Marvin

I listened to the Soul to Squeeze clip on this thread and yes it's a very nice bass line. However, it simply confirmed what I think of RHCP, they bore me rigid. Seems a shame to waste a nice line on a song like that.

Originals, covers but no tribute bands . Not precious about genre. I live in North Devon. Got gear, transport. I'm reliable to the point of boredom and have an awful sense of humour. Not technically brilliant but I can play to a decent standard and I put in the work. PM me you know you want to really. BTW my real name is Rich, just to add some confusion.

New my bass will cost you £275ish

However much a Fender 350 combo goes for these days.

[quote name='willyf87' timestamp='1341846965' post='1725027'] I was all about fender but I am liking the tone of the ibanez. [/quote] I find it odd that Ibanez get quite regularly criticised for the lack of tone. I've played a few now with stock pickups and the Barts and I don't understand why they get a bad reputation. I've liked all of them.

[quote name='overdriver' timestamp='1341826173' post='1724513'] Thats because they're decent, and don't usually require replacement. Itd be a good use of the same money to try other Ibanez models second-hand, maybe? You'd get an EDB500 for next to nothing s/h, and you'd automatically get a great set of pickups IN it!! [/quote] You're right. I'm trying to stop myself from buying another, probably Ibanez, bass I tried an EDB500 at an open mic a few months ago. Very nice bass.

Thank you. That pretty clinches that one . And it's convenient as they're stocked in a nearby store.

^^ What that man there said. EDIT: Oh arse! That's not worked I'm on a new page. What iCastle said.

My SR300 has the stock Ibanez pups and I was wondering if anyone had or would know of a possible replacement pickup I could use. There's nothing really wrong with the stock pups, it's more idle curiosity than anything else, you don't often see threads on replacing Ibanez pickups.

I want to get a hard case for my Ibanez SR. I could get the Ibanez case but didn't know if there were any other options. I've been looking at these 2, so in and around this price range. £80ish [url="http://www.gatorcases.com/p/16136-406/gwe-bass"]http://www.gatorcases.com/p/16136-406/gwe-bass[/url] [url="http://www.hiscoxcases.com/standardguitar_hiscox.htm"]http://www.hiscoxcases.com/standardguitar_hiscox.htm[/url] (the one for basses is near the bottom, isn't always the way )

[quote name='EdwardHimself' timestamp='1341772562' post='1723903'] I bought a book today. A very good one it is, too [/quote] 50 Shades of Grey?

I was in a band before I bought my first bass. That was when I was 17. Sold all my gear in my early 20's and didn't play for about 15yrs. Bought my current gear 3 years ago and it was about 6 months before I got into a band. I've been in some sort of band or project since.

Gggggrrrrrr, I used to live in Plymouth. Bit too far for me now

Gardening? In this weather? No thank you.

Moves Like Jagger is a catchy little pop number. Otherwise, well...there are other bands around

They don't do a lot for me. I find them a tad bland.

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1341503282' post='1720179'] There are some nice ocatves in 'Paranoid' that I am struggling to get up to speed. The band I've just joined does a cover of this so I'm gonna have to get my finger out. Literally!! (Did I mention I was in a band? I think I may have alluded to it in passing, lol ) [/quote] I always find the best way to approach songs you're finding tricky is to have a hissy fit, a bit of a strop and rant in front of the other band members, then, and only then refuse to play it...for artistic reasons of course

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1341483820' post='1719711'] Minor 7th, also lovely. [/quote] Tut tut. I used a minor 3rd the other night. I put it back and shan't be using it again.

I must investigate, I was unaware there were other notes apart from the 'root' one could play.

One bass and one combo for gigging. But loads of leads for some reason I do have a practice amp as well, and two gigbags, which is odd as I've only got one bass

[quote name='debwilliams' timestamp='1341342828' post='1717459'] Always room for improvement! [/quote] You've heard me play then

HELL'S TEETH MAN! Sorry, I felt I had to shout given the sheer volume of the thread. And put it back, your ball was preferable to those knobs in your avatar

GAS improves you as a player, it's a well known fact. That's what I tell myself

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1341319092' post='1716879'] This is clearly rubbish! [/quote] I agree, it's a vicious rumour that should banned on Basschat. If that sort of idea gets a hold what the hell would happen to the for sale forums!!???