nick

P for me - it's a proper man's bass! J's are for failed guitarists, who fancy having a crack at something that is (hopefully) easier to play, due to having two less strings

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='187899' date='Apr 29 2008, 11:06 AM']Mani said he was the greatest bass player in the world. He was. It's been proven. By science.[/quote] It certainly has. Definitely keeping the instrument in people's faces & pushing the bass up to the front.

[quote name='jono b' post='191633' date='May 4 2008, 03:38 PM']I'm amazed at the amount of listings I've seen for cheapo Precision or Jazz copies that are supposedly better than Squiers or even Mexican Fenders. Still, most of the time no one's really fooled.[/quote] Hi Jono, The sad fact is there are a lot of cheapo copies out there that do p*ss all over the current & previous std of Squiers & MIM's for a lot less dosh. And I'm not referring to obvious Jap stuff like Tokai,Greco,Ibanez, even Kasuga & Maya which (IMO) can easily stand up to some Fenders - thinking SX,Bach etc My opinion only... Getting back to the listing, seems pretty open & honest to me - hope some buyer gets a good deal. Cheers

[quote name='ben604' post='192005' date='May 5 2008, 07:10 AM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TRACE-ELLIOT-twin-valve-bass-amp-combo_W0QQitemZ190219875779QQihZ009QQcategoryZ58719QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TRACE-ELLIOT-twin-va...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] cheap as chips![/quote] Tempted myself with this, but can't find much in the way of reviews - are they good amps? Heard they can be a bit hi-fi clean. will it give a good old school thump or would I be better off continuing the search for a reasonably priced Bassman? Does anybody have any experience of these amps? Thanks

Youth - (sometimes) Killing Joke Not only a top producer... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPWQfAv_qBQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPWQfAv_qBQ[/url]

[quote name='MB1' post='189655' date='May 1 2008, 12:36 PM']MB1. Wasnt the Chameleons Bass player called Dave?[/quote] No Dave & Reg were the two guitarists, Mark sang & played bass.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='190512' date='May 2 2008, 01:49 PM']but ultimately I'd sooner have 10 unusual & interesting basses than one "pro" bass with a four-figure price tag.[/quote] +1

Would love to, but unfortunately can't pursuade the wife

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='190583' date='May 2 2008, 02:50 PM']It ticks a few boxes for me. 1) Ibanez 2) square edged body and 3) very local (no postage). I absolutely love the thin, fast neck on my SRX300. Nick - would you say the neck on this one is similar? (it looks a little fat in these pics) I just noticed all the questions on it now, looks like it's attracting a fair bit of attention. [/quote] Not familiar with an SRX300, but neck on the RB920 is fast, bit Jazz Bass-like. Perhaps little too much sometimes for me! Maybe that's why I use a P-Bass mostly these days. However, whoever buys this bass will not be disappointed (IMO) Just wish I could justify having two of them!

[quote name='paul, the' post='190138' date='May 1 2008, 11:23 PM']Is this up? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-Roadstar-2-1983-made-in-Japan-stunning-bass-LOOK_W0QQitemZ290225965365"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-Roadstar-2-19...emZ290225965365[/url][/quote] I've got one of those, bought it off Happy Mondays bass player many years ago. It's a Roadstar RB920 model. You don't see many about. Beautiful bass - [b]definitely recommended[/b]. Lovely to play, variety of sounds from the 'tri-sound' switch... If I had to reduce my collection down to one, this the one that would stay.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='187646' date='Apr 28 2008, 10:16 PM']Much as I've tried to understand Rickenbacker's attitude towards the sale of copies, and the threat this poses to their trademarks - John Hall has done little to suggest he's anything more than an arrogant, obnoxious & thoroughly unreasonable little man. J.[/quote] Guess, I was hoping for a bit more of an articulate response...don't know why, but I'm half expecting some [i]'shock & awe' [/i] now! Anyway, it seems that if you mention Lennon,Townsend,Marr,Weller...in a guitar listing, you're pretty much gonna incur the wrath of Big John - :wacko:

[quote name='paul, the' post='187467' date='Apr 28 2008, 06:53 PM']Here yar: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-50ger-MIGMA-MUSIMA-HALBRESONANZ-ELEKTRO-BASS_W0QQitemZ230247449109"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-50ger-MIGMA-...emZ230247449109[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Guild-B301-F-fretless-bass-guitar-with-hard-case_W0QQitemZ160234665041"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Guild-B301-F-fretles...emZ160234665041[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jolana-Iris-Bass-vintage-TOP-condition-incl-case_W0QQitemZ290225380143"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jolana-Iris-Bass-vin...emZ290225380143[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-70S-JOLANA-IRIS-BASS-DAS-KULTTEIL_W0QQitemZ230246529593"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-70S-JOLANA-I...emZ230246529593[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-JAPAN-60s-KAWAI-SHORTSCALE-ELEKTRO-BASS-GITARRE_W0QQitemZ230246528643"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-JAPAN-60s-KA...emZ230246528643[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1960s-Futurama-Bass-Guitar-Project-VERY-RARE-FIND-99_W0QQitemZ140227487106"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1960s-Futurama-Bass-...emZ140227487106[/url] I might watch that guild, myself.[/quote] Most of those, with exception of the Guild, are a bit pricey aren't they? Nice Commodore semi here: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320241755711&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=011[/url]

[quote name='Bassassin' post='187059' date='Apr 28 2008, 11:06 AM']I think you'll like the bass it's destined for too, once it's finished. The bottom line is that Ebay can & will remove any listing they please - although it's arguable whether even the reason they give here is legally valid in the UK. I doubt you'll get anywhere - but it might be worth challenging it just to see what spurious justifications they can come up with. Repeat offender? Guilty, several times over, M'lud! I've been canned a number of times for trying to sell Precision copies, Les Paul copies & Strat copies - and daring to state openly that that's what they are. Although it's interesting to see high turnover Ebay shops using the exact same trademark-violating descriptions with impunity - one rule for them, I guess. Unfortunately Ebay's increasingly f@cked up & unfair these days - and that's why I'm sitting on a whole bunch of stuff I need to sell, but finding it hard to face the inevitable hassle I'll get when i do.[/quote] I did ask why my listing had been removed, just out of interest [color="#0000FF"][i]"Dear Whom it may concern, Could you please clarify as to why my listing was removed? As neither Rickenbacker or model concerned was referred to in this listing or title, nor was there any detailed photo - it is to my understanding that the listing was well within Ebay rules regarding copyright infringement & any related laws. I would be grateful, if you would be so kind to respond/advise(?)"[/i][/color] I got a reply! [color="#0000FF"][i]"Totally irrelevant." Regards, John Hall Chief Executive Officer Rickenbacker Int'l Corp. 3895 S. Main Street Santa Ana, CA. 92707[/i][/color] So I've responded, doubt I'll get anything back though [color="#0000FF"][i]"Dear Mr. Hall, Thank you for such a quick (albeit brief) response. I presume that along with not breaking any VeRO codes laid out by Ebay, being incorrectly reported as a 'Repeat Offender'(!) (despite being my first removed listing) could also be considered "totally irrelevant"? Regards...."[/i][color="#0000FF"][/color][/color] Oh well....

[quote name='Bassassin' post='186144' date='Apr 26 2008, 08:20 PM']b: Rickenbacker & their ever-vigilant supporter's club won't let us buy them! Rickenbacker's massive price hikes won't have exactly helped, either. J.[/quote] Love the new avatar Jon. Ha, vigilant's not the word. They've just removed my listing - despite not mentioning at all make or model, & only using a close up photo of the fretboard! :wacko: May challenge this, especially as they have reported me as a "Repeat Offender", which is bollocks. Love the last line about ebay being 'safe & reputable' [i]"[b]160233801964 - Mazeti Weller,Townsend,Marr,Buck,Lennon style guitar[/b] because Rickenbacker International Corporation reported it to us for violating their intellectual property rights. When eBay is notified by a rights owner of an intellectual property rights infringement, eBay must remove the item in order to meet certain legal requirements. Why did we remove your listing? Trademark infringement is unlawful and breaches eBay's policies. A trademark is a unique sign (such as a name, word, phrase, logo, or symbol) that a company uses to identify its products and/or services. Using another company's trademark in a way that may confuse buyers about the source of goods or services, or confuses buyers into believing that the seller is affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the trademark owner is both illegal and against eBay's policies. Examples include counterfeits, unauthorised replica items and items that bear the brand or logo of a company without that company's permission. Guideline: If the product you are listing bears the brand or logo of a company, but it wasn't made or authorised by that company, don't sell it on eBay. The rights owner for the item you listed sent us a signed legal statement telling us that your item infringed their copyright, trademark or other rights. We were therefore legally obliged to remove the listing. If you have any questions about the removal of your listing please contact the rights owners directly. "The rights owner reported the following information: Repeat offender. Questions about the specific violation should be addressed to Rickenbacker International Corporation You can send an email to: [email protected] For more information on how eBay protects Intellectual Property, please visit the following Help page: [url="http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/tp/programs-vero-ov.html"]http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/tp/programs-vero-ov.html[/url] Although there may be similar items currently listed on eBay, please be assured that your listings have not been targeted in any way. We review all listings that are reported to us by eBay members and participants in the VeRO (Verified Rights Owner) Programme, and we rely on these reports to help keep eBay a safe and reputable place to buy and sell[/i]

Nervously edging towards [i](having to do)[/i] backing vocals - so can't give any tips. I do think the guy from the Doves does a pretty good job of both tasks (IMO) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL2cEbyzOOI&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL2cEbyzOOI...feature=related[/url]

Due to the way ebay's going, costs etc - cheekily plugging this. Hope it's allowed (know it's not a bass)! :blush: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mazeti-Weller-Townsend-Marr-Buck-Lennon-style-guitar_W0QQitemZ160233801964QQihZ006QQcategoryZ2384QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mazeti-Weller-Townse...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Item 160233801964

[quote name='budget bassist' post='184847' date='Apr 24 2008, 09:09 PM']That aria is really nice looking. Also a guy on the EBMM forum had one of those yamahas refinished, looked really nice. [/quote] Love the look of those Yamahas - been after one myself for a while

[quote name='TimHo' post='184268' date='Apr 24 2008, 07:46 AM'].....Also a pickup upgrade (split single coil) if there is one available? Cheers for any help, Tim[/quote] Very good pick-ups IMO. If you ever want to sell them, please let me know Cheers

[quote name='Ghetox' post='181937' date='Apr 21 2008, 04:08 PM']Anyone playing three fingers in the forum? Can you recommend exercises?[/quote] I do (subconsiously). But, can't think of any exercises of the top of my head. Sorry!

[quote name='Bassassin' post='182233' date='Apr 21 2008, 08:49 PM']Utter madness - it went from £180 (which was bad enough) to £335 in the last 3 minutes. J.[/quote] Unbelievable - words fail me too!

[quote name='Bassassin' post='181335' date='Apr 20 2008, 08:56 PM'] x ∞ That motivated me to check Gumtree, really fast... And made me stop feeling so miffed about the old JapCrap Les Paul copy I missed by about 4 minutes at my local car boot this morning. J.[/quote] It's worth doing, especially I find at weekends. Also missed an old EKO acoustic last weekend, only mile away £30. Should have learnt my lesson.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='180792' date='Apr 20 2008, 12:06 AM']I'm still smarting over missing out on the one that went for £170 delivered, last October. J.[/quote] Smarting?.......I am [b]gutted[/b] about missing a John Birch copy in my local freeads, described as 'a project requiring pick-ups & strings' : £50! Apparently went this morning, buggar!

Another one for those with 'acquired tastes'. Obviously too much time on his hands, possibly in addition to a new Black & Decker [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Customized-Precision-Bass-One-Off_W0QQitemZ290224195577QQihZ019QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Customized-Precision...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] One for you Oli?

Thanks everyone for advice, much appreciated. Actually managed some reasonable results from just a SM57 at some recent gigs. But, want to obtain a semi-decent mic myself for recording, & to take to gigs when the FOH engineer bemoans he cannot mic me up due to lack of mics. Will look into RVD1, as well as well these JTS mics: TX-2 (£30 [url="http://www.fbtusa.net/JTSTX2webtc.html"]http://www.fbtusa.net/JTSTX2webtc.html[/url] NX-2 (about £50) [url="http://www.fbtusa.net/JTSNX2webtc.html"]http://www.fbtusa.net/JTSNX2webtc.html[/url] Thanks again