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I have far too many basses. I didn't get where I am today by being a 5...! </CJ>

I might be a drummer too, but there's even less love for them than for bass players in my street. Also, my drumming role model would be Mo Tucker

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1432387725' post='2781047'] ... Although similar in some aspects, playing bass and playing guitar are two different skills. There is a common factor: both require practise in order to improve. 'Little and often' is the usual advice; short but regular is much better than long stints too far apart. It is recommended to have at least a couple of lessons from a competent bass teacher; this will get you going on the right track from the very outset. Patience is a good quality to have, too, preferably in bucket-loads. Lastly, don't listen to 'people', listen instead, firstly to yourself, then those who know and want you to get on. This, in any domain. Good luck with your projects; let us know how things progress, please..? [/quote] I would add that a competent teacher will also tell you things about ergonomics. These things will save you time and pain in the future.

Nothing wrong with P basses. Perhaps a little expensive for a first bass? Not everyone gets on with the P-bass neck (I don't). You should be able to pick up something very playable for £250-ish, especially if you try the For Sale forum here. Ibanez SR300, Squier P or J basses, Peavey Milestone III would all be decent starters, especially if you buy second-hand from someone who knows their stuff. The Westfields are decent for the money. I hear good things about the new Revelations.

It's a bit pointless, TBH. Nobody will be able to see the pattern from beyond about 20 yards, so why bother?

[quote name='wotsy' timestamp='1432166547' post='2778876'] Another Tune Bass Maniac has cropped up on Gumtree in pink! Ebony fretboard. [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/tune-bass-guitar-maniac-4-string/1117150144"]http://www.gumtree.c...ring/1117150144[/url] [/quote] Oooh... skint again

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1432158424' post='2778810'] Playing with a pick. Slapping. Popping. Harmonics. Anything involving a crazy mixture of open and fretted notes. Anything beyond the 9th fret. Er..not doing too well here am I? [/quote] this.

I have no idea what these go for but surely this is worth a punt... Collect only from Birkenhead, otherwise I might. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hemez-Bass-Guitar-/201353100070?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ee1947b26

Money...

You can always put a DFA switch on it if you remove the 4-knob.

I have a Cimar P-bass, which I have specifically because it looks trad as a trad thing - currently awaiting a neck replacement, because the trussrod is stuck. I also have a matched pair of Peavey Foundations, one fretted one fretless. I'd never have bought them if they weren't a pair. I think I might sell them.

Still nothing. I think I should be playing some other instrument.

If Pepsi want me to advertise them, they can pay me to do it...

Pink

[quote name='The Admiral' timestamp='1431815568' post='2775333'] There must be something from Neil Young and Crazy Horse you can do. [/quote] Cinnamon Girl?

I am skint so I won't be affording the Poole one. I suppose I could go have a look... but it's not wise

Cimar P-type

That's a really good price, IMO. (Assuming it's in decent nick, etc.)

I don't like it, too fiddly; but I guess it's better than "relicing"... apart from anything else it does seem to show some actual skill and ambition.

Would the owner be prepared to remove the electrics cover?