silverfoxnik

[quote name='barneyg42' post='682174' date='Dec 12 2009, 02:11 PM']Had a flying visit from James for him to pick up a couple of cabs.... Top bloke to deal with, good comms and a bundle of cash too! Cheers Colin[/quote] +1 I had a meeting with James a couple of days ago, somewhere off the A1/M25 interchange, to relieve him of his Ashdown LG1000.. Great comms, pleasure to deal with again (this being the second time I've dealt with him) ..all in all, highly recommended! Thanks James

[quote name='bassplace' post='696855' date='Dec 30 2009, 11:50 PM']Although the pic doesn't show it, it's trans-white, based on a Precision I saw at a store in the 70's but could never afford.[/quote] That's definitely a good reason to show us some better pics!

[quote name='bassplace' post='696077' date='Dec 30 2009, 03:42 AM']As do I [/quote] I used to love that bass...

[quote name='allighatt0r' post='695628' date='Dec 29 2009, 02:47 PM']+1 Awesome looking bass.[/quote] +1

[quote name='bassplace' post='694663' date='Dec 28 2009, 06:18 AM']And while where showing appreciation... here's my ProIIe, rear-loaded no less. It's the only one I've seen pictured. If I recall Pete said he made 2 or 3 this way. It was originally a natural finish and fretless. I made the changes back when I got it around 1985. [attachment=38914:PICT0022.jpg] dunc[/quote] Love that bass!!!

IMO, bass mutes are a brilliant tool to have if you like that sound (which I do)..But with a bit of effort, the effect can be replicated using a right-hand damping technique (or left-hand if you play left-handed). Just takes a bit of practice..

[quote name='lowdown' post='695582' date='Dec 29 2009, 01:51 PM']I am really good friends with Jeff. Infact just spoken to him recently. [he is living out at Clacton] Not doing any Bass stuff at the moment. He built me a couple of Basses in the late 80's [one was a great 6er, also his repair work was great] If you want to speak to him PM me your name and number, and i will pass it on. He likes his privacy these days. Garry[/quote] Always wondered what happened to him myself.. A very fine luthier indeed!

Go for the Roscoe Beck!! Then re-start this thread...

[quote name='YouMa' post='694539' date='Dec 27 2009, 09:31 PM']Yeah shes a cracker,thick as sh*t though.[/quote]

Thanks folks, that's really helpful.. The Amon Tobin stuff is really cool too! The Culture Show clip made me laugh when Squarepusher spoke about being somewhere 'creatively between a ciche and a monkey'.. Having looked at quite a few of the YouTube clips now, I think his bass playing is less exciting than what he's doing with his electronic music, though you can hear how the bass is also a key element at times.. (Going completely off-topic for a minute, is it me or Lauren Laverne really quite luminously beautiful? Maybe I had one too many yesterday...)

Hi Folks I was recently watching the 'Lost in Translation' movie and loved the soundtrack so much that I ordered it from Amazon. Amazingly, Amazon got the CD here before Xmas so I've been listening to it a lot these last few days. Turns out one of my favourite pieces of music from the film is by 'Squarepusher'; a beautiful but short track called "Tommib" which reminds me of Erik Satie, Debussy and Steve Reich amongst others. It's quite stunning! I can't find the actual clip from the movie where it's used but here's a YouTube cover.. I knew from threads on here of his quite considerable bass playing talents but it seems that there's a lot more to Squarepusher as a musician than I realised. Is anyone else a fan, and what else of his catalogue should I check out..? Thanks Nik

[quote name='alansanderson' post='394526' date='Jan 29 2009, 01:26 PM'][url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Iny3ABEjshY"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Iny3ABEjshY[/url][/quote] Nice one Al! Enjoyed that and actually learned something new too...

[quote name='jdt' post='693328' date='Dec 25 2009, 11:33 AM']Nice present from my wife and kids,a red jag, would like help with what dose what. Also looking for lessons mid wales area.[/quote] This springs to mind..

[quote name='wombatboter' post='692936' date='Dec 24 2009, 01:37 PM']Not sure which sort of wood this is...it's not mentionned on the inside. Bought it from Duncan (based around New York) and apparantly this bass seems to have a connection with Howard Jones ? Sounds great though it has only one pick-up and the output is amazing (more than some active basses) [/quote] Very nice and as you say, that's quite an unusual facing.. I've always found Wal basses, passive or active models, to have a really strong output. Mine is the 'hottest' of all my basses.. Merry Xmas by the way!

Me too! Nice bass playing and a very lovely fat sounding Lakland...

[quote name='uzzell' post='691847' date='Dec 22 2009, 09:15 PM']Well I thought it would be worth a try. Happy Christmas to you too.[/quote] And to you too!

Welcome to Basschat implo! Nice to have more overseas members, especially if they're originally from Blighty. Hope you like it; I think it's fair to say that it's good around here...

[quote name='uzzell' post='692279' date='Dec 23 2009, 12:55 PM']Recently purchased a stunning Sandberg 5 string off silverfoxnik but have the desire to convert it to a high C. Anyone know where I migth be able to get this done? I wouldn't want to risk it myself. Cheers[/quote] Hi Chris Maybe Sandberg would do one for you; I'm sure they'll have been asked for one before? Website is: [url="http://www.sandberg-guitars.de/"]http://www.sandberg-guitars.de/[/url] or email: holger stonjek at: [email protected] Good luck! Nik

[quote name='uzzell' post='691431' date='Dec 22 2009, 12:45 PM']Recently undertook a 250 mile round trip in the snow to meet with Nik and purchase a damn fine Sandberg JJ5. What can I say that hasnt already been said? Nik is a top guy!! The whole expeirence was made an utter pleasure by his warm hospitality and friendly nature. The weeks leading up to the sale, Nik was in constant contact with fully informative emails, information and advice and on the day itself he went out of his way to make sure I was happy with the purchase. Nik is someone I would definately do another 250 miles for if he was to sell his Wal Some earlier in the thread described Nik as one of the 'good guys' I cant echo this sentiment enough. Certainly a man to do business with.[/quote] Thanks Chris - the feeling is mutual! having said that, no amount a flattery is going to get me to part with the Wal.. Have a good Xmas mate!

I have totally sympathy for anyone here who's been mucked about on a deal, whether buying/selling or trading.. It's usually the lack of communication and rudeness that is most upsetting, because they're the things that don't actually cost anything when dealing with someone! Thankfully, it's not happened to me yet and I hope that I've not done the same thing to others here inadvertently..but sometimes life does throw an unexpected spanner in the works! Almost without exception, everyone I've met through Basschat has been absolutely fantastic and a pleasure to deal with and I can't see that changing even with the membership growing as rapidly as it is.