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Rayman

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  1. Rayman

    Fleabass

    Yes of course, but then I've had basses worth a grand plus that I've modded too, in fact my Sadowsky is about to have a Vintage Tone Control fitted which is not standard either. I think it would be a shame to write these Fleabasses off, when the addition of a decent pickup would improve them immensely. Maybe it'll all be a waste of time [i]and[/i] money, we'll see.
  2. Rayman

    Fleabass

    A rehearsal with the Fleabass (before the upgrades) was enough to convince me not to use it for last nights gig. It was very middy and lacking any serious punch. The tone control did very little to make things any better. Playability is really good with this bass, it's really only a tone issue now for me. It's now with my tech having the upgrades done, I'll post again when it's finished.
  3. Yeah I understand JV's had 5 figure numbers, never heard of a 3.
  4. [i]For me[/i], and I like weird basses, that's hideous, sorry.
  5. If you have nothing good to say on a for sale thread PM it.
  6. It's a stunning bass Clarky, definately worth hanging on to.
  7. Oh bugger, that's bad news Paul. Man, I wish I had the money, I know what a fabulous bass this is.
  8. Underrated: Captain Birdseye, his crumb coated haddock fillets really are amazing. Overrated: The Wombles. They're useless, I've been to Wimbledon, and it's covered in empty beer cans and crisp packets.
  9. Bet you're made up you started this thread Pete?
  10. I'll be round tomorrow Tony to record my new album.
  11. [size=1]breaks down and cries[/size]............. Mummy I want it.
  12. I'd give [i]both[/i] my balls for a Brian Setzer 6120.
  13. I might want this, I need to do some checking first.
  14. [quote name='bilbo230763' post='702513' date='Jan 6 2010, 10:04 AM']Its actually Kool & The Gang[/quote] NOW you're talking....git [i]DOWWWWN[/i] baby.
  15. [i]Yowzer!![/i] That's the sexiest Lakland ever, and I've played/owned a few, awesome.
  16. I need a dictionary to even keep up with this thread.
  17. I had a Thunderjet identical to the one at the top, it was a work of art, just beautiful, even the Mrs liked it, BUT, as pretty as it was, I couldn't get on with it at all, neither could the chap that bought it from me. I used it live once, but couldn't get any kind of sound I was happy with, it was very middy sounding, no top end at all, no punch, and the rest of the band were grimacing at me mid set wanting me to put the Jazz back on, which I did, and hey presto, the bass could be heard again. Stunning looking bass, I was so happy the day I bought it, but I only kept it a month and away it went, shame.
  18. I'm in a similar boat having just sold a bass with one of my Ritter bags, so I need a replacement too. These are pricey aren't they? My top of the range Ritter was only £90, and that's really as much as I want to pay.
  19. I agree with everyone. I think to have a good grounding in theory is a big advantage to any musician, and any younger players on here reading this should do their best to do that in my opinion. For the rest of us clowns who can't be arsed, we'll carry on down our chosen paths, and have great fun playing and enjoying music the way we always have.
  20. Why on earth hasn't this sold? Bump.
  21. [quote name='Doddy' post='701173' date='Jan 5 2010, 12:02 AM']A mate of mine has got a great knowledge of theory,and regularly tours the world with some of the biggest names in Jazz,has done some major 'Pop' tours, is an in demand clinician,and is also a busy producer and MD. [/quote] A mate of mine is a professional guitarist who can read anything you put in front of him instantly. Try and get him to write a great song though..........he's clueless, no creative tendancies whatsoever.
  22. Beautiful. Were you ever tempted by the hollowbody ACG Alan brought to the Moffat bash? It seemed to have found a home in your arms.
  23. Of course, being a musical genius is a rare thing, and pretty much all of us on here could never qualify in that particular area, and I take no offence at all in anything you point out, we're just having a debate, and I must admit to be playing devil's advocate a little, but nevertheless, I still think there's an argument for those of us that [i]are[/i] theoretically illiterate, genius or not, that we have little or no need to understand theory to get as far as we want to go as musicians. I'm not a pro, I'll never be a pro, and I'll never be in the position to have to read charts. I have however been in semi pro bands for years, and in one case had 10 days to learn a two hour set when depping for a band which I did no problem, by ear. Yes, I could have stood on stage, Thunderbird around my knees on stage with said metal band, with a stand and charts in front of me if I could read, but I'd have looked a total twit. I'm perfectly at ease learning my way. I aint no Jaco, god I wish I was, but I'm too old to change my ways now. I'm off to learn a new song on my iPod for tomorrows rehearsal.
  24. I need to learn some theory. Apparently.
  25. I'm with Clarky, I don't have either the time or inclination to learn any theory at all. I too have tried in the past, but got frustrated and went back to my own way of doing things, maybe it's the punk in me. It would be great if I could read I guess, but I can't, and frankly, I'm not bothered.
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