Old Horse Murphy

Welcome aboard Lisa (or is it Miss WItch?)

Just met Shaun to pick up the Lakland Bob Glaub. Possibly the most surreal experience I've ever had picking up a bass!! We finalised the deal this morning and I picked it up this evening from Wincehster Services. The BG is exactly as described and I'm really happy with it. He's a really nice guy and his wife was lovely too. I must admit, at one stage I think they were going to try and take my Dog while I wasn't looking!! The sad thing is that she'd probably have gone with them too!! Highly recommended for any deals- thanks Shaun.

Here's mine- it's Bright metallic Amber

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='85457' date='Nov 8 2007, 02:01 PM']Do a search for 21012L and you'll hear all my thoughts on these great cabs. I've never used the Epifani, so I can't comment...[/quote] Just read your comments on the 21012L- sounds like a really good endorsement. Thanks!!

I've been offered both an Epifani UL310 and a Schroeder 21012L and am seriously interested in a 1 cab set up, but also one that will afford me more of a chance to hear my bass in the mix. I love both, but I think I'll hear more from the Schroeder, although I think the bass will sound better through the Epifani. What do current/past owners think? I need to move quickly but would appreciate your input.

[quote name='beerdragon' post='84953' date='Nov 7 2007, 03:27 PM']I must be getting old because I couldn't hear a note I was playing during certain songs and kept thinking I was playing flat. I would have thought if you could'nt hear what you were playing it meant you were at least in tune with the rest of the band, hit a few wrong notes and they seem to stick out like a sore thumb plus the stares you get from other band members. speaking from personal experience that us. [/quote] LOL- I gues you're right!! I think it was because I was playing with a new Bass too that I felt a bit self-conscious. I'd still like to HEAR my Bass rather than FEEL it : (

Not really a gig, but I had my first rehearsal with a potential new band in Reading last night. It was due to start @7pm but due to an accident, I didn't get there until 8 and quite honestly, once I set up I really wasn't in the mood. I found myself playing fistfuls of wrong notes, I somehow managed to wind myself up in the bass lead about 3 times and I had to use the Rehearsal studio's amp set up. I must be getting old because I couldn't hear a note I was playing during certain songs and kept thinking I was playing flat. I must admit, I do actually struggle to hear the bass more and more and we don't usually use monitors. A few people have suggested maybe looking at the Epifani 3 x 10 or the Schroeder will will apparently give more support to the bass player and allow me to hear myself better. Any ideas on this? Got an email from the drummer from the band this morning saying they thought I fitted in really well and they want me back!! What do I know eh?

Dave Try Dolphin Music. I bought one from them a while back (funnily enough to put under the guitarist's amp!!)

[quote name='phsycoandy' post='82941' date='Nov 2 2007, 09:07 PM']ye it may be a maple/rw thing perhaps someone could clear this up?[/quote] Hmmm, I've had a quick look at 70's Fender basses online and have found rosewood necks with and without skunk stripes on the back. From a really cursory look, it seems to be post 1975 where the stripes appear (maybe part-way trough '75). I've read articles in the past where CBS used excess stock lying around, but I'm not sure if this is the answer either. Just looking at early 70's Fenders on this forum alone, there's the lovely 1973 Jazz bass with no stripe and Beedsters most recent P-Bass with no stripe too. In short, I'm B*ggered if I know the answer!!

[quote name='martthebass' post='82930' date='Nov 2 2007, 08:50 PM']Glad you've found a new (old) P that you like OHM. Your old one is so good that I've decided to try and sell my Sterling to fund a Status rather than that. How does it sound and play compared to your old (new) 2004?[/quote] I'm glad to hear you're still in love Mart!! Funnily enough they play quite similarly. It's not as bassy as your P-Bass, but overall, not too far apart. I think that because the new fingerboards are rolled at the edge and my P-Bass is 30-odd years old, there's a fair bit of similarity. From memory, the one you have is slightly easier to play, but that could just be the set up. Good like with the sale of the Sterling and if you're ever down South, pop in and we can compare!! Cheers Nick

[quote name='phsycoandy' post='82853' date='Nov 2 2007, 05:55 PM']Love the pb, dont mid 70s pbs have a skunk stripe normally?[/quote] I think the maple fingerboards do. I've seen loads of Rosewood boarded 70's Fenders without the stripe. Maybe it was a case of using up old stock