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It was a nickname, Sawtooth - I had previously commented that his mercurial guitar talents might be the outcome of a mis-matching of some job selection/attributes process. Like the time when it said I should be a strategy manager... oh wait [quote]I don't like bands that have a solid wall of racket courtesy of a rhythm guitarist. If there are only 3 of you you'll make it sound much worse if you try to fill all the gaps. In a trio you got to learn to love the spaces.[/quote] That sounds like a mindset thing, Chris. We are trying to fill all the spaces, that's for certain. The only real space I can see is shaped like a decent lead guitarist, for some flair. Suggestion might be to have a think about that one?

Cheers Chris - I was thinking I'd made a hash of explaining myself. I think some of it will come down to the structure of the writing approach - that Job Centre will often walk in with a riff, we'll jam it, and next rehearsal we'll find ourselves being asked if we remember "that song". Semantics, eh? I think that could be a crux for some of the issues - walking in with a lead riff, or somesuch, does not a song make; so asking us simply to back in mimic fashion isn't going to work. What I've been doing - or trying to do - is break out the chords some, to hit a few more notes than just the root; that and looking at the patterns of notes my favourite bass players use, to get some ideas of what works. I'm still not sure, mind.

I suspect there's no magic panacea for this; however, let us persevere. So, I play in a band. The band has me; a good drummer; and a guitarist from the Job Centre. After previous digressions, we have now decided to settle on being a rock band. Think Black Spiders, etc, and you'll have a good idea of what populates our day dreams. On the whole, it's working out - we've put together a decent collection of original stuff, alongside a few choice covers. My thoughts runs as follows: [list]The sound is too thin with the single guitarist - chopping and changing between lead and rythmn is confusing, and also placing more onus on myself to 'double up' the guitar parts The rythmn parts are very plain if fast - I'm worried this is hampering my own development as a player; some of you can belt out some amazing licks - should I not be attempting to do the same? why do I feel confined to root notes - or is there nothing wrong in this? [/list] The long and short is it's got me doubting myself a little - am I missing a trick? What I'm producing now is functional but a little dull for me. Is there some magic rule my tutelage should have thrown out that I could apply now? Scott set me down this route after the Yorkshire bass bash - now I'm throwing it open to the floor. I think I was just after some tips. I mean, if the sound is a little thin, surely it's a great platform for me to do more? How do people write their lines? I start with the drums, then follow the guitar chord progression - am I off my block-rocking-beats with that one?

Unless you're in a pro or in a band? As I'm not a pro-golfer, I'll be returning my second putter this afternoon; also my spare pair of football boots, since I don't think Leeds will be ringing me now; and everything else which merely satisfies my amateur needs Madness! It's a hobby. Fill your boots. Ignore any elitest drivel, consumers of the world - have more than one! If you enjoy it; if it gives you pleasure; if you're not harming anyone; do it - own more basses

[quote name='simon1964' post='1192962' date='Apr 8 2011, 03:29 PM']Looks nice IMO, but given the weight of a standard LP bass, that's going to be a real back-breaker![/quote] Which you'd now know all too well! What you need, Simon, is a nice light-weight Grabber!

[quote name='Quatschmacher' post='1192905' date='Apr 8 2011, 02:37 PM']Sorry for the [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=127715&hl=cij"]shameless plug[/url].[/quote] Now that is lovely...

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='1192855' date='Apr 8 2011, 01:38 PM']"Here is an [font="Arial Black"]exciting opportunity [/font]to take delivery of a previously [font="Arial Black"]cherished[/font] bass guitar by Sue Ryder, one of the UK's [font="Arial Black"]leading [/font]charity guitar purveyors. The body is made from 100% [font="Arial Black"]naturally-occurring [/font]tree-wood. A [font="Arial Black"]vibrant[/font] blue [font="Arial Black"]livery [/font]complements its [font="Arial Black"]full, creamy, wholesome tone[/font]. PM offers, etc" All legally unchallengeable.[/quote] You didn't manage any kind of marketing for Keydata, per chance? This is why I think pics are essential - and, just as with the words, honesty is essential.

Was this the natural one Badger had in the FS section? If so, good on you; I was gutted I couldn't raise any cash in time! Love the DJ:

I don't think you can really go far wrong with the Precision - it's so ubiquitous, and fits so many styles. It's like the background noise of the universe; the Precision is everywhere! Farting through a rig? Possibly, but sounds more like the rig. You should be able to pop into just about any decent music store and find a Precision of some brand or another to have a noodle on. I've played a Classic Vibe and was very impressed. For a about the same money as a new CV, you could pitch for a used Fender MIM (Made in Mexico) - might be worth a look around the For Sale section. I don't think you'd be making a mistake; of course, it's still open to your self as to whether you enjoy it more or less than other types.

Second-hand appears to be the way to go with the MIMs, at the moment.

I've had no real complaints about mine - well built, solid and dependable. Sure, I had to tighten a couple of screws, but I've done that with more expensive basses:

I think I prefer this - the original Les Paul was nice, but very heavy for it's relative size. I guess this size would put it more in the region of my Eagle, which is the benchmark for me. Not sure about the £1400. I still think there's a lot better you could do for the money.

Was involved in a bass trade with Jon. Great communications throughout, no complaints in our dealing, and he keeps his gear fantastic condition. I couldn't fob him off with any of my ridiculously strong Yorkshire tea, so he's obviously a smart cookie Would definitely do business with Jon again, and would happily recommend him to any other members.

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1191485' date='Apr 7 2011, 10:30 AM']I don't get what the big obsession is with getting items listed at a realistic selling price. It's the seller's instrument. They can list it at whatever price they feel like. If it is priced too high it won't sell. Maybe if you were 100% committed to buying the item at a lower price, but then maybe you'd be better off negotiating with the seller by PM.[/quote] Red, it's because some people still believe the law of dimishing returns [i]must[/i] apply - so it has to be a realistic price; all else is profiteering or stupidity. I'm not sure it's something I massively agree with.

[quote name='Lozz196' post='1190646' date='Apr 6 2011, 04:26 PM']Wish I had the funds for this - Duff is one of my fave bassists, but the signature model is way beyond my means, and this one is probably more authentic anyway. Feck [/quote] Amen, Lozz.

Maybe contradiction is the wrong term - perhaps irony would have worked... but I think we're talking in general statements.

[quote name='wombatboter' post='1191416' date='Apr 7 2011, 09:05 AM']But isn't there a contradiction in saying that some members are bumping their prices up while meanwhile one is complaining that nothing sells around here ?[/quote] You'd think so...

But, surely, if you're looking to make money from your playing, then having a flakey manager must be one of the first and most significant warning signs?

iCastle fixed my Hartke head and plied me with cups of tea. You can't fault him However, I am also up for this suggestion of moonshine.

[quote name='TheGreek' post='1190272' date='Apr 6 2011, 11:09 AM']You know a few months ago there was a thread about poor packaging on a bass sold on eBay (dispute two BCers - can't recall their names) I bet as a result of this sellers now use additional packaging. Hopefully as a result of this thread buyers will do a bit of research and ask fewer stupid questions!! [/quote] Hopefully sellers will also write better ads? Swings, roundabouts, ad infinitum.