JottoSW1

On 08/03/2020 at 02:43, JottoSW1 said:

My M2 about 8lbs😉. Just plopped it on my bathroom scales

However my new KSD Proto J 5str rescue project is the heaviest thing I have ever tried. Will confirm accuracy of this impression via B/room Scale soonish, whilst avoiding any temptation to check My own!

VERY heavy pretty battered and I think John East is the way to go (if I ignore the cost versus bass purchase price !!!;). 35" scale a new sensation for me too. This is going to be a "project/rolling restoration" for sure.

Hello Jonathon. Nice Basses. Enjoy London, I tend to take the place for granted being a 4eva resident.

15 hours ago, Kiwi said:

New Scotland Yard was on Broadway before they moved to The Embankment.  

I remember a very popular fish and chip place there that insults it's customers if they don't pick up their takeaway orders promptly.  Is that near/close to Horseferry?

The Laughing Halibut. My local chippie, 

On 08/03/2020 at 14:08, SpondonBassed said:

We blew-in nearly twenty years ago.  We'll never be considered Old Spondonians.

You know of it?

Friends had motorcycle frames on their racers that were made there .Also used to do car delivery work at BCA and around Derby area.

On 08/03/2020 at 17:22, Ricky 4000 said:

Welcome to the club, John.

I've been to London, where I was surprised to see so many squirrels in the park!

However, I've been advised against taking my shotgun with me next time. 😬

In Westminster that would amount to "suicide by cop" as evidenced by recent news stories.

3 minutes ago, musicbassman said:

Carolina Eyck is unparalleled in her mastery of the Theremin, here she is playing a Messiaen piece with bassist Philipp Martin.

Uncanny parallels with Johnny Greenwood's 'Moon Trills' , by the way.

Cool. Have seen the crazy Turangalila Symphony Live a few times. The great Anthony Jackson's a massive Messiaen fan  too.

4 hours ago, SpondonBassed said:

We've ALL heard that one before.

Welcome to the forum John.

Thanks. You're in Spondon Derbyshire or did you originate from there?

8 hours ago, Kiwi said:

Welcome John, Westminster in London?  How interesting!  I know the area fairly well having worked in St James for a number of years.

I live in Horseferry Rd, just across from where New Scotland Yard used to be.

28 minutes ago, Woodinblack said:

And moderately priced Sire 5ers are prety heavy

My M2 about 8lbs😉. Just plopped it on my bathroom scales

On 06/03/2020 at 08:13, Woodinblack said:

Judging by the age of that photo, that was the cure to spanish flu!

Nowadays he looks rough enough to be "self isolating"/ infected.

Anyone else resenting scrotes who spit on Pavements even more than previously

Just got this on E'bay battered/roadworn and old, but £175 a bargain I reckon. Will post Pics when I pick up. Any advice regarding a refresh of pre-amp or a suitable replacement would be appreciated.

Hello All. John from Westminster. Been lurking here for a bit with the odd facetious comment. Returnee to Bass after a long hiatus, been playing again for 3yrs. Lefty initially with Squier VM Jazz, but accumulating some 5strs. An ancient but pristine Cort (amazingly good for peanuts money) Sire M2 (love it) 90's Aria Rsb from a German relative  (weighs too much but great) and now today off E'bay a battered/roadworn Ken Smith Design Proto J for £175. No more bass purchases, but maybe a better Amp and more practice, graunchy 57 y/old body permitting!

3 hours ago, Woodinblack said:

Because wood is heavy, and enough wood so that things don't bend is heavier still. Techniques to make things lighter are more expensive

But even moderately priced Sire 5er's have CFR Necks.

Animal Society at the Vortex Thursday night. Jazz Rock and very enjoyable.

On 10/01/2020 at 09:55, acidbass said:

Any UK dealers for this?

IKEA

On 02/03/2020 at 16:16, MacDaddy said:

tell that to the 'Stones!

Can see that lot tottering around the Stage in powered exo-skeletons!

An old hippy acquaintance of mine organised a Gig with a up & coming band many years ago. Was agreed that they'd given a Bar Tab in payment. Sadly for him it was the Pogues!

On 02/03/2020 at 20:44, Stub Mandrel said:

I line my control routing with lead sheet and use depleted uranium pole picks on my pickups. I never get neck dive and get great sustain 🙂

And you can illuminate the stage with your"ready-brek kid" impersonation?

2 minutes ago, Beedster said:

Very true, but the reality of the business it’s that’s it just that, a business, they’re often charging more for tickets now than at any point in thief careers. I don’t blame him, I’m simply not impressed by his performance.

I suspect financial rather than emotional motivation is more salient also 

Very likely. Does  Phil Collins still pay Alimony?

34 minutes ago, wateroftyne said:

It's in his book (which is a great read, by the way)

Used to be a drinking buddy of John Martyn's which was probably a dangerous precedent!

On 25/02/2020 at 11:19, mangotango said:

Did you stay on to see Shez Raja doing the late set?

No was midweek tired and needed to get home even though I'm only a couple of miles away. As a long time Krantz fan felt enough to have seen him live for the 1st time. Would have loved to see him with Anthony Jackson.

5 hours ago, krispn said:

I'm doing some home brewing today and while it's usually some reggae and other stuff from the Soul Jazz records Spotify page today has been all about the new Young Gun Silver Fox album, Daft Punk and Justice. Got a new mini portable speaker and have been giving it a workout. Enjoyable!

 

Justice are v interesting. Some massive tracks with some deft Bass

Johansson Johansson & Holdsworth. Heavy Machinery.