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You have to accept a certain amount of noise when playing P-basses through valve amps (my setup too). Have you got an earthing problem on the bass? If when you touch the strings / bridge / tone knob it goes quieter than copper tape is the answer. Otherwise it may just e that this is a noisy set up. You can learn to love the hum. Sorry was typing mine as Luke typed the same

Well I'm neither of those! Firmly in the middle, a pretty competent player without being flash and I'm sure many are the same

I'm half tempted to see Ace Frehley next month as his 80s show at the Hammersmith Odeon was my first gig. I saw Kiss on the 3D tour for Psycho Circus which was the original line up so I felt I'd achieved a childhood ambition. I'm sure the new line up will be better though!

The only lady sound engineer who springs to mind was the one at Honky Tonkin' Sunday in Camden who was excellent. We had one at a London venue back in the mid 90s who our drummer confused in soundcheck by speaking backwards into the mic and then shouting over to say she must have plugged it in backwards. Bless her, she checked!

Never owned one but we had loads of Westone Thunder 1A'a kicking around at school back in the 80s and I was a fan. I love seeing them as it reminds me of when I first started playing.

I bought and paid for a 51 reissue Fender P-bass back in 2004 from them. They charged the card and didn't have it in stock. 3wks later I got a full refund and no bass - only because I complained. Not impressed but reading this it seems that I was just unlucky. I bought that bass this year from soundslive and it is a firm favourite of mine.

Pretty much as the title says really. I picked one up a few months back and have been getting on fine with it, having even gigged a few times with it. However I would like to improve my right hand techniques and iron out any bad habits I may have at this early stage. I'm in no rush and probably looking at just a couple of lessons initially to put me on the right road. I play roots music / Americana stuff so really looking to learn in that style - techniques like double slap appeal I have to say. Thanks for looking.

Whisky in my Whisky by the Felice Brothers, although I think I've learned it loosely as that seems to fit the flavour of the song better

Ex Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley played the Hammersmith Odeon on 19th March 1988 and I was there. Bass player John Regan fell over onstage and I was really impressed. My friend Robin who came with me wore an especially nerdy light blue jumper which killed any rock credibility we could have had but I loved the show. Looking back that band was a bit rubbish really but at the time I loved Ace Frehley and I liked John Regan as a bassist.

22nd December 1989. I was 16yrs old at school and we were the, ahem, band in the sixth form production of Cinderella! On the plus side we had an audience of 700 kids who had to be there. We were awful. I broke the strap to my, ahem, blitz boot and did the gig barefoot which was hotly debated for a long time afterwards. However we got to play school assembly 9 months later and became heart throbs to all the girls in the years below for a good 3wks until the school Rugby team won a match and we became yesterday's chip wrappers. Crazy days!

Welcome - I used a GENZ-BENZ amp at a venue the other week and was quite impressed (a real life saver as I'd blown a fuse which I couldn't replace in mine). In terms of coated strings the closest I have come is Rotosound Trubass which I really like

I remember the Top of the Pops appearance which had no bass player miming along!

Just to bump my own thread I have now had the nod from my wife to say that this will be more of a reality so I am now officially in the market for one so less of a feeler. Please keep them coming

Never had a problem & I've ordered a few times. Also friendly & helpful when I have rung

I think it's as much luck as judgement. I have a great tele that took ages to bed in and it's a great guitar, just wouldn't settle. Equally there are basses I have owned that have been good to go from the off. Wood is a funny thing and sometimes things just take a while.

I've heard of them and know they are a budget make but tended to associate them more with acoustic instrument. I assumed they were another Far East company like Rally (who make some great stuff as it happens)

Loving that fretless Fender and welcome

Classic. Great job

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='667036' date='Nov 27 2009, 07:40 AM']So, one of these gigs we've been asked to do on the back of this is a corporate function - city centre Manchester (groan) in two weeks time for quite a lot of money - about 5 times what we'd normally get paid which is nice but a rough and ready blues band at a corporate function? Are they mad? The other worrying thing is they've asked us to learn a couple of songs including Money (Beatles) and ...wait for it.....Must Hang Sally FFS Are they really mad? I think we'll go down like whaleshit but what the hell, we'll take the money and run.[/quote] I always avoid these types of gigs as a rule but I guess not all coporate folk like Rick Astley. I think this might be fine. Like you say, take the money and run

edited - Old post where photo was long deleted... I reappear later in this thread!?!

[quote name='TheButler' post='666925' date='Nov 27 2009, 12:00 AM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=62459&hl=1978"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=62459&hl=1978[/url] If Jon Shuker gets everything sorted out with a build i fancy then the above will be for sale again. I'm trying to source an original case and such too. If it interests you give us a shout![/quote] Looks great & I admired the thread at the time. I'd love to source it through this forum. It would of course depend on price & when it could be available (& I'd feel guilty taking your only bass!)

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='666927' date='Nov 27 2009, 12:02 AM']Don't forget to search for Precission. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320453135513&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url] I've also seen Percision, Precession and Persecution.[/quote] Thanks. My EBay searches are 1978 bass etc as it doesn't actually throw up that many. I'd seen that one too. Very nice but I think a little high in price for me. I've seen stuff go as low as £800 & I think I have to start questioning how badly I want it when it goes above £1600. I'd hope for a £900 - £1200 range ideally. I also think a later one might suit me more - I have a 1978 Bassman head so it could be a theme. Still as I said, I'm open to anything really

I had one too & it was a real return to form for Squier - best in nearly 20yrs! People here seem to prefer the jazzes although I prefer a Precision myself

[quote name='Beedster' post='666883' date='Nov 26 2009, 11:20 PM']But if you want specific I find myself strangely attracted to this baby [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-precision-bass-1979-80_W0QQitemZ110462781206QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item19b8184716"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-precision-bas...=item19b8184716[/url] C[/quote] Yeah seen that one. I do daily checks on EBay & Google Fender Precision 1978 for example. The searches aren't throwing up many basses for some reason

I toyed with putting this in Items Wanted but as I'm after advice as much as feelers felt the Bass Guitar section may be more appropriate at this stage. Having had quite the year I think I *may* treat myself to a 1970s Precision [b]if[/b] I can get the idea past my wife. I have some money coming next week so it could be viable and if it is I won't hang around making a decision. I'm no expert on vintage gear although I know a bit - not as much as a few on these very pages though. What I'm after is advice and not getting ripped off. As far as my tastes go I'm very open to offers. I'd prefer a fretted bass and something I would look to gig. I don't want a wallpiece. I was born in 1973 but I have interests in anything from 73 to 79. I possibly lean towards a rosewood neck but do like maple too. I'd rather avoid sunburst but if it's the right year / condition this isn't a barrier. Also I don't mind small modifications but don't personally care for stuff that has been hacked about too much. If anyone here either knows a good place to buy / try, has something, knows someone or just has some sound advice I'm open to any offers / ideas. I'm based in West Berkshire but have transport if it is worth my while.