Rich

[quote name='OldGit' post='561130' date='Aug 5 2009, 01:40 PM']ZZ Bot[/quote] Got to be done

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If memory serves, Wilkes were among the first to offer them in any number. I've never seen a Jaydee with them, apart from that sale one! They're not an over the counter one-size-fits-all thing... have a word with your friendly neighbourhood luthier. They won't stop [u]all[/u] damage to a fretless, you'll still get normal string wear along the board, but it will stop the end of the board getting knackered from smacking the string against it. And it will add the slap's percussive element that you get from a fretted bass.

I've had my Comfort Strapppp for about 10 years now. Fabulously comfortable, even with 10lbs of Wal hanging off it. If I ever need to get a replacement, I shall buy another Comfort Strapppppp without hesitation. And I don't care how it looks.

[quote name='silddx' post='558141' date='Aug 1 2009, 11:05 PM']Nikki Sixx's choppers look f***ing beautiful! I wish I had teef like dat.[/quote] Basses by Gibson Cabs by Basson Teeth by Photoshop

Steve Harris currently 12th [i]and[/i] 17th.

[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='558812' date='Aug 2 2009, 11:01 PM']Nice bass - I've got Rich's old one - being refurbished at John's as we speak![/quote] Cool -- what's he doing to it Nick? And has he found the ultra-hi-tech precision engineered pickup mounting system yet??

Bloke from Nirvana - 4th Jamerson - 15th Jaco - nowhere Ridiculous 'poll'.

Leave. Now.

Utterly Utterly Stunning.

[font="Century Gothic"]Anyone know of anywhere in the UK where I can source a footswitch for my SM-900 head? Ideally without having to take out a bank loan to buy it Alternatively (better?), is a schematic diagram of said footswitch available anywhere? I'm handy with a soldering iron so I'd quite happily have a crack at making one.[/font]

Love that Jazz... the combination of white/white/maple is right up my street. If that neck was bound with pearl blocks, I'd rob a bank to buy it off you Gorgeous.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY4Ra2KOyas"]Michael Manring - The Enormous Room[/url] Gary Willis w/Tribal Tech - Canine [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE16l8wOl-k"]Level 42 - Dune Tune[/url] Jeff Berlin w/Bill Bruford - Joe Frazier Marcus Miller - Eric (towards the end, immediately after the key change, where he trades licks with Hiram Bullock) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkZMlP7SRKk&feature=related"]Martin Motnik - Bach's Cello Suite #1 Prelude in G Major[/url] (there are various peoples' versions on youtube, including Patitucci's, but this is my favourite. I still hope to learn this some day!)

Another Giblin corker.

[quote name='Eight' post='549472' date='Jul 23 2009, 10:28 PM']I thought I saw a similar topic once, but couldn't find anything when I searched. There is a possibility I may have talked myself into a sort of casual jamming type situation with some more experienced musicians - it's not concrete yet, but could happen. I've been honest in saying how short a time I've been playing, how limited my abilities are etc. etc. but obviously the prospect of doing this thing is still a little daunting. I was thinking about it all this morning, and figured that there's not much I can do in a short time about my level; but it could make a big difference if I can somehow gel with the drummer asap if/when we start playing. Wondering if anyone has any tips for doing this? I'm sure there's no magic trick to it all, but this is an area of bass playing that I have no knowledge of and would rather not test their patience any more than necessary. Cheers.[/quote] I haven't read the whole thread, so apologies if this has been said, but this is how I'd approach it.[list] [*]Keep your eyes and ears wide open. [*][b]Watch his kick foot[/b], lock in with it. [*]Make eye contact with him (although not so much that he starts thinking you fancy him, of course). [*]You should get a good idea of his feel fairly quickly -- when he puts in a fill, go with it if you can, it sounds wicked and can work really well. [*]Befriend him, buy him beer, make sure he reciprocates [*]Enjoy. [/list]There are few things better or more satisfying than playing with a good drummer. A good rhythm section will make an average band sound great, but a sloppy rhythm section will make even the best band suck. EDIT: just read through. +1 for following the drummer, if the guitard goes wrong then that's his lookout. Keep the rhythm section solid.

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='556142' date='Jul 30 2009, 01:39 PM']The guy has been paid so it is EBay's property to give.[/quote] Ahhhhhhh I see. I thought the money was actually recovered from the seller. My mishtake.

I didn't jump on anyone (and sorry if that's how it came across) - I was just talking from experience like you were.

John Giblin is a fretless god. My favourite JG bassline is on "Family Business", from the Fish album "Vigil In A Wilderness Of Mirrors". Utterly fabulous, spine-tingly stuff. Brand X's "April" is a corker too.

Glad you've got your dosh back and a favourable result. BUT. I feel uneasy about the whole idea of eBay telling you to keep the bass. You're getting a full refund, and yes he should be paying all postage costs and so on, there's no way you should be out of pocket, but for eBay to deprive the guy of his property? Surely only a court should be able to do that? I don't like the idea at all. [i]*dons flameproof underpants, awaits flood of "bollox, the bastid's getting what he deserves" replies*[/i]

[quote name='silddx' post='556061' date='Jul 30 2009, 12:17 PM']I don't have a problem with what JG says, it nice to hear some proper opinion based on so much knowledge and experience, whether you agree or not. Better that than some of the wishy washy crap some musicians spout. John Myung being a prime example, for instance.[/quote] +1 And better than some of the laughable neo-con balderdash some manufacturers spout. Hartley Peavey being a prime example, for instance. Remember his Brazilian rainforest rant? I still chuckle over that one.

Gary Willis

[quote name='Anton346' post='554685' date='Jul 29 2009, 04:47 AM']Great quality cases though, very tough and sturdy (they don't bend in the middle like gator cases do or other cheap plastic versions!)[/quote] My current Gator case has never bent in the middle. My previous Gator case never bent in the middle. Not even when it had a 60lb power amp in it. None of my other ABS cases have ever bent in the middle, even the cheap ones. None of my friends' ABS cases have ever bent in the middle. I have never even [i]seen[/i] an ABS case bend in the middle. 3U, 4U, whatever. But an ABS case isn't going to bend unless you're doing something really daft with it.

I like it. Polite, friendly, and just the right amount of "look, I'm a bit pissed off about this".

[quote name='MythSte' post='554616' date='Jul 28 2009, 11:40 PM']depends where the heating vents are on the amp tbh. Ive seen plenty of 2u amps in 2u racks and theyve not overheated or anything. Plus arnt rack tuners fairly shallow? So they wouldnt take up much "breathing space" anyway. Get a 3u and shove thecables in the back![/quote] Well, the OP raised his concern about heat, which is why I suggested the breathing space thing. OK, well get a 3U if you can find one. 4Us seem to be much more common and cheaper (in my experience anyway) and you can shove even [i]more[/i] cables in the back!