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[quote name='bassist_lewis' timestamp='1323630423' post='1465249'] I know this is somewhat anethema on this forum but I'd like to have one go-to bass (or perhaps two of the same). I know that one bass won't cover every sonic situation but what I'd like to know is, those of you who use only one bass or one brand, how did you arrive at that conclusion? [/quote]I've got a few basses , but have gigged just the one , on every gig bar one , for getting on for 20 years . I've done shed loads of function band work with that bass , and it'll do anything - within reason . Any half decent bass will cover most situations . All you need is the know how to work it . With fingers , slap , thumb palm mute , pick , plucking position of the hand , and maybe the odd effect or two , you can cover most bases . And I'll even argue that you'll improve , and have more fun , by coaxing it all out of the one bass .

On reflection , a blinder - as per the other's comments last night , today , and the punter's reaction . Though alas , not for me . Made a couple of numpty mistakes , just through my mind wandering . This wasn't helped by the fact that I had very little room to move . On the plus side , I've gone back to my old heavy cab , and am prefering the sound . Only got to lift from my front door to the car , so the weight is not really an issue . So all in , a good'n , albeit a mixed bag .

[quote name='Blademan_98' timestamp='1321288211' post='1437351'] really good although Bill lacked enthusiasm somewhat [/quote] I think that this is a throw back to his Stones days , when his enthusiasm was saved for , how shall we say it : the after show performance

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1320604539' post='1428893'] I wondered that. I always put my combo on a table at a gig, I'm not keen on it playing just to my ankles and lower leg. [/quote] Yeah , but did you put the table on the Gramma ?

"Boogie on Reggae Woman" , by Stevie Wonder . Not done on a bass , but on a keyboard - always been a favourite of mine .

New venue tonight / yesterday . Another little village pub . Good gig , and they want us back . With the clocks going back , it's nice to be home early for a change .

Small little village pub , 2nd time for us . Had us set up at the other end , and still no room . Had to put my cab in a fireplace , propped up with wood underneath to stop it moving around . We played well , but we all agreed that it didn't feel right - some nights are just like that .

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1318467777' post='1402650'] Oh look a [size=5]kettle lead.[/size] [size=3]Surprised that one isn't in here yet.[/size] [/quote] TBF , I've always called them that , and so has every muso I've ever worked with .

When my daughter was little , she used to turn my Stingray over , point at the neck plate , and call it a doggie bone . I've no idea why . She's 9 now , and still remembers it . Even she can't fathom it out .

Hi guys . Bit of a long shot this , but here goes . Around this time last year , there was a green burst Vigier Passion on Ebay , that sold , then was relisted , but don't know if it sold the 2nd time . Does anybody remember it ? Or even own it ? I'm now looking to shift a few bits , and I've lost the guy's number , to see if he still has it (he was in Staffordshire , I think) . If anybody knows who has it , I really would like to maybe make an offer . Long shot , this , I realise . But you never know . Paul .

I remember Flea once saying that the album "One Hot Minute" , was all recorded on an Alembic . With maybe "Aeroplane" done on a Stingray . He was a tad sketchy on this , athough he was pretty sure . I think most bass sounds on record (apart from a handful) , will be impossible to instrument pinpoint .

Downham Market tonight , a new pub for us . Cracker of a gig . Only issue was the access for the toilet was through the band . One of the guitarists and I had to be on our toes for that . Used the Eden cab again tonight , and it sounded awesome . Seriously thinking about maybe getting shot of the light weight cabs , 'cause there's just something about that cab , for me - but it is a weighty beast . Though I only carry it from my front door to the car , so not such a massive issue . I'll make up my mind one day .

Local gig - Bury St Edmunds . Always a stonker , and tonight was no exception . Nice comments after from punters about the rhythm section , suprised anyone noticed Just a late one . Don't start till 10:15 , and finish at 1:15 - the only downer about this place . Otherwise , another cracking night .

Eden Navigator pre-amp Crest CA-9 power amp 2x Bergantino HS410 All driven hard by a Status Stealth I can but dream

I have to agree with whats been said regarding keeping it 'in house' (in the UK) . Some names have been bandied about , but will they build you what you really want ? The quality will be comparable with anything overseas , from what I've seen and played , but the build will be within parameters (how narrow , depending on the builder) . You may not have an issue with this , but to get everthing you want in a bass (and that's assuming that it will all 'join up and work') , you may have to look at a small one man band . You then obviously run the risk that the quality may not be up to a 'SEI' or 'SHUKER' type tolerance of workmanship . Good luck with the search mate . Paul .

Bought an envelope filter off of AJ , and great guy to deal with . Excellent correspondence , and arrived when said all packed up nicely .

[quote name='BottomE' post='1339649' date='Aug 14 2011, 02:42 PM']Very nice wedding for a mate in a beautiful converted mill in deepest Dorset. Stunning setting and really game "up for it" crowd. Lots of musos present so some guest slots and a fun time had by all.[/quote] That sounds fantastic . I've done maybe a handful of this type of gig , and they're gigs to savour . You'd do them for nothing if you had to , and not even worry about it .

Dep gig on a wedding . My mate's got major problems with his heart again , so I covered for him . Been months since my last dep , and years since I last did a wedding with a function band . Loads to learn (though most I remembered) , but all in odd keys . Dusted out the music stand and had about a day or two to learn the sets (good ol Youtube) . Massive high ceilinged room and a hollow stage , so the sound was as best as it could get . The groom wanted to get up and do Mustang Sally , which meant I didn't have to play that pile of crap . When he took my bass , and the band started , he did some sort of move across the stage that can be best described as a cross between the James Brown shuffle and Wilco Johnson's move . He was mashed , and he couldn't even handle a 3 chord bash Though I did get to ogle the women brought up to sing (if it can be called that) backing vocals . Still they had a good time , it was a laugh , and it broke the evening up nicely . I thought we had a lot of gear with the pub band , and I've sort of forgotten the amount of PA needed for these events (I don't know why as I used to lug it all around before) . Still , good gig , not too late (though had to set up early and come back) , and earnt exactly 5 times what I normally do in a pub - jobs a good'n . Paul .

Another bike rally - in Felixstowe this time . Decent sized marque , really good PA and 2 men supplied . Been used at other gigs done by us , and good guys and good sound (a rare bonus theses days) Cranked up the rig , and the amp was breaking up just nicely on some numbers . Again thinking of a CA-9 maybe for these sized gigs , just worry about my poor little amp taking such a battering Decent money , not too late , no PA to pack up , tasty burger van on site , good crowd response - what more can you ask for on a Friday night . And to think I get paid for poncing about , and people to think that we're great . Worth all the hasstle sometimes , ain't it ?

I detune to a D on about 3 songs , and to a C on 2 . Never had any real issue . Though I'm lucky , in that my main bass has quite high tension (graphite neck and thru body stringing) . The E string down to a C is not as tight as it could be , but it's still tighter than many 5 strings I've played and owned over the years , and I have no real issues adjusting to it . I've found that any drop tuning , regarding success or not , can be down to the bass as much as the strings .

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1318357' date='Jul 27 2011, 03:29 PM']The list price for a new one is £2500, although the current design differs in several ways from this example.[/quote] This is an older one , and I suspect it's a graphite neck model , and been painted over (the refin he mentined) I've been watching this since it was on , and are suprised he's selling it . I PM'd Ped , who is the guru on all things Vigier , and he'll probably come on and tell me I'm wrong

Another bike rally yesterday . One of the guitarists has finally got rid of his 4x12 , and got himself a 1x12 combo (all that's needed) - hooray Stuck it on the drummers hardware flightcase coffin . It was now right near my earholes - not so hooray. Problem boom in the room - E note , had to be , doh . Tried my new Iron Ether Oxide , but need to get to grips with it first . All in , another loud one !!