BigAlonBass

Well...for a change, I didn't want a new Bass or to change my strings, and I have a Leatherman already, so I bought a flight-cased Mixing Desk off him. Good nick, even better price. What a stunning Bass Player, handsome beyond reason, all round good chap, and mature beyond his years. (That's another Tenner you owe me, John)

[quote name='bassoctopus' post='417694' date='Feb 23 2009, 06:52 PM']Might be practicing on Saturday.[/quote] That's good, it's on Sunday.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='391111' date='Jan 25 2009, 06:45 PM']It'll probably be an excellent opportunity/experience. We'll try and rein in Big Al's use of expletives! [/quote] Not a problem now. I'm doing the sound for a Club Band on the afternoon, so I won't be there.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='409266' date='Feb 14 2009, 10:02 AM'] OK... I've looked and then looked some more, am I missing something?[/quote] I think it's the fact that he's using the middle finger to point Jon, so it looks like he's 'flipping' the camera.

Sorry, but a definite no.

Glennoooooooooooooooooo! Wondered how long it would take to get you over here. Enjoy yourself, mate.

[quote name='markytbass' post='403257' date='Feb 8 2009, 10:56 AM']Access is good unless someone parks across the end of the alley (like they did on Tuesday night).[/quote] Played there a couple of years ago, and a Nissan Micra had done just that. Five Band members, two roadies, and a couple of passers-by (who thought it was a great laugh) and the Micra was parked sideways in the middle of the road. That's one idiot who'll think twice before doing it again.

If I think back, I can probably remember girls who were bigger teases than you, Michael. If I think very, very hard.

If you all go on a diet now, you'll be able to fit on that Stage by September. I bet you're looking forward to it though, stunning audience and one of the easiest load-ins ever.

[quote name='LWTAIT' post='402405' date='Feb 6 2009, 09:29 PM']if it wasn't for the damage on the upper horn, there would be something wierdly cool about the way that bass looks[/quote] Having said that, a few minutes (gentle) persuasion with a hammer and small chisel, removal of the 'lump' in the middle of the damage might make it look a little 'Burns'esque. A bit of sandpaper to smooth it off, and it would certainly look unique.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='399251' date='Feb 3 2009, 06:46 PM']I'm not quite sure! I'll tell you when it gets here...[/quote] Is it there yet? Is is there yet? Is it there yet? Dad! Dad! Dad! Is it there yet?

Well, today's the 2nd of February mate, so the waiting's nearly over. The next "1st of" is the one we're all looking forward to.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='395532' date='Jan 30 2009, 04:34 PM']That'll be this Sunday then. [/quote] but that's Feb 1st. Thought it was in March?

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='394319' date='Jan 29 2009, 08:20 AM']So many dealings going back so many years that I hate to think! My first foray into having a Custom bass built was by Howard... (forgive the look, it was 20 years ago ) [/quote] Who are you, and what have you done with Warwickhunt? The turny things are all on one side of that headstock, and there isn't any sign of a 'W' anywhere!

[quote name='ednaplate' post='393471' date='Jan 28 2009, 10:09 AM']I found some videos on YT today which are amazing and I'm just wondering if anyone knows him as profile states that he is UK based. He plays a Zon bass with piccolo strings so he can play more easily in higher registers. It's very impressive. If he's already a member then make yourself known ;0) Here's a link [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2_k2Ag7Qiyk&feature=channel_page"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2_k2Ag7Qiyk&...re=channel_page[/url] Very good use of a loop pedal too! There was a topic on solo bass which I can't find. This guy is the perfect exponent of what can be done.[/quote] Nope. Still don't get it. If you're that determined to sound like a six-string acoustic guitar, why not go and buy a six-string acoustic guitar, instead of modifying a Bass out of all recognition, so you can show how good you are on something that sounds exactly like a six-string acoustic guitar, while telling everybody it's a Bass?

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='391111' date='Jan 25 2009, 06:45 PM']It'll probably be an excellent opportunity/experience. We'll try and rein in Big Al's use of expletives! [/quote] Here we go again. Always pick on the quiet ones. I'll have you know, young man, that I swore at neither of my Gigs over the past weekend. The lads in the Band will confirm this........... probably 'cos I had raging laryngitis, and couldn't speak. (and M4L666-we tend to have a pack mentality, and take great care of our young, so tell your Parents they have absolutely nothing to worry about-apart from the screaming G.A.S. attacks you will suffer after seeing all the goodies on display)

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='386016' date='Jan 20 2009, 01:16 PM']I made a nice picture. [/quote] Well done Michael. It's nice to see they've started letting you use crayons again.

Don't care where, don't care when, I'm there. and EIGHT-don't worry about owning a piece of sh*t-I'm taking my old Vester (Warwick copy) along for Warwickhunt to try out and take the p*ss.

[quote name='rayfw' post='381948' date='Jan 16 2009, 12:40 AM']and I believe they're meant to sound better as they age. Lovely warm, oldschool tone. I couldn't be happier.[/quote] Oh God, yes. From about three months to about three years is about the orgasmic time on my P. Having said that, I compared a recording done four years ago with a recording done last week, and they still sound the same. Thats just over four years for this set of strings. I haven't been gigging every weekend, but still...........

I just wish my kids were younger, or my Grandkids were older, then I'd have a valid excuse for playing with these.