OldGit

[quote name='spiritchaser' post='886498' date='Jul 5 2010, 05:31 PM']The big 1200 watts rig driven by my Wal (see profile for details):[/quote] Nice rig .... Like the flip chart for the drummer... What does it say on it?

[quote name='Bassassin' post='901481' date='Jul 22 2010, 12:01 AM']I trust you noticed the " "? Thing is, KevinJazzBass asked a specific question about value, and like it or not, "collecty" people are very anal about such things & screwholes, covers, non-original parts and all that sort of thing will devalue it. That's just a symptom of the fact that these were sold as cheapos back in the day & most have been modded, trashed or worse by now. On the subject, I'm inclined to think the black undrilled scratchplate wasn't original - I think JV Jazzes would have come with drilled plates & undrilled bodies. Obviously I haven't seen 'em all (and Js seem much less common than Ps) so there might be exceptions. J.[/quote] Yup I expect you are right. The three JV P's I've had all had cover holes in the plates, but not in the bodies

[quote name='teen t-shirt' post='901075' date='Jul 21 2010, 04:59 PM']Trust me pete i am this 3rd band ive got lined up are really similar to RWS so im feeling a bit more hopefull about it ill keep you posted! I know freaking tell me about it the guy had time to write on my wall but not to turn his f***ing phone on and call me to let me know, some people just infuriate me...[/quote] Remember way back when you were worried about auditioning and I said [quote name='OldGit' post='895328' date='Jul 15 2010, 08:19 AM']Oh and another thing, judging by many posts on here about unreliable musicians, if you show up at all you'll be the exception If you show up at the agreed time (or just before), with working gear, working ears and a good attitude you'll be a long way ahead ...[/quote] Now you know what I was on about .....

[quote name='Bassassin' post='901148' date='Jul 21 2010, 06:47 PM']Take off your drilled scratchplate & countersink the screwholes from the back. Then get some suitably small countersunk-headed machine screws & nuts, and attach the pup cover from behind, with the nuts on the front. This is how thumbrests were sometimes attached on JapCrap copies. You'll have to take off your strings & thread them under the cover to put it all back together. Alternatively if you don't give a sh!t about the value of your bass, do this: Jon.[/quote] Jon No one will think any the less of a JV jazz for having screw holes where a proper Fender pickup cover was fitted. It's not like sticking an extra thumb rest on or strap peg in the wrong place or routing it for a different bridge. In fact sell it with the covers and it will probably be worth £20 more. Oh, PS: Nice fix idea too.

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' post='901136' date='Jul 21 2010, 06:37 PM']Jordan,Kerry Katona,[/quote] Tea >> Screen

[quote name='JMT3781' post='901115' date='Jul 21 2010, 06:01 PM']Check out my youtube channel below, i've got a great live track of Prince's in my favourites, a great example of how slapbass doesn't have to be the central part of a song or arrangement. Youtube channel link in my signature (video is called jay leno 02")[/quote] Yeah Yolanda ..... I agree, a tastefully applied small amount of slap can add to a tune, too much can spoil it. IMHO Mark King is in a different department totally as he is playing the instrument as tuned percussion. That video is nice but really I think you just wanted us to read the latest comment on your channel: " lodinsen (2 weeks ago) you're hot! "

Just screw it on and don't worry.

Nowt to do with me but I got sent it from a Glos based folk email list Any takers - go directly to the band, not me ----------------------------- The Roving Crows are looking for a bass player: Semi-professional busy folk-rock band with exciting future Our influences: The Levellers, Waterboys, Kila, Tradtional Irish Perform festivals and venues Enthusiasm, commitment and own transport essential Call Paul on 07896327069 www.rovingcrows.com

[url="http://www.the-saleroom.com/catalogues/Item.aspx?itemId=9299657&eventId=2797233"]http://www.the-saleroom.com/catalogues/Ite...eventId=2797233[/url] Gaye Adert's EBO type bass.... Not a Gibson judging by the headstock decal.. Guide price £500

[quote name='HoweDy' post='900586' date='Jul 20 2010, 10:57 PM']mate, buy it, NOW, amazing sounding bass[/quote] tee hee it always pays to read the thread befre posting ....

|| Sorted || Not my band but a mates. Typical that he needs a dep when I'm on holiday but if you are around on Sat 21 August and fancy a few quid for All Right Now, Wishing Well, Sweet child home Ala-chigago-bama of mine etc then PM me and I'll tell you all about i... Cheers

Quite possibly an alien invasion take over. Check she has a navel... Or ... she's just hoping you'll get kicked out of your band for not having transport and thus will be able to spend more time at home ...

[quote name='bluesparky' post='898410' date='Jul 18 2010, 09:51 PM']I actually played this week again too! 4th gig in 6 years now (all of which were this year). A very good friend of mine got married on Saturday and the (very good) band he booked for the reception let my old band do a few numbers with the groom joining us on fiddle. Of course we were all a few sheets to the wind and had only one rushed rehearsal earlier in the week, but it was still fun and the punters seemed to enjoy it almost as much as the proper band. I've a feeling the the band's drummer wasn't too impressed with my mate's less delicate touch on his beloved kit, but as a whole they were all great, tight, friendly and very generous to let us use their amps etc. However my darling stingray 5-string's intermittent and untraceable fault resurfaced during the gig and cut out a few times whilst we were playing, i really should take it to the doctors now, and stop putting it off! - Any suggestions on where to take it in London?[/quote] Checked the battery clip? I know you're a sparks and all but they go a bit awol sometimes when they get old... if your battery is moving about it could disconnect momentarily.

[quote name='neilb' post='898184' date='Jul 18 2010, 05:02 PM']The blues rock band played the final evening at the Chelmsford Beer Festival on Saturday night. Played in a huge open sided marquee with a good 300-400 people inside, and a further 2000 odd outside. Great weather, great beer and a great experience. The Trace stack was yet again....unreal!![/quote] So do all your band but you have instrument sponsors? Or does Fred Perry sponsor you?

"Getting very corny, chaps." said OG, archly He plays (guitar, with his hands) in a really good blues rock outfit called 24 Pesos that was on t'radio this week.

99ster spotted this [url="http://www.gruhn.com/catalog/b.htm"]http://www.gruhn.com/catalog/b.htm[/url] (Garry Beers of INXS - selling his basses)Including his amazing custom built one-off Perspex P Bass....

Oooh-er!

[quote name='BigRedX' post='899802' date='Jul 20 2010, 10:53 AM']Are you sure about this OG? All the Katana's I've seen have been more Flying-V than Explorer...[/quote] Ah yeah sorry. You are right Mike. That, according to Ed Roman, is a Fender Explorer bass "common in Europe"... This a Katana. As you can see it's just like a boring ol' P bass. Split pickup, 20 frets... Fender eh? Never do anything different

[quote name='dood' post='899733' date='Jul 20 2010, 09:29 AM']Jon Shuker set mine with a cigarette paper [/quote] or three Having had a go on the Doodle I can say that low action suits the bass. I've taken to stroking a bit gently on one particular gig now and I may move more that way in the future in all my playing. Have to keep the higher action for now though ...

[quote name='basshead56' post='899770' date='Jul 20 2010, 10:14 AM']Not sure. Haven´t tried it t´other way round. I can look into it[/quote] Thanks

[quote name='Kongo' post='899595' date='Jul 19 2010, 11:36 PM'][snip] I do agree that they should move on and release something a tad more...inspiring, but I guess it's that old gag of if you cant beat em, join em.[/quote] Eh? Not only has there been a bunch of "super" Fender P and J basses, signature and artists basses like the Urges, Hoppus, 6 string Steve Bailey Jazz, but a whole load of different basses that probably did OK for some years ... Here's a few. 5 stringers in the 60's (with a high C. Missed a trick there chaps ) The P Lyte in many finishes including "fotoflame" and laminates Zone bass, HM bass The performer Katana .. now I wonder what bass they wee influenced by here.... JP-90 In reality though these sell very few examples compared to the old staples of the "normal" Jazz and P bass.

[quote name='deathpanda' post='899582' date='Jul 19 2010, 11:22 PM']it sounds like a beaver being punched in the face, you know that lovely bassy thudding sound?[/quote] No. Castor Canadensis or Castor Fiber? You aren't confusing it with thumping a Capybara are you? I find they sound rather lika a Warwick. I guess it's the wood.

After (I think) Water of Tyne's suggestion about a year ago I raised all mine by one complete turn of the bridge screws each and I've been playing better. This is not the only change because I also switched from 90% pick to 90% fingers at about the same time. I think if I still played nostly pick I'd have it lower but it does seem to work better up a bit higher plucking with my sausage fingers.

[quote name='basshead56' post='899247' date='Jul 19 2010, 06:42 PM']Hi Barry, Colin from Tralee here. Your best bet would be Miah Lynch (a local courier, dunno if you know him?) He is now a G.L.S. rep and he recently sorted me out with shipping a bass to the UK (for a BC´er) for a very, very reasonable rate (fully insured with track and trace). If you want, I can PM his mobile number and you can get your folks to give him a shout. P.S. How´s Germany treating you?[/quote] Oh, can he organise shipments inwards from the UK too?