Cosmo Valdemar

[quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1397892264' post='2428228'] Not me, mostly I use neck only and the rest of the time both pickups (for songs where I need less cut through). I find the vintage sound far too thin to use in a band setting.....also to my ears it sounds nothing like an early 70s 4001 anyway. [/quote] Another example of the variation in Ricks these days - mine nailed the 'classic' tone!

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1398004962' post='2429430'] So that's still 'General Discussion: If its bass or music related ....' [/quote] Humblest apologies.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1397999131' post='2429355'] By the way, in what sense is this thread 'Off Topic' and not 'General Discussion'? [/quote] The OP thought they didn't make basses.

I bloody love Geezer, bloody love him. I will therefore diplomatically withhold my views on that instrument.

[quote name='apa' timestamp='1397807107' post='2427504'] Entwistle himself never considered himself as a bass player. A [/quote] He certainly did and always appeared fiercely proud of what he had achieved, both in playing style and gear developments. He always referred to himself as a 'bass guitarist' rather than a 'bassist', but that was never meant as a swipe at his chosen instrument or role. As PT said of JE after his death, "He had the power to change the f***ing instrument". And he did, but never forgot his role in the band. For all his extravagance and bravado, I can't think of a single example in the Who's recordings where he doesn't fulfil his role in the band. We were never left wanting.

I want ashtrays!

Sophie popped by earlier and bought my fretless Jazz. Had a lovely morning talking bass and gear. Recommended BCer. Good luck with the fretless! Cheers Chuck

Just sold Dave my extra-squelchy Digitech Bass Synth Wah pedal. A pleasure to deal with throughout, paid straight away and was patient when I had minor issues getting to the Post Office. Enjoy the pedal mate!

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1397733789' post='2426879'] Just as well Keith Moon and John Entwhitsle found each other in that vehicle as the mess really works sometimes in the context of the Who. [/quote] Mess?!

I've never seen an 8-string Spector! Apart from a modified one on YouTube. Are they on the website?

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1397728794' post='2426808'] That sounds more like a kick drum than a bass. [/quote] +1 Pretty sure everyone was complaining about the general low frequencies rather than the actual bass guitar itself. A pretty common state of affairs at lots of gigs these days.

[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1397417957' post='2423756'] You'd think they could afford their own place. [/quote] Beat me to it

[quote name='The fasting showman' timestamp='1397484454' post='2424344'] Yeah, that always gets overlooked I think. 'Magic Bus' on 'Live at Leeds' has incredible plectrum playing. [/quote] Totally agree. Live at Leeds is probably 50/50 pick and fingers. Fantastic pick technique, and yes, unfairly overlooked.

I'm endlessly fascinated by these basses. Something I'm not sure of re: the neck - what is a rolled fingerboard, and how does it differ to slab-cut?

[quote name='njr911' timestamp='1397466189' post='2424057'] I watched The Who - Live at the IoW Festival (1970?) on You Tube at the weekend. It's an amazing gig and well worth a hour and 20 mins of your time. What I did notice and have noticed in the past from watching his playing is his unique technique. Hi picking fingers flying everywhere. How does he play so well and quickly ? They guys a legend! [/quote] I'm surprised you noticed, JE has about 20 seconds of screen time in the whole thing! Incredible concert though.

[quote name='AussieBassman' timestamp='1397260603' post='2422389'] So anyway, what about Rob Jones and his Ric 4003? [/quote] He had to sell his waistcoat [i]and[/i] shirt to afford that Rick...