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I don't solo so never really need a 6 string despite almost always having had one (that gets played) however, a 5 is indispensible to me. Use one all the time. I do own a 4 string but there is no sound in the world better than a low D played on a B string. It fills the stage. Play all my low E's on the B string too, also any F / F#

They're a Christian rock band. They were on Songs of praise yesterday. Programme was all about Lindisfarne. Very etherial sound. Great song too. PS. I would like to make it clear to readers that this programme was only on as neither of us could find the remote

Well, The OP doesn't sponge off Mum & Dad, is passionate about music, seems to have earned more than the year before for each of the last 3 years and is only 24. Go for it mate. I didn't, but I don't regret it. Started playing live at 15 / 16. Had my own business since age 26. That paid the bills but also allowed me to use playing as a release from the work pressure and indulge my gear fetishes. Had a few good and big gigs in the early years and that was enough to look back on and nostalge. That has suited me but everyone is different. If it's your ambition, and you seem to be realising it, do it. Lots of people will offer advice, some good, some bad, but the bottom line is that it's only you that will regret not going for it. Best of luck with whatever you decide for the future.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1389476183' post='2334665'] Bass direct have one, maybe a bit overpriced though ? [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Yamaha_John_Myung_6.html"]http://www.bassdirec...hn_Myung_6.html[/url] [/quote] List price £1950? I thought someone on here said they weren't expensive new. They tend to pop up here for about 600€ for the two pickup 6JM. I think the French must have pounced on them all when they first came out as there seem to be about 15 for sale on various sites at the moment. Getting a go of one next week. It's not for sale but I must admit I'm intrigued to have a go.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1389377724' post='2333641'] If you are remotely interested, they have got a couple of John Myung's actual Yamaha basses for sale at Basscentral in Florida. [/quote] Yes, I saw those a little while ago. I think there's just a fretless left. The two fretted have sold. For the money, not really that expensive if you were a real Myung fan and fancied something a bit special.

I think its gone completely over your heads and you've all quite missed the point. This guy is seriously cool and just camping it up. He's taking the piss out of the prissy vocalist whom he now hates since he pissed off last time without helping him get his bass rig into the car, hates being in the band anyway and totally hates the setlist that has not changed since December 2002. He's decided to use his 6er for the gig just to see if the rest of the f***ing band notice and slip in some dodgy slap just to wind up the drummer who hates Mark King with a passion as he used to go to school with him and got bullied by him from 1973 to 1975. Of course, I may have gone off on a bit of a tangent here but I think I'm on the right track.

Eva Cassidy's Somewhere over the rainbow is now the definitive version I suspect. She did a seriously cool jazzed up version of Route 66 too. Terry Wogan was the man responsible for introducing her to the masses.

[quote name='col.decker' timestamp='1389215417' post='2331574'] Well it turns out that the Digitech Bass Squeezer is an absolute pile of poo. I thought it was maybe just me but reading the OVNI Compressor review site confirmed it. I suppose it could be useful if you wanted to make lots of hissing noises. Bugger Anyone want to buy it? It's really good. [/quote] Love the sales pitch but you really have a lot to learn if you really want to sell anything here. The studies suggest that you initially need to show the positives to draw the buyer in and any negatives are secondary so, your ad should have read like this. "Digitech bass compressor with DNE hiss enhancer. Original box and brand new cond. A great addition to any serious bassists kit. I'm only selling because it sounds sh*t" Hope this helps and feel free to copy / paste my suggestion into your advert in the "Marketplace" section.

Well bugger me! Thanks for the enlightenment Heard of Jedson before but not these.

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1389349465' post='2333061'] I've never played the JM2, I have to admit I bought the 6JM based on the fact that I loved the look, knew I liked Yamaha 6ers (especially the TRB1006 mmm) and am a bit of a dream theater fan Soundswise... I can get pretty damn close to my Pbass with everything on full which is pretty much my default setting, it's quite versatile though! They can be picked up pretty cheap so keep your eyes peeled! [/quote] Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated. I may have to keep a lookout for a bargain then.

Thanks for all your thoughts and input everyone. Charic, any idea how different the 6JM sounds with those pickups as opposed to the JM2 single MM set up?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Status-Bass-Guitar-Classic-Jazz-Bass-Style-/161190949425?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2587bab231

It would be if it was £450 cheaper, like this one. http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Bass-Basse-Yamaha-TRB6JP-John-Patitucci-/261368615631?pt=FR_YO_InstrumentsMusique_Guitares&hash=item3cdac892cf

Thanks all for the input. Just found out where I can get to look at one locally. Just out of curiosity you understand

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1389123255' post='2330351'] That. Is. Awesome. Great to hear you're back into live music, and props to your wife, who is clearly your soulmate. Keep us posted [/quote] Or clearly wants him out of the house again Nice one though Andy, it's great when you really enjoy it.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1389063185' post='2329546'] I doubt John Myung would put his name to something and actually use that something if it wasn't very good. I think it's the fact he doesn't use them now, they're 6 strings, a funny colour and they do have a very narrow string spacing I believe. I've never played one, but I am intrigued by them. [/quote] Know what you mean. I'm intrigued too. Need to get my hands on one...just to see..

[quote name='bassdries' timestamp='1389089867' post='2329661'] Where do you see them? I have been looking for a silver one for a couple of months now and can't find them anywhere. [/quote] Heres two of the buggers here. In your colour I believe. They'd both probably accept 500€ (about £420) [url="http://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=989154"]http://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=989154[/url] [url="http://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=916962"]http://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=916962[/url]

Best of luck with the remaining band. It's all part of the rock and roll circus. Re your comment about being gratefull about them taking on a middle aged woman etc, I'm sure they wouldn't have had you not been up to the job. Don't sell yourself short and rock on.

[quote name='fender73' timestamp='1389020615' post='2328853'] I gigged for years with a £70 OLP. Great bass. Agree with an earlier comment re the audience at your average gig not knowing the difference or caring about the tone etc. As much as I lust after a Fodera MGS, my Squier CV Jazz is perfect for my needs. [/quote] Same here. Currently gig an £80 OLP 5 string. Everyone reckons it sounds better than anything else I've ever used over here. (Fbass, Fender CS, Spector, Status) Weird, but satisfying.

Didn't want to hijack Herman's 6 string Yammy thread so started this one. All I see over here are hundreds of JM2's for sale. All around the 500€ mark (some quite a bit cheaper) I'm not in the market for anything but why are these so cheap secondhand? Were they cheap new are they just not very good? I seem to remember a few on BC who love them. Anybody got one? What's the story?

The early JP models were 34" scale. If you can find one they are fabulous, and great value for money. Usually turn up for about a grand. A new one (35") are 3,000€ over here. In fact, there was a MK1 on Ebay UK a couple of weeks ago with a spare fretless neck. Think it went for £1050. Tremendous basses. See if you can find an early TRB6.

I don't believe the original Japanese Tune basses (from the Maniac days) ever had this sort of quilt finish. The older Jap ones that I've seen and played were just a nice plain natural finish or solid colour. Could be wrong though I suppose. Frankly, I don't think that's a great price. There was a red Japanese original on there for about 6 months for £550 and it never sold as far as I know. I'm sure the Korean ones are nice instruments but at that price, I'd look for a Japanese one. In fact, I think there are a couple for sale over here that are originals and quite a bit cheaper. I'll see if I can find a link. Both sold now. One for 600€, other for 620€

Can't suggest any music for the day but congratulations anyway. All the best for the future.

62 in about a week and been playing live since age 15. Nowdays it's a party covers band thing on bass and a jazzy duo on guitar. However, from time to time, me and a guitarist will fancy a bit of rocking out, put a trio together (assuming there's a drummer available that can count to 8) and do a couple of classic rock gigs. (Lizzie, G'n'R, AC/DC etc) Great fun but I need a rest for about 6 months afterwards. That does me. It never occurs to me what others may think. Edit: I've even been in one the the 43 bands called Mid-life Crisis

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1389002034' post='2328510'] 'Northern Lights' always reminds me, stylistically, of the music to Follyfoot and White Horses (both of which I also loved as kid). Also, does anyone remembers 'Solstice' (I auditioned for them but didn't get the gig - no surprise as I wouldn't have given to to me at that time either!!). [/quote] Weren't they American or Canadian? Name rings a bell for being a bit "Gong" like (but it was all a long long time ago so I could be talking utter rubbish)