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64s are the traditional jazz sound, and the ones I prefer. 84s are bigger and darker sounding due to the extra windings. Don't know about the Hammers. Bridge wise, I'm not convinced that changing the bridge makes a big difference, but others will disagree. Start with the Wizards and take it from there, I don't think you'll need to change anything else on it to be honest. Of course, if you're feeling flush, drop a John East J Retro EQ into too, and you've got a monster on your hands.

I witnessed Pete Way trying to keep Phil Mogg and Michael Schenker apart during a UFO gig in Manchester a couple of years back. Schenker was totally pissed as usual, and Mogg took exception to his lousy playing, and so tried to hit him with the mic stand. Only Pete Way and his Thunderbird could keep them apart. Very funny.

[quote name='TheButler' post='617599' date='Oct 5 2009, 04:11 PM']I like to do a lot of laptop rooted experimenting and i couldn't make sounds half as weird as his. He has a creative mind many would envy, but the product - that is his music - is what many would call.. well, rubbish.[/quote] Yep, each to his own, that's for sure. I'm definitely a fan though, I love it. After years of the live band treadmill, My brother and myself are about to start some home demo stuff, hopefully in a similar style to Squarepusher, but of course nowhere near as good!! I'm not up to that kind of standard, not by a country mile and then some, but certainly for our own fun, and it beats band politics any day, I mean, drum machines don't answer back . I think it's a shame that some bassists won't give Squarepusher a go, I think there's room for everything from James Jamerson to Squarepusher and everything inbetween.

It is a bit mad, and certainly not for the traditionalists, but if you like to explore new areas of music, and where you could take a bass onto different levels, Squarepusher is a real inspiration.

[quote name='Mecklenburg' post='617541' date='Oct 5 2009, 03:28 PM']I'm thinking its not worth £400...[/quote] Unless I'm missing something.....me neither.

Yeah awesome. Enjoyed the interview with him in BGM too Mike. Russ.

Radio 1, Friday Rock Show session for Tommy Vance in 1986, in the days when I was a lead singer. When I was a kid, I used to listen to the show religiously, and dreamed of being on it one day. When I was actually in Maida Vale recording the session, I could hardly believe it. Standing next to the radio when it was broadcast, with my mum and dad listening, was a very proud moment.

[quote name='OldGit' post='614979' date='Oct 2 2009, 05:04 PM']Was it you that pulled? [/quote] It was definately me that hurled.

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='614848' date='Oct 2 2009, 02:41 PM']Cocaine? or failing that some whizz?[/quote] Works every time. I did a wedding gig last year with Gastric Flu. Any other gig I would've pulled out, but with a wedding you're screwed. I was shaking on the stage, sweating, and trying not to think about throwing up where I stood. Full 2 x 45 min sets with buffet and DJ sets too, I got through it, but it wasn't nice, and I don't remember much about it. Apparently I was slumped on the floor behind the stage for most of the night. I'm told there was a bevy of beauties there for that one, and one of the band pulled too, but I remember nowt about the whole thing, other than wishing I was dead. Does that help at all??

West Cumbria, have you been to Promenade in Morcambe? There's a shop in Kendal too, can't remember the name.

Yep, got to be careful these days, I'd be asking lots of quetions first.

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-GSR-180-Sunburst-Electic-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ370250222897QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Consumer_Professional_RL?hash=item5634a20d31&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-GSR-180-Sunbu...id=p3286.c0.m14[/url] Peavey because they're generally well made basses, even at the lower end of the range. I nearly bought a Peavey Millenium once, I was very impressed. The Ibanez would be a good buy too though, again a reliable maker. Ibanez and Yamaha make good stuff, you're pretty safe with a bass with either name on the headstock.

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I'd be looking seriously at the Peavey from that list by the way.

Sorry, should have read your last post. Well, if you're going to buy from a store, it's simply a case of trying as much as you can, and pick the one you like best. Simple as that really. To warn you, I bought my young daughter her first bass from ebay, it's a Swift, and is in a simillar price range...and it's really bad to be honest, so be careful, and take your time looking.

Have a look for something used on here, and take your time, you money will go further.