Mrbigstuff

[quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1364476666' post='2026968'] Crikey - hadn't spotted that. So, 12 Kg (26.5 Lbs). It might even be heavier than my mahogany-and-brass Blazer. Surely not. [/quote] Again, no. It's the same weight as any other mex fender.

I love mine. But be warned, apparently it's not an American standard pickup in the 60th anniversary. According to a post from a rep at fender uk it was instead a mex made 60's reissue pickup. I cannot remember what forum it was on as it was a long time ago but it's worth a google search. He went on to say it was a catalogue mistake that was never changed. I must admit they lacked a bit of low end. I replaced the pick up with some fralins and it's now so good that it is the only bass I will never sell.

Often people misunderstand certain music and label it as 'choppy' when it's actually because they don't understand or can't relate to what it is they are listening to. By learning how to play it you will often find the musical purpose of it. To say " idon't like that because it is too technical" is a big mistake.

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While I own 3 basses I always practice on the 5 string because I really want to learn it inside out. It's a lot easier for me to go from a 5 string to a 4 string rather than a 4 string to a 5 string. Are all songs recorded with a 5 string? Hell no, but that doesn't mean you can't use it to add something extra when you fancy it. I completely agree that those top guys know how to get the best from their favoured instrument, because they have become so used to them.

well he's stated he would end for £1300 to be fair so I dont see it being about for to much longer

Grades are mostly based on understanding the theory behind the music rather than technique. You would be better off expanding on a simple song than by playing something technical because it shows you have an understanding of the music you are performing.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1363805041' post='2017987'] I`d have said approx start-off at about £4000, then a case of luck if someones selling......... [/quote] £4000!!!! Where have you seen that? I think £6k+ depending on condition and your haggling skills is more realistic if buying from a dealer. I think Bass Gallery had one advertised not to long ago for £8000

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its gone I would have said as these are 2.5k new that this was exceptionally low, especially with the fretless neck included!

haha, run matt! This site is way too much of a distraction!

[quote name='mentalextra' timestamp='1362559385' post='2001173'] So the story that he "ripped the frets" out and slapped on some yacht varnish is massively simplifying it Whereas the work was actually done to professional standards not so much DIY? [/quote] I don't think anyone with no maintenance experience could do it properly. My biggest gripe with jaco is how he constantly boasted he was self taught... He was taught by friends and musicians before or on the gig, so he was still tutored like anyone else.

[quote name='mentalextra' timestamp='1362512502' post='2000616'] Yeah, but surely, at his level, he would be surrounded by luthiers examining the minutest problem with his bass, especially the DIY defret [/quote] Jaco was already at the age of 19 working as a guitar repairer and obviously had a lot of confidence in himself. Theres a lot written about Jaco and it does'nt take much of a search to find a lot about him in great detail.

He played a 60's jazz bass. Some say they are the best bass guitars money can buy. He bought his for $60.

There doesnt seem to be a lot wrong with the neck. Seems like a 78-81 rosewood p bass neck with the serial scratched off. The body could also be late 70's, I've seen a fair few with a finish like that and it appears to have the correct holes for bridge and p/u covers. The pickups are obviously from a jackson bass, probably 90's as they are identical to the pickups on a Jackson I used to own. I'm not sure about the bridge, might be the pics but it looks a bit wonky. Obviously the neckplate is either a reproduction or off a 60's fender but not original. All in all this looks to be a dog of a fender.

Shall we presume the author was just a tad biased towards rock music?

Grand, cheers for this!

post 171 is the wrong date. Closest tube station is Kensington Olympia on the district line. Saturday: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/livetravelnews/realtime/track.aspx?offset=6 Sunday: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/livetravelnews/realtime/track.aspx?offset=7

I think this is what you're supposed to do when the girlfriends on holiday... [attachment=128318:photo-1.JPG]

yes, I wrote this up last year at somepoint. Pm me your email if you still want it and I'll send it.

Sharon Osbourne made a penis joke......

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1361579514' post='1988029'] From what I understand there won't be any tickets. Last year, visitors were supposed to collect free tickets from certain stands, but this was scrapped at the last moment, and we were simply told to queue at the door of the auditorium or place where the masterclass or gig was happening. This is very likely to be this year's setup as well. [/quote] This was on Facebook just yesterday, "[color=#333333]Can I just throw this out there.. If you wanna go into the main stage to see the live performances you will need a ticket. NOT the ticket you used to get into the show, a different ticket, but don't worry, they're free. It's just that we can't let everyone in the auditorium so have it ticketed. Get them from the main Bass Guitar magazine stand near the entrance. This also means exhibitors too! Sorry to be a ball-buster but you have no idea how many people we can't let into the performances every year cos of this so at least if you all know and can pass the message on! thanks! See you next weeeekeeend!"[/color]

I have the p bass set. Transformed a pretty plain sounding p bass into the most incredible tone machine you will ever hear. Not a great deal of tonal options (especially with flatwounds on) but it is THE tone to end all tones. I have pondered the J set many times but the Tokai's pu's are quite hot anyway.

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1361121536' post='1981365'] Bass players made similar claims in the 80's too about synth replacing them, yet here we all are! [/quote] I reckon there was a lot more work for bass players in the 80's than there is now!