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Yes thats them......a really good laugh to see them. it's one of them bands that have a different line up at every event. the sound on that was really crap which is a shame, but live they are great for a sunny afternoon with a beer in your hand

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1333535676' post='1602964'] I wouldn't branch out into something like that. I'd leaf well alone. [/quote] I walked into that one didn't i ?

Ok interesting indeed ! I have to say i knew he was not using any effects at the time, But if it is an home made Bass the sound quality was bloody amazing !! Just as an aside would it be possible to make a Bass body that is made up of crossed tree roots ? Like that but more smaller holes ? I'm thinking it would make an interesting looking Body......very Tolkien

I have bought a Big Muff from Simeon; It came in good time, was well packaged & great communication throughout. Top fella.......more than happy to deal with again Gav

Yeh i wasn't sold on the looks either but the sound was fantastic, very thick without being too muddy ......i know this does not make much sense but it was enough for me to start a major gas attack. I have never seen a Bass like that, so was just interested what it was

I have seen a Leeds based band called "Bassa-Bassa" several times over the years. A great band for a sunny afternoon. Anyway a few years ago i caught them at Kirkstall Abbey (Just a short walk from my house) festival. And when i was watching them i was really loving the Bassist's sound. I was planning to ask the bassist what his Bass was but he slipped away when they were packing up & i missed him anyway i was randomly looking through some pics & found a pic of it ......can anyone tell me what Bass guitar this is ?

Wow much love for the SR-Ibby ! When I bought it I was a little unsure because you see other peoples Bass & the price tag that is attached so buying a budget your always thinking the grass is greener but I love this with a real passion. I have owned it now for just under a year & still cannot find a real flaw in its construction. If anyone is new to Bass & can afford one I would suggest going out & finding one of these & have a play......they really are fantastic for the money. Cheer Ian for this comment, sometimes you feel a little unsure being a lowly budget player, but then you read this & it gives you the lift you need.......

ooo the above just reminded me of three different singers all saying the same thing after a gig (With different supplied mics & PA) [i]That mic was faulty my voice sounded crap tonight[/i] Me- noo that's how your voice usually sounds

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1331136087' post='1568258'] He had been playing for... 3 weeks. he could barely play three chords... it was... interesting. [/quote] A Guitarist did call the drummer in a band & say [i]"We have a new bass player, he's a nice enough guy but he doesn't know how to play" ........ [/i] Drummer not happy....................... but that was me, i was the none-bass player !!! Hey people have to start somewhere, when I joined this band I owned my first Bass for a week & didn't even know how to tune it.....but by utter determination & steadfast commitment I learned to play songs as I went on........I ended up taking that band further than it ever ended up going. apparently after I left it stumbled, played a few half hearted gigs & then fell on its arse.

I'm a social pariah on this site, Not seen anyone on here live I'm sorry to say. I missed Nearly Dan due to me not realizing I'd got dates mixed up & turned up to the venue a week late ...............d'uh !!! But I'd like to catch anyone from this site, if playing in Leeds please tell me & I'll check the calendar & come over for a gig!

The stick !! A total freak of nature but but one of the coolest things ever created. I remember sitting watching stick a player at Glastonbury in a random tent one day (I ended up missing most of Susan Vega......again!!) I was transfixed....An amazing sounding instrument but by god i bet they take some real commitment to sound good.

[quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1332837648' post='1593633'] Thanks - I was thinking around the £300 mark - and I'm thinkiing now towards an EUB as I simply wouldnt be able to transport a full size bass anywhere [/quote] here we go ......whoo hoo! Thunderbird we can be Noobies together

[quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1332797709' post='1593400'] Well that should get you a few brownie points! Now go and get an upright before she changes her mind [/quote] No it's now agreed lol Just waiting for funds. i cant wait (I'm already working on my ideas on Bass guitar)

Awwww now i want new pedals goddam it lol

Thats uterly georgeous, a lovely instrument

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1332761716' post='1592605'] Absolutely. And Hayley and music are clearly entwined and deeply ensconced in your heart! Wonderful. [/quote] She is i love her in words i will never be able to express......I'm blessed with her & my son.

[quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1332756742' post='1592481'] See? Chicks dig double bass ;-) Excellent news, & good luck with your bass hunt. [/quote] ha ha ha ha ha Thats so so true, although i think i should wear a tie when playing a db.........although if i wear a tie i just look like a money lender lol @Bluejay. yes she has a massive amount of respect for musicians, she has a large group of friends who are very musical so when she met me she was chuffed i was also into music as a passion: The Bass is something that has always been a big part of me & although i did drop out of being into music (Fed up with ego's) i dodged any kind of pull to go back. It was Hayley who dragged me back kicking & screaming .......so it's her fault basically ! A real passion never goes away, it may lie dormant for a while......but it's in your blood forever!

Cool no worries. I wish i could have read that book before i was in a signed band..........it would have forewarned me of the theiving scum that is the music business & prevent me from getting the butt widening experience that i got. Cheers for the use of the book. now i have to find a new one lol

ooo i'd be interested in the Frankie Boyle one if that ok with you ?

well i spoke to my other half about me getting an upright & explained what i wanted to do with one & she flipped (in a good way) i'm a bit of a song bird, i can sing but dont do it in front of people. Hayley will often be doing something upstairs & i will be singing something while playing acoustic guitar. she will sneak downstairs & sit outside of the door. she keeps saying that i should sing more. The idea of the upright is perfect for me because of the way you stand. i've decided to change some songs to play upright & sing for the first time. Hayley is very excited & cant wait for me to take the upright plunge, Hayley has even offered to take some of her much loved art off the wall to give me space to store my Bass guitar so the Upright can be stored on the floor!!!.......i was gobsmacked by the offer.......it's all falling into place in a way i could not imagine. Yes guys i would really love to get a full double bass but i really do live in a tiny house so it literally would not fit in our livingroom without totally dominating it. I'm extremely excited by this change, i've been giggling like a school boy all weekend

[quote name='JPJ' timestamp='1332498484' post='1589071'] Just to throw my twopenneth in here, I was in a similar position last year, had been wanting to try DB but didn't have the space to keep one at home. I went with the Stagg option and have never regretted it. Apart from the different scale, you'll be amazed how quickly you convert, and as a consequence of playing walking lines on the EUB, my electric bass playing has improved to boot. There is a bit of snobbery about the Stagg driven mainly by the price, I mean if it only costs 'that' much it cant be very good can it? Well, its true that you have to change the strings and do a little bit of fettling (shielding the control cavity, foam to stop the end pin rattle, a damper of some description behind the bridge) but once you do this you'll have a very playable EUB that does a very convincing (to my ears anyway) DB. My advice is just do it, buy second hand and with the Stagg you can almost be guaranteed to get your money back if you find its not for you or want to progress to a DB and need to move it on, [/quote] Cheers mate for this i really appreciate your comment. This post has just told me exactley what i wanted to hear. And i have definately made my mind up in regards to this new direction. I believe we are all capable of a level of snobbery, i try not to be but i do without realising sometimes.

[quote name='ShergoldSnickers' timestamp='1332493827' post='1588978'] Reading this thread is torture. Had a quick go on a very old German DB way back in 1982 - that was all I was allowed. It was a three stringed one that hadn't been converted to 4. Massive and controlled tone. All this is just reminding me. [/quote] I happen to know where there is an old DB in a junk shop. it's very old & dusty with no strings on it. i was very tempted, i was thinking about buying it and getting it fully restored. but to be fair i dont know anything about DB's also no where to store it, i'd be lost & not sure if it would be actually worth doing in the first place.

I just want to to thank everyone for the brilliant advice & helpful response i'm chuffed to bits with all the help i've received here. Basschat really is the best website i've ever had the honor of being a part of.

[quote name='ShergoldSnickers' timestamp='1332426788' post='1588189'] Genius. One lick saves on a box of carpet tacks. Good luck with this Gav - I've been toying with getting an EUB for the past 15 years. Out of the question for some time now, but eventually.... [/quote] lol yes i've decided to at least look into it more seriously. i decided to be more brave in 2012 & act more think less the thinking isn't a big hurdle i may add