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[quote name='PaulKing' post='834243' date='May 11 2010, 02:14 PM']Some are cheaper, some more expensive. Innovation strings (inc Honeys), made in UK, are cheaper over here. www.soundpost.co.uk sell them about as cheap as anywhere.[/quote] Thanks Paul. After I posted this, I thought "this is a bit of a 'how long is a piece of string' question really"... John

Bass player wanted as above. The band is an 8 piece established function band, playing a good range of covers for weddings/parties. 100 notes each per gig. Would ideally suit someone who fancies a bit of weekend gigging (once/twice a month) and regular once a week rehearsals. Enthusiasm and GSOH a must! Unfortunately the bands in my signature are getting too busy for me to commit to these guys, so am looking for my replacement. Feel free to PM me.

I'm off to the states for a week, beg June. Whilst I'm there I usually load up with some DR fat beams for my electric basses as they are half the price. Never bought upright strings in US before, being fairly new to gigging with DB. I thought it might be an opportunity to buy a set or two that are either exclusive to the US, or are cheaper over there. For reference I play pizz Jazz, with a bit of occasional "bounce" but no slap. At the moment I'm using the same strings that came on both uprights (EUB/Acoustic). Steels, fairly taught and low action is how I'd best describe them. Quite fancy some Innovation Honeys, but can't find them on any US web sites so far. Any recommendations from the experienced upright fraternity plz would be welcomed. cheers, John

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=87302"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=87302[/url] Says Hants in advert. Hope that helps.

John bought a Spector 5'er off me. Sent the money straight away, nice guy to deal with. Thanks, John

Bought Si's ThingRay, nice guitar. Great comms throughout and spectacular packing. Cheers, John

[quote name='The Funk' post='829628' date='May 6 2010, 02:27 PM']Exactly. When she said "pro singer" was she referring to her preference of sewing machine?[/quote] Or a hooker that sings???

[quote name='cheddatom' post='829326' date='May 6 2010, 09:15 AM']It's nothing specific to music. Loads of people speak with authority on things they know absolutely nothing about. God knows why, and I wish they'd stop![/quote] Quite agree! And as someone who knows nothing, I speak with great authority all the time!

Dee Murray.......perfection every time I listen to his playing.

Just bumping in case anyone missed this. John

Lovely job John! Can you build me a bass for £65?? plz?? gwan!

I think that "feedback, or a critique" should only be given if asked for. And I also believe in asking for critique, but only from those who's opinion I trust. Unsolicited opinions (positive or negative) have no substance if you don't know someone's motives. That's my opinion, which you didn't ask for, and therefore can dismiss it as a load of ol' crap....I know I would.

Yup, Will bought a scratchplate and paid quickly, good communications throughout. Thanks Will, John

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='820549' date='Apr 27 2010, 12:48 PM']Most bands I go to see I can't hear the bass player anyway. They could be making balloon animals and it would sound just the same.[/quote] You've seen me play then...! Great giraffe no?

Hi, just a quick bump in case any Dorseteers have missed this. Also if anyone fancies lending me a hand on the day, it would be appreciated. Cheers, John

[quote name='Moggy' post='817615' date='Apr 24 2010, 09:38 PM']Hi, due to demise of function band and having to spend too many Saturday nights in with the Missus i am available for regular and or dep work. I am based in Dorset so can cover Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset & somerstet pretty easily. Ability to busk or dep, read the dots etc. Good gear & reliable Rob[/quote] Hey Rob, You able to get to the dorset bass bash in July?? John

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' post='816946' date='Apr 24 2010, 08:05 AM']I've got nothing on that day, are you still interested in some sort of trade stand from a (semi) local music shop?[/quote] That'd be great Dom. If there's anything that could be "donated" for a basschat fund-raiser raffle even better! I'll try and get to the acoustic night before then to say hi. John

Fats Waller, George Shearing, Django, Hoagy Carmichael......