WHUFC BASS

Looks like a good spec indeed - with an ash body too. How much did you pay for it ?

Its called getting old.... it happens to us all

[quote name='molan' post='544692' date='Jul 19 2009, 02:17 PM']Not quite the same neck of the woods but there was a famous picture once of Bootsy crossing the road with Dave Stewart in Crouch End in full space-funk regalia, big hat, rhinestones, platforms, star glasses, pretty much a complete stage outfit. He was working with Stewart on one of his solo albums & had a recording facility somewhere in Crouch End. The locals just stood and gaped at this crazy looking guy strolling down the road seemingly oblivious to the fuss he was causing .[/quote] I know it well. That place is literally just down the road - its an old church building. Not sure if he still owns it or not but its impressive from the outside. If you go up to Muswell Hill just up the road, there's a church thats been converted into a pub - I kid you not. The bar is where the altar used to be.

[quote name='thepurpleblob' post='544678' date='Jul 19 2009, 01:49 PM']I was playing at ones of those multiple band charity gigs the other week and was suitably horrified to find a Behringer as the provided bass rig. Needless to say it sounded fantastic. Sigh![/quote] I played in Stockport recently and was equally dismayed to find myself playing through a H|H 2x15 and one of their ancient bass heads. It sounded great. One of the best amp and bass combinations I've heard recently was a put together precision (squier body, cheap maple jazz neck and kent armstrong pickup) through a real sh*tty Laney bass amp with just volume / bass / mid / treble knobs. I have never heard a better precision sound. It was identical to the 70s John Deacon type sound on Dragon Attack and sounded real nice. Total cost of entire set-up was about £200.

[quote name='riff raff' post='544021' date='Jul 18 2009, 02:58 PM'][attachment=29134:cliff2.jpg][/quote] A highy underrated bass player imo. Other bass players could learn a hell of a lot listening to Cliff Williams. He has an amazing knack of keeping things solid and simple which isn't as easy as it sounds.

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='544117' date='Jul 18 2009, 04:44 PM']haha rather amusing. I was going to put this in my signature but for some reason firefox seems to have a problem copying things suddenly. Maybe it's because i've sinned against god?[/quote] You will burn in hell my child unless you repent !

[quote name='fatgoogle' post='544133' date='Jul 18 2009, 05:02 PM']Ireland even though at one point being the 3rd richest country in the world i believe, is still a very old country and catholisism still reigns even though it is now dieing out, but it all gigs stopped there for 6+ months and theres one evreymonth or less now.[/quote] No need to explain mate. Both my parents were / are Irish and I know all about their mad views on religion and all that. Apparently they still belive in fairies over there in some parts - I kid you not - and I'm not talking about the Danny le Rue type fairy either.

[quote name='riff raff' post='511951' date='Jun 12 2009, 11:09 AM']just spoke to the [b]gut [/b]in wizard and im gonna order a thumper and see how i get on. [/quote] Fat bloke is he ?

[quote name='fatgoogle' post='544055' date='Jul 18 2009, 03:25 PM']One of the best was closed down cause a local priest said that to much drugs and other stuff was happening their[/quote] The local priest? How did they take him seriously when he believes in mythical beings who live in the sky and know your thoughts and if you think bad thoughts you'll be burned in a big fire by some bloke with a pitchfork and horns on his head? If you ask me, the priest is the one who has been taking the drugs.

I think the British Pub / Venue scene is in decline anyway due to the price of alcohol. Its a rip-off and puts people off going to gigs. Asking people's ethnic background is just pure idiocy. How can that be legal? Surley the anti-discrimination laws could make this illegal?

[quote name='molan' post='543721' date='Jul 18 2009, 01:33 AM']Don't think he'd get away with this outfit on the streets anywhere near the Boleyn ground eh?[/quote] I'm not a betting man but I'd wager he wouldn't.

No probs mate. Looks like Thomann are the only people who supply these so you'll have to buy it from them.

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='543311' date='Jul 17 2009, 03:35 PM']Like [size=3][b]50 cent[/b][/size] was apparently shot 9 times in one night and survived. Ouch.[/quote] Or 37 1/2p as he is known over here in the UK.

Yes mate, something like this [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_double_bag_trolley_ebass.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_double_bag_trolley_ebass.htm[/url]

I had a 1988 stingray years ago and remember the neck being paticularly chunky back then too.

Seriously, if you do, you'll have alot less explaining to do at customs. Depending on which airline you go with you should be ok - invest in one of them double cases. How many basses are you brining back?

Bottom line is - if you're worried about Ohms get a head that can handle 2 Ohms.

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='281001' date='Sep 10 2008, 11:43 AM']I don't go to London much[/quote]

[quote name='leftybassman392' post='539239' date='Jul 13 2009, 11:59 AM']Got a question if anybody feels able to answer. I've bought a couple of basses from sellers in the US, and there's a chance that I'll be able to go across to pick them up early/mid August. Anything I should know about bringing them into the UK by air? Any helpful hints would be much appreciated.[/quote] Go over with some empty cases!

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='538434' date='Jul 12 2009, 12:50 PM']Nothing makes me cringe more than hearing someone play slap.[/quote] Me too...

[quote name='molan' post='533057' date='Jul 5 2009, 02:51 PM']Forgot this one: [/quote] f***in' 'ell.