simon1964

Not sure I should be posting under ''bassists wanted'', but my band urgently needs a new vocalist. We play a mix of Indie and rock covers - everything from Buzzcocks to Bloc Party. Our current singer has been offered a job in the middle east and leaves in August - we have gigs waiting in Sept and October. PM for more details.

I have to recommend PMT in Birmingham Range of stock - 9 (Good range of basses. As well as the usual stuff, they have a fantastic range of Sandberg gear) Prices - 7 (pretty reasonable on pricing and always prepared to do a deal) Helpfulness - 10 (the real reason I like PMT. Exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable staff. A real contrast to Sound Control etc)

That looks great - I'll definately be buying it!

Colin Moulding, XTC - underrated bassist and an underrated band

[quote name='Rayman' post='26202' date='Jul 2 2007, 08:10 PM']Stranglers - Jean Jaques Burnel Nuff said.[/quote] That would have been my vote! Second choice - The Jam, Bruce Foxton.

[quote name='dazco' post='23418' date='Jun 26 2007, 10:43 AM']Made of Stone- Stone Roses[/quote] +1. That's a fantastic bassline. Also by the Stone Roses; I am the Resurrection, and She Bangs the Drum. Both really drive the song.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='25858' date='Jul 2 2007, 07:18 AM']Nice collection of basses Simon! I particularly like the Jazz as I'm a fan of black basses in general and on a Jazz, it looks great IMHO. What's the OLP 5 like? Never played one but they seem to crop up more and more... Nik[/quote] I got the OLP on ebay for £110. Its a very nice bass for the money. I don't play 5 sting a lot as I tend to find the string spacing too narrow on most 5 strings, but this one does feel comfortable. Its passive, and hasn't got the clout of a real Musicman, but its a decent bass. If I was buying one new, I would probably pay the bit extra for the Tony Levin signature and get active elctronics.

[quote name='MattyB90' post='25683' date='Jul 1 2007, 06:14 PM']Hows the Warwick?[/quote] Actually, the Warwick's really grown on me. I got it 6 months or so ago - very versatile, and really different sound and feel to the Fenders. The neck is typical Warwick - chunky, but actually very comfortable. The sound is huge. In fact, I've started to use it on gigs in place of the Jazz.

Cheers guys. The fretless Precision actually started life as a (fretted) standard Mex P, but now only the body is original! I replaced the original fretted neck with a Mighty Mite fretless neck with an ebonol finger board. Ebonol is apparently an artificial material meant to replicate ebony - it certainly looks good and has worn really well. Its also had a Basslines Quarterpounder fitted, and a Gotoh bridge. My own favourite is the Jazz - a stock US Jazz, but the nicest neck I've played.

I've only just got round to registering for the new site, so thought I would post my stuff. Nothing spectacular, but I like them! Just hope the attachments work OK......

I think Fairdeal Music in Birmingham had a couple in stock when I was last there. That was a few weeks ago, but worth a call.

I'm surprised Town Called Malice hasn't got a mention. How about Paul Simonon on London Calling? -The first bassline I ever wanted to learn (many years ago!) And Soul to Squeeze - RHCP. Flea at his funky, melodic best.