Paul S

I tend to opt for the front of the balcony at venues these days if there is one. Someone trod on my foot when passing by to the lavs but that was about the extent of the injury. I suppose it could always collapse.

Making me regret my decision not to go, I must say. Hopefully he will come back - seems quite a few of them do after appearing on C2C. Your project sounds like a good one - do you need a bass player?

I've seen Limehouse Lizzy a couple of times. They are very good - certainly one of the better tribute bands I have seen. The front man doesn't try to be Phil but is in his own right very charismatic - and they can pretty much guarantee to sell out a venue. The first couple of times I tried to see them by getting in at the door and I wasn't able to. I guess that is why there is the exclusion zone.

Why formerly with Shakatak - has he left? I've seen them half a dozen times in the last few years - a totally fabulous band.

He would have been the only one I fancied seeing in the whole weekend's line up. Decided to pass this year after splashing put on a VIP box for both nights last year - plus Jason Aldean would have been a hard act to follow.

I rather liked 'Backseat Education' - which I suppose would make them a 2 hit wonder? Tongue in cheek misogyny at its comic best http://youtu.be/_CuuSCIN3oc

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1457901378' post='3002892'] I'll take tone anyday... [/quote] Of course tone is a very subjective thing but this B2B sounds, to me, a lot nicer than many other basses I have tried - not all of them cheap crap either . Even when stacked up against other Hohners the P pickup sounds nicer than the B2As I have had before - either active or when played passively - more like a 'regular' P bass should. Maybe it is the EMGs I am not so keen on,I don't know, but as far as this B2B is concerned I don't consider it to be any kind of sacrifice. Anyway, horses for courses - I am happy with it and, generally speaking, I am hard to please

I wouldn't have been good enough for Ambient's woodworking class. That looks like a top job. And a rather nice Mahonia behind you - makes a change to see one given the right amount of space. I bet that smelt wonderful a few weeks ago!

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1457872927' post='3002507'] Well, they are perfect for travelling on public transport. Also, in small pubs etc. Very handy indeed. [/quote] Perfect back up bass. Take up no room in the car or on stage.

I think that is the best skip find I have ever heard of

Yes, welcome to the dark side Dave I hope the band appreciate your pain.

Why Did You Do It, Stretch.

I did a post recently asking for an overview of headless, bodyless basses and had some very interesting replies. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/277945-headless-body-less-basses/page__p__2979992__hl__headless%20__fromsearch__1#entry2979992"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/277945-headless-body-less-basses/page__p__2979992__hl__headless%20__fromsearch__1#entry2979992[/url] I ended up with a Hohner B2B which, up until I saw it for sale, was a model I had never heard of. It is passive with P/J pickps and a bolt on neck. The tone is different to a B2A played passively, no surprise as the pickups are different, and I much prefer it. But I have had some full-bodied basses that weigh no more than the headless/bodyless ones. (Shameless plug alert) my stealth MIJ 32" scale Fender Jazz Bass Special - currently for sale - weighs just 7.5lbs.

Dave - here is a fairly graphic example of someone using a thumb pick. I have tried and can't get used to wearing one but, if you can, I think they are a great idea. In your case I would think it ideal. http://youtu.be/g1T71PGd-J0

Old school woody thump Precision tone. Single split coil pup. Passive Black B/W/B scratchplate or no scratchplate maple neck, possibly with a little figuring in the grain.

Hate is a strong word. I don't hate anything much to do with basses. But I wouldn't buy a bass that had any of the following: More than 4 strings. Tort pickguards Single cut - especially those that end up looking like a cartoon whale trying to eat a ladder. Grain woods - what's wrong with black or white? Tort pickguards Green basses Red basses Tort pickguards Fanned frets Most sunburst finishes Tort pickguards. I think that's it. Oh, yes, tort pickguards.

'The Bongo Conumdrum' - wasn't this one of Robert Ludlum's earlier novels, just before the 7th in Bourne Trilogy?

My second dealings with Kris - pleased to sell him my Fender Rumble combo. Perfect transaction, wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again

I recently bought a black/white/maple '57 RI JV Squier Precision, similar age. Everything about this looks exactly the same as mine - except the condition! If I were in your place I would raise my interest level considerably. Mine is an absolute peach. Then again feel free to take everything I say about Japanese Squiers with a pinch of salt as I got it royally wrong a few days ago!

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1457502551' post='2999084'] without fear of ridicule [/quote] Which reminds me... certain people haven't appeared on the thread yet... never known to resist a Barefaced bashing...imo...