Conan

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1348058561' post='1808611'] they climb steadily, you dont have to wait yonks, 5 years would see you make money for sure, and have had 5 years owning and playing a great bass. certainly better than money in the bank at 0% interest, and what fun is that. [/quote] Now just stop it! That kind of talk has been known to make people make silly decisions!

[quote name='The Bass Doc' timestamp='1348046167' post='1808399'] At my age I'm reading that as 'good OLD Howard'. [/quote] If the cap fits mate...

I thought I was going to really dislike that new custom PG... but I actually like it!! It sort of reminds me of Geddy Lee's teardrop P bass... Good old Howard!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1348044229' post='1808363'] I think the days of snaffling pre-1975 bargains are over.[/quote] Yeah. Now that everyone has internet access it's dead easy to do a quick google search to see that the bass that languished in Grandad's attic for decades actually has a value... and put yourself in touch with buyers. The days of turning up bargains in car boot sales and house-clearance shops would appear to have gone. Most of the really collectable instruments have already found homes. Buy a decent 1980s or 1990s Fender and hang on to it for as long as you can maybe, but that is a very slow way to make money! Also, the market is an absolute minefield so unless you know someone who is a real expert, you are pretty likely to be ripped off for something that is not what it seems to be.

I actually enjoyed that. Good groove - slightly reminiscent of some early E, W & F but without the horns... The video is a cheese-fest though. When did she drop the y??

Very nice. Thank you

I'd love this thread if it was left-handed.... and is it any good for metal?

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3CTN5iYeb4[/media] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjltB723bPc&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjltB723bPc&feature=related[/url]

Incognito - 100[sup]o[/sup] and rising

[quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1347645437' post='1803635'] My beloved '66 Fender Jazz Bass here [/quote] Beautiful! My YOB too!

Nee worries man! Just get us on the guest list for the next Toon gig! Only joking... BTW, we have never met, but I believe you know Craig Gill? I am currently in a band with Craig... Small world and all that.

Some more information about the band would be useful... Remember that an audition is a two-way thing, with the musician deciding if they like the band too. What type of material? How often will they be gigging and where? Is this a new project or are they looking for a replacement bassist for a currently gigging band? I think most people would want to know this basic information before deciding even to bother e-mailing you. I know I would... Also who are you? A band member? Manager? Agent? Current bass player?

What scares me most is that I actually like this song... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJrHWmCjfx0[/media]

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1347621782' post='1803109']fancy wood tops, and backs, a non traditional shape, and looks... well not very much like a fender![/quote] My Status ticks most of these boxes I guess. But I've never thought of it as "fancy". I have played it at many gigs in all kinds of venues. It has been bashed, dinged and buckle-rashed. I'm not sure I understood the question... but does this answer it?

[quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1347461398' post='1801156'] A black aftermarket plate should be easy enough to find... eg. [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Jazz-Bass-BLACK-CONTROL-PLATE-Fender-Jazz-Bass-/360386102704"]http://www.ebay.com/...s-/360386102704[/url] [/quote] Thanks for that. I never even thought to look...

[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1347549512' post='1802328'] Let's just get this bloody bass sorted eh? [/quote] Yup! And on that note, I asked a question a few pages back about the tuners themselves. Are they firmlly attached to the headstock or is it possible that one of them is rattling, causing what could easily sound like fret buzz?

Them's proper gigs marra!! Would love to get to the Edinburgh one, but logistics sadly make that impossible. Good luck!

[quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1347535003' post='1802041'] this thread is sadly going around in circles. [/quote] Sadly, I am coming to that conclusion.

[quote name='Rubbersoul' timestamp='1347487575' post='1801666'] Yes, that's it. I have Roto 66, 45 - 105 on right now. [/quote] Try a set of 50 - 110 then?

[quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1347460015' post='1801120'] This is mine... [/quote] Is that a black bell plate, or just the angle? If it is, where did you get it? I'd like one of those!

[quote name='Rubbersoul' timestamp='1347388006' post='1800151'] What gauge would you recommend for D standard tuning? [/quote] Do you mean each string tuned down a step? So DGCF? It's not that much of a difference, but what do you normally use? If you usually use 40s, for example, try 45s for the drop tuning. Depends how tight or loose you like your strings - you might not need to change them at all...

[quote name='Ezy Rider' timestamp='1345156491' post='1774531'] Hi all - newbie so apols for ignorance! I've got a squier jazz (vin mod) and am curious about different string lengths - is it always the case that one bass should have the same length strings, or can you try different lengths on the same bass? Cheers! [/quote] As long as they are long enough to go around the machine head a couple of times, it doesn't really matter! Long strings can always be shortened but you can't lengthen short ones!

[quote name='The Saint' timestamp='1337204045' post='1657228'] Is one type of string easier to get me started than another?[/quote] Flats are certainly easier on the fingers, but if you are used to guitar strings that shouldn't be too much of a problem. Go for a "standard" gauge, which would be in the region of 40-100 or 45-105. The brand does make a difference though, as some brands seem "softer" of more loose than others (in terms of the string tension) - even at the same gauges.

Might be better in the "Items wanted" section...