BigAlonBass

For that price, I'd expect the E-strings to stay in their slots on the bridge!

[quote name='silddx' post='759117' date='Feb 27 2010, 02:12 PM']You know what, I think you're right. I have a really busy life, but when I think of the time I waste because I feel I need to relax, I know I could be spending some of that time practicing.[/quote] I don't know if this is relevant (or even useful) to you, but if I have a few minutes to "relax" I automatically reach for my practise Bass. It's got a crappy little headphone amp permanently plugged into it so I don't bother anybody else, and I find noodling away in the corner rather relaxing in itself. I use these moments to run through some of the songs I play with my current Bands, and try adding different riffs, runs and the like to the existing arrangements. If they work-great, if they're rubbish-I haven't f*cked up trying them out at a Gig. I've also found that the simple act of having the Bass constantly in your hands helps you to "connect" with it more, so I don't have to think (too much) about what I'm playing on stage, which means I can dance around like an idiot and entertain the crowd a bit more than if I were a shoe-gazer. (IMHO) Like I say, horses for courses. It might not work for you, but it helps me a lot so it might be worth a try.

[quote name='WarPig' post='755838' date='Feb 24 2010, 09:36 AM']Afraid not Burn away![/quote] [Dons Black Cap] "You shall be taken from here to a place of lawful execution, where you will be hung by the neck until dead-and may God have mercy on your soul" That's what's missing on this Forum-A good old dose of British Justice. We'll be allowing Vocalists and Drummers to post here before you know it!

[quote name='steve' post='745315' date='Feb 14 2010, 09:38 PM']If you were prepared to post (at my expense obviously) this would be ideal for my daughter. She plays classical guitar and sings, but has started her first band (at 13) and can't find a bass player - they even have a drummer!, so I'm encouraging her to play bass and sing. This would be ideal.[/quote] Convert them to the low end while they're young - like it!

Oh aye-what's the name of your Band? I'll keep an eye out for when you get back on the road.

Howay in and welcome, marra. Enjoy your time one here.

Read between the lines:- None of the other Bands have their own Drumkit, or can't be bothered to bring it, so the only reason you've been asked to play is because your Band will provide one. Just in passing, if [i]The Management[/i] find out you're all under 18, what are the chances of you being ejected forcibly and violently? (I've seen it happen) If so, will you have time to pack the drums whilst flying through the air? Which would mean coming back with Parents or suitable over 18 personnel to collect it. Even if you can get someone the same night, what are the chances the Gig will be over by the time you get back inside, and the other Bands will have battered seven bells out of the Drummers Equipment. (with no recompense to him) I'm sorry, but I got more and more annoyed while reading the post, not at her, but at you for even considering being shafted by this manipulative bitc....female. Walk away, don't look back. NO Gig is worth all that sh*t.

It certainly wasn't me. I couldn't win an argument these days.

[quote name='yorick' post='724798' date='Jan 26 2010, 06:40 AM']Welcome... seems like i'm the official greeter this morning!!![/quote] You were the only one awake at that ungodly hour!

Someone taking a leaf out of our German friend's book? Make the price as silly as possible, which creates interest and gets you to view their "other items"?

Have a sniff round the "For Sale" pages on this very site. There are a few options of getting moderate/reasonable/good sounding Basses/Amps/Combos well within your budget. (No, I'm not selling anything-I'm just amazed at the stuff on offer at the moment)

[quote name='casapete' post='714795' date='Jan 16 2010, 01:20 PM']Sorry, cant remember exactly what the mod entailed (as maybe 10 years ago!),but seem to remember it was fairly easy job. The tech said it was a small component that needed replacing,and blamed Fender for being cheapskates with their specs because it would only be only marginally more cost to use the better part(s). If I can track down the invoice it may say what the mod was on there-will PM you if I find it! Cheers.[/quote] Nice one-Here's hoping!

[quote name='casapete' post='700534' date='Jan 4 2010, 03:19 PM']they eat batteries. I had a small mod done to the electrics which stopped this Duracell habit! (Just remember to remove the jack when not in use too.) Cheers Pete.[/quote] What mod? Tell me now! I love mine, but I can't afford another Mortgage to keep replacing the batteries!

We're really friendly up here, you know. You can leave some of that gear at my house.

Me too! At one stage I had convinced myself that they had gone bankrupt, because I couldn't find them anywhere.

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='694910' date='Dec 28 2009, 04:11 PM']Where did you find those? I'm having no luck.[/quote] Staples-Sale Bin. Asda-Stationery Shelf. (Round here, anyway)