Cosmo Valdemar

I was going to comment on the headstock, but it's already been said.

[quote name='Chris2112' post='1213934' date='Apr 28 2011, 04:27 PM']As for the show, it's a shame he has had to play a Marcus Miller jazz bass.[/quote]

Do you really consider that to be a 'shame'? Seems like he was lucky to get such a bass for the gig, it could have been infinitely worse!
I'd love it if Victor had something of a revelation, and switched over to Fenders

Sorry If I missed it, but how much for the two?

I think the black bass in the Basschat banner at the top of the screen should be replaced with that picture of Jeff.

I'd love a bass made out of Dragonwood.

Couldn't somewhere like the Bass Gallery or the American Guitar Centre pick these up?

I wish Fender would reissue the 60s slab Precision bass, as used by Entwistle - not so much for the bass itself (although that would be seriously cool), but for that incredible soundng pickup/tone circuit. Nobody seems to knows what was done differently, the fact is they sound utterly amazing. It's all there on Live at Leeds.

[quote name='AlexKay1980' post='1207577' date='Apr 21 2011, 09:49 PM']The only trade I would be interested in would be a Steinberger bass (USA) from the same year =)[/quote]

Ain't got one of those! Best of luck with the sale, it's a beautiful bass.

I was after a Rickenbacker for ages, saw a 1981 4001 and took it as 'a sign'.
Bought it, turned out it was a stunningly mediocre bass in all aspects other than appearance, so I sold it shortly after.

There are dozens of old basses I would love, but it would only be a novelty extra if they were from 1981.

I would have had this it it wasn't for the distance!

Bump for a great amp at a great price.

Not interested in any trades perchance?

[quote name='steve-soar' post='1205288' date='Apr 19 2011, 10:23 PM']You mean Trouble as in the christian, Black Sabbath sound alikes?[/quote]

Ha, if only! We supported them a couple of years back. Think they've split again now though.

Entwistle - The Grand Master. His Alembics of the late 70s/early 80s provided my holy grail of tone.

John Deacon - My first exposure to what the bass was, kindly pointed out by my Dad when I was about four, watching the BoRhap vid.

Geddy Lee - Say no more.

Chris Squire - Utterly fascinating bass lines and amazing, unique sound.

Geezer Butler - Those early Sabbath records are an ideal education in rock bass playing.

[quote name='redstriper' post='1203932' date='Apr 18 2011, 06:47 PM']Or maybe no pickguard for the bare naked look:

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Gorgeous! I always wanted to do this with my Fender 51 but it had a bloody great hole under the scratchplate.

I'm lusting after Alembics again.

If I sell EVERY BASS I own, and the telly, I might be able to get one! There's Entwistle now! And Pete Agnew! Make it stop!

Stunning bass, a real 'dream instrument' of mine! Can you run these in stereo, like Entwistle? To my ears, probably the finest bass sound ever is an Alembic running in stereo, with a bit of dirt on the bridge pickup.

[quote name='burray' post='1201597' date='Apr 16 2011, 10:05 AM']Saturday's treat day![/quote]

hoisin crispy owl!

Bump.

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1202316' date='Apr 17 2011, 01:56 AM']My dog's been ill (kennel cough which has got worse and the vets now suspect pneumonia after finding fluid in his lungs, he should apparently be alright, but he's not very happy), my dad's estate car's broken down, which screws everything up with transport because it means I'm stuck with my huge stack and tiny Fiesta instead of using his car, we had single release gig where after messing about trying to sort a video for it, we decided to do it live, so were relying on a good turn out but found out the venue hadn't promoted it at all, we got up on stage then realised there'd been a miscommunication between our singer/guitarist and roadie so after a carefully planned intro track we all ran on stage and none of the guitarist's gear had been set up, the only thing on stage of his was his amp.

But

The crowd was awesome, the place was rammed, everyone had a great time, the support bands were excellent, the video should be excellent. I honestly don't think I've ever played such a fun gig! We ended up playing for almost an hour and a half just through getting carried away and being called back for encores! It's amazing how a day can turn around. I'm really looking forwards to our tour now!

Sorry for the over-use of commas, but it's been a long day and I'm exhausted. My mind's focusing on sleep at the moment, not grammar. [/quote]

Sometimes the gigs that have everything going against them turn out to be the best, and there's nothing like a great gig to stoke the fires of enthusiasm again!
Hope the dog gets better soon.

A few years back I went on the hunt for one of those Epiphone EB basses, with the big neck humbucker, purely in tribute to Felix (I never did find one). Love the guy's playing and monstrous tone. Never buy your wife a gun!

RIP Felix.

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1201432' date='Apr 16 2011, 01:41 AM']I don't think it looks that odd (apart from being short a string), I know what you mean though. I assume you mean this one.
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It wasn't that one, but similar - it had one pickup and didn't have the 'road-worn' finish. I just think the body needs re-shaping a little on the lower cutaway to let you get to the upper frets.

I like that blue California P, somewhere in the middle-left.

Edit: Just noticed how far the neck runs into the body!
Just looks odd now!

[quote name='4 Strings' post='1198877' date='Apr 13 2011, 11:01 PM']Didn't he use Jazz basses early on (My Generation is on a Jazz) before Precisions.[/quote]

His first 'proper' bass was a Fender P, he sold it after Daltrey insisted it was responsible for blowing up PA speakers. It seems he dabbled with quite a few different basses around '64/'65, including the Dano and the Jazz, but seemed to settle on a P bass, in particular the slab bodied monster, and used a variation on it up until Who's Next, when he switched to Thunderbirds.

My two cents.

I don't think it's right to use BCer's real names in these threads, even if in praise. The chap in question has chosen to be known as 'Geester' on here, so that is what he must be known as. He may be cool with revealing his true identity to one and all, but that must be his choosing. I think the OP should go back to the start and edit as appropriate.

Incidentally, I did a deal on here a few months back with Oldman, and I can't fault him for the thoroughness and detail of our communications at all.

It's been a few years since I have played the Fenton, but I don't recall ever being DId at all - mind you my backline then was a 600w head and a 4x10, so it probably wasn't necessary in that room. If I used a smaller combo they probably would have done.
It's a giggle, that place - you have to get your gear up a rickety fire escape at the back. And it tends to rain when we play there.

[quote name='kevin_lindsay' post='1194014' date='Apr 9 2011, 07:37 PM']That would have been John's 'Fender-bird' hybrid bass[/quote]

The Fenderbirds had Thunderbird style bodies. The one in the Who Are You vid is generally known as an Explorerbird. It still has the Fender Precision neck, and Gibson guts, so it's basically the same bass only with a different body shape.

Might be back if it's still here come payday...