Magnolia

I done the very same thing a year or so ago. Gave it all up completely after my band split. Sold all my gear and was completely bass free. I have always said that the second I stop enjoying it is the second I'll stop. Being away from it has done me the world of good. I knew it wouldn't be forever. I regret letting go some of the gear I had. But the fun is in the building up of it all again.

Cheers all. I appreciate the comments

Cheers for the feedback Osama is a local bus driver..I'm sure of it!

The new band I am in have put out a couple of quick vids. Im pleased with them (although the songs could do with being recorded as it was before we had a drummer)

This is cool to listen to.

[quote name='Pow_22' post='1177512' date='Mar 26 2011, 06:46 PM']Anyone know what gig-bags will fit these? So far everything ive tried is to thin for the headstock, im assuming ill need a ric one?[/quote] I just use one of these [url="http://www.staggmusic.com/products/products_detail.php?langue=uk&oneid=659"]Stagg gig bags.[/url]

Lovin this bass.... This is me last night.

I have my 2nd gig with a new band coming up on Thursday. We're a good old no nonsense rock/indie band. Good catchy songs. Playing at the Rhythm Factory, nr Whitechaple. A couple of other bands/acts are playing also. Should be a good night if anyone is interested. Its part of a new promotion venture set up my our keyboardist in providing fairer gigs to bands. [url="http://mostrated.com"]http://mostrated.com[/url] All bands get paid (although we're donating our payment to a charity) Anyway, come along if you're local [url="http://www.herc-rock.com"]Hercules Rockafella[/url]

This is something I have been dealing with. I found its mainly due to my action being too high, meaning I have to make more effort in fretting. Lowering my action has pretty much sorted it for me.

Thats awesome. Im going to order one of the iRig things now. Just sold my iPad in anticipation for the new one.

Bought my Roland Bass cube. Nice and simple deal. Pleasure to deal with!

I'd suggest try it out at rehearsal. You may be surprised. If the guy dont take it back you'll easily sell it on here for what you paid. I'd be interested in having it off you for a start!

Here are a few of me from last week. I left my smile at home unfortunately. [attachment=74318:IMG_2043.JPG] [attachment=74319:IMG_2153.JPG] [attachment=74320:IMG_2263.JPG]

As bit of a GK fan boi my answer probably isn't going to be surprising. I'd go for the GK. Theres a good review in the latest BGM. Got 5 stars there...

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='1149358' date='Mar 4 2011, 12:01 PM']Here's what I said on 24th Jan.. "I've just picked the RV4 Rickenfaker up from a service. The E string was rattling a bit behind the fret so I guessed (correctly) that the nut was cut too low on the bass side. They've put in a tiny ebony wedge under the nut that has sorted this completely. Also done were a truss rod tweak, fret dress, all pots, switches and jack upgraded, copper shielding of the cavity and interestingly the neck tone control changed to a variable coil tap. It really has completely upped the performance of the bass in every way. I'm chuffed to bits. The action is now fast and low. There were four Ric's in the shop. Two 4001's and two 4003's and the tech said it blew them all away in playability. He was very impressed with it. Hence him doing lots of extra stuff to it that I didn't ask for at no cost! It still sounds more like a turbo charged precision and nothing like a Ric though which is OK by me." I don't know how to say this but it appears to have relegated my much loved US Precision to a back up at the moment. I love this bass now. They're great but they do need a bit of money spending on them. Well worth it though. Really chunky, growly sound that sits well in the band mix. Live band video will be up soon.[/quote] Where did you get that work done? I want to chuck mine in somewhere to get a good going over...

I have one and absolutely love it. Gigged it a couple of weeks ago and got nothing but good comments about the look and sound of it. Its sound live is somewhere between a P and a Jazz. Its got the thump of a P, but the honk of a jazz. The Bridge pickup solo'd is very Musicman like. There are one or two minor issues. Im going to replace the nut, the jack, and maybe tuners. Im thinking about getting a U Retro Deluxe for it too...

Does anyone know where I can get a truss rod cover made. I want one with my band name (Rockafella) on. I want one as close looking as a Rickenbacker one as possible. Ie Font.... Or has anyone any tips on making one myself?

[quote name='ras52' post='1139173' date='Feb 23 2011, 09:05 PM']Argh! Just when I'd convinced myself that that I had too many (or even enough) basses. I'm just back from a rehearsal when I put my RV4 through my new MXR DI+ and totally loving it. The action on the E string is just a bit low, and the rattle was sounding great! So now I'm going to bring the other strings down to meet it... and I only have one fretless at the moment, which needs a bit of work, so I'll need another one for when it goes into the hospital, won't I?[/quote] Too many basses?? Go wash your mouth out! There's no such thing Mine is set up with a tad of rattle when I dig in and sounds awesome. Its definitely the best £260 I have spent in a long time.

I have just been told that both a fretless and 5'er will be with us in April. Both, I shall be getting