chris_b

The thief was a Fender man?

What strings did you put on? How long do your strings normally last? My NYXL's have been on for 15 months, get played every week and still have life in them.

IMO flats on a P bass is a natural combination. I've had flats on my Lull PJ5 since hearing Happy Jack's, about 7 years ago (wow, time flies!!). First Dunlop Precision flats and for the last 4 years TI's. I don't gig the PJ often but it's the only bass I play at home. Flats with foam under the strings makes a great sound at low volume.

This looks like it's being aimed at the home market.

My experience too. The tone just kills. If you like being told you sound good, get a Sadowsky.

Just been listening to Kevin McCormick's bass lines on Keb Mo's Reflection album. What a great player and largely, to me, unknown bassist. A brief search turned up this piece or wonderfulness. . . . .

I'd love an Overwater bass but the weight has always been the issue that's prevented me from getting one. A good strap makes you feel more comfortable. They can address problems like neck-dive, etc, but many straps also add to the weight! My wide leather Harvest strap adds at least a pound to the weight I'm carrying. If weight is a problem either strengthen your shoulders by doing exercises (I've been doing this and it really works) or get a lighter bass.

I have 2 basses, a Lull P Bass and a Sadowsky Jazz, but only gig the Jazz. If I owned more basses they wouldn't be gigged, so there's no point.

Seems to me you're trying to make your P bass sound like your MM and Sei. It won't, because P basses don't do that.

I've been a P bass player since I bought my first in 1969, but since moving to 5 string basses, in the 90's, my preference has been for the extra dynamics and range of a 2 pickup bass, basically a Jazz bass sound. I do have a great 5 string P bass but my goto basses for gigs have been MM, Wal, Lakland and now Sadowsky. On the few occasions I record these days, I still prefer the sound of a P bass. It's OK to prefer one or the other, or both. . . . or neither!!

Don't drag your thumb. If you move your hand with some pressure still in your grip you'll be sliding your thumb and a sticky neck can cause this. Release all the pressure in your left hand, let go and move your thumb.

The original interpretation was that if an official thought a wood was on the restricted list he would seize the instrument. It was then up to you to prove it wasn't. I'm pretty sure that hasn't changed. So "mess" or not it is clear that it's our responsibility to ensure we get our instruments safely through Customs. So you're smarter than Customs? Good luck with that attitude.

Mine have been sitting safely in my sock drawer for the last 50 years. Since the day I bought my P bass in March 1969.

Tell the cameramen to de discrete and keep away from close-ups of you.

I used to run a TH500 into 2 Berg AE112's and was louder than a loud thing. Then I ran it into 2 Super Compacts and it was even louder. I did need more volume so I now use an AG700. That's the bottom line, whatever you are using, if you get to the stage where you need more volume the answer is always a more powerful amp.

So, I'm assuming you've tried a different amp with the cab? And you have said your amp works with different cabs, so give Alex a call and take the BB2 over and get him to look at it.

+1 That's why they say, start learning on your second bass and make it easier for yourself.

Sad news. Canned Heat were a great band.

Not sure which number to choose. My aim, when depping, is to be the best bassist they've seen, including their regular guy, but I'm not trying to pinch anyone's job. No one will offer me any gigs if they think that is going to happen. I'm friends with all the bassists I dep for and I wouldn't crap on my own doorstep! I had a situation recently when I was asked my availability for a gig in the same email that went to the regular bass player. I answered that I was good for that date and the next day got cc'ed in an email telling the regular bass player not to bother because he'd not replied in time and I was on the gig!! This is all the work of the band leader, but I feel very uncomfortable about this. Players talk to each other and if you are a wrong'un they'll mark your card in an instant. If everything is above board then fine, but I'd never stab anyone in the back in order to get a gig. Was all that waffle #6?

Start with one octave, then expand it out to two octaves and keep going till you're fluent across the whole neck.

Start at the lowest note of the chord on your bass and play up to the highest note. Then come back down again. Work through all chords.

Start slow and speed up. Play them in every key!!

When you walk away from a rehearsal you have to get the whole band to agree and accept that what you played that night is fixed in stone until after the gig. Emphasize that there must be no spur-of-the-moment changes, then stand your ground and refuse to incorporate the changes when the come.

I was my destiny to be a bass paying superstar.

Only if I'm getting paid.