Sibob

I have a few different tones in my head for the couple of different bands.

My USA Jazz through my mini Ashdown rig (EVO 500, Mini 48) is fantastic, couldn't be happier! For covers that is.

Originals wise, my Drop C 'ThingRay' through my full Ashdown rig (above + Mini 15) is also fantastic, and couldn't ask for more from a low tuned bass. But my Drop D tone is a bit lacking, but hopefully a pending deal will sort that all out, more details when it happens!

Like i said, i love the tone of my Ashdowns, but the size of the drivers and cabs mean that they don't throw sound a great distance, would love to try some larger cabs in my various musical settings to see if i would get on with them. I'm also waiting on the tuners to finish my 'Early 80's P/J Encore Project' thing, with a DiMarzio in, should sound awesome.

Si

I usually use two fingers alternating for the majority of my playing. I utilise a 3 finger r-m-i-r-m-i etc technique for fast triplets, i find that playing the fingers in that order as opposed to i-m-r gives me a bit more bounce on the string for whatever reason. I've also begun working on it a lot harder to smooth it out so i can play fast 4ths with no accents.

Often i also play 3 finger + thumb plucking technique, but that tends to be for more chilled out passages because you (I) don't get as much attack compared to standard finger style

Si

I'm playing with my band First Signs Of Frost at the Royal British Legion in Watford tonight if anyone is about.

The flyer is below, also checkout www.myspace.com/firstsignsoffrost
2nd gig with the new singer

Cheers
Si

Ped will be along shortly

Si

What bass is the custom shop? Jazz? Precision?
Just for clarity for everyone else

Si

First bassline i ever learned was 'Frank Sinatra' by Cake

Si

Is it 3 bolt or 4 bolt?

Thanks
Si

Anyone going?
Me, my gf, a singer friend and 2 bass player friends are off to see him

Si

I dunno, i quite like the white!!
Hate the gold hardware though lol

I'm sure the Amber will look just as wicked though!

Si

I omitted my mention of chicken-neck for fear of deviation.

I do get some odd movements going with me 'ol neck. Again mostly with my more chilled out gigs, with FSOF my neck generally just aches the morning after (EVEN MORE ROCK!!!!!!!! ) haha

Si

No way, sell it to me! :-D

Si

I don't tap my foot to keep time, its just something that happens if i'm in a fairly relaxed stance, which isn't usually the case with FSOF (ROCK!!), moreso with my covers band lol.

Also, i'm a fidgeter, i'm pretty much always moving and tapping my feet and stuff. Sometimes when i'm practicing, i'll be playing one thing, and my leg will be bouncing in a completly different time simply because its sub-concious so it doesn't affect my playing....weird!

Si

Still a bargain if it's all original and in alright nick!

Si

My phone wouldn't let me text the number

Si

Or an American Jazz Deluxe 4 string

Si

Hey all!
Just thought I'd remind everyone of my originals band's gig tomorrow nite (Tuesday 2nd Oct 07) at Camden Underworld In London. Its our first gig with our new Singer and should be awesome because he's awesome ha!
We're supporting Days In December, and theres a couple of other bands on the bill as well!

Check the Flyer below!!
If you're about, come say Hi!

Cheers
Si

www.myspace.com/firstsignsoffrost

Tiny little update:

The headstock logo transfer arrived a few days back from a very nice man called Trey in the US.
Its an S9 series Jazz Bass logo.
I'll affix it as soon as i get the tuners sorted

Nice
Si

I've had my ABM 500 for about 4 years, and i reckon it was in the shop for at least 6months before that so not sure if its chinese or UK made. I've had ZERO problems with general functionality, like I've mentioned before, I've had to replace the VU meter bulb once and a button that fell off, thats it.......touch wood

Si

p.s.
the gear is heavily used, 3 to 4 times a week, and completed a 26 date UK tour in May, being played every night pretty much.

The wiring would be similar to that of a Les Paul etc, a volume and tone per pickup. I personally think that a MM style humbucker is going to benefit from a preamp to get sounding real nice. If you're spending the money to rout in a new pickup, might as well get the guy to rout out the space for a preamp. The Aguilar preamps are tiny.

Si

Man, how are you actually paying for rent and Uni and general living? lol

Si

That was you was it! Good buy!

Good luck with the sale!

Si

I've got a Fender Deluxe Jazz up for possible trade, check the link in my signature if you're interested

Cheers

Si

Fair Play
Good luck

Si

That Stringray is a bit Schmexual
And the G&L is beautiful, to bad its a 5string lol

You interested in trades? I'm in Swindon a fair bit for my girlfriend

Cheers
Si

*Cries slightly*

In one way i hope you still have this in a month of two, but i obviously wish you luck in selling it lol
Have a bump

Si