silverfoxnik

[quote name='obbm' post='107843' date='Dec 21 2007, 08:22 PM']The Jan/Feb issue's Weekend Warrior is none other than our own "Silverfoxnik" Well done Nik. You're in some excellent company.[/quote] Cheers OBBM.. Was completely stitched up by Stingrayfan of course (Hi Matt ) ; I believe the magazine needed someone to help broaden it's appeal to the older, more miserable looking reader.. Haven't seen it yet but will lounge around the newsagent tomorrow trying to look cool, waiting desperately for someone to buy the magazine. Which in Littlehampton, could be a long wait!!

[quote name='Gwilym' post='107868' date='Dec 21 2007, 09:12 PM']nice tone. shame about the song i love the p-bass tone on [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qsFpZ4b47A"]this[/url]. and the bass line it pretty good too [/quote] +1 Very funky and it sounds great too!

[quote name='paul, the' post='107329' date='Dec 20 2007, 08:59 PM'] I really like a lot of these basses. and John Cusack movies. What's happening to me?[/quote] You're not alone on this one paul, the.. These basses are really cool and Hi-Fidelity (amongst many others) is a great John Cusack movie.

Good idea for thread.. Mike Tobias of Tobias and now MTD basses fame personally answers his emails, genuinely wants to help and really knows his stuff! And some years back, before things got difficult, Pete (The Fish) Stevens and Ian (Wal) Waller at Wal were just brilliant at looking after their customers! Martin Petersen at The Gallery in Camden is a real gent! I'm sure there's some others who've been great along the way, but these are the first ones that sprung to mind...

That's quite a walk from seven Sisters station!! I've no idea whether he's still there or not to be honest.. Wouldn't have thought he would be too difficult to track down though...

[quote name='finnbass' post='107089' date='Dec 20 2007, 01:52 PM']Just for you then Mr Wave I have a nice Tokai Hardpuncher that might also fit the bill [/quote] Fabulous looking bass!

[quote name='Jebo1' post='107068' date='Dec 20 2007, 01:26 PM']I always try to send things recorded delivery, in this way ensuring that you and the buyer are always aware of an item. Previously I sold a guitar neck to Chris (Beedster) and it turned out the truss rod was buggerred. I refunded the money straight away, he returned the neck and we were both happy. This is the way to do business, and is made easier as part of a forum, rather than ebay where it appears the term caveat emptor is now entirely neccessary! For what it's worth, I'm happy waiting up to a week for delivery as long as the seller is in constant contact, and when the deal is done, I think it's only corteous to ask how they're getting on with the new item. If it was me, I'd be on the phone or emailing as soon as possible, just to find out what's gone on. I assume you have this information. I assume issues like this were the reason for having a feedback forum in the first place...[/quote] + 1 to all of this and I agree with all the above comments about being courteous, keeping people informed, being upfront etc. I'm happy to say that all of my dealings with members here have been excellent so far and hopefully, they have found the same from me in return..

[quote name='thebassmandave' post='106832' date='Dec 20 2007, 05:30 AM']I had the Rockschool book and took a bass lesson with Henry at his house back in 1995.[/quote] Was that when he was living in Edmonton, North London, because that's where I had some lessons with him?

Hi umcoo, Sorry to hear about your plight but there's some good advice being posted here I think, especially about being patient. I had a similar incident 2 years ago when Basschat was Bassworld and I thought I was about to lose both my money and the bass I was looking forward to receiving.. What I forgot to take into account was that the people on the forum are very diverse and lead very different lives and in this case, the person was a student who led a much more hectic/chaotic life than mine. So though everything got done in the end, it just took much longer.. The Mods are here to moderate and that would definitely be the best way to pursue the matter if it doesn't improve. Best of luck with it.. Nik

[quote name='Merton' post='106728' date='Dec 19 2007, 09:29 PM']Not bad thanks Nik, all geared up for this thing they call "Christmas".. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaargh. Hmmm..... Nope. Almost tempted. [i]Almost[/i] [/quote] Hi Merton, That's good news mate! Christmas is looming at long last, though I've tried to avoid it at all costs so far.. I wasn't trying to tempt you, though it's interesting to see that you can be [i]swayed[/i], even you! And on the subject of temptation... [i]"Lovely basses, Nik. As you know I had a Hondo II exactly the same. I won't tell you how much I sold it for. It'll be too tempting" [/i] Cheers, paul, the! But best not to tell me as I might be equally[i] swayed[/i]...

[quote name='lukeward2004' post='106455' date='Dec 19 2007, 01:03 PM']Nice collection Nick - still loving that Lakland, played it at the last bash and if you ever decide to sell it, let me know first![/quote] Cheers Luke! That was good day.. Will do if I ever decide to sell it.. I must admit that I have considered what to do with the Lakland because the RBV is being used almost exclusively now and the Lakland is too good to have sitting around doing nothing.. I might trade it if the GAS strikes me for anything else? Nik

Does someone get an award for having the 1000th Basschat bass??

[quote name='Rich' post='105893' date='Dec 18 2007, 01:09 PM']+10000 to that. My Wal Pro 2E is pretty much semi-retired too, but if I could only rescue one bass it'd be that one, no question. Mine [i]was[/i] my first good bass, I've had it for 21 years now and couldn't bear to part with it. Obviously I'd love to be able to rescue two basses so I could take my Shuker too... [/quote] [i]"My Wal will never go. I've had it years. I can't say it was my first good bass because there were a few ok ones before it, but it has been with me through thick & thin, it sounds marvellous, and I love it!! I know I surprised Nik by saying the Wal was semi retired, but that's new toys for you. For some reason I am less worried about harm coming to the SUB5, which is NOT to say that the Wal will be wrapped in cotton wool and put away as a collectors item!! "[/i] +2 Echoing what both Rich and WalMan have said, mine would have to be my Wal Pro2e. It is the only bass that I can play without ever having to look at the fretboard to see what my hands are doing.. It's totally instictive I suppose because I've had Wals for almost 25 years now and especially, the old Pro models.. Also, every one of my other basses could be replaced more easily and i think that factor has to come into the equaition if you can only keep one bass. There's less of Wals around and they seem to get more expensive year after year! Al - perhaps you could say that your Wal is officially 'resting'

[quote name='Gwilym' post='105515' date='Dec 17 2007, 07:28 PM']hiya Mike hope you're well. that's looking very nice.... btw, for everyone else, here's a photo of how it used to look. [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gwilym/Basses/DSCN0800.jpg"][/url] cheers G[/quote] It's scrubbed up remarkably well!! Looks more funky to my eyes....

[quote name='s_u_y_*' post='105147' date='Dec 17 2007, 03:25 AM']+6 [b]TOTAL = 12[/b][/quote] +7 TOTAL = 19

[quote name='Voodoosnake' post='104717' date='Dec 15 2007, 06:12 PM']Well my bass rig is very similar to most you guys: 2 x Bass Flight Cases 1 x 4 X 10 Cab 1 x Amp Head 1 x Pedal Board 1 x Cable / Tool Bag 1 x Stand Bag Its all heavy particularly at gigs on upper floors. I recently split my 4x10 combo to save my back but wouldnt even consider a smaller cab as the 4 loaded sounds way too good for compromise. The price of Rock n Roll I guess[/quote] Uncannily similar set-up! All bar the third bass I use for drop-tuned numbers.. And I totally agree about the 410; I use a Peavey 410 and find it better than a 115 or 210 but it does weigh quite a bit.. As you say, it's the 'price of Rock n Roll'.

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='104652' date='Dec 15 2007, 02:10 PM']Just got them in in time, this lot have been round to 'sus the joint'. Peter[/quote] ..." 5, GOLD rings! 4 calling birds, 3 french hens, 2 turtle doves and a P Bass in a Pear Tree"

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='104873' date='Dec 16 2007, 11:08 AM']Luddite. [/quote] And very happy to be one!!

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='104650' date='Dec 15 2007, 01:59 PM']Hiya Nik My original US Lakky went to Homer. Alan found it too pristine and valuable to gig with which I can understand. I'm not sure where it lies now. My JO5 went to Wales in exchange for the TRB5P.[/quote] Interesting point; I sometimes feel that that about my DJ5.. It does feel too good to risk at a gig, whereas my other basses are much more 'lived in', so I relax when I'm playing them at gigs... The great thing about your collection is how varied it is, as 7string has already said!

[quote name='Merton' post='104786' date='Dec 15 2007, 10:16 PM']You're still not gonna get mine!! But next time I see ya I will definitely let you have a play on it to help your GAS move in the right direction Anyhoo, I LOVE the Wal, RBV and Lakland. I think the RBV would be bigger than me though, it looks huuuuuuuuuuuuggge![/quote] Cheers Merton! I'm looking forward to meeting your Groove 5 at some point.. There were 2 for sale recently on Ebay and I was soooo tempted to bid for one of them. But with Xmas coming up I thought I'd better be sensible and hang onto the money... The RBV isn't that big to be honest, it just looks that way!! Hope all's well with you by the way? [i]"Congrats on a cool collection of basses !! The Wal just doesn't seem like it's that old. It just looks fantastic (apart from the headstock !!)."[/i] Cheers 7string! I've always liked the old 'cricket bat' stye Wal headstock, but I know most people don't like it.. It's a bit of a nightmare with neck dive etc, but for me it has an instantly recognisable quality to it which I think is how it should be when you design something.. It's a bit like Vintage cars vs Modern cars; the new ones are more streamlined, aerodynamic, fuel efficeint etc, etc but older cars somehow look more quirky and cool to me, if that makes sense?

[quote name='Gwilym' post='104734' date='Dec 15 2007, 07:10 PM']sweeeet! Love the Fender, Lakland, BC Rich... and of course, the Wal ! LPB is my fave colour on the DJ too. What's the string spacing on the Fender RB? I'd quite like to try one out some day. cheers Gwil[/quote] Hi Gwil Cheers! Not sure what the exact spacing is at the nut end of the neck but the spacing at the bridge is 19mm.. I'll check it out and let you know. [i]"Mighty impressive - may have to go and get some more myself now!"[/i] Hi BeLow, I thoroughly recommend it as a form of personal therapy