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I'm not wasting my time with a shrink when I could be running through the streets with ten mini capes flowing in the breeze behind me.

I think you’ll find that quavers in the real world are a processed food snack flavoured with cheese.

Less than 24hrs after spotting this in the for sale section of the forum, I had this little baby hanging on the wall in my studio and a massive smile on my face. I have to say a big thanks to @Kev for being the easiest guy in he world to deal with, a quick drive about a third of the way across the country and a late night meet up at a very dark motorway services I was on my way home with my new toy. I have been playing Warwicks pretty much exclusively for the last 20 years and had a $$ for a few months last year but I thought it lacked a bit of individuality and a little something tone wise, but a very nice, very versatile bass, but it got moved on in the end. This thing however is a totally different beast. Firstly the tiger wood top and swamp ash body look beautiful. This bass is No30 of a limited run of 85 made in 2010 and within that 85 only a small No. were made with this specific hardware. Instead on the standard two MEC humbuckers it has two Bartolini humbuckers and a 3 band MEC preamp as opposed to the normal 2 band found on a $$. This combination makes this thing sing, being able to push the mids really brings it alive compared to my experience with the standard $$. Suffice to say I am very very happy with it and will stop gushing and show you some pics. @Kev I dont know what you were thinking parting with this, but thanks again for making it so easy... and you cant have it back

Bass heaven: backing up to a wide roller door which opens to reveal the back of the stage and willing helpers waiting to lift your 8 X 10 from the back of your car Bass hell: Narrow door miles from the carpark. Stairs.

Heaven- 2 minutes to midnight. Hell- trying to learn 2 minutes to midnight.

Its' amazing how good a rig you can get for so little money. And importantly how great it sounds. Most know about the Sire V7. This one weighs 9.4 pounds. The Genz I could have got cheaper, but this one is literally brand new with a Genz bag. I prefer this little monster to my old Aguilar. cab is incoming.

Hi! I'm thinking about sawing this in half as It's too big for my needs these days, and this prompted me to look to see if I still had any in progress photos, and found a few. Basically, I am totally rubbish at doing things with drills, saws, or anything else that requires any sort of co-ordination (not including Bass-depending on who you ask). I found this to be such as easy project, that I'm amazed I don't see more around. I'm sure there are several on here that are way better than mine but I was hoping that this might inspire someone to have a go that is like me..the sort of person that says..'that will do' a lot! This will be very basic to most people here, but it's just to show that anyone can have a go at stuff really. Did this ages ago and the pictures aren't exactly step by step, but hopefully you can see what I did. Here's a very rough plan : 1) Got the wood and cut to size. On mine, I used four strips of wood cut to the length I thought I wanted, then measured and cut two smaller pieces as the side supports. 2) Sanded and primed the wood. 3) Screwed it all together. I believe I used wood glue first. (see the 2nd pic for how it fits together, pretty self explanatory). 4) 'Paint it Black'. Choose an appropriate song to listen to while completing this step. 5) Screwed on finishing touches such as cast iron carrying handles, and two little rubber feet at the rear (as you're looking at it). 6) Got some Velcro tape and stuck strips across. 7) Found a guard dog to protect the finished product. Sorry there are not more detailed steps. I think I originally saw something similar on Pinterest and took my inspiration from that, so I'm sure if you need more detailed instructions, or plans for something more ambitious, they can be easily found on there. I believe the whole thing cost around £15. Basically save the pedaltrain money for a pedal or two. Hope this helps someone decide to have a go.

A Semi-quaver is a half eaten one

Remember that Jez has set a new standard for matching wood for facings... Personally I think it's just showing off...

Ah, they don't build 'em like they used to...thank God!! New yardstick for "ugly" me thinks..

I have plenty of words for that. All of the contain 4 letters and are not printable on this forum....

Bass Heaven - writing a really satisfying bass line for a new song, complicated enough to keep it interesting, hitting all the right melody and drive, locked in with the drums and supporting the song Bass Hell - the guitarist saying "just play A"

That's what I had more or less resigned myself to do, but I think a fellow BC'er has come to my rescue with two matching tuners.

You don't come on Basschat much then?

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It’s probably the best value for money Synth pedal ever made.

Probably best to avoid those people in future.

Bass Heaven - Finally bringing home from the shop the bass you've been dreaming of for months and plugging it in for the first time Bass Hell- The following day when you're bored of it and already looking for something else.

Thought I'd share a project I've been working on as part of the winter build off challenge over at that other bass forum. The challenge was to use mainly walnut. I looked at the pile I had handy and decided to build something inspired by the wingbass concept (basically a headless 34'' bass cut off at the 12th fret). So here we go. First of, wood pile and design More puzzle pics

Hi guys, my new band have recorded an EP recently, and we’ve just put our first single on Soundcloud. With it being a cover/mashup, does anyone have any idea what the score is with licensing/permission? You can check out the track here if you are interested: Thanks!

It's a great octaver, even if the synth bits don't do anything for you.

......it was presumptuous of to me to assume anything in this mad world.....😟

Carl Hudson on keys. Boston 's finest.

No, no... no. Err, no. Oh, and... no. No.

I believe Herbie Flowers' blue Jazz bass wears Rotosound Trubass tapes.

I too hanker after a $$, but I do like the shiny pole pieces, and it'd have to be a 5 and in a nice shiny colour. Still - that is mighty fine wood.

I read the full interview, it all sounded like QJ was on a bit of a wind up to me. I think he has the stereotypical Jazz attitude that those that haven't studied to a Jazz level aren't great musicians, but that's up to him. It obviously has done his internet recognition no harm, I've seen several "Have you read the Quincy interview?" comments from muso mates on social media. As regards to the Beatles, I'm sure Sir Paul isn't bothered. Regardless of his ex-wife legal troubles, I'm sure he's still got just as much if not more cash than QJ. I don't think he needs us to fight his battles for him...

To repeat Ceebass' comment, I cannot add anything to the licencing debate, but I really enjoyed the track (or should that be tracks?). Two of my favourite songs mixed together. Good stuff!

Never have I seen a guitar look more like an '80s corporate training video...

Forgotten where I got this arrangement from now, but have tweaked it a little. Played on my custom Broom acoustic bass. Sorry about all the gurning.

Shouldn`t be a problem. If it doesn`t fit that`s unlikely to be the cause.

call me puerile, but that name and website has made me laugh out loud!!

"No returns". Not bloody surprised...

We've done Blue Hotel and had a couple of try's at Wicked Game. Guitarist in fairness nailed them both, soundwise and sparse playing. Hard to do vocally of you don't have his range naturally though. We bagged them both in the end. Thankfully our lad appreciates that silence is a note and also we never hear a peep out him between numbers.

Even I wouldn't impulse buy this...

That isolated bass track sounds good. I can hear the bass a lot clearer and he's not playing as many notes as i first thought. Think that double bass drum covers it a fair bit. Thanks everyone. Always helps when you ask other BC'ers. Dave

It was tounge in cheek Al after your other post about the band not noticing your 5 string 🙂

Hey, Peter here Nice to be here, and to get some inspiration and influences abroad Recently i did some work with the Swedish musician/singer Andreas Lidberg playing my Marleaux and Yamaha basses. Some serious video and some funny stuff. See you guys!

Glad you like it mate, its not quit like any other Warwick I have had, and I don't think Iv heard one sound better!

Nice one. Although it works perfectly well with GB my preferred Amp sim app is Ampkit. This has not only the usual SVT/Fender style stuff but also Peavey/Ashdown and TE rigs, plus BDDI sim.

You do know that all this could be avoided if you played properly... with your fingers...?

Me - Could I take a closer look at this bass please? Them - ** reaches it down and starts slapping 7 shades out of it ** Me - Is that hard to play? Them - Umm...?? Me - Cos it's f**king hard to listen to.

The funniest thing about the interview is watching all the Beatles die-hards blow their nut over his comments. At the grand old age of 84 Quincy Jones may have just become the best internet troll of our generation, he can add that to his CV. Ghetto Gump indeed!

i have a brand new sire V7 if you want it? its this one https://www.thomann.de/gb/marcus_miller_v7_swamp_ash_5_fl_ts.htm

I think it's possible his judgement is impaired by illness but I also think it's possible he just doesn't care , he's done it all , nothing to prove and slightly unaware of how stuff circulates in this digital age and I found it quite refreshing hearing someone talking that openly not to mention some of the best anecdotes I've ever heard . I say fairplay Quincy

I swapped my lovely 32" Squire MIJ P-bass with Marc's Flea JB. To be honest It took some time and loads of messages to take Marc's "virginity" in posting the bass abroad (and I don't blame him) but was well worth it. Not only because he sent me an absolutely lovely bass (that I can't take from my son's hands) in a bulletproof package but because I had the chance (through emails - so far) to get to know a wonderful person. A good friend material I would not be hesitant for a second to do business or have a drink (or two) with Marc. Actually I would love to. Thank you Marc. It has been an absolute pleasure.