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That is definitely a player's bass. I can't see this being displayed on an accountants office wall, gathering dust.

I think Louis Armstrong once said something along the lines of, 'if you need me to explain how to swing, you'll never be able to swing'. Swing and funk is all about playing behind and in front of the beat. A lot of great bassists and drummers don't even know they're doing it. A typical one bar funk riff, will start behind the beat at the beginning of the bar, and then have to get ahead of the beat at the end of the bar so it can finish before the 'one' of the next bar. Listen to the bass riff in James Brown sex machine which is a typical example.

In a live situation I tend to play a compromise of what is easiest to play and what sounds best. Open strings can sometimes be easier to play, and allow you to stretch less, but give you less control over muting and feel. I notice a lot of guitarists tend to play open strings a lot when they play bass, as the difference in sound between open and fretted notes are more noticeable on a guitar than a bass, and that's how they're used to playing.

Good choice! Those Korean Squiers are supposed to be very well made.

I had an ABM 1x15 and I wasn't too keen on it. On the other hand, a local venue I play at, swopped their MAG 410 for an an Ampeg SVT classic 410 and the sound improved phenomenally. It's one of these. http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Ampeg_SVT-410HLF_Bass_Speaker_Cab/AMPEG-SVT410HLF?CAWELAID=1830893008&catargetid=1873944471&cadevice=c&cagpspn=pla&gclid=CMuYzY2VwLwCFYUIwwodnn8AUA

Over the course of 4 years I've bought and sold about 9 basses (Yamaha, Stingray, Charvel lots of Jazzes and Ps). It allowed me to figure out want I want from a bass. And I've really enjoyed the journey. I've now culled the herd down to a great Precision and a great Jazz. When you find the bass that suits you, you'll stick with it.

Yes Ki0gon and excellent they are too. Click here http://basschat.co.uk/user/7835-kiogon/

The Silver Squier Jazz and Precision basses were made in Japan in between 92 and 94. Great build and sound. Go for about £250 these days on ebay. Was yours made in Japan or Korea?

A big influence on my bass playing was Phil Chen. He played for a long time with Rod Stewart (but don't hold that against him). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeD8KbBYLgM

The day after I heard 'Wherever I lay my hat' by Paul Young, aged 17, I took a set of pliers to the neck of my bass (a £50 jap crap bought 2nd hand). I regretted it almost instantly. And I had to put up with it (and the bits of sellotaped down fretboard) for another year until I could afford another. I've owned about a dozen basses since then and none of them has been a fretless.

[quote name='allighatt0r' timestamp='1391764997' post='2360962'] Are you keeping hold of the Silver Series neck or planning to move it on? If moving it on, I would be interested in taking it off your hands! [/quote] Sorry I have it fitted to my Silver Squier Jazz bass now.

And I bought that very same Silver Squier neck. It's in excellent shape and fits my bass perfectly. Dave is a top guy. Great communication. Buy with confidence.

That's not supposed to happen. It would take years to wear away naturally. Are you sure John Shuker (or somebody working for him) hasn't had a go at filing your nut?

Yes they're great. The 'Want You Back' video is excellent. And here it is! http://youtu.be/6EPwRdVg5Ug

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1391597238' post='2358895'] I replaced the pickups in my Jazz with a set of Wizard 84s I got from Rasta. They have more bass, less treble, more warmth and plenty of punch, a more precision like sound, just what I was after. I'm thinking of getting a cheap bass for rough gigs and fitting it with something like the 84s in my Fender. As Mr Wizard has now retired what else would do the job , passives only please. [/quote] Fender, Silver Squier, Jazz basses are Japanese made Squiers, manufactured in the early 90s, that have bassier than normal pickups fitted. I loved mine and they get a lot of love on Basschat too. They sound like what you're looking for soundwise, and go for about £200 to £250 on ebay. Excellent basses and very well made.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1391637692' post='2359721'] DiMarzio Model Js? [url="http://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/bass"]http://www.dimarzio.com/pickups/bass[/url] [/quote] +1 Gets my vote.

They should sell pre road worn ones. As I wouldn't want to be the guy who puts the first dent in one of those.

Be aware that your idea of a song and someone else's idea of a song can be very different. I've depped in bands where they missed out bridges and middle eights and played the totally wrong chords (ie a major chord where a minor should be and in the wrong key) of well known songs. I only found this out at the rehearsal and ended up having to play their weird versions instead of the original. Always ask for a rehearsal beforehand(if you can get one), if you don't want to get a nasty surprise on the night.

My favorite bass is probably the bass I haven't bought/built yet.

[quote name='bumnote' timestamp='1391379041' post='2356591'] I get the this sometimes, usually towards the end of a gig, and often when I am plucking qute hard. Usually goes away after 30 seconds to a minute. However I have recently developed a tingling or pins and needles in my small finger although I dont use that small finger. The doctor has said the nerve to that finger could be trapped, there is apparently a different nerve to the first three fingers. One of the things I am trying to do is not to pluck so hard, and let the amplifier do a bit more work. [/quote] Search for carpal tunnel in the search engine in basschat. There's a lot of information how to prevent further problems with the numbness in your hand.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1391377904' post='2356567'] I was caught out like this a while back. I had no idea people like to learn stuff and rehearse but not do gigs!! I know better now. [/quote] Yes, I went and jammed with a really good bunch of musicians recently. They meet up once a week and rehearse but are not interested in actually gigging. They do play in other bands so it's not a phobia or anything. Very strange. Although I enjoyed playing with them, I told them I had other commitments.