Elfrasho

I bought this bass off this very forum about 5 years ago. Got it because it's a YOB bass, it was cheap, and it looked like it had a bit of mojo and had the idea of a project. When I got it, it played well, but the "Wear" was more like the wear you get from throwing it down the stairs rather than through 40 years of hardcore sex, drugs and rock n roll. And, for some reason, I got it in my head that all the bits were very specifically to this bass so it would involve more than a bit of DIY to get aftermarket parts fitted. Turns out i was wrong. I've used it a few times, but has mainly sat in a case. I'm doing a gig with an indy type band next month so felt a more edgier bass might look more the part so got this out. Still not happy with the look, I decided to give it a wee spruce up. Hopefully the original owner doesnt mind me nicking his photo's as unbeleivlably in 5 years of ownership i never photographed it. Things I did: sanded the body - took literally 40 minutes - the finish was extremely thin and I'm convinced not original resprayed with £6 furniture stain from The Range Lacquered with furniture lacquer from the Range - sanded then repeated. put on new pickup covers as the old ones were cracked cleaned the pick guard with car black cleaner. before it was old matt and faded, now it is jet black and almost shiny brasso'd the bridge resoldered a joint in the electrics as it disconnected during the taking apart put on new brass knobs Things I learnt: if the new pickup covers are tight, don't force them as it's now impossible to get the pickups out the covers - it's not longer a reversible mod the stain colour was far darker than i was expecting. I was aiming for a more red-ish stain, this is almost black. brasso is incredible What I will say is it plays superbly. It balances great, and the action can get quite low so its a breeze to play.However, for me its a bit too mid range growly; almost too characterful. So, I might look at changing the pups at some point. The finish is not pro level but i do like that you can see the grain. I wonder though if i really should've just left it!

I probably will be hounded out the thread for this but I find naming basses a wee bit tragic! At a push, I'm OK with funny names, but anything even slightly serious, it's a bit weird in my view!

I actually know the exact answer to your question, but I'm not going to tell you.

I'd also suggest the guy was on retainer for this exact situation. Seen Vince on Instagram multiple videos and absolutely asore his playing... however was always a bit dubious over how much editing was done. I'm very happy that he can do it live too.

I play in a movie themed covers band and the one song I'd love to play but it just doesn't work is the karate kid theme, you're the best around. Massive theme tune which fits the profile, it just doesn't work .

Hopefully I can hijack/resurrect this thread and ask, what's a good option out there under £250? I'd prefer a 12" and wil only be used for monitoring, but I fancy one. I've tried the headrush 12" which would be ideal but if something out there for a good wedge cheaper can do the same job id be keen to hear.

I've got the l12 and it's wonderful. Us it doubles up as a proper mixer and an in ear setup for live use.

I might be daft, but I can't imagine this having enough of an impact on the sound that id swap an interface for.

If you're fine with a mono backing track then you can literally use your phone. Backing tracks fully panned left, click track fully right on a single wav file. Send your drummer the click track to his ears and right to foh, via a splitter cable. No need for fancy gear or even a laptop

If we're talking in ear setup then 100%. Yamaha pb734 into an hx stomp. Then into my ears through some kz iems. Ampwise I have an old school TE which is great for the occasional gig that requires a big amp. In an ideal world I'd own a wee 1x10 or 1x12 combo too, just for those gigs that iems aren't available but I'd need a monitor... but really can't justify that given that type of gig doesn't crop up often for me! But my main setup, can't see that changing anytime!

My early learning was a billion sheehan vhs so I taught myself a rigid 3 finger technique. This has very much evolved but anything constant semi quaver is still 3 fingers. Broken rhythm stuff is a mix. When I play 2 finger though its often 1 and 3.. finger 2 is least used

Get the funk out - extreme Faith - bon Jovi I'm sure there's more

Sittin on the pink torpedo of the bay

If you need it to be the size of an M81, and you're keen on it. then just get one. I highly doubt there will be too many other options which fit your criteria.

I'd be happy with that TE setup for volume and quality. If its not loud ebough then chances are the band are too loud, or youre playing a venue that youll be needing pa support anyway-your amp would them mainly be for monitoring. Te stuff is heavy and lumping it about can become tedious pretty quickly I find. I love my te though and because I rarely play gigs where I need it, I don't mind rolling it out on the occasions that I need it. All really depends on your usage!

I've bought plenty things over the years that I end up not liking but I generally buy 2nd hand so I never really lose out financially cos I just resell. No biggie!

Has to be the Yamaha 605 for me. Although it's not a bass that looks right getting played with a pick!

Tremendous. WOuld love to see more detailed videos on how you play the stick. You're a great singer too by the way

Good video but what maniac would design a multi pedal controller that only takes USB power! ha

Never owned a dedicated HPF pedal but always HP'd on my various multifx over the years. It just makes sense. Can't say for certain that it makes a big difference cos I've never properly A/B'd it but I also can't say I've ever really had a problem with boomy stages for the past decade or so and I'm always always happy with the sound I make... they all might be related to the HPF

I own the ZS10 (non pro) and the AS10. I find the AS10's ever so slightly more smiley face EQ...... but it isnt massive. both great.

Great wee project that! You'll not be losing money that's for sure!

Pretty much from day 1 of gigging I knew there was no real prospect of going pro whether that was in a band or a working musician. I've been in many originals bands which I'd say only 1 did anything of worth but even that I knew was never going to be a career.