Kongo

Almost ran away when the Radio One voice started advertising artists I dont care much of! STOP advertising this to me! But I survived and listened...Yeah I hear nothing wrong with this, has groove and ambience. I'd get bored of it after a few listens but it's good background music, not really one for headphone use.

Refreshed my memory on "Invaders" by Iron Maiden and am continuing my work on "Scarified" by Racer X. Got my P-bass playing sweet again and what better to play than some good 80's metal!? Got my friend with his pink pickuped RG550 (ogh...) to learn it also and were gonna blast it out on Friday...thats 2 days to nail it...Mmm a worthy challenge!

The build and quality of Peavey basses isn't bad, I've played a few bad ones but the new models seem quite well put together. At the end of the day, if its built and plays right your spot on, cause electronics CAN be changed if need be...Wood is a little harder. [quote name='geoffbyrne' post='869324' date='Jun 16 2010, 06:54 PM']I have a Peavey Cirrus V BXP and it's pretty damn good for the money - I payed £220 for mine & my only crib is that the 'Blend' knob really doesn't. G.[/quote] I remember when I played that when I came to test the RD out...I got confused! It's not a "blend" at all, but more a switch in dial form haha... Real nice feel tho and I love the contoured pickups.

[quote name='ead' post='868724' date='Jun 16 2010, 08:32 AM']Man that is one good looking bass! As FlatEric and Kongo I do like the weight/neck/access of this bass but I think I may have a milder form of GAS in that I like the idea of some upgrades. Interested to hear your comments re harnesses, I did originally look for the same type of pots (just to replace the scratchy tone pot) but there are many on the market, and as I couldn't see the like-for-like part number, I'm in a bit of a dither as to which is the right one! I do prefer a VVT set up to VBT though. Have you considered re-locating to the North West Burpster, it's really very pleasant here and we have hills too [/quote] Oh yeah forgot to add...Weight yes ofc...I added a Fat Finger...opinion is like Marmite on them, I jus got it cause I felt the neck was too light. I didnt sell it with that tho! no no no that badboy sits clamped on my P-bass headstock. I like weight in a bass...I was tempted to place wheel balancing weights in the electronics cavity once until I realised thats a LOT of metal to short stuff out! :-O

[quote name='ilmaio' post='863015' date='Jun 10 2010, 10:22 AM']Hi all, this is my first post here Here's my BTB675. It's a very nice bass, very comfortable and easy to play, with a slim and fast neck. I find it quite versatile, but not enough "rock" for my taste,so now i am in GAS for an ATK 305 [/quote] I have the BTB556QM and also found what you said, very comfortable and easy to play, but just doesnt have a big enough attack or girth to the tone to cut it, it's quite flat and natural. The ATK has got huge wallops of what your looking for though so I think you'll be happy. I was gonna get one, but then I bought an Ibanez RD505 off of Geoff on here and was well happy with it. It's what they made to replace it, then within a very short time, decided to make the ATK again and discontinued the RD...

[quote name='Doddy' post='868655' date='Jun 16 2010, 01:19 AM']Personally,I think it would be better applied on bass and cello than 'bass and viola'. [/quote] That'd be this silly auto correct doing its thing lol! Set typically to American (if that language exists), guess they dont use French expressions, will correct that now.

I like this idea! Have watched a load as well (randomly, your Ska lessons). They wernt the 2 min idea vids but still good.

I'm a lover of all instruments and inspired by them equally...You have guitar thats done it all and developed over a long period of time...then you have the bass which is still developing and, concerning the electric form anyway, is a LOT younger. Sometimes I wanna grab some of that guitar influence and bridge it to bass...sometimes I like the gap and opportunity of the electric bass to do something different, even tho you know yourself its not. Then theres Piano / keys...Bass, melody and rhythm in one...awesome such a full sound solo or in a band... Now, apply to Bass and voila! Someone said about Violin? IMO it's a very distant and somber sounding instrument, but I guess thats cause of the application it is used in solo. However...apply to bass...what have we got now? Huge emotion and sense of a story! Excluding drums, because we know about rhythm and slap (and I LOVE drums!), by taking inspo from other instruments you have an entire toolbox at your disposal. I get along with guitarists and they get a long with me. In a band, All we have is each other, so lets get along! My friends (of whom are also guitarists in my band) are inspired by my playing and not holding back. In turn, Im inspired by them and their playing and the influences often lap over, I love the control one of them has! Its like his instrument is his own arm...but then he says the same so, I guess its the Grass being greener again. I don't even mind pick on bass no more, I personally find it a hindrance, but thats because it doesnt fit with -my- play style. I grew out of criticising such silly little things a while ago. At the end of the day, they are all instruments...and instruments do not play themselves! It's up to us what we play and how we do it. Blue, black or red ink. Biro, Fountain or Pencil...It's not what the Poem was written with, it's what -was- written that counts!

[quote name='FlatEric' post='867956' date='Jun 15 2010, 12:46 PM']Hi. I have one of these - dark metallic green and I have several other fretless to match it against. In my opinion, give the pots a quick squirt and leave it alone. You could spend a lot on it, more than the bass is worth, for not a huge gain. Mine is at a friends, at the mo' - he is gigging it. He turned down the offer of a USA Jazz, a Guild, a lovely sounding Peavey Foundation and a couple of 70's copies, in favour of the Yam. A local teacher, who has several high end basses had a go and was VERY surprised how good it was. If you fancy something different, perhaps try some others but for access at the high end of the neck, which is a cracker - so easy to play - the lightness and the range of sounds from the standard pups, you may have a long search. Save your $$$$$ and enjoy it the way it is. There, I've had my 2/- worth - 10p for the younger amongst you!! [/quote] I went to my first bass lesson in Music college about 5 years ago carrying with me...A Yamaha RBX170 (the uber cheap one)...Next to jazz, p-bass and a slew of Ibanez' as much as I loved it I felt a little...out of place...To my surprise my tutor sporting his Ibanez 6-string, asks if he can have a play "I love yammie's" he says as he slaps through Tommy the Cat. "Thats a nice bass!" he says when handing it back to me... Nice bass? well yes I guess it was...for £140!!! Unfortunatly I ran it into the ground, which is why I chose the RBX270 as a project to try and resurrect the old feelings...but Id moved on. The RBX range is great.

[quote name='bartelby' post='868234' date='Jun 15 2010, 06:04 PM']I'm a big Anthrax and Frank Bello fan but I'm not really a P/J fan. The Steve Harris bass is fantastic, get one![/quote] Dusted off my P-bass the other day and remembered why I grew to love em...A quick blast through "Invaders" and my hands got a nice workout. Never got to get his Sig model but maybe one day, my 1st inspiration and still a big part in my playing today I guess. Not to be underestimated.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='784219' date='Mar 24 2010, 01:06 AM']When the geezer is arguing Marcus Miller's sound I think it's relevant. If he was actually Jimmy Cliff then maybe it would be unfair. And you're a thick c***. Sorry is name-calling only allowed as part of a pun?[/quote] Good to see Trolls made their way here, everywhere these days...oh the power of the keyboard. [quote name='Pete Academy' post='783958' date='Mar 23 2010, 09:40 PM']Sorry mate, have to disagree. Marcus has the best slap sound on the planet. No ear-splitting treble there...but saying that, my treble hearing has gone.[/quote] Hear hear! His slap tone still makes me drool...audio wise...He has such a "soft yet aggressive" tone (my explanation)...his strings have the zing and boom...but with a kind of soft edge? I dunno how to explain, its one of a kind! Velvet...thats the best explanation I can offer... haha

[quote name='ead' post='866899' date='Jun 14 2010, 11:59 AM']Cheers Kongo, looks interesting....[/quote] Mostly Fender stuff... P and J and nothing else, but the bridge / controls / pups on the RBX are nothing special you could go anywhere with it! I was gonna go: DiMarzio Will Power + Model J Badass bridge Hipshot tuners Hipshot Drop-tuner Passive electronics. Was jus sposed to be a simple powerhouse but...Never got round to it, instead I fitted a Basslines 1/4 pounder in the bridge...did nothing...then flogged it! Instead I did a P-bass later and slammed a Will Power into that...and then crapped myself!!!

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='867222' date='Jun 14 2010, 05:34 PM'][/quote] The Wife! Now THAT is a well played bass...however I'm surprised Fender never jumped on the idea of releasing it as a "Relic" series sig. I know ofc that cant happen, Sheehan is with Yamaha, but you know Fender. I do like the Attitude as much as I like the Urge II because it's -Different- from the norm, its not jus a Jazz body with a P neck and stingray pups like companies seem to think makes a signature good.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='867446' date='Jun 14 2010, 09:11 PM']Victor Wooten = Yoda. Read any of his books?[/quote] Have to agree, as Yoda wasn't arrogant, just very wise.

Oh no clicked the wrong voting option!!! :-O I think in this case, Rosewood, but normally I LOVE Maple fingerboards...shame most basses I like don't come with them...

I'm a bit cautious of my hands, growing into a neck can work but if the strain is too much it may be more harm than good. Growing into a neck cause its different is just change, but a neck thats just too hard on your hands by design may need some re-thinking.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='866334' date='Jun 13 2010, 08:06 PM']Actually it just dawned on me... I do own a signature model.... yeah you guessed it the Pingray. [attachment=52170:pingray060.jpg][/quote] I looked at that...glad u got the neck working! Mine has...well lets say its coming off and thats the last time I go with Dr. Parts necks again! Your basses inspire me to completely break it down and start again actually...

[quote name='REDLAWMAN' post='866281' date='Jun 13 2010, 07:15 PM']I really appreciate everyone's help. Thanks very much indeed. Much to learn and plenty to go on.[/quote] Enjoy this time, when everything is new its great as you learn and expand and find things exiting and you keep focus and continue. The only thing to stop you is difficulty and confusion but learn to get past these (time will help) and your on your way to enjoying the best gift life can offer!

[quote name='No1skewenjack' post='865649' date='Jun 13 2010, 12:30 AM']I've just bought my first, what I would call expensive bass. A Fender 'P' Bass MIJ 1995. I used to have a 'Black' bass only cost £80 off the shelf and when I used to play about 10 years ago a Encore. So compared to my previous bass it is a major upgrade. I cant stop playing it. I finally know what people mean when they say a bass feels right. Anyway Do most people get an extra amount of enthusiasm from obtaining a new bass? there again it might be becuase I've nearly nailed my first song this time around.[/quote] My 1st three maybe four purchases before it got silly were like that...So fresh and new you love the feel, the tone and jus wanna break it in, especially more expensive models. Even more so when you buy one that just fits into your hands and you don't even realise its there.

[quote name='The Burpster' post='866324' date='Jun 13 2010, 07:58 PM']I like this discussion and I find it intriguing. Let me share my experience. I started playing about 5 yrs ago. My best mate who has been playing (6 string) for about 30 yrs was really excited, and has been/was really supportive (maybe in that one I am lucky!) To start with he was giving me tips and helping me find my way 'round the fretboard etc. I have always been dumbstruck by his playing he can play some really impressive stuff. Recently he has bought one of my basses from me as he fell for it as soon as I acquired it. Interestingly now when we jam, he will ask, "jeez how do you stretch to those notes? I've tried that and I cant do it without making my hands hurt!" Also try as he will he can't play finger style like we do, the other major point that he really apprecites is that he states in his own words...... "most guitarists can't keep time for toffee, and I kinda rely on your sense of rythym. Not many guitarists would admit that!" The tables have turned to mutual respect. That is a really nice feeling.[/quote] Indeed, tis an awesome feeling is it not? Oh if only they would all rise up and realise why a band is called a band.

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='866093' date='Jun 13 2010, 04:09 PM']While I appreciate that the thumbs aren't the best designed with balance in mind, I never have any problems with mine. Rather than limit your options on bass, get a nice thick leather strap, should hold it fine, my thumb stays put wherever I leave it.[/quote] +1 on the strap! With suede backing it both stops the bass moving AND with the width u cannot feel the weight, and I dont have the best spine in the world. 3-4" should do.

I've got nothing personal against Signature basses...as long as they are. I remember seeing a "signature Custom blink-182 P-bass" when I was starting out maybe 7 years ago...and all I could think was...they REMOVED the tone pot and put in a different pickup...and thats it and everyone in school wanted one. Some of the others like the Fender Urge II however I love, not jus cause I'm a Hamm fan, but because it is what I want in a 4-string by Fender...the pup combination is holy! and 24 frets is nice... But most of the time they don't work for me and I play whatever bass I find is good for me. I use a Yamaha TRB6II in a metal band...why? cause it plays and sounds how I want. No need for stigma. Ofc I wouldnt mind my OWN TRB6II now thats different.

Parts in these basses are not too far out, you should be able to find everything and more here: www.wdmusic.co.uk I upgraded a 270J fretted a while ago before I sold it here.

Even the guitarists in my band (who are also friends but still) say they can't play bass, because they play it like a guitar. That's their words not mine!

These keep getting delete due to "violations"... ok so not only are Tabs getting removed but backing tracks also? How does the bedroom muso lstart to learn to play now I wonder?