rollie 55

2 minutes ago, Billy Apple said:

I take back everything I say about him. Bloomin' goldbricking lollygagger!

😋😎

Just now, xgsjx said:

I tried that once.  Midway through the first song, my jeans fell down.

he he

Just now, fleabag said:

Take a pillow from your bed to every gig, and use cling film to attach it  to yourself .. job done

YES job done😃

1 minute ago, Ricky 4000 said:

Post of the week IMHO. 😎

WELL SAID 😋

6 minutes ago, skankdelvar said:

He's on holiday.

From the About Us section on their web site:

Planned Holiday Dates, 2018-19

(Days when the shop will be closed)

Dates:

Closing at 5.00pm Saturday 22nd December 2018 for 2 weeks

Open next 10.00am Saturday 5th January 2019

there you have it 😎

Just now, timhiggins said:

ok ok everyone's really nice now can we please get on with the bun fights 😁

chocks away

Just now, Dad3353 said:

Thanks, in the name of all the Mod and Admin folks. 

...

Now be off with you; get back to practising the bass lines for your next gig..! 

...

 

na nana na na

2 minutes ago, ianrendall said:

Also, people pay hundreds for the roadworn effect. People could pay you to play their basses to get the same effect ‘au naturale’😁

oh yes i can do that

1 minute ago, ianrendall said:

Why not indeed!

Surely though, if you’re in the sort of band where you wear a bullet belt, then the bass should be waaaay below the belt line! 😁😂😜

i suppose so but you never know some people😃 

Just now, FinnDave said:

It shouldn't be sad, it is only natural. Each generation finds its own style and heroes.

i know this is the way things go but i do love my music and sorry but i dont want it 2 just get lost in time. but things move on i guess

1 minute ago, fretmeister said:

Unless you’re in an eighties metal band why a bullet belt?

why not😎

6 minutes ago, FinnDave said:

Too true, we're the last of the old guard, when our generation passes, the music will pass with us. Everything changes, that's the nature of life.

too true 😂 so sad

Just now, Ricky 4000 said:

I've never seen such a well mannered forum... whether that's pre or post moderation - I dunno. 😁

yes it is a well mannered forum thats cool 

3 minutes ago, The59Sound said:

Okay, but they haven't replied to my message sent 24 hours ago. 

they are not there all the time any more they only open a few days a week now there number is 024 7622 2146 give them a call  

you never know whats around the corner hope you're getting better

On 03/01/2019 at 19:09, Billy Apple said:

I’ve used Noiseworks in Coventry, they also do warranty work for Bass Direct. In fact they put a new brass nut on my US NS2 and a good job it was!

https://www.guitarsandbasses.co.uk/index.php

 

yes ive always been happy with them

3 hours ago, The59Sound said:

Hope you're okay.

Messaged several shops/techs but no one has replied bar GTS! 

i know the guys in coventry for many many years ive never had a problem there. spent a lot of money over the years always happy

2 minutes ago, rollie 55 said:

man i love your posts have a drink on me

and thank you you are wellcome

Just now, skankdelvar said:

Disappointed in matters of the heart?

man i love your posts have a drink on me

1 hour ago, Billy Apple said:

I’ve used Noiseworks in Coventry, they also do warranty work for Bass Direct. In fact they put a new brass nut on my US NS2 and a good job it was!

https://www.guitarsandbasses.co.uk/index.php

 

i know it well and a very good choice

3 minutes ago, kevin_lindsay said:

Sorry bud, my bass finishing pics only have Shell Pink, Olympic White, or 2 tone vintage burst! Hahaha. 

Incidentally here's the 2 tone Burst I'm currently working on:

Yellow stain on bare alder (which was bleached prior to applying the yellow stain - the same way Fender did with their original bursts), nitrocellulose clear sealer coat, then tobacco brown burst, then clear topcoat. I also crazed the lacquer for a slightly aged feel. 

 

better feeling a lot better now 😋  that was close

1 minute ago, Old Horse Murphy said:

As requested. Here she is next to an empty 100g tin of Pringles. 

Apologies for the blurring: it was an action shot as I'm sure you can imagine

phew i thought it was more guitar stuff on here i  think i will sit down now feeling a bit woosy

AGG ITS A GUITAR. quick someone pass me a bass😦. PHEW THAT WAS CLOSE

2 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said:

2:08 here:

That just makes me feel happy. 😁

isnt the guy playing the ric bass a famous porn star ron something or other

22 hours ago, BassPhil said:

Hey everyone...✌️

I've just joined here so I'm saying hello. I first picked up a bass in 1985 and after having played other instruments as well I have always come back to my first love. I've had a sheltered life (!) so for the last 20 years or so have only played bass in modern churches (no pews, no organ, big screen...) I have played with some awesome and talented other musicians but have never 'gigged' outside of a church setting. As a family we are moving to Nottingham in the Summer this year (long story) and I want to take the opportunity to get out with my bass more - once we land and settle I'll be searching for a guitarist to play with.

In relation to that I have a question : For the last 10 years I have only played using IEM's. (Thanks to a Behringer X32 desk) How common is this out there in the real world? I've seen some threads about it so I see that other bass players are using IEM's. Mainly I'm asking because I don't have an amp and haven't had for a long long time - I don't want to buy one if I don't need one.....

Anyway - I'm here...see you around the forums....

I play a G&L L2000 Tribute and am just parting with my old Hofner Senator.)

Phil

hiya and wellcome