Baxter

Aye, Good to hear from you- I'm in Paisley too

I'm on my 2nd Ashdown, neither never let me down yet and they do have a good tone I'd buy another and won't hesitate to recommend the brand So there

I use a thumbpick a lot, but I mostly bare thumb rather than finger

[quote name='Hutton' post='576799' date='Aug 21 2009, 03:57 PM']I know Underwood Road well. I used to walk along there everyday when I was in primary school. If you're ever up in the town during the mornings come into The Wynd Centre (School Wynd) and ask for Hutton. I can offer a cup of coffee and a scone.[/quote] Thanks Hutton

[quote name='Hutton' post='576667' date='Aug 21 2009, 01:59 PM']Here's a big welcome from a fellow Buddie! (Buddie = someone from Paisley). I stay in Ralston, it would be too weird if you stayed round the corner. BTW is your sax player Damon Hill?[/quote] Hi Hutton - I'm over on Underwood Road - not too far. The Sax players are Tony Finn, He's the guy with all the hair, and Alan Lewis who has nae hair!

[quote name='Telebass' post='574453' date='Aug 19 2009, 05:16 PM']Welcome! 51RI - now, that's a [i][b]BASS[/b][/i]! And chrome and stuff! Yum! Just like mine, in fact! [/quote] Just like a Telebass !

In My opinion the AGB 140 is one of the best basses you can get - and not just for the money either. I have a 51 reissue Pbass so I can compare it with that as the closest reference. Downsides - or maybe not depending on your playing style ! The Ibanez is MUCH longer, you really need to reach for end of the neck and it is a bit neck heavy as with a lot of semis. The action is fairly high too. I'm happy with this on all counts, It suits me fine. There is not much in the way of tonal control - your jag will be coming down with that stuff - vol and tone controls only, but they work fine and the tone variation is quite noticeable. They're not just as powerful as the Fender. Try and get one with a case, they are outsize and a gigbag is a waste of time - it sticks out the top. Got a case from Thomann for £60 Upsides They sound truly excellent. I bought the AGB as a backup to my Rick 4003. I bought the ASB in the states (you cant get them here) a year later on the strength of my experience with the first one and sold the Rick! But as with most thing its a matter of preference on the sound. I play with flats and I'm looking for a 60s vibe, but they're versatile enough for anything. It is pretty well put together, nice finish and the binding is well done on both my AGB and ASB. I've been working them pretty hard too, the AGB for 5 years, the ASB for 4 with absolutely no quality control issues, not so much as as a loose nut or crackly pot. Always comes out the case in the same tuning as it went in, and will hold that for a hot gig. Honestly give it a go - I guarantee you wont get a better instrument for the money Check myspace www.myspace.com/thelaynesuk or myspace.com/berrytweedandthechasers ALL the songs are played on the ASB, just with different tones od played with a pick rather than fingers, - but thats just a matter of preference - it sounds identical to the AGB. There are a couple of youtube vids as well. one of the Berry Tweed ones has a good bass sound on it, its the one about 8 min long. Theres one on Gumtree Glasgow today for 150 quid - be a devil.

I Use an Ashdown Amp with its own DI out - which is really useful and most sound guys plug it it in without me having to ask. As a result you get to pick your voicing and control on stage volume without upsetting the front of house mix too much. But then again For The Laynes I usually ask the sound guy to make us sound like the Beatles, but we always end up sounding like the Clash.

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='569635' date='Aug 14 2009, 11:45 PM']Hey Baxter - welcome. I love that white pickguard on your 51 P-bass. Very cool![/quote] thanks Burrito - It is pearl finish and it is pretty cool!

[quote name='silky13' post='569623' date='Aug 14 2009, 11:30 PM']hey man! welcome to bass chat! Where abouts in Scotland do you stay!? ... there are some good action pictures in there! [/quote] Thanks Silky, I stay in Paisley

[quote name='TMB' post='568701' date='Aug 14 2009, 09:56 AM']There is a raging arguement amongst my friends and collegues. They have been discussing 'The best bass player ever' and as expected Flea has been a hot subject. We all know he is ace.... and we all know that there are many more truly great players (too many to mention) but if you had to choose one..... would it be Flea because of his uniqueness and individuality or someone else? Help solve this row.. please... ![/quote] Who is Flea?

What is it for you chaps I used to be round - but now I'm flat - all the way and never to return!

Hi Guys My name is Baxter I play bass in The Laynes and in Berry Tweed and The Chasers I play Ibanez AGB140 and ASB140 (ASB is an import - not sold in Uk) semi acoustic basses Which are absolutley FAB if you go for long scale. And A 51 reissue Pbass that I have modified just a wee bit - chrome and stuff. Ashdown Mag300 combo and a extra cab Glad to be here.