BigAlonBass

Missed it!

If at first you don't succeed - give up. Seriously though, some people never get the 'feel' for it, myself included. I think the whole problem, in my case, was the fact that I never liked the sound it made anyway, so I didn't persevere with it. Whenever I see someone in a local Pub Band make the 'hitch-hiker fist' I gravitate straight to the bar. Are there no Basschatters in your immediate area that you can P.M. for a few pointers? (with the offer of free coffee and chocolate biscuits) Good luck in your quest.

[quote name='chrisAngryman' post='538122' date='Jul 11 2009, 08:05 PM']I have a CMI Rickenfaker and was wondring if anyone know what it might be worth ? Also im thinking of putting some new pups in it but am not really to sure whats best[/quote] They're terrible copies, so I wouldn't bother thinking about pick ups. Just send it to me, and I'll give you £50 for your trouble.

When, after reading all the Guitard-Hating jibes, and realising you're not the only one with the same problem, you punch him full in the mouth at rehearsals last night.........and HE apologizes.

[quote name='V4lve' post='528400' date='Jun 30 2009, 10:15 AM']Got a couple of questions. Firstly, I have read good things about Vester quitars, has anyone played one of these? Second, is paint removal from a Bubinga body really a sensible option?[/quote] I've had mine (Thumb Copy) for the last 9 years as a stand-by Bass at every Gig, and I practise on it regularly at home. The Bass itself is well made, brass nut, bubinga body. gives good sustain, nice profile on the neck, nice fingerboard, pretty light to sling round your neck. The only thing that lets it down (IMO) is the active pick-ups, which are VERY active, and pick up all the clicks, thumps and everything else that happen in their vicinity. I once had a Sound Engineer (good friend of mine) running ragged, trying to find out what the constant clicking noise was, coming out of his P.A. speakers. I was holding my watch near the pick-ups, and it was transmitting through everything. With him being a good friend, he didn't pummel me senseless when I told him. If I was using it as my main Bass, I'd change the pick-ups, but the rest is fine.

[quote name='pegman1' post='527103' date='Jun 28 2009, 09:28 PM']You forgot to say sacrificing a live goat.[/quote] I'm not that clever. I think I'm doing enough already.

[quote name='Kongo' post='527280' date='Jun 28 2009, 11:45 PM']This be that single ply no? Took one off mine too! [/quote] It certainly was. I had enough bits lying around to build him his first Bass, but the scratchplate was just the finishing touch it needed. I had an old practise amp doing nothing as well, so he's got the full set-up. Anybody who WANTS to be a Bassist, I'm there! He's already had his first "rehearsal" with his School mates, who've gotten together and formed their first Band.

It arrived safely, VERY well packed, and it's now residing on my mates youngest Sons Bass. He's over the moon with it-Nice one!

I've only got three, but like the Wife says-"Every Little Helps"

When you're stood on stage naked, painted blue with yellow polka-dots, hair on fire, slapping the strings with your erect p*nis, and people are STILL watching the flaming Lead Guitard and Singer.

P.M'd.

I was removing a broken toilet whilst renovating the Bathroom, so ever mindful, I wore the biggest, thickest safety gloves I could find in the shops. I was being dreadfully careful, but it still took only one slip...................... [attachment=27491:Tendons__004.jpg] Six weeks after the Tendon and Nerve repair Op.

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='513692' date='Jun 14 2009, 11:07 PM']AAAAAAHHHHHHH! Ta. I'm such a dips**t.[/quote] No you're not. You just happened to be the first to "stick you head above the parapet." I didn't have a flipping clue what it meant either.

[quote name='sturm' post='506721' date='Jun 5 2009, 11:25 PM']am i the onlyh one who doesnt 'get' ricks?[/quote] Yes.

Sleep's over and done with by now! How is it?

[quote name='Twigman' post='470946' date='Apr 23 2009, 05:15 PM'].......they're confused coz they can't decide if they're Geordies or Mackems and the Newcastle and Sunderland peeps won't have them.[/quote] Hadawayandsh*temarra! Sand Dancers, and proud of it. We wouldn't want to be associated with either of those.

Missed it.

All joking aside, it's an old 'half-cup' handle from a kitchen cabinet, turned upside down and screwed onto the body! Not a modification anyone would recommend these days. (This very question was asked of him in an interview I read when I was just a lad)

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='482540' date='May 7 2009, 10:45 PM']where from? I want smurf hands[/quote] Look in the gadgets bit on e-bay. I got one that constantly changes colours for £1.99 with free postage.

[quote name='maxrossell' post='476575' date='May 1 2009, 12:19 AM']Or you could grow up.[/quote] Don't be silly - we're Bass Players. We need some sort of daftness to relieve the pressure of constantly having to put up with Guitards, Tub-Thumpers and Giant Egos (sorry, Vocalists)

If I'm depping or just helping out at buskers nights and the like, my Rig fits in the back of my old Clio with the seats folded down. If it's a full Band gig, I own the P.A. so it all goes in the back of an L.D.V. Pilot. (ex-Post Office Van). Hence my recently acquired nickname-"Oh, here comes Postman Tw*t"

Fits my old Vester perfectly. Thanks again Gary, and nice to meet you.