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Thanks, fleabag. Wow, I'm just stunned by the coincidence ! If we all play at the same time it will probably cause an earthquake, best to have a rota. Lucky for the whole nation that we found out in time ;-) Do you guys meet ? We could start a mutual admiration society at each others' gigs ! LD

I don't think the market for vintage gear that stands scutiny is in decline, except in the sense that there doesn't seem to be as much good vintage gear on the market for sale as normal perhaps ? That is peeps seem to be holding on to what they've got, and maybe that makes it difficult to buy and so reduces demand instead of pushing up prices? LD

I suspect the stars have to align to sell a rig like that quickly, because at any given time the number of peeps actively looking for one, I'd venture, is normally zero locally. Peeps might be tempted by a low pricetag, which I suppose is where we are. A classic rig of that nature has uncompromised sound, so studios and touring bands seem likely punters, or someone who cares about uncompromised sound over practicality. This is from someone who plays in a local band with a 1960s Hammond and Leslie, where we take front doors off to get it in and out for rehearsals and gigs - but we figure it's worth it, and it sounds fabulous, plus provides no end of misadventures and don't even mention stairs ! Bona fide sound generally has a weight penalty, I have learned! And maybe one has to be a bit 'not like the other children' to think it's worth the hastle to do it for the love of it - but it usually is IMO. Go for it neilp ! LD

FinnDave, great whatever works (except superglue !) Pick or fingered it's horses for courses, pros cons and different sound and playability either way. Hey, on the brightside once your hand is sorted out, in time you'll have the choice ! LD

FinnDave, thumb picks will be interesting, I've never tried. And you have the finger rest just waiting for this moment to arrive ! Leo intended the thumb to be used, I understand, so will be interesting ! PMT stock the 1mm stubbies BTW, they're red. LD

[QUOTE]Paultrader Hi LD, well I live between Oxford and Witney (this is becoming an old Joke!). Welcome to BC![/QUOTE] Thanks, Paultrader. Hey wow, this really is the Oxford bass triangle !! LD

Here's my grip, picture worth 1000 words and all that.....! LD

Sorry to hear about the injury, FinnDave. I switch between pick and finger playing so hope this helps. Try a small sharp pick like Jim Dunlop Stubby, intended for jazz guitar I think - eg 1.0mm Stubby - IME small picks rotate less and have less to get in the way ? Grip lightly, when all is right it isn't nec to have a tense hand. Firm at the small point between index finger and thumb which grips. Shouldn't ever drop a pick IMO, can't remember the last time (probably will tomo !). Only thumb and index finger involved, no support from mid finger. Forearm resting top curve of bass above bridge can provide balance, bottom of hand on bridge or strings provides overtone/sustain control and muting, and string strike point affects tone of course. Lots of overtones with a pick........ Or maybe someone else's grip is like someone else's toothbrush - might look very nice but wouldn't want to use it ? HTH! LD

FinnDave, thought your Jazz looked vintage 60's. Nice. BTW I use a pick with the Precision in Chasing Daylight for tone/sound and clear timing, horses for courses. My Jazz has the finger rest on the thumb side, and fingers is the mode of choice there. Spondonbassed, thank you. LD

FinnDave, checking your band facebook page I see your sunburst Jazz which looks neat, and a Precision. Hey, what about that ? The paint got lost on the P bass I use somewhere along the road ! LD

Thanks for the welcome chaps, and great there's real local bass peeps here ! Chasing Daylight [url="https://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightoxford"]https://www.facebook.com/chasingdaylightoxford[/url] is my band. Real Hammond and Leslie marks it out, and I play a '71 Precision in this band, the rig in my avatar, looks like was run over by truck. Will look out for your bands chaps.

I think one could enjoy playing Crazy Little Thing: it's how you play in the broadest sense inc the sound that counts IMO, and the band and setting etc etc. Duke had it nailed with his two kinds of music saying.

Indeed, the conspiracy has been going on for decades. For interest, did you know the 1 and 2 inputs on most Bassman amps from back in the day are different for a passive bass, a matter of different loading ? Input 1 is true high impedance, 2 is a step toward the sort of lower impedance inputs on modern amps devised for active inputs. 2 has somewhat lower impedance than 1, and the inputs can have subtle tonal differences with passive basses ? Both Bass and Normal Channels are like this, BTW. LD

My 2p worth is that the pad on active inputs can affect compression, and that can be a cause of gross sound difference between active/passive inputs when used with active bass? Assuming the passive input doesn't distort/overdrive of course. Sometimes even when there doesn't seem to be compression in an amp it can be present and input level sensitive, for example as part of modelling, or just as part the circuit. Just my 2p worth - LD

Hi I'm new to the forum, thought I'd say hello. I currently play a '74 Jazz through a Bassman 50 Head/2x15 cab. In the past I've owned and played '87 Streamer through TE GP7/2x10/1x18, and '71 Precision through Ashdown 4x10. I also play upright, and have a 90's B&H upright bass with a custom precision split pickup which is interesting. I've been playing bass for 40 years, and currently play in a kicking original band, sort of brit-pop befitting blokes in their 50's. Genetically, I think I was wired to play bass. I've visited this forum, and recently joined to ask a question, but where I can answer or help or engage in interesting discussion I'd like to. It's all about the bass, as they say! LD

Yes, that's a no compromise classic rig - and why compromise ? Heavy though, even the head is a 2 man lift really...... It's a bargain IMO, and a rare chance for someone whose heart is set on one to go with it !

Hi all, I recently put together a rig comprising a Bassman 50 Head and a Bassman 2x15 cab - matching but I bought them seperately. I also bought a vintage set of clip plates to attach the Head to the Cab. It sounds bona fide and is wonderful IMO , I just love it. As I had to attach the clip plates that fix the Head to the cab myself, I was unsure as to how tight the plates are intended to be fixed to the head - is it meant to be free enough to slide the plates under the amp for transport, or are the clips meant to permanently stick out from the side of the amp ? Hope this makes sense, and any help appreciated, thanks - LD