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They have an EB3 in my local music shop (or at least they did when I was there last) so I may pop in today to give it a try. I think they wanted £299 for it wich I think is a bit steep so won't be buying one from them.

I was watching these vids on youtube earlier, I always find them amazing and inspiring. It shows just what range a 4 string has .

John Deacon
Norman Wat-Roy
John Entwistle

I put a jazz together with parts I got off ebay. I was surprised how little I paid for quality parts.

Hmmm, sounds ideal for the blue's band I'm in. I suppose I could convince the wife that it's actually a piece of furnature.

I've seen this or one like it before.

I used to get cuts quite often at work, I used the super glue method with some fabric plaster tape (like plasters but without the padding and it comes on a reel). I used to use Rotosound Tru-bass strings, they are pretty low tension and have a plastic winding.

Nice sound, I've not tried too many acoustic basses (2 to be exact) often thought of getting a fretleaa acoustic but have other plans at the mo.

John Deacon was the first bass player that I recognised as a bass player, not just another member of a band.

Glad you're ok, it could have been so different. The bassist I was replacing in a band last year had a belt of a dodgy PA and a guy who was playing at a wedding reception wasn't so lucky. I have an RCD for my amp but you really need everything protected.

[quote]Bring it on! (says my osteopath).[/quote]

+1

It all depends on what you like, if you like your jazz sound you could get a 2nd hand USA or a new Highway 1 or go out bass testing.

I agree with most of the comments, I wouldn't/won't let anyone use my rig. Even if someone else gets it repaired or pays for the repair it would be out of use for a time and would that mean no gigs?(not that it has or will get broken)

I had a 100w stingray head looked more retro than the one pictured but had the little push buttons including the red "fart" button. Was it labelled deep or bass boost I can't remember but cos I had it going through an 16ohm 18 inch speaker it sounded like a fart

I prefer a nice well played in set of nickles so leave them on as long as possable. I did use flats until I bought the Warwick.

Whey Aye C/DC were one of the best AC/DC trib I saw, the little fella doing the Angus lead was great. They have split now but I think most of them are in Volts who are the best AC/DC act in the UK.

I bought a Mighty Mite jazz neck new off ebay and it's the best jazz neck I've played, I'd even go as far to say better than the USA S1 jazz I played in the week.

Scales and modes, I've been having a back to basics week. I know major and blues scales but have become a bit ignorant and just learnt songs from the record.

Its ok I've just noticed the price.

bugger!

I started wanting a bass when I was 11 after seeing John Deacon on some Queen vids. My first bass was a bit of 1x2 inch wood with strings and frets drawn on with a marker pen. When I was 16 my parents bought me a guitar because it was cheaper than the basses they had in the shop and the combos were smaller. when I was 17 I sold the guitar and bought a proper bass. I've always liked bass, its got more balls than a guitar, its bigger, got thicker strings so therefore its better, period. I sometimes play tennor banjo and have learnt blues harmonica as a side line.

What basses are they? If you want tone and a particular neck I'd suggest you keep looking, something will come up.

When I first started out the band I was in supported a band who were "about to get signed". The pub we gigged in used to pay £100 a night split 70/30 main act/support but the other band decided they wanted it all so a couple of us had to persuade them otherwise. When we were playing they went and sat in their van, I think they recorded a tape which they sold at giggs but never got signed.

there's some on ebay £25 for a splitP style.

I've got half of a VMJ, the maple body is heavier than normal but not really that noticable on the strap. It came with a Stagg neck which I changed for a Mighty Mite maple Jazz neck, fitted Schaller machine heads and a Hipshot string retainer. My next step is to fit a Badass3.