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Kudos for attempting this - experiential learning in action!

Ditto. Can I suggest we try and coordinate our ram-raiding efforts, though?

Wow, that must have been some gig - we don't see much street-fighting action in quaint old York!

This is one best played whilst pouting, I find.

[quote]+1 for the decent strap thing. If you're using a recycled car seat belt, you're waisting your time[/quote] After they'd stopped manufacturing those sh*te Head bags that were so popular years gone by, they had a surplus of poor quality polyester left over...

I saw that article too, some very interesting stuff - the resonator sound is very unique, at least to these ears! Cracking price, only £150?

Perhaps unsurprisingly, my Ironbird has never been a fan of staying put! It's due for a respray when I sort out some damage to the points, so I'll be moving the front strap knob at the same time. I don't suppose anyone has tried weighting their strap, have they? The Ironbird is very light, and I'm a bruiser so it might be an idea to keep the neck nice and high.

I think we've missed the point that expense is relative - I have an accountant, who I would consider expensive, but then I'm in the novel position of needing an accountant to help me manage my money. What's expensive to me is not necessarily expensive to the next man. I would not disparage someone who has saved dutifully to obtain an entry-level instrument, when it's obviously a significant commitment of their resources; nor any less so the chap who was spending c.$9,000 on his prefered instrument. We're in danger of forumlating some very circular logic here, and infuriating ourselves with it. I don't think the Ferrari example helps - it's very much ingrained in the modern consumer psyche. And, just to ease the circular logic along, what does a Ferrari matter if you can't drive... ah, but it would force to you drive better... ad infitum, ad trolling. I think we owe ourselves a little better, and we might cool our tempers a little. It is, as so many have said, a matter of personal choice - with the usual cut across of resources, access, etc. Ultimately, as with any consumer decision, we should get what we want (or a compromise thereof), be it "expensive" or otherwise. The better argument might be, in making your decisions, do you actually get the bass you want - or the one you think you should have, acknowledging the influence of brand/prestige and personal circumstances? I should, on the face of it, be in the position of being an expensive bass buyer. I have a good career and I'm young enough to challenge further; I have a family business which means I'm not reliant on the lottery to pay for pension; yet drive a sh*tty S-reg and spent £120 on my last bass. Horses for courses. I wouldn't expect my own behaviour to necessarily reflect, exactly, on anyone else. We all live our lives in their myriad ways, and reach different outcomes.

It's horses for courses. You're really not going to lug your boutique pride and joy down the pub for a quick thrash with the lads, now are you? I think I'd qualify as a budget bassist. I don't think I've spent more than £150 in a single sitting to date - but you never know, what's suited me 'til now might not suit me in future.

Wizard do sound like they've had some good press, so I've dropped them a line. Further thought, what about Gotoh? Given as I've got Gotoh bridge and tuners, my brand loyalty does make me wonder - there appear to be some very cheap ones on Ebay.

[quote]1978 USA B.C.Rich Mockingbird bass,used in a Thin Lizzy Video,cost me £0 1981 USA B.C.Rich Mockingbird bass cost me £0 1960's Hagstrom bass cost me £0 1980's USA B.C.Rich Gunslinger bass,my cost on it £25[/quote] Not counting favours, eh Lorne? :brow: Some awesome bargains. No wonder we don't see any up here, they don't get further than Plymouth!

1987 NJ-series BC Rich ST Bass - sub $50, worked out at £50 including shipping to the UK! My Ironbird was £80, which I thought was a blinding bargain given how hard they are to find - especially the Mk1 shape!

BCRs. I get the sense I will be in a minority on this one. But a beautiful mid-80s BCR will do it for me everytime.

I was hoping some of you would be able to lend some advice. I had ordered some nice EMG PJHZ pick-ups, which are their passives - which makes a nice change from a long list of active offerings. However, they seem to be having some difficulty with my order (US shipping) so I might be back to square one. Anyone have any pick-up tips? I'm after plenty of attack (which I think is the correct technical term! Pardon me if not!) being a rock player - which might have been the EMGs down to the ground. Requirments: Split-P and J-type set, serving two-tone and master-volume knobs (replacing an existing, corroded set) Attack! Must be passive (aware this contradicts the above some, but as it's a first effort build/fix-up I don't fancy routing) Budget is, well, generous. If it's sensible, I'll consider - though my most of the boutique offerings would be absolutely wasted on my woeful playing. Any thoughts chaps? If some superstar rides in and aims me at the complete package, I'll love them forever.

[quote]Still totally sell my housemate for it.[/quote] You see, this is the reason why I'm an only child... I do miss them, sometimes If granny wasn't still with the pawnbrokers, I'd sell her again - the Mock is a beaut.

I know the Bongo gets the occasional knock for it's looks, but I thought this one was a bit more conventional - but I'm not a big MM fan. I was wondering if they'd broken some unwritten rule, as if Fender had redesigned the Jazz or somesuch! I thought it looked pretty reasonable, and certainly sounded the business - another reason why I'm constantly tempted to join in with this MM business.

Is it really that controversial a shape?

Sorry chief, was meaning to get back to you - definitely haven't got this one!

I have some of these for Guitar Pro. I really don't know the quality, or which songs, as I haven't touched them - but I guess I could pull them into a pdf for you? PM me your e-mail if you'd like.

Is that your Snakeskin Lorne? Love it! APSH has an awesome one, but doesn't have the reverse headstock... or vice versa, maybe. You've got some awesome gear - which I pretty much say every time

Isn't drinking beer whilst playing the Rule 34 of bass playing? NO EXCEPTIONS!