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    [quote name='Gust0o' post='587429' date='Sep 2 2009, 01:11 PM']it is safe to ignore comments on Youtube.[/quote] We should get this translated into latin & have it as a site motto!
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    I'd always go for a Precision & reading what you've posted, that is still the case. The Squier CV jazzes are nice though
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    Fender Precisions all the way! I like other basses but it always comes back to P-basses for me
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    [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='587383' date='Sep 2 2009, 12:38 PM']Rule No. 1 for playing style - there are no rules.[/quote] Absolutely. You can play whatever feels right for you. I tend to find there is more anti-pick snobbery in some parts but generally it doesn't matter what you do. I personally think it's best when you can play using a number of different techniques just so as you have more options
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    I do hope that's a cut & paste quote! I haven't tried the bass ones BUT the acoustic ones are stunning & all I use now
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    I wasn't a big fan of the 80s in the 80s although I've since come full circle on a couple of acts. The 70s is my favourite decade & I spent a lot of the 80s listening to old punk. However this was the moment I decided I wanted to play & be in a band. Last year I got to back the singer at a gig in Swindon which was a 20yr old dream come true
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    It's amazing how much space one double bass takes up so I can't believe you have two (even if one is on loan). My wife would go mad if I had a second
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    Sweaty Glam punk fun from 15+yrs ago. I still have that bass but it's cleaned up & looks better And more punky fun from the mid 90s when I thought I could incorporate my bass playing with aiming for my pilots licence!
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    Me in 2009 on the day I got my double bass (I nearly typed "first" which is a sign of a GAS problem!)
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    As a band you need to work out what you want. I don't like the advice on poaching members as whilst genius can get you a bad reputation. One thing I heard once that I liked is you don't want a top bloke who can't play nor do you want a prat that puts the rest of you to shame. It's a balancing act. I think auditions are a bit like job interviews in that you pretty much know the moment they walk through the door. Is it easy to get on with them? Do they seem reliable etc. Bear in mind that we spend our free time doing this so it has to be fun.
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    Looking good - nothing wrong with a bit of tradition!
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    I was going to say the same. The chances of buying a duff instrument are less likely now then in the 80s. A decent amp [b]has[/b] to be a consideration if you are to play. The Squier VM range are awesome but even if you limit your bass to £600-£700 you'll still have enough to get a halfway decent combo. You have a strong budget. Best of luck with it
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    [quote name='StevieD_FenderP2009' post='585782' date='Aug 31 2009, 02:42 PM']Seymour Duncan SPB-1 or Seymour Duncan SPB-3 Quater Pounders My personal preferance is the SPB-3's paired with either a set of Rotosound Flats or Rotosound Swing Bass RS77LE heavy gauge strings Tone is phenomenal[/quote] I'd agree with this but as the original post was on traditional vintage tone just bear in mind the SPB-3 has a bit more bite to it
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    I'm not sure if this makes me sound old but one of these songs just sounds thousands of times better than the other! Everytime I hear something I like in a dance track it turns out to be a bit of old Curtis Mayfield or something
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    If you want a vintage P-bass tone, I swear by the Seymour Duncan SPB1 [url="http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/basslines/vintage-1/spb1_vintage_fo/"]http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/bass...pb1_vintage_fo/[/url] or there is the Antiquity range for a few more bucks [url="http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/antiquity/bass/"]http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/antiquity/bass/[/url] The SPB1 is used by loads of pros looking for an authentic traditional tone.
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    [quote name='Pete Academy' post='585058' date='Aug 30 2009, 12:14 PM']Why not try the new Ashdown one?[/quote] I was wondering that too. I've not tried it either but have heard good things. Not for me but if you are in the market foy one, fair enough
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    I have a vintage 1978 Gibson Mk35 acoustic guitar. Again, this is a 30yr old guitar so something for a collector or someone who knows what to expect. I'd grade this at about 7/10 to be fair. It's got a pickup under the bridge (just plug in through the rear strap button). There is some light varnish peeling on the underside in a space of about an inch that has never got worse in the last couple of years. The frets are ok but if you are planning hard play you may need to think about a re-fret in the next 2-5yrs. It has the Gibson pre-war logo (obviously the 70s take on retro!) and a great tone. I love this guitar and it's a reluctant sale but I just don't play it. It comes in an old case which doesn't have a logo & may / may not be original - the case is cracked and worn but does a fair job still. I reckon it could be original as it's old. The guitar looks & feels all original. Due to condition, I'll let this go for £475 - a snip of a price to get into the vintage guitar market! All the pics are of the actual guitar I own & not from another source I'm reluctant to post after an accident in delivery with a tele a few years ago but live in West Berks. I've got 100% EBay feedback but I'd prefer to donate an equivilant fee to Basschat then pay the big guys. I've driven down the M4, up to Oxford or down in Hants in the past so I have some fleibility re delivery. Anyhow for those who like an occasional break from the 4 strings and want a proper vintage guitar, this is a cheap way of getting into that market. Cash on collection ideally but I can take Paypal. Thanks for stopping by...
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    My view with Fenders at Squier & MIM level is that the entry level is ok but the deluxe is one hell of a jump. In some respects I'd argue that VM Squiers rival MIM standards and MIM Classics certainly rival the entry level US. I'm a massve fan of the MIM CLassic range and just can't fault it for consistancy on all their products
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    [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='583370' date='Aug 28 2009, 11:14 AM']I too felt a bit let down by the lack of kettle lead (just seems such a cheapskate thing to do) - the socket for which is poorly sited making it fiddly and tight to get the plug in. One 'flaw' , I feel , is the kickback design. It's far too sensetive. The combo seems to naturally want to kick itself back , requiring hardly any pressure to do so. I think this could be solved with shallower feet , they're too big. The single central handle is fine , though it is bulky for a one hand lift , maybe side handles would have been better and I may put some on.[/quote] I own the BA115U & agree on the kickback facility - initially tested by the cat who jumped a mile! Being solid state the BA115U is light though and also has a kettle lead. Not sure why they are skimping on a better model!?!
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    Yeah pics & price range - could be interested... What happened to the body?
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    It does look great. Even for an ex-punk who's mellowed with age
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    I saw this on EBay pre-thread and I thought to myself... [quote name='ironside1966' post='582834' date='Aug 27 2009, 08:01 PM']£250 for a Squier body[/quote]
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    I reckon they'll reissue them at some point too. Happens to every bit of kit. Doesn't help you now though
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    [quote name='Pete Academy' post='581798' date='Aug 26 2009, 07:38 PM']Play slow. You will eventually find it more rewarding in all respects.[/quote] This is exactly what I was thinking. That said Wayne hit the nail too. Learn how to play, sure BUT also learn [u]not[/u] playing too. learn about space and letting the music breath. That's my thoughts. I worked with a brilliant bass player once when I was playing a multi-instrumentalist role. We gave him some home demos to record and he didn't play [b]at all [/b]on one track! He said it sounded great as it was and didn't want to clutter it. I thought that took real self discipline & I'm still impressed with him for doing that. An extreme example but hopefully food for thought.
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    I assume Jobiebass means something like this
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