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[quote name='bassboy115' post='50825' date='Aug 26 2007, 11:06 AM']Considering Flea grew up playing Jazz i doubt that! I think hes one of the best bassists about...hes been a huge influence on me! And its nice to see a decent bassist that doesnt just stand by his amp all the way through a show![/quote] +1 to all that. He just needs to take his foot off the gas sometimes and let the songs breathe a bit.

[quote name='fleamail' post='50800' date='Aug 26 2007, 10:30 AM']John Frusciante was really pissed of from the beginning of the show because there was a problem with his pedal board. They had to stop and restart Can't Stop twice![/quote] That'll learn him for having 1500 pedals!

I didn't pick up on that - between who?

Just watched a bit of the Chilis headlining Reading Fest tonight and boy was Flea on a widdle-fest. Don't get me wrong, I think he's one of the best modern bass players out there, but he was doing more filling tonight than a second hand car dealer who'd had a delivery from the auctions. Every bar there was a flurry of notes. It's a shame, cos when he holds back, his fills are great. Anyone else see it?

Guilty. It's all part of the fun of playing as a hobby though. I try to spend only gig money that I stash away, meaning it's funded by playing and I sort of work on a "1-in, 1-out" rule (I've just broken it - see below). Trouble is, like most people, I can't resist a bargain or the thrill of the chase. This site is fatal for that. ps Talking of which, will be posting up pics of my new G&L Trib L2000 soon. Fresh in from the States. It's a beauty!

I don't think it makes a massive difference to the sound. They'll be much better for your back however. I couldn't cope without my wheels.

[quote name='Tinman' post='48685' date='Aug 22 2007, 03:43 AM']Tis true about the Ambi-pur thing. We had one spill onto a painted shelf and it lifted the paint right off.[/quote] Don't tell Pete Doherty, he'll try to smoke it.

[quote name='Jazzman' post='48999' date='Aug 22 2007, 03:07 PM']I currently have a Trace Elliot 7215 combo (300W 1 x 15). I'm convinced that it is not as loud as it used to be.[/quote] That'll be you going deaf! Sure others will have better advice than me on the amp front. But a mate's got an Eden Nemesis 4x10 combo that he's really pleased with. That's pretty light and compact for a 4x10. About £700 I think.

Suggest [url="http://www.nme.com/freeads"]http://www.nme.com/freeads[/url] if you've not tried already. Younger age range than here. Good luck with the band.

Each to their own. Personally, I'd rather be paid to play songs that people like rather than have to flyer 50 of my mates in order to break even. Unless you're still dreaming of making it, life's too short!

Good work! Welcome to the G&L bargain club.

Stupid question - but as a newbie to 5-string, I'm wondering if my current kit will be ok to use with it? Should I be careful about using a 5-string with it? It's a 600w 4x10 cab.

Nice newsletter. Adds to the already good, friendly, community feel to this site. Well done all.

[quote name='smokyflipps' post='48468' date='Aug 21 2007, 06:40 PM']Well, I finally acquired a G&L ASAT - very pleased. Then couldn't resist the L2500.[/quote] You bought one, and then another to keep it company - I like your style! They're great basses aren't they? So well made and comfortable to play. You gonna spill the beans about how much they cost?

Haha... I also remember using one of those beasts - at school in the early 80s! Just to complete the terrible sound, they had a Hondo bass to run though it. Probably one of the most awful instruments I've ever played!

Those gnomes have been refinished too - they should be Lake Placid Blue.

[quote name='Vasquez Rich' post='47865' date='Aug 20 2007, 07:06 PM']...the bass guy said that whoever gets to play bass for The Spice Girls reunion tour would get £100,000 a week, A WEEK!!!!![/quote] Try lopping a couple of noughts off the end, and that's probably more like it. I'm guessing the bass player in that band's going to be pretty far down the food chain. That said, Posh doesn't look like she eats much, so at least they'll be leftovers at the backstage buffet.

[quote name='Hamster' post='47677' date='Aug 20 2007, 12:49 PM']Did you get the free Zon bass for all those who registered before 19th August?? [/quote] You got a Zon? How come I only got an Alembic?

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='47649' date='Aug 20 2007, 12:10 PM']My 75 Reissue Limited Edition Jazz[/quote] Was that the shiny red one? That was a beaut...

[quote name='obbm' post='47340' date='Aug 19 2007, 12:27 PM']If you're going to do that then maybe we should have retro theme (not J-Retro) and I'll bring my WEM and Sound City bits. Anyone got a Framus Star bass?[/quote] My Trace Elliot's not that retro - it'll still horrify any vintage tone fans with it's scooped hi-fi sound.

Good thread idea - mine's an OLP Stingray 4. Didn't like the passive but should have modded it rather than flogged it at a loss. Doh!

Silverfoxnik has got two for sale - a Yammy BB615 (no pickguard, but retro look) and a re-worked Sub 5. It's different to a normal SR5, so you might like it more. Both in for sale section.

[quote name='WalMan' post='47560' date='Aug 20 2007, 08:38 AM']So what do we think? Utter cr@p or possibly OK?[/quote] Does sound dodgy. Stick to your guns: cleared cheque, PayPal or cash on collection - no exceptions. I always think offering up your bank details for tranfers are dodgy too, so decline any offers. Ask for a landline phone number to discuss, that usually scares them off!