sheffield about my career and tips for new graduates 👍 I love Skype 😂

Why are so many bass cabs covered in that horrible felt material? Almost every cab for sale locally here is carpet-covered. You never see it on guitar cabs...

Sad news @discreet has no P-bass 😱I should feel terrible but his PB-50 plays and sounds too good 😃

Don't worry  Mark, it's in safe hands 😎

Had no idea you felt so strongly about it.............sorry had to be done 

Why are so many bass cabs covered in that horrible felt material? Almost every cab for sale locally here is carpet-covered. You never see it on guitar cabs...

Does anybody know what a fair price would be for a pair of Fender HF 2x12 cabs would be?

Fella I bought something from a while back has contacted me trying to sell me these - he must be skint..

No P Bass in the house for the first time since 1976. 

No P Bass in the house for the first time since 1976. 

Good Day!!!
Great to be a member!!!  

I’ve always wanted to play the bass since I first heard “Green Onions” on the radio! At that same time, I used to watch a talk show hosted by comedian, Joey Bishop – in Joey’s band was guitarist, Herb Ellis, AND BASSIST Ray Brown. In one rare moment on that show, Ray Brown backed up a singer on a Fender Bass. The sound from “Green Onions,” that intrigued me, but the accompaniment provided by Ray Brown nailed me to the wall! and from then on I was in awe of the sound of the bass.

But my parents, however, in their wisdom, explained that if I take up guitar, I can learn chords then I can accompany myself and won’t always need someone else to play along with me to enjoy the instrument. So, I took up guitar and learned chords and eventually learned how chords were built relative to their scales – then, I learned to read music. Now I had the tools that told me why the bass was such an important factor in music.

In 1980 I was offered a gig as a bass player with a band of friends who ran a bar around the corner from where I lived. I took this as a “Sign,” so I bought a used P-Bass and a bass amp and never looked back.

In subsequent years I’ve worked throughout the Chicago Area, Midwest and Internationally in various Rock & Roll, Jazz and Blues bands (Musical Resume available upon request)

Duck Dunn was always my gold standard as far as bass sound even though I learned years later that Duck didn’t play bass on “Green Onions.”

I now play a Fender Vintage 62 P-Bass Reissue and a 2017 Fender American Professional P-Bass along with a  Fender Rumble 500 V3 2x10 amp. I use D’Adarrio EXL170 strings and have for at least 30 years.

I try to make myself a part of the mix, locking in with the drummer’s kick.

I have just recently relocated to Wisconsin Rapids and am privileged to participate in many musical projects in the area.

I plan on playing bass for many years. It’s what I feel I was put on earth to do. Playing Bass puts me in a place that is timeless, stress-free and as close to the spiritual center of the universe than I could otherwise imagine.

Your friend “From The Left of Middle C”

Tom Susala

Offer of 2 free Peavey cabs was not to be missed. Trouble was cabs weigh 156lbs each and I live on top floor 🙂 Problem now solved,one step at a time 👍 

Offer of 2 free Peavey cabs was not to be missed. Trouble was cabs weigh 156lbs each and I live on top floor 🙂 Problem now solved,one step at a time 👍 

Offer of 2 free Peavey cabs was not to be missed. Trouble was cabs weigh 156lbs each and I live on top floor 🙂 Problem now solved,one step at a time 👍 

Serious Status GASSSSSSSSSSS

Currently GASing for a neck through Warwick Thumb 5 string... It's either @Kev's fault, or I've been listening to too much Ryan Martinie this week... or both...