Oggy

[quote name='Shaggy' post='913467' date='Aug 3 2010, 08:19 AM'] You must have bugged my house..........right?[/quote] Hi Shaggy, You have to be so careful with pillow talk these days, you never know who's listening [b]Ditty for you[/b] One of the funniest band conversations I’ve ever heard was between a lead guitarist and rhythm guitarist I played in a band with back in the 80’s. The rhythm guitarist owned a small independent music shop so was never short of new gear to show off :snob: ; the lead guitarist (usually skint like the rest of us) played a very old Wilson through an original (really beat up and held together by tape and string) VOX AC 30, none the less he was a really great player and produced the goods . One practice night the rhythm guitarist turned up with ‘yet another' change of amp. and guitar, some Yamaha posh amp and a a brand new Rickenbacker (like the one the guy in the Birds used to play. Anyway, just as we were finishing up the session the conversation went something like this:- [b]Rhythm Guitarist to Lead Guitarist:[/b] Well what do you think? [b]Lead Guitarist to Rhythm Guitarist:[/b] Think about what? [b] Rhythm Guitarist to Lead Guitarist:[/b] My new state of the art Yami and the Ricky :snob: . Look of intense consideration appears on the Lead Guitarists face and conversation continues: [b]Lead Guitarist to Rhythm Guitarist:[/b] Well, If I were you I’d take the Ricky and beat the SH*T out of that Yami thing with it, it sounds like a bag of nails . The band broke up shortly after that – wonder why ? Oggy

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='913387' date='Aug 2 2010, 11:50 PM']Russ, do you think we're taking reasonable steps? This post is in the most prominent part of the site and features on the RSS feed. The only other thing we could do is issue a forum wide email but we still can't protect people against themselves. Oggy, when did you get the PM? I'd like to check if they're using another account or the one that has been banned. The banned account is dead and disabled, they don't even have access to their PM system but we keep it on file so they can't register a new account with the same email.[/quote] Ho Crazykiwi, I got the PM 'July 32 2010 09:22pm. If you have access to my PM's your more than welcome to have a look at them, it may help. Also if you send me your email address I'll forward you the email I got with the Bass description, asking price, preferred method of payment and some very nice pictures. I would just be so easy to let the GAS take over and send the money, especially if your not an old sceptic like myself. I don't want to see any of our members being caught by this scammer. Oggy [b]Cut and paste:[/b]- cc25corner View Member Profile Add as Friend Send Message Add to PM block list Forward PM Find Member's Topics Find Member's Posts Fender Stu Hamm Signature URGE (32” Scal, Jul 31 2010, 09:22 PM Newbie * Group: Banned Posts: 0 Member No.: 11,430 Joined: 31-July 10 Hi My name is Chris Corner from Madrid Spain...I am contacting you regarding your advert you place on website that you are looking for the above subject...I have it in very good condition and if still interested,Let me know and i will forward you details of the item and i will also need your shipping address and telephone number to calculate the shipping cost to your destination.My mode of payment is Via Paypal,Western union,MoneyGram..Bank wire transfer..Let me know which method you prefer and i ship the next day after payment has been receive..My phone number is +33424029617..Feel free to call me anytime for further discussion or email me back at [email protected] thanks and hope to hear from you soon.

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='911583' date='Aug 1 2010, 12:27 AM']Thanks to a heads up by EBS_freak, we believe there's a scammer operating on the forum who has been active on other non-bass related forums as well. He has sent the following message: [i]My name is Chris Corner from Madrid Spain...I am contacting you regarding your advert you place on website that you are looking for the above subject...I have it in very good condition and if still interested,Let me know and i will forward you details of the item and i will also need your shipping address and telephone number to calculate the shipping cost to your destination.My mode of payment is Via Paypal,Western union,MoneyGram..Bank wire transfer..Let me know which method you prefer and i ship the next day after payment has been receive..My phone number is +33424029617..Feel free to call me anytime for further discussion or email me back at [email protected] thanks and hope to hear from you soon.[/i] We're only aware of one user account which has been shut down but if you receive a PM from anyone offering stuff and asking for payment via any non secure international payment methods eg. Western Union, Moneygram etc. please let a Mod know. cheers Steve[/quote] Hi Steve, He / She or whatever it is, is at it again - [b]beware[/b]. I posted a Wanted for a Stu Hamm 32" Scale Bass and look what lucky old me got: [quote]Fender Stu Hamm Signature URGE (32” Scal cc25corner Fender Stu Hamm Signature URGE (32” Scal, Jul 31 2010, 09:22 PM Newbie Group: Banned Posts: 0 Member No.: 11,430 Joined: 31-July 10 Hi My name is Chris Corner from Madrid Spain...I am contacting you regarding your advert you place on website that you are looking for the above subject...I have it in very good condition and if still interested,Let me know and i will forward you details of the item and i will also need your shipping address and telephone number to calculate the shipping cost to your destination.My mode of payment is Via Paypal,Western union,MoneyGram..Bank wire transfer..Let me know which method you prefer and i ship the next day after payment has been receive..My phone number is +33424029617..Feel free to call me anytime for further discussion or email me back at [email protected] thanks and hope to hear from you soon.[/quote] I even got a follow up email offering the bass at £580 with some nice pictures. Oggy

[quote name='Lozz196' post='913155' date='Aug 2 2010, 08:35 PM']The dreaded GAS - its with me all the time! So far this year, 1 new 4x12, 1 Amp, 1 50s P-Bass, 1 Les Paul type gtr, 1 Fender pickup, plus numerous leads etc. Although, have actually sold quite a bit, so prob just abt breaking even - til the next must-have, of course.[/quote] Hi Lozz196, Conversation with my Missus: [b]The Missus [/b] - When are you going to grow up and stop buying all those silly bass guitars and stuff, it must be costing you a fortune and you know we (her) need the money for our holiday and other uselless rubbish? [b]My Answer [/b] - Come on now you know I've [b]actually sold quite a bit, so prob just abt breaking even[/b]. [b]The Missus [/b] - [size=4][b]YEH RIGHT[/b][/size] Ringing any bells Chaps? Oggy

[quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='913100' date='Aug 2 2010, 07:15 PM']I always have Bass GAS,but when i played guitar it was far more severe.[/quote] Hi hillbilly, So it's eased since you started playing Bass; why do you think that is? Less choice, more flexibility of tone on a bass, running out of cash? I'm just living in hope that I'll find that piece of wood with 4 strings that'll satisfy my URGE to get a 32" Scale bass . Oggy

[quote name='Schnozzalee' post='912933' date='Aug 2 2010, 04:18 PM']Nah I've had it recently, your one o the guys with small hands like me! The way I see it, there not that many different tones to bass - Jazz, Precision, MM, Rickenbacker or Hi-Fi (status). Then you have your 4,5 and 6 strings. Then effects. Then amps. Its best I feel to buy a good amp (£1200 tops) a 24 fret hifi soapbar four string such as the Cort A4 which is extremely well built and comfortable to play and get one of those Roland V-99 which pitch shifts - turning a standard tuned bass to eb by the click of a button. The V-99 also imitates and combines effects including jazz,precision tones etc. Thats my assessment, coming from a guy with the same problem as you...but just spent 1k on a masterbuilt guitar...[/quote] Hi Oli, I'm intrigued , "[b]Roland V-99 which pitch shifts - turning a standard tuned bass to eb by the click of a button. The V-99 also imitates and combines effects including jazz,precision tones etc.[/b]", is it a sort of TC-Helicon VoiceLive for Bass? The idea of dropping to a B tuning at the push of a button has got my GAS going again . What did you have masterbuilt? (Who, What (Pic's), Where and how are you finding it?) Oggy

Just putting this up to see what you guys think, and it's a wee bit slack at work today. [b]GAS – Agghhhhhh.[/b] Why is it that we Bass players suffer so badly with it? Well judging by this site we do. I’ve been in ‘a few’ bands over the years and those six stringers don’t seem to suffer with the GAS problem nearly as much as us. From my observations the six stringers usually start out with a budget Stratocaster look alike or similar then progress to a reasonably pricy Fender Strat or Tele or a Gibson Les Paul and stay with it for years. I’ve had 9 basses over the last 4 years and I’m still lusting after, and will probably get if finances allow, several more in the short to medium term. I just keep looking for that ‘perfect’ look, feel and sound. With each new purchase I think ‘Yeh, that’s it’ only to find that a few days, week or months down the road I’m suffering from GAS yet again. Any one else noticed this lack of GAS in the six string community, or is it my imagination? Oggy

[quote name='evilLordJuju' post='911462' date='Jul 31 2010, 08:09 PM']I have a very good friend who bought this [url="http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/2001LesPaulStandard.php"]Les Paul Standard bass[/url] about 18 months ago for £850. He had to search around a couple of months to get it at that price. They are now deleted (despite some stock left in some stores maybe), and if you ask anyone that has played a few different 90s/00s Les Pauls, it is the Standard that they always rate. To be honest i'm surprised Gibson stopped making them. But they did. So that's why I say £850-£900. As always, to some extent it depends on how quickly you need it sold.[/quote] Thanks eLJ, From the input I've had back (thanks to you chaps) on this; it looks like I'll have to get the Camera out and take some fresh shots before posting it for sale at £900, start at the upper end and see what happens . I'll get that 32" Scale Bass by hook or by crook . Thanks again to you all. Oggy

Thank you Basschatters, It's great that you chaps have taken the time to add replies. From the advice so far (not checked out the 'evilbay' thing yet - not sure how to), it looks like anywhere between £700 - £900 : [quote]evilLordJuju Posted Today, 04:29 PM I thinl you could hold out for 850- 900 - they are no longer produced, and are highly regarded amongst the newer les paul models.[/quote] [quote]Tinman Posted Today, 01:17 PM I think the general rule of thumb is in the region of 2/3rds of the market price. Especially for a pristine example.[/quote] [quote]bob_pickard Posted Today, 01:07 PM I reckon it'll probably top out around £7-800 quid on a good day - bung it on ebay and give it a whirl - or check out the completed listings tick box on ebay to see what they've been selling for[/quote] I'd like to hear from any Gibson Fans out there - any of you guys tried to buy one lately? Comments on the experience (read price paid +/-, availability)? Oggy

Hi Basschatters, After having a good chat with myself I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m going to have to sell a Bass that ‘lives under the bed’, to get a Bass that I’ll actually play. Back in 2001 I went to see the Yardbirds and fell in love with the Bass, the guitar that is not the player, although I’m sure he’s a nice boy. The Bass in question was a black Gibson Les Paul Standard Bass; never seen one before and made up my mind on the spot I was going to own one – does this feeling sound familiar to you? – Yup, raging GAS. After much searching I eventually found one at the Bass Cellar in London (Honeyburst / brand spanking new) in 2002, flashed the cash (£1,250) and she was mine, all mine. [b]Problem[/b] – I couldn’t get on with it. Now I’m not the ‘biggest strongest player you ever did see’, I have what you might call a ‘slight build’ and I’ve got small hands. For me - I found the Bass heavy and the 34” ‘Standard Scale’ just too much to do more than a couple of numbers with before my back and shoulder started playing up and my left hand started to cramp – not good. I used the Bass at two or three practice sessions and one charity gig then put it back in its case and under the bed. It’s come out, probably every six months or so, just to look at it, dust it off and put it back under the bed – “What a waste” I hear you cry - well you’re right but I just couldn’t bring myself to admit I’d made a mistake and I’d never play it, just another one of life’s little curved balls. [b]Help required[/b] – (My Missis has been telling me that for years ) The Bass is in immaculate condition, no dinks, scratches or any blemishes. If you saw it in hanging up in a music shop you’d honestly think it was new, well its not. It was manufactured in 2001 and I bought it ‘new’ in 2002. I want to purchase a Landing 32” Scale Bass from the USA (can’t get a 32” bass locally – rare as……………), it’s an expensive game buying from the US, I’ve tried locally but has ‘zip luck’ so – [b]I’d like some opinions from fellow Basschatters on what would be a fare price to ask for this Bass?[/b] The last time I saw this particular Bass for sale was some six months ago on the thoman.de web site, at that time they were asking £1,350 for one. I’ve done several searches lately and can no longer find any for sale, perhaps I’m not looking in the right places. A few pictures of the bass and my latest attempt to get my (small) hands on a 32” Scale base can be found here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=96665"]Attempt at getting a 32" Scale Bass[/url] Thanks for reading this, sorry it’s a bit like War and Peace but I think it’s important to give a bit of background when asking for opinions. Oggy [i] PS. I’m playing a Short Scale Mustang and Gibson SG at the moment – both very nice.[/i]

[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='894855' date='Jul 14 2010, 04:51 PM']It's funny you should mention that, because I emailed him about the same thing. More specifically a 30" jazz, but he commented on the fact that there wasn't enough interest. Maybe we should get a few people on here to show interest and he might do one [/quote] At those sort of prices I'd buy one today (don't tell the Missus though) - make a great backup or pub bass. We've all played places where you worry if the gear is going to be stolen or damaged . Oggy

[quote name='paul h' post='842041' date='May 19 2010, 01:45 PM']He she is...brand new Retrovibe Aero 2 from www.probass.co.uk[/quote] Hi Paul, Looks good and from your MP3’s it sounds great. I’ve just visited the probass site, can’t believe the prices (what the.....). Wonder if they’ll ever do a 30” or 32” - hope so . Nice sound clips Paul. Looking forward to your review. Oggy

[quote name='Legion' post='894502' date='Jul 14 2010, 10:28 AM']Very nice! I went to see Air playing at Somerset house last week (awesome gig) and watching him play stuff like La'Femme D'argent on his mustang makes me envious of this little beauty [/quote] Hi Legion, "La'Femme D'argent" ; wasn't me, I never touched the Girl . Thanks Man. Oggy

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='894503' date='Jul 14 2010, 10:28 AM']Nice. A Sid junior. Very Captain Sensible on Supersonic.[/quote] Hi Low End, I'm in trouble if she grows into a Precision; it'll be bigger than me . Glad you like her though, thanks. Oggy

[quote name='basshead56' post='894485' date='Jul 14 2010, 10:18 AM']Stunning Tim, stunning! That is a fantastic looking refin! Loving the tort pickguard too! Glad she´s being put to good use! Well wear man! Col[/quote] Hi Col, Glad you like her, I'm now spoiled for choice between Mad Max (Gibson SG) and Sally (Mustang) - I know, sad bugger . The short scale basses are the way forward for me, struggled for to long with the 34" scale + small hands + arthritis creeping up on me. I see that there's a Japanese Fender Jazz (only available in Japan ) that's a 32" scale - love to get my (small) hands on one of those. Hope all is well with you Col. Tim (Oggy)

[size=3]Hi Basschatters, I just had to share a few pictures of my refurbished Fender (CIJ) Mustang with you all. I bought the Mustang from ‘basshead56’ (Colin) at the back end of May this year; it has to be said that Colin was a gentleman to deal with and went out of his way make sure I got the bass in great condition and well packed from Ireland – thanks Colin. You can see the great condition of the bass when I purchased it from Colin at the following thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=86888&hl=Mustang"]Mustang - As Purchased From Colin[/url] I was well pleased with the sound and playability of the bass when I received it but thought the ‘go faster red’ colour was a little to much for my Blues Band, especially when the ‘six stringer element’ thought it would be a good idea to do Surfin’ Safari now I had the right colour bass . I’d used Andy Viccars in Milton Keynes in the past (see: [url="http://www.andyviccarscustom.co.uk"]Andy Viccars - Website[/url] ) to do some work on my Gibson so approached him to do a full refurbish job on the Mustang, he did a great job as you’ll see from the pictures below. Andy suggested the colour, he showed me his Jazz in this colour and I was sold. I bought the Tortoise shell scratch plate from the USA and handed the whole lot over to Andy to do his thing. Andy used the old traditional ‘Nitrocellulose’ paint finish, I have to say I’m chuffed to bits with the whole result – finish, set-up and sound (nice set of flats on it) are perfect – thank you Andy. Oggy Anyway the pictures:[/size] [attachment=54192:Mustang_1.jpg] [attachment=54193:Mustang_2.jpg] [attachment=54194:Mustang_3.jpg] [attachment=54195:Mustang_4.jpg] [attachment=54196:Mustang_5.jpg] [attachment=54197:Mustang_6.jpg] [attachment=54198:Mustang_7.jpg] [attachment=54199:Mustang_8.jpg] [attachment=54200:Mustang_9.jpg] [attachment=54204:Mustang_10.jpg] [attachment=54201:Mustang_11.jpg] [attachment=54202:Mustang_12.jpg] [attachment=54203:Mustang_13.jpg]