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  1. BassAgent

    The new EP by Aafke Romeijn is here! Super proud of these songs. And also: super proud that my slap bass feature is on the title track.

     

  2. BassAgent

    Dang it. Because of my "which bass do you want but shouldn't" topic I posted a wanted ad for a Sterling Ray24 or 34. Stupid GAS.

    1. Marc S

      Marc S

      Quick, delete it while no one's looking ;) 

  3. BassAgent

    I have a gig tomorrow. One of the songs we're playing is I Can't Make You Love Me. Question is: do I bring a fretless just for that 1 song (out of over 20)?

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    2. pete.young

      pete.young

      I would. That's a beautiful song, now I have band envy!

    3. Rich

      Rich

      So, did you?

    4. BassAgent

      BassAgent

      Of course, but I did figure out a way to add fretless on 3 other songs. 

  4. BassAgent

    Wish me luck on a possible bass acquisition next Tuesday. Can't wait.

    1. prowla

      prowla

      Good luck with your possible bass acquisition on Tuesday.

    2. BassAgent

      BassAgent

      Thank you for wishing me luck with my possible bass acquisition today.

  5. BassAgent

    So someone stole two pairs of my favourite Nike Air Max today. Such a dumb theft, but so annoying. Give me back my shoes.

    1. dodge_bass

      dodge_bass

      Sorry - that really sucks. 

    2. Phill

      Phill

      Thats just pure stinky poo :(

  6. BassAgent

    Well, thanks UPS. They shipped my new bass from Tamworth to Amsterdam (where I live). And then to Stanford. And then to Amsterdam. And then to Stanford. And now it's on its way to Amsterdam for the third time in two days. Great.

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    2. prowla

      prowla

      Maybe it'll come with a tour T-shirt!

    3. Bunion

      Bunion

      Multiple trips from Amsterdam to Stanford in a week that’s just screaming to be impounded 😄

    4. prowla

      prowla

      There is some free space in a guitar box into which some herbal remedies could be fitted for transportation...

  7. BassAgent

    Just got word that UPS is picking up my new bass at Andy Baxter's today. Can't wait.

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    2. lownote

      lownote

      Oh for sure, UPS are better than are Evri.  Just adding a little yin to the OPs yang. 

    3. Lozz196

      Lozz196

      What bass are you getting @BassAgent?

    4. BassAgent

      BassAgent

      Well, apparently it's actually being delivered tomorrow or Friday!

  8. BassAgent

    So it's going to take a while because I've agreed with Andy Baxter to wait with shipping until after New Year's (to prevent pointless storage in transit) but this absolutely gorgeous 44-60 with Fralin pickups is coming my way. Can't wait.
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    1. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      Lovely....wouldn't be able to wait personally

    2. lowregisterhead

      lowregisterhead

      That's a beauty - love the stacked knobs.

    3. BassAgent

      BassAgent

      @TheGreek Yeah me neither but on the other hand: no shortage of basses here

  9. BassAgent

    Was scammed yesterday; I've been looking for a Danelectro 59 single cut for a while now. Got a message from someone who sold one, living 2 hours away, for a decent price. So I got in my car, drove for over 2 hours (darn traffic) and the person nor the bass existed. 

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    2. NikNik

      NikNik

      That's seemingly common in the USA. Usually with poor pizza delivery guys. They get their float and bike nicked. Seen it happed with Craigslist deals.

    3. BassAgent

      BassAgent

      Well it's a common trick to make sure people are not at home so they can burgle the house, but they didn't know my address and my apartment building is a fortress... Plus it was 300 euros, and the address I was sent to wasn't exactly in the middle of nowhere either. 

    4. petecarlton

      petecarlton

      Very strange.  At least you'll know next time.  Thank goodness none of the other scenarios took place.

  10. BassAgent

    I already have five Jazz Basses and have serious GAS for a sixth one. What's wrong with me? Please send help.

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    2. gjones

      gjones

      I've lost count of how many Jazzes I've got. 

       

      As long as they're not all identical .......because frankly THAT would be weird 😂

    3. Lozz196

      Lozz196

      I think the real issue here is not acknowledging that once you have the six that a seventh will be in order.

    4. BassAgent

      BassAgent

      Oh definitely @Lozz196, N+1 is always the perfect rule.

  11. BassAgent

    Sold my Music Man Sterling today. Missing that amazing neck already.

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    2. Marc S

      Marc S

      Ah, we've all regretted selling some bass or other.
      My most recent regret was my Squier CV Precision. But I must behave! apparently.... ;) 

    3. LewisK1975

      LewisK1975

      Ah seller's remorse - Every time I've sold a Yamaha Attitude Bass (I've had 4 of them, definitely should not have sold the last one)

    4. BassAgent

      BassAgent

      @Marc SI haven't regretted selling it. Yet. But nothing is forever😁

  12. BassAgent

    Uh oh. I tried a friend's Walrus Julia. Shouldn't have done that. Should not have done that.

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    2. BassAgent

      BassAgent

      No animals were harmed in the writing of this status.

    3. HazBeen

      HazBeen

      Well, you probably shouldn’t send me a message enquiring about one then …. 

    4. p4ul

      p4ul

      Googled Walrus Julia .....Shouldn't have done that. Should not have done that.

  13. BassAgent

    Made a cover of Brian Eno's "Wintergreen". Pretty stretchy. Much fun.

     

  14. BassAgent

    Just got confirmation that I'll be interviewing the great Kinga Glyk next Saturday!

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    2. Romeo2

      Romeo2

      Great. Btw, it's spelt Głyk.

    3. BassAgent

      BassAgent

      @Romeo2I know but couldn't find that particular letter on my keyboard ;)

    4. Romeo2

      Romeo2

      well there you go, you can now copy it from my post :)

  15. BassAgent

    New single by Aafke Romeijn, yours truly on bass. Lyrics in Dutch, bass is my '71 Precision :)

     

     

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    2. Nibody

      Nibody

      Not at all my usual cup of tea, but that was rather blinking good.

    3. Nibody

      Nibody

      Are the synth bass parts synths or are you using cunning effects and playing both parts? Rather Jealous as I love P's and 71 is my Y.O.B.

    4. BassAgent

      BassAgent

      @Nibody The synth is a synth :) I use a Moog Sub Phatty live, I believe this is a vintage Juno.

       

  16. BassAgent

    Played at Dutch national radio yesterday! Three songs, three basses, three techniques.

     

     

    1. DiMarco

      DiMarco

      That Blade sounds lovely!

  17. BassAgent

    Released the 50th (well technically the 51st if you include the Pino Palladino bonus episode) episode of my podcast today. 50 episodes. And far from done.

  18. BassAgent

    I interviewed the great Pino Palladino! Want to hear it? I released it as a podcast episode.
    Check it out:
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/65MAcnzE1Ja59w5DoXweCx?si=TaQ1xT5uR3eL6Uv50RZYGA&dl_branch=1

    1. ezbass

      ezbass

      Definitely worth 30 mins of your time. Check it out.

    2. Teebs

      Teebs

      Fab! :)

  19. BassAgent

    So I got myself a new band!

     

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    2. Nibody

      Nibody

      I grew up in Coventry in the 70s and 80's surrounded literaly by 2Tone/Ska. Loved listening to it but never learned any as I drifted into classic rock, metal and punk. Then one day a few months ago I had a mad fit and decided to learn some Specials basslines (Gangsters/Too Much Too Young/A Message to you Rudy). Best fun Ive had on a four string ever.

    3. Rich

      Rich

      Welcome to the skank zone! Playing ska is an absolute hoot. Can't wait to get out there gigging again.

      May be an image of 5 people

    4. BassAgent

      BassAgent

      Thanks Rich! I've been playing ska for about 15 years now so this is just a *new* ska band for me, not the first :)

  20. BassAgent

    It feels surrealistic: I have two gigs in one week next week. And one is in Belgium. And they're with an audience. And I can't wait.

    1. Chienmortbb

      Chienmortbb

      Wow I don't think we have two gigs this year. Enjoy.

    2. jezzaboy

      jezzaboy

      Gig?

      Audience?

      :scratch_one-s_head::scratch_one-s_head:

      Nah, never heard of those!

  21. BassAgent

    Tonight marks the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest and I hope Iceland wins.

     

  22. BassAgent

    It's all in Dutch, but here is the complete live stream I did with Aafke Romeijn. Used my Mustang and fretless Stingray and they sound amazing, if I may say so myself.

     

    1. Teebs

      Teebs

      Nice! 👍🏼

  23. BassAgent

    My americana band Violet Hour has released its debut record! Check it out (click on the image) and/or order it on 45 rpm vinyl through violethourband.com!

    Screenshot%202020-06-09%20at%2020_08_13.
     

  24. BassAgent

    Having some fun on Donny Bénet's "Mr. Experience".

     

    1. Tomas73

      Tomas73

      Donny's a funny dude 👍

    2. PawelG

      PawelG

      Donny is in a league of his own! Awesome.

    3. GisserD

      GisserD

      brilliant!

      Donny is such a dude!"

  25. BassAgent

    Jazz number five in the house!

    1. gjones

      gjones

      Oh dear. I'm up to 8 now.....

      Don't know how that happened?

      To be fair, 2 are self builds from bits I found hanging around.

       

    2. BassAgent

      BassAgent

      I am currently at 10 basses total, half of which are Jazzes. I really really like Jazz Basses ;)

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