xgsjx Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Well done. Can't help but think of what the "25 ways to upgrade your strat" are? For most strat players I know, removing the strings would be 1st priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1402352541' post='2472649'] Well done. Can't help but think of what the "25 ways to upgrade your strat" are? For most strat players I know, removing the strings would be 1st priority. [/quote] Thank you. Regarding your Stat comment, it actually made me laugh out loud. I [i]think [/i]it's OK for me to do that, as I also play guitar. I'm still chuckling as I type this - the memories of 40 odd years, have just flashed by me and quite a few came to mind! Chuckle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Some very nice basses in that there collection, good article too. Loved the bit about the custom JayDee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 [quote name='Mickeyboro' timestamp='1402169505' post='2470749'] Tis a good piece, and well deserved. I had an Ibanez Explorer like that once PS: Is it true Lars Mullen is a pseudonym too? [/quote] No he's definitely a real person who's really called Lars Mullen. I met him at one of the Birmingham music shows when he was working the stand showing the Andreas guitars and basses. And now I've had a chance to read the article, that was most entertaining. Good to see a collection of mostly basses and more so that they weren't all big US makes. More like this please G&B if you are reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1402352541' post='2472649'] Can't help but think of what the "25 ways to upgrade your strat" are? For most strat players I know, removing the strings would be 1st priority. [/quote] They didn't include what I consider to be one of the useful tips for any guitar with a bolt-on neck; which is to slacken off the neck screws very slightly when re-stringing, tune up to pitch and then tighten the screws back up. Makes the neck/body join just a bit more positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1402424717' post='2473420'] And now I've had a chance to read the article, that was most entertaining. Good to see a collection of mostly basses and more so that they weren't all big US makes.[i] More like this please G&B if you are reading.[/i] [/quote] Thanks. It was discussed that if the article got a good response, I could do Part Deux! There are some [i]really interesting[/i] other guitars and basses, that missed out on this one. So, you never know - if enough people like you, make it known that they enjoyed it. . . . . . maybe do another one, next year. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Just read it this morning, some cracking gear and a good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 [quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1402780154' post='2476801'] Just read it this morning, some cracking gear and a good read. [/quote] Thank you. I've had some really nice comments, from many quarters. The more, the merrier. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Now on line! Looks really good on the screen. [url="http://www.guitar-bass.net/features/bass-odyssey/"]http://www.guitar-bass.net/features/bass-odyssey/[/url] As I said at the start of the thread - not entirely all my own words but not far off. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Some fine basses there Eric, good article too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Wow, what an amazing collection, or should say part of a collection. How many more are there? I'd be happy to play any of those beauties! Excellent article & a great blog too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Finally found a copy of the mag. A jolly good article and an intriguing collection. You are to be congratulated, Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 There's a picture of my baby! Got all sentimental for a minute there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1406033024' post='2507661'] Some fine basses there Eric, good article too. [/quote] Thanks - I like 'em [quote name='Norm' timestamp='1406041867' post='2507781'] Wow, what an amazing collection, or should say part of a collection. How many more are there? I'd be happy to play any of those beauties! Excellent article & a great blog too! [/quote] Well, if you've read the blog you'll see a few missing from the article. . . . . . plus there are a few more. Been a bit slack, on the blog, lately but hope to get back onto it soon. Keep reading. [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1406053845' post='2507907'] Finally found a copy of the mag. A jolly good article and an intriguing collection. You are to be congratulated, Sir [/quote] Congratulations accepted. Thanks. [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1406054996' post='2507915'] There's a picture of my baby! Got all sentimental for a minute there. [/quote] Now then. . . . . . as you know I bought that from Pete. That is THE MOST GIGGED bass, I have. Curious to know why you sold it? Stunning bass! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 [quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1406130435' post='2508638'] Now then. . . . . . as you know I bought that from Pete. That is THE MOST GIGGED bass, I have. Curious to know why you sold it? Stunning bass! Cheers. [/quote] I sold it because I'm a prat. I'd stopped gigging because it had become such a soul destroying experience for me, I was starting to play more guitar & keyboards & I sold some bass gear to buy other stuff - the Odyssey was one of the things that went as I thought that was it for me & bass playing. Wish I had a pound for every time I've thought that.... I've owned lots of supposedly 'great' basses - none of them were any better than the Odyssey & some were nowhere near as good despite their high price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1406142439' post='2508764'] I sold it because I'm a prat. I'd stopped gigging because it had become such a soul destroying experience for me, I was starting to play more guitar & keyboards & I sold some bass gear to buy other stuff - the Odyssey was one of the things that went as I thought that was it for me & bass playing. Wish I had a pound for every time I've thought that....t I've owned lots of supposedly 'great' basses - none of them were any better than the Odyssey & some were nowhere near as good despite their high price tag. [/quote] Mate, I fully get what you are saying and in some strange way, I feel for you. It is a real joy to play - so much power, tone, presence, feeling - I could go on. Pete had some work done on it, when it was around 35 years old, just to keep it the way it should be - I am very proud to be the current custodian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 [quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1406143179' post='2508774'] Mate, I fully get what you are saying and in some strange way, I feel for you. It is a real joy to play - so much power, tone, presence, feeling - I could go on. Pete had some work done on it, when it was around 35 years old, just to keep it the way it should be - I am very proud to be the current custodian. [/quote] I'm just so glad it's with someone who appreciates & uses it - if I still had it it would most likely just be sat in it's case under the bed, which is a real shame for such a great instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Got the mag. Great piece, great collection! Nice work FE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1406226047' post='2509591'] Got the mag. Great piece, great collection! Nice work FE! [/quote] Thanks. Lars said that if there was a good response to the feature, we could do the rest of them, another time. There would be more Guitars and Twins, in that one but still some great and as yet, unseen basses on the blog. Would love to do it again - easier the second time around, as I now know what's involved! There is a lot of work goes into it - don't know how Lars keeps up with them all! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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