Donnyboy

I'm obviously a bit bored and need something to focus on/fart about with. I'm thinking about changing the guards on these basses ( see below- the 2 on the right as you view it) , but can't decide what - was thinking something less white for the '51 P and maybe mintyish for the Squier Tele. I suppose i could just leave them alone I'd welcome any views/random thoughts......

I posted this on the Bass Guitars section , but it might be better here. It's in Fife - here's the Gumtree link [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/electric-bass-guitar/1030273561"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/electric-bass-guitar/1030273561[/url]

Can't be arsed with that malarkey , I'll post it on the Weird & Wunnerful section, I mean it's a classic , obviously.

Think I'll leave it - it's not bargain of the century then!! Oh and it's been reduced to £30 Here's the link - it's in Fife, Scotlandshire [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/electric-bass-guitar/1030273561"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/electric-bass-guitar/1030273561[/url]

any clues - it's for sale locally , much cheapness at £40 worth it /whats to loose??/

If its not been used and is unlikely to be , I'd say its no bad thing to sell/trade it for something you would appreciate like the Epi LP. I understand the attachment but if its been stored away and not even " on display " then it could wel be time for it to find a new home. Quite good to have a P and a J though, just to backtrack slightly!!

Check out Wilkinsons , good quality and not expensive (£15?). Axesrus have them I'm pretty sure.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1377972686' post='2194298'] I'm in a 3-piece too (+vox). I've never understood the need for anyone to 'fill in' the hypothetical 'void' created by the 'lack' of a second 'guitarist'. The fact that a 3-piece can be sparse is the joy of the format, IMHO. With good, creative musicians there's really no need for a second guitar, OR keys. [/quote] Yeah, down with keyboards & stuff!! Unless you're prog rock or something fancy. Piano now that is acceptable . How did Chas 'n' Dave sound so good, with no guitar, at all? We used to be bass, drums, 1 guitar & vocals. Then the singer started playing rhythm guitar to the extent he does it all the time, I think it's to the detriment of his singing and his , ahem " performance". However , when he occasionally stops playing , it does sound empty to me, but probably just because I'm now used to the extra guitar.

Nice one, look forward to the updates.

Carlsbro cobra, I got rid of an Orange valve head and a 4x12 Sound City cab to get it. Why?

Spot on, I hadn't thought of that, just that it looked a bit funny

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1377918714' post='2193639'] Fred T. Baker [/quote] jah wobble peter cowling colin molding peter cowling Tony Butler

I'm confused. Dorky = supercool in some cases? I think Thunderbirds are cool, but on short fat middle aged men,(for instance),they transform you into The Lord of Dorkness?

[quote name='Jimryan' timestamp='1377712364' post='2190747'] Hi guys, This isn't a discussion or argument in any way. All I want you guys to do, is add your favourite British bassists. For each post, just copy the last post and add yours (like a tally kinda thing). The reason for this, the relay. Thinking up people to aim for. Once it's all done, and I've an extensive list, I'll create a bingo like game with some of the relay ashdown goodies as a prize. How's that sound? Cheers all, James [/quote] How do you think it's going James?

Wow!! I seem to remember him talking a lot about playing " Heavy, heavy bass" on Rockschool. When was Rockschool on TV?

Good man . What a gent.

Flog it here and make a huge profit!!!!!

Here's a couple of pics featuring my Kramer Ferrington electro - acoustic. Pointy headed acoustics are probably pretty rare, I know this was. I've never seen another one, maybe there's a reason for that I sold it when i stopped playing for a number of years, I know who has it though and it's been well cared for it was a lovely cherry red with cream binding and nice inlays Don't think I've got any just of the bass - sorry about that - bare in mind these pics were taken about 1998 I think

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1377766025' post='2191422'] Why thank you. It's an "I'm allowed to have a playful dig at my own basses" thing, in the same way that one is allowed to slag off one's home town AND get offended at non-residents who do. It is dorky to me. The thing is having spent a lifetime being alternately referred to as dork, geek and nerd, I don't see it as an insult. To me, the RD is a dorky bass. It's clever (hello, built in compressor/expander and bright mode in addition to 2 band EQ - may as well be a built in slide rule and pocket protector), awkward (needs its own gig bag/case, neck position relative to the body), non-conformist and most definitely not swimming with the tide. The RD would never go to a school dance, even if it was asked, which it wouldn't because it's "weird". It's probably the bass I identify with the most, and because I've become quite a militant dork/geek/nerd these days, I love to wave it like a flag in the face of conformity. Hey kids, it's OK to be clever, it's OK to be different and HERE'S why. [/quote] I think the funny wee peaked cap ( in black) would've finished the look perfectly, and complemented the Fisherman's Friend with the megaphone thingy. I'll make no comment on your dork/geek etc qualities, but I do like the bass, and your bassface. Also, I like Mustangs, they rock, man!! ( and it's a cool sounding name). Steinberger cricket bat thingies , played high , can never be cool , and therefore qualify as dorky. I think it's the law that you need to do a funny burling round thing when performing, and have a spikey mullet, and have a radio mic stuck on your face.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1377760240' post='2191333'] Damn this is like a memory game.. Pino Palladino Andy Fraser Stuart Zender. Nick Fyffe. Paul Turner Sting Geezer Butler John Deacon Jean Jacques Burnell Paul McCartney Lemmy Jack Bruce Steve Harris Dougie Poynter Norman Watt-Roy Boz Burrell John Paul Jones Rick Laird Ric Grech Percy Jones Roy Babbington Boz Burrell Dave Holland Jeff Clyne Mo Foster Hugh Hopper Yolanda Charles John "rhino" Edwards Chris squire John Entwistle Danny Thompson Mani Andy Rourke Herbie Flowers Roger Waters Guy Pratt Mike Rutherford Peter Hook Mick Karn Roger glover Pete Cruikshank Barry Adamson John Wetton Paul Gardiner Greg Lake John Giblin Neil Murray Trevor Bolder Roger Waters Rick Kemp Cliff Williams Martin Turner John Taylor Kev Hopper Roy Wainwright Alan Spenner Bruce Thomas Burke Shelly Glen Matlock Paul Simenon Andy Pask. Steve Pearce Pete Stroud Dee Murray Jon Camp Bill Wyman Trevor Bolder Chris Squire Jah Wobble Colin Moulding Nick Beggs and my addition; John McVie How did I do? We got this far without Mark King. Does this tell you something about BC folk's vision of slap? (Lets not get into this discussion here) [/quote] Jimmy Lea Gerry McAvoy James Johnston Dave Peacock Alan Lancaster

Ooopsasadaisy!! Sorry about the spanner situation ..

I like it,

Probably, but took a while to catch on!!

Whatever it was it'd be headless for the '80's for mainstream stuff.