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[quote name='PaulMartin' post='127514' date='Jan 25 2008, 06:26 AM']Yeah but why would you want to play all that miserable Indie music? I've done it before and after my thirtieth birthday and getting a gig is like pulling teeth.[/quote] Think it depends on how you define 'indie' music. I've never had a problem finding a band at all (around my age group) & I'm on the 'darkside' of 30's! Don't play jazz either. Must be lucky, or in a bass starved territory (not!)

[b]PIL[/b] - Public Image [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylOCIP54PIQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylOCIP54PIQ[/url] Not the best one ever, but surely up there with the contenders(?)

[quote name='hatori' post='124719' date='Jan 21 2008, 04:09 PM']I usually wear a black 'wifebeater' to show off my muscular tattoed arms with either (depending on how saucy I feel) Black leather or black levi's or even tiger stripe combats. Trainers dont do it for me so its normally Hi Tech magnums or work boots. I will on occaision wear a bandana but am after some suitably cool headgear as I have no 'barnet'. This does not stop the women from finding me hot even though I am old!! I am a stud and a tart and I love what I do. Have you seen TM Stevens...? Now thats the way to dress!![/quote] Rock on, mate - brilliant!!!

[size=4][size=3][size=3][size=2]Hi we're playing Wunderbar[/size][/size][/size] [size=2]2 HIGH STREET MIDSOMER NORTON BA32LE 01761 410904[/size][/size] [url="http://www.wunderbar.co.uk/WUNDERBAR2/find%20us.htm"]http://www.wunderbar.co.uk/WUNDERBAR2/find%20us.htm[/url] With Dr. Nut Please pop along if you're in the area Cheers

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[quote name='BassManKev' post='123193' date='Jan 18 2008, 11:21 PM']for octave down, what would people recommend, boss oc-2 or micro pog?? im guessing an old dod octoplus would beat them both?[/quote] I like the EHX Octave Multiplexer.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='123235' date='Jan 19 2008, 01:33 AM']A very strange & interesting semi-acoustic: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290199537819"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=290199537819[/url][/quote] Anyone interested in this semi? I quite like it myself.....

Hi Col, Not worth sending it all the way back (£45! ) for just a pot replacement, which is couple quid at the most. I would either get replacement from MXR, or if you're in a rush to get it fixed, ask them for logarithmic or linear value of pot, & buy one. Anyone reasonably competent with a soldering iron should be able to repair this (easy job), & it shouldn't really cost any more than a tenner. If not possible at music store, try TV repair man or similiar. Shame you're not Bristol based, would do it for you. Hope this helps Cheers

[quote name='thewalruswaspaul' post='118887' date='Jan 11 2008, 10:50 PM']Hi, Im thinking of swapping out my Spb-3 quarterpounder on my P for a Spb-2 Hot Pickup , What I want to know is does the Spb-2 have as much thump as the quarterpounder as I have heard that overwound pickups sometimes lack in thump ?. Anybody?[/quote] Personally, wouldn't go for SPB-2 Hot if you're after 'thump'. You'd be better off keeping QP's on your bass. I went from Quarter Pounders to Hots, & then settling on SPB-1 Vintage. I found the SPB-3s OK, what I think is a modern tone, but too lively for me. Didn't like the SPB-2 at all,output way too hot,muddy sounding, not a nice tone (to my cloth ears),with no definition. I was happy with the Vintage, it does have plenty of 'thump'...warm. However, I do understand that all this is down to personal choice,style of music,etc. & there are also other good makers such as Wizard,Kent Armstrong etc Good luck with your search

[quote name='nick' post='109602' date='Dec 26 2007, 07:09 PM']Uhmmm...for me, jury's out at the moment. I received set of flats within two days of payment, very fast delivery - no criticism. However, as per other comments; E-string as dead as a dodo. Fortunately, the seller is [i]very[/i] local Guess I'll see how it pans out...[/quote] Received a replacement set, of which E string was OK. For me, these are exceptional value, with a good feel & sound better than some other more expensive brands. I think they're worth buying, but maybe watch out for the E string. Having said that I found seller very helpful, & replacement was received very quickly. However, any set of strings (whatever brand) can sometimes have a dud. Recommended.

[quote name='neilb' post='117232' date='Jan 9 2008, 05:52 PM']If we are talking 80s bassists, then Derek Forbes has to be mentioned. gave Simple Minds their early distinctive sound. Better by miles than all that late 80s stadium anthem sh*te with John Giblin and Malcolm Foster.[/quote] +1 Derek Forbes. 'Theme for Great Cities'. He plays that, like his life's depending on his bassline!

At the moment, getting back into my Marshall Guv'nor Mk1

[quote name='The_D' post='115166' date='Jan 7 2008, 01:23 AM']So wait, he wants £5 just to speak to him about relicing an instrument? I would like to see an estimate on a final price if it was me. I dont have anything worth relicing anyway, just saying.[/quote] Bonkers!

[quote name='Bassassin' post='114485' date='Jan 6 2008, 01:03 AM']Nice-looking Roadstar II, white with black binding. Quite sensible start/reasonable BIN, compared with what some folk ask. Again, no post so may not attract many bids. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320203962397"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=320203962397[/url] J.[/quote] I have sunburst single pickup version of that Roadstar. They are a lovely bass to play, really nice neck. Great sound too - very punchy. Real quality. Recommended, especially at that price.... Tempted myself, but not keen on white guitars,for some reason. Jap, definitely not [i]crap[/i]!

[quote name='Sean' post='113668' date='Jan 4 2008, 06:00 PM']Ronnie Wood. Apparently he influenced Stanley Clarke from what he did with the Jeff Beck Group. Back when Bill Wyman quit The Stones there was a rumour that Ronnie was going to switch to bass and that Mick Taylor would return to the band. Sounds potty now but I remember that being the talk of the day.[/quote] That would have been one hell of a line-up!

[quote name='Davetbass' post='111573' date='Dec 31 2007, 05:40 PM']Same here.... Quite interested in the arbiter if it doesn`t go for stupid cash!! [/quote] Me too! There's a lot about at the moment Just for info, in case anybody's interested; seller of thru-neck 4001 a-like,Item 170181713050 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170181713050&ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFF:IT&ih=007"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...F:IT&ih=007[/url] did not accept my maximum offer of £200 - which is OK with me.

[quote name='drcor' post='111146' date='Dec 30 2007, 09:01 PM']Greetings from Verona, Italy. I'm new here I have been playing bass since 1981 and now I'm 41. I played all the types of music and now only my show, is a drums and bass show. I Bought a lot of basses but IMHO Kubicki basses are the best. Cheers Davide[/quote] Ciao Davide, Comme Stai? Auguri!

Sorry to hear about your loss. You can only wish the very worst for these arseholes.. Might be a longshot, but along with checking Crack Convertors etc, you could set up some favourite searches on Ebay. You would receive notifications of particular items for sale... All the best for 2008

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='108562' date='Dec 23 2007, 02:28 PM']Item no. 150197376630 Anyone have any clues? Considering ponying up, and having a warlock body I have laying about routed for the ultimate in bad taste. I really don't see it being practical in any way. Apparently it comes with no routing guidelines, but fits like a floyd Rose. I asked: 'Hi we don't have any instructions Because Installing like a floyd rose system also Include springs and claw ,hinge post etc. Thank you for asking'[/quote] Hi Oli, Hope you had a good Christmas mate. Go for it, can see you with a trem. Tempted myself.. Cheers

[quote name='markytbass' post='25002' date='Jun 29 2007, 03:55 PM']No refund just 2 new sets but they were just as bad. I found the seller rather dismissive when I complained and not really wanting to help. I havn't left feedback yet though.[/quote] Uhmmm...for me, jury's out at the moment. I received set of flats within two days of payment, very fast delivery - no criticism. However, as per other comments; E-string as dead as a dodo. Fortunately, the seller is [i]very[/i] local Guess I'll see how it pans out...

[quote name='umph' post='109425' date='Dec 26 2007, 11:41 AM']wooly mammoth ;o[/quote] OK - I'm planning to work on veroboard with regard to Wooly Mammoth, from a schematic.

I use isopropyl alcohol, think that boiling strings can unduly stress them. This post may be of interest [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=5723&hl=isopropyl"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;hl=isopropyl[/url]

[quote name='umph' post='108300' date='Dec 22 2007, 07:37 PM']where'd you buy the kit for this? or you have it printed yourself? getting into making pedals is something i'd very much like to do[/quote] Which effect are you referring to; Bass Fuzz or Wooly Mammoth?

[quote name='umph' post='108589' date='Dec 23 2007, 03:59 PM']the woods on most fenders up to a grand are the same and the necks i know because i researched this ;< i did up my squire with second hand stuff and stuff from ebay and it cost me £80 and it feels/plays like some basses over a grand that i've played ;o[/quote] My old Tokai is streets ahead in playability, feel etc than most of the Fenders I've tried to date (a fair few)

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