The inglourious bass turd

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='856746' date='Jun 4 2010, 12:50 AM']it was a long time ago - i was a terrible bassist back then. When Johnny Roadhouse had great gear. But i remember the metal thumb rest/surround heping my right hand find its place, and i remember a thick warm bass sound. they are usually £1000 in tidy condition with original hard case territory. I will own one eventually.[/quote] Like the sound of it, but 1400 squid is too rich for my blood! A grand would be more like it....

Seen one of these on ebay - looks interesting, bit rich on the buy it now though - built like a tank! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RARE-Vintage-1978-OVATION-Magnum-1-EBONY-PRISTINE-FAT-/160440312517?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item255afce2c5"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RARE-Vintage-1978-OV...=item255afce2c5[/url]

[quote name='Mr Fudge' post='852235' date='May 30 2010, 11:34 PM']Considered a Jap? I think they are great.[/quote] I have thought about a Jap model - they do some nice special models, but sourcing them seems a bit of a pain, and with the £ the way it is at the moment import might be mega expensive.....

All set to spend £900 on an American Standard Jazz, but have read that quite a few people buy the Squier vintage modified jazz and just change the bridge and pups at a much lower cost for a great sound - if I can save £500 towards some decent amplification it would seem a bit of a waste if the advantage isn't that great..... Advise me oh bass elders....

To drive the van....

From what I read the bass players do pretty well. Apart from Alex James that is... Hope my mrs doesn't post something on there......

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='846527' date='May 24 2010, 02:32 PM']No it's nothing like that. I think she's probably been bragging to someone about me being a good bass player and now she needs to show me off to prove it, but I'm having none of it. Good bass players don't solo. [/quote] She's got the horn....

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAcxhlsDbYY&playnext_from=TL&videos=XnbnW9UjSNE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAcxhlsDbYY...eos=XnbnW9UjSNE[/url] There you go!

Not bad - good size and acoustics - some good acts been on there - Stiff Little Fingers, 10CC, Wishbone Ash, The Blues Band, as well as a bunch of the good tributes - Letz Zep etc. Usually get a reasonable crowd there, but Dartford is a sh1th0le!

Good on yer!

[quote name='essexbasscat' post='837973' date='May 15 2010, 10:39 AM']All the raffle gifts are most welcome, even if it's just a packet of scratchplate screws ! Seriously, anyone that wants to contribute something to the day, however small, deserves a big thank you from me and everyone that attends on the day. As Rich said somewhere else, B.C. is a wonderful place. Fat Rich- it will be great to have you along on the day, if only just to meet you in person. If anyone is likely to get their skills laughed at, it's probably going to be me !!! Also, I would personally like to see some more Status basses having met OutToPlayJazz and his Status collection a short while ago. You're most welcome Sir. Welcome one and all T[/quote] Since we're raffling for charity (big bottle of JD from me btw) how about a charity poker game - shouldn't take long, and might raise a little - happy to organise if anyone is interested!

[quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='815631' date='Apr 22 2010, 11:45 PM']I just love this track. Bought it on a 45 when I had long hair. Some how, I thought I was the only one this side of Detroit who grew up with it and 'digged' it. Maybe I should go out more? [/quote] Nah, I bought this too, and main street - great stuff

I'll bring something raffly!

Cracking!

Bienvenido!

[quote name='Mickeyboro' post='802887' date='Apr 11 2010, 06:52 PM']Rock and Roll Hoochie Coo by Johnny Winter.[/quote] Now that's a cracking song!

[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='801885' date='Apr 10 2010, 03:50 PM']Tried using a credit card but it was refused.[/quote] Nice...

[quote name='Musicman20' post='800408' date='Apr 9 2010, 12:08 AM']Hi everyone Ever since my bass playing became serious again early last year, I've become much better like I used to be. I've also obtained some very nice gear. Since this period of gear buying started, I've been looking at getting a 5 string bass. When I was 13/14, I bought a tanglewood 5 string and hated it. Sold it and got a MIJ Fender Precision. I've recently tried a Warwick Streamer 5, USA Jazz 5, and a few Lakland 5s. Only the laklands worked for me in the neck dept. I have thought about a Ray 5 as well. So, after advice from JTUK and a few other chaps, I'm thinking, do I even need a 5 string?! I don't think any of the music I listen to go below drop d. All my favourite players play traditional 4 string basses. I found when I play 5 strings I barely use the lower notes. I may use the different hand positions, but that's it. Should I just stick with 4s for now and continue to build up my slap/fingerstyle instead of taking on one 5 string bass that I may end up not using?! I think I just want to tick it off, eg 'yep, 5 string covered'. Maybe a fretless 4 would be better for new skills?![/quote] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=83182"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=83182[/url] All these guys are playing 4s - if it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me!

[quote name='Sarah5string' post='677536' date='Dec 8 2009, 10:26 AM']I would LOVE to be in a Bon Jovi tribute band... but I think my boobs and vagina would put pay to that.[/quote] You've got 2/3 of the band right there.....

[quote name='discreet' post='797100' date='Apr 6 2010, 12:12 AM']Yes. You could also add, Suum cuique pulchrum est.[/quote] true, true - perhaps we need an arbiter elegantiarum.... Oh, and cave nil vino!

De gustibus non est disputandum. Says it all!

[quote name='MacDaddy' post='795842' date='Apr 4 2010, 05:30 PM']If I might make a suggestion for an event? How about a set up master class. The idea being someone (who knows what they are doing ) stands at the front with a bass and goes through a set up, and teaches everyone else who all have their own bass in front of them. Everyone could bring there own tools to suit their bass, if the same someone could let it be known beforehand what would be needed?[/quote] Now that's a damn good idea! I need some help with that!

[quote name='silddx' post='795152' date='Apr 3 2010, 05:44 PM']Here's a go at Tempus Fugit by Yes. A few mistakes here and there. I recorded it yesterday while waiting for mrs silddx to get ready before going to the Fat Duck with some friends, more of which later .. [/quote] Brilliant! How was the Fat Duck? My stepdaughter wants to go there for her 18th, but it's bloody miles away!

All on 4 strings too!