ezbass

Novocaine - Fall Out Boy

2 hours ago, neepheid said:

you would be well advised to steer clear of guitar shops, accompanied by loved ones, going forward

Small adjustment ^

If you go on your own, you only have yourself to blame.

Eat the Rich - Aerosmith 

In previous years, unsolicited gifts were a pass.

42 minutes ago, BassApprentice said:

That 4 string is tempting....

Indeed. I’d be interested to know what they weigh (if they are mahogany, I’m guessing a fair bit).

The drummer is so on it too.

6 minutes ago, Sean said:

You can’t really go wrong with a well set up Yam at any price point.

Or any instrument. I’ll always recommend Yammy if a beginner asks for suggestions.

I listened to this fully expecting to like the ‘Ray more,  as I’m on a bit of a ‘Ray kick at the moment. But no, J Bass on all counts for me. It just seemed more authoritative and less hollow than the MM.

3 minutes ago, Happy Jack said:

Unisex?

 

UNISEX???

 

I didn’t go to uni, so can’t offer any advice as to its quality/desirability.

51 minutes ago, tauzero said:

cutting down slightly (for which a nut would be highly advisable, put nut on first, cut bolt, take nut off so it reforms the end of the thread).

That’s never occurred to me, top tip!

22 minutes ago, BassTractor said:

We had enough regular Consuls, Zephyrs and Zodiacs though.

Likewise. I have a soft spot for Consuls, we drove to NE Spain in a Consul - 4 adults & 3 children (those were the days, no seatbelts or max occupancy )!

12 minutes ago, fretmeister said:

Is there any point in putting a Mustang pickup in a shortie P bass? Is there enough of a difference? 

I wouldn’t have thought so. However, given the smaller ‘window’ of a Mustang pickup and the narrower string spacing, there might be some string to string, volume issues.

 W…T…A…F?!!!

1 hour ago, Silvia Bluejay said:

Oh but the inclusion of the No Parking sign in the shot, while a car is clearly parked there, aims to signify the rebellious attitude of The Real 1950s Rock 'n' Roll

Quite so.

1 hour ago, BassTractor said:

Love the Zodiac estate  - -  a model I didn't even remember.

My dad had a Zodiac, albeit a saloon. I don’t remember ever seeing an estate version before though.

Lip Up Fatty - Bad Manners 

The things that caught my eye after the ‘tie’, are the leopard print DM’s being worn by the chap on the right (I’m guessing guitarist, drummers are more about practicality when it comes to footwear), I’m liking those.

Contact Strings & Things, the UK distributor for EBMM perhaps?

Dorset eh? Nice 👍.

Hand Cannot Erase - Steven Wilson

Something that feels comfy and has an aesthetic you like is the best place to start, as you need to want to pick it up and play it.

I thought there was a video of my old mob doing Atomic. Turns out it was Hanging on the Telephone; harumph! I’ll share it anyway, not the greatest recording, but OK.

Get Down - Gilbert O’Sullivan

Baby It’s Cold Outside - Dean Martin