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  1. skankdelvar
    I very much hope this isn't an indication that a certain Milwaukee bassist is about to quit his band... But if so, here's how I do it: * Tip up for rehearsal without your gear * Tell them you've always hated them * Chin someone * Leave the room and go straight to the parking lot * Shove a potato up the tail-pipe of each of your bandmates' cars. Or p*ss in their tanks. It doesn't really matter. * Call the promoters for all the band's upcoming bookings and tell them the band can't do the dates. Let the band find out the hard way, the bastards. * Change your name and appearance (maybe shave your head and grow a moustache) and move to another city
    8 points
  2. KevB
    If you know your bandleader well enough and they have a big enough ego but lack the nads to sack people face to face then when you are ready to go you just drop a few hints here and there and they will invariably sort out a replacement behind your back. All you do is then wait for the 'we are letting you go' phone call or email. They give you what you want whilst under the illusion they are in control. Their egos blind them to the reality and all you have to do is keep a straight face on the phone or have a chuckle replying to the email.
    5 points
  3. karlfer
    Ooops, sorry, sold a week ago. I need to move house later in the year. It will be the end of gigging for me as there's no pub scene there. I don't gig this wonderful bass in the dubious gaffs I play, so time to sell it. BAD BITS. I would also consider a part ex BUT I need to realise at least £1000 cash for the expensive move to come. Original pups are not on, BUT I have them & they are included. I think the bridge pickup has been re-wired at some stage. No idea what the current pups are, but they work nicely. Original included pups, neck no. 180?74, 6.90 ohms, bridge no 181574, 7.60 ohms. Don't think scratchplate is original. (Edit). Like many early 70's Fenders, nothing on the heel of neck, but some stamps can be seen & name looks like it ends "es" The 2 pot dates (both vols) that I can see are 137-73 then it get's tricky. HAPPY to take the control plate off for inspection but I've tried about 20 photos of the numbers & can't get them right. Don't think the case is original, but it's certainly battered. GOOD BITS. It's a lovely bass which seems to be mainly original, lots of chips, bit of forearm wear. Not heavy at fractionally over 9lbs I WON'T COURIER I'm afraid, I can't get full insurance at this sort of cost. I will happily drive within 100 miles of Wigan. Happy for any experts to point out any unintended misinformation, it is 45 years old after all. I am in no rush, thanks for looking, Karl.
    4 points
  4. Happy Jack
    No gigs within 200 yards of school gates etc.
    4 points
  5. Newfoundfreedom
    "I'm done!" Slam door, walk out. (Sneak back in 5 minutes later and quietly pack up your gear in what feels like the longest 20 minutes of your life.)
    4 points
  6. King Tut
    I've just been offered the opportunity to join a signed band, doing gigs at bigger venues than I'm used to around the UK. My current main band play pubs, clubs and functions. I decided I'd be better to tell the core of the band (hubby and wife) face to face, so I went round to their place on a Sunday morning. I explained my situation and told them that I'd like to continue gigging with them up until the end of June, by which time they'd need to have recruited a new bass player. This fitted fine with the new band's plans and has given my old band plenty of time to recruit. They've not been dropped in the doo doo and we remain friends. Successful conclusion!
    4 points
  7. dgrizzle17
    Brubaker KXB 5 Extreme custom made in USA by Kevin Brubaker. Quite a rare bass, doubt there are many like this in the UK. Price drop - £2000 Swamp Ash body Scale: 34" Frets: 24 Hipshot tuners Bartolini Pickups Weight: 12lb/5kg Features his interchangeable preamp system as demonstrated in the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AGNo9x60TY&t=248s Bass comes with both Bartolini (18 volts) and a Mike Pope (9 volts) preamp modules. IF you wanted to replace the existing preamp in either module it is very simple to do so. Modules can be changed in seconds with the click of a button on the back. Makes changing batteries quick and easy with no need for a screwdriver 🙂 In good condition, a few signs of wear on the pickup plastic and 1 small ding on the body that I tried to show in the last pic. DM me if interested! I am based in Wolverhampton. My feedback: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/201607-feedback-for-dgrizzle17/
    3 points
  8. ead
    Sandberg California II TT4 Bass Made in Germany This is a very reluctant sale. This is the new shape California II in TT configuration, essentially an active/passive Jazz bass. Good as this bass is, I tend to gig with ACGs so it's a little neglected, not getting the use it surely should. The pickups are Bartolini B-Axis pickups, more details can be found here: https://bartolini.net/product/j44j/ These are essentially hum-cancelling “J” pickups and produce a nice rich sound. This high quality German-made Sandberg bass is around 3 years old and is in excellent condition as I hope the pictures show. I would prefer to arrange some kind of delivery / collection / meet up if at all possible. I'm pretty flexible and willing to travel a bit if necessary. Courier would be the last resort and will be at cost to you. These basses have an MRSP of €1,700 so do grab yourself a bargain! Features/Specifications: · Ash body with Maple neck, 22 frets plus a zero fret · Ebony board · Light at just over 8 lbs in weight (3.7kg) · Fabulous neck with a 38mm nut width and a satin finish, so beautiful to move around on · High quality Sandberg black hardware with lightweight tuners · Natural satin finish on the body; also slightly unusual I guess as most of the natural basses seem to be in high gloss · Unmarked as far as I can see · 2-band EQ with active/passive option. The treble control acts as a tone control in passive mode · Comes with the high quality Sandberg gig bag and tools If you have any questions at all, or require additional pictures of any details please ask away and I give as comprehensive an answer as I am able.
    3 points
  9. bigsmokebass
    Hey guys, Finally got my order received, including 2 Yamaha BBs, Ashdown CTM head and cab and even an ashdown tone pocket to stay on the neighbours Christmas card list 😉 hahaha Obviously, matching 4 & 5 string BBP34 and 35 basses. Fit like a glove, sound amazing and don't break my back the way the BB1025 does. Extremely happy to have these. The ashdown is just pure valve bass amp goodness. Got less watts to play with but compared to my Trace Elliot 715 and Ashdown Touring 220w, I've got more tone to play with and its loud enough for what I need it for. I will be investing in some casters for the cab though, it's a heavy thing and the wheels on the back of the cab are practically useless unless you're 2ft tall, to use it on the 45° angle and don't need to move it sideways. All in all, feel like a kid on Christmas getting everything on his list to santa. So happy 😁
    3 points
  10. Ricky 4000
    The scratchplate looks exactly the same as my Ikea kitchen worktops. 👍
    3 points
  11. Mudpup
    I voted burst but not for the common old garden burst's that we normally see. It was for this one that i used to own and its now one of my few regrets that I let it go. I wouldn't be playing it much but i could look at it for days... Musicman Autumn Redburst Sparkle.
    3 points
  12. Bassassin
    Slightly disappointed there's no option for or As far as choosing a favourite is concerned though, I'm struggling. I really am a complete sucker for a natural finish through-neck. But I suppose "stripy" isn't a colour...
    3 points
  13. Geek99
    F u ck me that’s ugly, like someone dropped a hot soldering iron on a tube of lipstick. And then p1ssed on it
    3 points
  14. Andyjr1515
    Well vicious clamping is what's going on at the moment. I've given it a stern talking to as well
    3 points
  15. Teebs
    There is! (something else - please specify) ⏫This quite clearly means pie! (although my choice meant tiger stripes over natural, but there was nowhere to spec. it ) 🍝 - why is there no pie emoticon thingy?
    3 points
  16. fleabag
    Indeed, younger and better looking than Willis. I think i've redeemed myself
    3 points
  17. Newfoundfreedom
    That's definitely a one song bass. https://youtu.be/ZyhrYis509A
    3 points
  18. fleabag
    How did you get Bruce Willis to play bass ???
    3 points
  19. Len_derby
    Amicably, always - even if it means gritting your teeth and forcing a smile. If you burn bridges with people you burn networking opportunities. It's a small world in someways and I've had things passed on to me from former bandmates. I'm not sure that would've happened if we'd parted company in a sour manner.
    3 points
  20. Ricky 4000
    I might have dreamed it... I'll have a look through my book and photo' the page if I can find it. In the meantime, here's a Conway Twitty video. 👍
    2 points
  21. Teebs
    Good knowledge! They sound cool!
    2 points
  22. Skinnyman
    And you don't need to finish it. They're both very nice.... Now, play nice both of you
    2 points
  23. Ricky 4000
    The D.A. Ampeg is arguably a more beautiful clear body: But if you need one for recording, obviously you gotta have have the P bass. 👍
    2 points
  24. Teebs
    Yes, tigers are actually blue & white in nature, but for TV they always photoshop them for political correctness reasons. People don't see the true colours, like that gold & white dress meme thingy a couple of years ago.
    2 points
  25. Ricky 4000
    Tigers are kinda orange. At least they are on TV, but I suppose they might be photoshopped.
    2 points
  26. yorks5stringer
    Now back up to £22. There's bad review of it as well: 'I purchased this so called ‘Big Beautiful Book Of Bass’ hoping to find some great fishing tips and tricks but it doesn’t even contain Bass recipes or even a single photograph of a fish, let alone any hints on how to catch the slippery little blighters. I think the guy who wrote this book (Jeddy?) was hoping to net himself some really stupid fishermen and it worked.'
    2 points
  27. Osiris
    I don't really have a favourite colour as such, I tend to judge each instrument on its individual merits. But anything turdburst is fundamentally wrong and should be cleansed with fire. So I'd probably have to say all of the above as long as it doesn't like a dirty protest 😀
    2 points
  28. YouMa
    2468 is a Jackson 5 track mate. I think Jamerson was first to really make the bass dance. It's Jamerson and Edwards that really float my boat. There is true beauty in their phrasing.
    2 points
  29. ped
    Not bad weather today, so I decided to stay indoors and play my basses! Also took the opportunity to get a few pics of them, thought I'd share here... all very special basses to me
    2 points
  30. Ricky 4000
    There's no "pie" option?? 😲
    2 points
  31. casapete
    Someone mention a blue Dano…??
    2 points
  32. Silvia Bluejay
    "A younger Bruce Willis"*, I'll have you know. * Immortal words spoken by a 20-something punter at a Junkyard Dogs gig in Hemel. Jack is about two years younger than Bruce Willis.
    2 points
  33. bassfan
    I don’t want to like that...... but I Do!!! 🤫😂
    2 points
  34. ubit
    As I said in another post. We did a gig once where I messed up. I freely admit, I completely forgot the song. Drummer threw his sticks and stormed off. End of the night! In my book, if anyone mucks up, straight away do something you know back to front and is a real crowd pleaser. Even if you have to borrow from later in the set, or even repeat. Just something to get the audience bouncing. Previous mistake will be forgotten.
    2 points
  35. colleya
    My mate Al does roller banners (Signs by Alyerpal on Facebook). He did ours and the kick drum skin.
    2 points
  36. paul_c2
    There's something about a black bass which is understated and classy, where a red or unusual colour (like a bright orange, lime green etc) would stick out, some more than others. I guess the same could apply to white too (classy and fits in). Whether you want to stick out, or let the music do the talking, is another matter.
    2 points
  37. GreeneKing
    I keep on remembering basses that I forgot to add to the total too.......
    2 points
  38. Al Krow
    Ah pickguards... that's a whole 'nother subject. Don't worry about liking Precisions, Paul. Apparently all the best pro-players use nothing else and some of them even manage to keep their left arms on the neck throughout a gig...
    2 points
  39. bassfan
    And a sparkle option! 🤩
    2 points
  40. Happy Jack
    Why do you want to erase the signature of Sid Vicious?
    2 points
  41. ahpook
    I'd go for telling them I was quitting. With words. It's a bit out-there I know, but I just don't give a f0ck
    2 points
  42. FinnDave
    Throwing someone else's instrument across would be better - the rest of he band will be so shocked, and then they'll all gather round the wounded guitar/sax/piano (if you're strong enough!) which gives you time to dismantle your kit and walk out before anyone notices. It also saves you from damaging your bass.
    2 points
  43. Rich
    This is very disappointing. No deserted warehouses or shootings in the face, no retirements from public life? Tsk.
    2 points
  44. ubit
    So you bought your wife a Ukelele and it’s you that’s playing it? 🤔. I think I’ve come across this type of thing before! 😂
    2 points
  45. skankdelvar
    Can rehearse Tuesday nights, available to play out most weekends. Have Telecaster and a Princeton, can brush up my harp skills, vocals no probs. Reliable and easy-going. Send set list with keys, paid gigs only.
    2 points
  46. kevvo66
    Is he fooking mad or have i been asleep and it's April 1st 🤔
    2 points
  47. Al Krow
    Really enjoyed this thread and I'm glad it's an unfinished story. (It's also a tale that means I never need feel guilty about buying gear again. You got through 100 basses? No really one hundred... yes actually ONE HUNDRED basses... that's a ton of basses!) 😋😁
    2 points
  48. Norris
    Lovely blokes they were too
    2 points
  49. Ashdown Engineering
    If not already sorted DM me your address and we will get a couple of fuses in the post today
    2 points
  50. Frank Blank
    I’m going to attempt to attend every Bass Bash this year so count me in. I’ll be bringing... Fretless Rob Allen Mouse Fretted Godin A4 FRFR set up ...@Frank Blank’s acoustic corner if you will.
    2 points
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