Paul S

Ta. I was tempted for a while but I'll give it a miss, I think. I think the problem is that it is rather reminiscent of my old Washburn Scavenger of which I still have fond memories even though it weighed as much as a bus. There must be a lightweight, slim-necked double cutaway bass that isn't an EB-0 out there somewhere in JapCrap land

I love the symmetry of these double cutaway basses. I'm guessing this is heavy with a wide neck - do you happen to know, Jon?

Precision for me. I keep trying all different basses and enjoy them for a while but the one that keeps me smiling is my Precision.

SAHB! Sweet memories! First time I saw them was at the Alexandra Palace Rock festival in August 1973! I was 15, it was my first major rock festival. Uriah Heep topped the bill, but there was Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Gary Moore. Can't remember who else. I missed the last train home and slept outside Fenchurch Street Station with the winos. They opened with the Osmonds' 'Crazy Horses' as I recall. SAHB, not the winos. Pretty well unknown at that point but they were on Old Grey Whistle Test a short while afterwards (Next and Faith Healer) and became a big name act. I became a bit of a fan - saw them numerous times, including SAHB without Alex. I place Chris Glen in my top 10 bass players as I think he has a great feel for what he does. And Zal Cleminson is a manic genius on guitar. Still is. Great live shows.

Assuming you haven't been there already, there is a discussion forum dedicated to Westone guitars. If the parts are available, they will know here: [url="http://forum.westoneguitars.net/"]http://forum.westoneguitars.net/[/url]

Hand size is largely irrelevant as far as I can see - I have fairly big hands but prefer smaller neck sizes and you will see female bass players using 5/6 string basses. It is more down to whatever you feel comfortable with. Try as many as you can!

Depends what sound you want. I didn't like them as I prefer the 'old school' vintage sound of a Precsion. SPB-4 I found were like a quarterpounder on steroids - if that is what you are chasing you'll love them!

Everyone can express an opinion. Being rude is an optional extra.

Sold a Hipshot BT2 detuner to Mart in the easiest of transactions. Nice comms, friendly guy, wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again. Cheers Mart.

And my advice to you - sharpen up your person skills because you come across as arrogant and patronising. Of course it might be that you are.

[quote name='DiMarco' timestamp='1387480043' post='2312552'] That is mainly because many bassists don't know any better and really shouldn't be writing reviews. Zoom multifx pedals are toys hence the low prices on them. [/quote] Patronising post alert. Fella, 'bassists' come in all shapes and sizes, from all walks of life and with a whole lot of varying expectations and requirements. If *you* find the Zoom stuff to be toys, fine, but don't look down your nose at those who do use them, please. Or, at the very least, try to be nice - to say some 'don't know any better' is just plain rude.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1387580278' post='2313665'] Everyone should have a BDI-21 in their gig bag - it's the law. Like London cabbies having to carry a bale of hay. [/quote] ^^This^^ I have a battered old Fender Musicman that lived up to its reputation and sounded a bit thin when I first got it. Then I got my beady eyes on it and it beefed it up perfectly. With a note that I subsequently got Howard The Bass Doc to do a mod on it, so it now sports a MIJ Fender Split P pup, KiOgon loom and new scratch plate to accommodate it all and doesn't need beefing up any more.

Hmm. Tough call. Favourite not best, so here are mine in no order. Roger Glover Glenn Hughes Chris Glen Mark King Louis Johnson John Deacon Bernard Edwards Geezer Butler Bruce Foxton John Paul Jones.

[quote name='ratman' timestamp='1387543611' post='2313148'] I've set up my B3 for Hysteria using the OverDrive. Settings are gain 45, tone 48, level 70, bal 20. I have a touch of comp after that. Played on a P bass with half wounds, and through my Streamliner. Sounds ok. The same settings should work fine on an MS60B too. [/quote] Thanks for that - I'll give it a whirl.

[quote name='leroydiamond' timestamp='1387475707' post='2312468'] Has anyone had any success getting close to the 'Hysteria' and/or 'Time is running out' sound with either the Zoom B3 or MS-60B. I am happy with the results I have with the Boss GT6B unit, but it is old and worn out now, so looking to replace it with just one unit with a small footprint [/quote] I was wondering the same - MS-60B in my case. I haven't fiddled with it much yet. Back when I played it I just used a Boss ODB-3 but am hoping for something a little more sophisticated this time...

There is a Sterling by Musicman SB-14 in the classifieds at the moment - that ticks the boxes.

Gosh - Into The Arena. Bass playing equivalent of a tongue twister. My old band tried that for a while - I could play it right at 95% speed or get in a muddle at 100%! Did it better than the rhythm guitarist, though.

I had all sorts of weird typing problems - underscored or italic, no return, had to use the editing thingy in the corner to format the text. I also had problems navigating the site - had to go via links rather than just back, as it would only go one or two clicks back before freezing. Yesterday I changed browser from IE to Chrome and all the problems have finished.

This Phantom has just been reduced - one day only! - BIN £275 or best offer. I will pass, I think.

I bought some double ball end flats from Status for my Hohner B2A and, with the silks at the bridge end, the flat winding actually finishes before you get to the bridge. I am assuming this isn't an issue but it does look a bit odd.

I'm too heavy handed. I recently bought a bass (Squier Deluxe Jazz) that had been set up like that with a really straight neck and the lowest action I have ever seen. As soon as I started thumping away on it I buzzed all over the place and had to bow the neck a bit more and raise the action.

If you are ok with some old fashioned RnB, what about 'Hideaway', a la John Mayall/Eric Clapton? Or 'Steppin' out'? Bit heavier - 'Rat Salad', Black Sabbath

Bought a Tascam trainer from Pete in a totally smooth transaction - immediate postage, arrived well packed and exactly as described. Top chap to deal with!

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1387137610' post='2308597'] IMO - If its too heavy and wide to move yourself, use a £20 trolley off Amazon and get a friend to help with the lifts. [/quote] I have a trolley, which I found very useful for shifting my heavy rig when I had it. For moving lighter cabs about when you have a bad back it is actually more harmful than simply lifting and carrying one, as you end up being bent over - one of the worst things you can do. And relying on help from other people isn't an option because there are always times when there are no other people. I know you mean well but it is probably best to avoid giving advice on issues you have evidently not experienced yourself as you clearly don't understand or appreciate what the issues involved and have just ended up sounding patronising. Rest assured that lightweight gear makes *all* the difference. Easily lifted cabs, lightweight basses, even access to my slip-on shoes so I don't have to tie laces!