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  1. The tiny basses built by @Jabba_the_gut do put one into a terrible quandary, they are items of such beauty that once you are actually holding one you simply don’t want to give it back. This is a pic from the BFSW Bash and let me assure you I’m considering the distance to the exit, how many people I’ll have to knock out on the way and whether of not I can vault over two rows of collapsible tables after eating that many roast potatoes and falafel. I regret having seconds.
    9 points
  2. Just play the bassline from Sweet Home Alabama ... nobody will notice.
    6 points
  3. Quick update from me - the case arrived at about 4pm today, approx 30 mins before the wife arrived home. Ample time to un-box, cut up said box and scatter around the town in various bins and tuck case inconspicuously in the office!
    5 points
  4. Handy that you both take the same size and that she was prepared to part with them.... 😁
    5 points
  5. Hi guys Today we started using a better and faster search engine for Basschat. Elasticsearch allows much faster searching, more accurate results and works for shorter search terms which it didn't before. It'll also make the site faster when browsing. We hope you find it more useful. Now go and use it to find your next bass, or to argue with someone about something Cheers ped
    4 points
  6. Some new basses (very limited) on offer - the Stingray 5HH (with 9 volt electronics) looks particularly wonderful. https://www.music-man.com/bfr/april-2019?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=april_bfr
    4 points
  7. Thanks for nice words all. It’s just been sold to a young punk lad.
    4 points
  8. Whilst it has been a slight inconvenience, it has given me a prompt to find a fresh moose for my own avatar. Let the blasting recommence!
    4 points
  9. You can get away with a lot of simplification when playing live. Obviously there are occasionally iconic bass riffs that people would recognise if you played differently (like Another One Bites The Dust or The Chain) but generally if you simplify a bass line, the only people who will notice will be other bass players, and most of them will appreciate that you did it for a reason. On the off chance that someone comes up to you afterwards and says "I noticed that you played the bass line wrong..." then just smile and say "yeah, I know. Crowd still seemed to enjoy themselves though, didn't they." S.P.
    4 points
  10. 1 - Good; 2 - You are a zombie; 3 - No; 4 - Aha! I see you've found the emergency avatar! Good work that man zombie
    4 points
  11. I survived too. Does this mean everyone else is a zombie? Or am I? Will help come from outside? Please, if you can hear this......send more avatars......
    4 points
  12. Come on, who the hell likes jazz. She'll spot that rookie mistake
    4 points
  13. Hi up for sale is a stunning Euro LX Spector. In absolute excellent condition. Gold hardware and EMG pickups. Comes. With gig bag. Collection only or delivery at buyers expense. Thanks
    3 points
  14. Just so I get it right, you are going to have a bass built for 1 gig? Love it
    3 points
  15. Strong in this one, the Farce is.
    3 points
  16. @Skinnyman New avatar calling
    3 points
  17. Not trying to get anyone in trouble, but... ...try asking @Ricky 4000 He'll deny it or course...
    3 points
  18. I agree Stewblack 👍 However, you didn't post a Russia pun, which is a Crimea
    3 points
  19. Wait...what’s happened to my avat..... aaaaaaaaaaaaaarghhhhhhhh! Phew, sorted......
    3 points
  20. Me and Teebs escaped the great avatar slaughter of 4/19. I assume there's other survivors
    3 points
  21. Only Darksiders have retained their avatar. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
    3 points
  22. I've got it and will sell it back to you for a million dollars.
    3 points
  23. Just had this cab delivered, it’s fantastic. I wanted a smaller stage footprint from using my 1x15 Ashdown but this is ridiculous! A great punchy sound, goes really loud and I’m only using it as my monitor because I DI into our PA but i reckon it’s easy enough for a small gig without PA support. Two of these would be awesome. Really impressed with this cab, highly recommend checking one out! Sorry about the amp overhang in the picture.....
    2 points
  24. Hope this is ok to post here as well. Awesome fretless 4 string bass. With fret markings. This is the model before the TB10 that retails on the net just over 2000. Fantastic bass in fantastic condition. Only selling to fund a custom build so I'm trying not be open to trades (you might change my mind with a top end 5 string but I'm trying to stay strong). (Or a Warwick Star Bass 2 ). This bass can be played as an upright with an included tail pin. Neck is arc shaped to allow for bowing. I also have a solid flight case and a soft case. Based in Macclesfield.
    2 points
  25. Sadly no Shaggy on this date. I'm actually playing guitar and organ for this show, but when I asked the guitarists nobody knew who Sting was and then the keyboardists just started talking to me about modular euroracks and other nonsense so I thought I'd tell you fellas instead. Anyway, get your important bass-playing questions in now and I'll get you the lowdown on all those crucial details: Do tortoise pickguards really sound better? What HPF do you use to make your rig cut through in the back room of the Dog and Duck? Where did your accent go? How do you stop having tantric sex??
    2 points
  26. ***SOLD*** For sale or trade + cash (effects, 5-string basses) is my beautiful and rare Music Man Stingray 5HH PDN Premier Dealer Network in neptune blue. Specs: - limited run - high grade birdseye maple neck, roasted - selected mahagony body with a nice grain - limited run see through neptune - black and new transparent pickguard EU shipping possible.
    2 points
  27. Hi. My names mark & I'm 46. Been playing since I was around 8ish. After a long few years away from playing out live, I've just joined a band of 40 something year young musos & am really looking forward to the first proper get together in a week or so. My long time bass is a fender jazz from 1997 in sunburst, maple neck which is my number1. Amp wise it's a new 800watt fender rumble D class amp & fender 4x10. I'm gonna be heard that's for sure! Pictures to follow. Anyway. Thanks for having me hear in your bass community, I've already had a good smile at some the witty comments that's been posted, ah bass players have such good humour. 😁 Markjazz
    2 points
  28. oh, and if you can find a Fender PB70-US ASH R/W model you will be laughing!!!!!! Stunning Japanese made basses! I would grab one in a heartbeat , funds allowing. I'd say that that's a great place to start for your John Deacon bass.
    2 points
  29. Its Burke's birthday today.. Happy birthday to a great bass player, whose bass lines with Budgie were a great inspiration to me when I was starting out. Any other fans here?
    2 points
  30. Go to your profile page, click as shown below...bingo! Then...
    2 points
  31. Hi all, For those in and around Maidstone, Kent, we have a show at Pizza Express Live this coming Saturday (13th April): https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/jocee If you're into optimistic Soul with a Motown flavour, come eat pizza and have a listen Cheers Si
    2 points
  32. Who, Teebs? Are we still allowed to call him that?
    2 points
  33. It's maybe worth adding that there are plenty of original bands who don't always play their own songs live exactly the same as their studio recording. So other than the more iconic bass lines already mentioned, there's an excuse for not getting too hung up on the details. 😊
    2 points
  34. I know lots of venues where I'm sure that sort of thing happens regularly judging by the smell and the sticky floors.
    2 points
  35. That’s not fair. I started at 07:15 this morning and am still not in a band! Welcome.
    2 points
  36. Just arrived. Gees these are so well built and finished.
    2 points
  37. I had (up til joining Basschat) one bass* and no pedals, I was for decades that slightly odd thing, a bassist without a single pedal, learning to play without even comp... it’s kinda cool, but ultimately limiting and why I know nothing about pedals. Will call the onion folk and get something specced to my needs. If they recommend an external ground loop Isolator i’ll go with a Palmer unit and a volume pedal inline. Thanks. *Current count is four basses, Inc two fretless and a Chapman stick, plus midi bass pedals set up for Taurus *and* Mellotron.... and I’m supposed to be a punk!
    2 points
  38. I'm sure this can be arranged!
    2 points
  39. If like me you've seen Showaddywaddy ripping it up at The Wyvern in Swindon circa 2016, you soon realise what a bit player Elvis Presley actually was!
    2 points
  40. Just to clarify, I don't plan to steal anyone's gear. 1. jebroad 2. Len_Derby 3. Jabba_the_gut 4. Spondonbassed - Hohner B2A, Steinberger Spirit XT25 5. Andyjr1515 6. Jimothe y 7. Mojo 8. Owen 9. Teebs 10. Josie 11. Aidan63 12. Frank Blank 13. petecarlton (newbie) 14. Bassman Sam. NR Custom built Thunderbird, Ashdown 2x10 combo, MM P-bass. 15. ChrisLovatt (bassbash virgin) 16. Stub Mandrel - Fender Pe rformer 17. Richard R. (newbie too). I'l l bring along my Brawley Artemis, if anyone is inte rested. 18. Marillionred - John Letts fretless 5, Warwick Dolphin SN 5, Michael Kelly Dragonfl y acoustic 5 (this one is for sale 🙂 ) 19. Skinnyman - only a possible at this stage but I'll try and make it with a BF One10, possibly one of their new GXII cabs, and a b donkey or two 20. LukeFRC Mesa Walkabout and a few Basses 21. Nick A: Wal custom fretless, Warwick dolphin pro1, bitsa with a very nice acg-eq-01 preamp in it. PJB flight case and pb300 ... 22: Roland Rock: W&T Ergon 5, Glockenklang Blue Rock, BF Super Twin, Future Impact
    2 points
  41. Well my avatar was uploaded to BC from my hard disk, as it's the result of my mighty fine Photoshop skills in creating an image of a bluejay playing a lefty Warwick Corvette. I never saw the short period of down time, as I only logged on to BC hours later. So I don't think I was logged in when the great slaughter happened. 🤔
    2 points
  42. I'm not sure what you're all on about? Mine's just fine
    2 points
  43. They’re easier to sneak into the house, too
    2 points
  44. With that many basses i wouldn't even notice if my wife sold the occasional one
    2 points
  45. Look what rattled through my letterbox this morning. A limelight replica Fender Precision 1963 in Sonic Blue. 😊 Here are the specs: Faded Sonic Blue Hand rolled finger board Clay dots Light relic Rosewood P width neck Mint Green scratchplate Period correct 1960’s Fender Precision logo Thumb rest below strings. All metal work just lightly tarnished Reverse Gotoh Tuners Strap button on reverse of headstock Roundwound strings When Mark first sent me the finished pictures I was a bit disappointed that the scratchplate seemed more white than a faded-to-green colour. However, This was just a result of the camera flash probably. It looks amazing. I dont know what strings he put on. They look like Rotos but I dont like them so they will be coming off and replaced with D'Addarios. Seems to be quite well set up out of the box so theres a nice surprise.
    2 points
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