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Er, okay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cursed-Precision-Bass-Cobalt-Blue-/191981365301?hash=item2cb2fb2835:g:ckUAAOSwmfhX6qI5

[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1475162421' post='3143626'] Or, the only 10 people left in the pub are all filling the doorway, love that one. Having to say, excuse me / watch your backs please, every time you go back and fore. [/quote] As I'm usually carrying the drums, I tend to find after the first time the hardware coffin rolls over their toes or clatters into their shins they tend to move pretty sharpish!

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1475147876' post='3143411'] Yes..before setting off. [/quote] Did this time... guess what? Not in. I shall be going elsewhere...

[quote name='gareth' timestamp='1475072536' post='3142813'] I would phoned on the day they said it would be in to ensure it was infact in [/quote] Why didn't you tell me this earlier?

Recently went into one of the larger national purveyors of music ephemera, and spotted something I quite like the look of. Went back a week later and it'd gone, so I went to the front desk and asked if they'd be getting another one in. "Don't know sir, but we can definitely get one from another store if you're interested?" says them. "Ooh, yes please, if it's not too much trouble" says I. "No trouble at all, sir" says them. I wuz pretty impressed by this point. "It'll be in tomorrow, sir". "Really?" ask I. "Oh yes, definitely in tomorrow, absolutely. " I explained I'd be looking to do a trade - no problem, just bring everything in tomorrow. Can you guess what's coming? So, today I duly carry my gear in on the train, and at lunchtime schlep it halfway across town. Wander in, explain what I'm there for to different clueless stoner employee (chap I spoke to wasn't there today). Guess what? It's not there. No apology, no explanation, no assurances they'll have it in definitely by 'X' date - and apparently it's my fault for not checking with them it was In stock before I came over. It's really made me question whether I want to do business with them at all, particularly when the thing is £50 more in store than it can be had for online. Now, it's not a massive ticket item, but it's a few £hundred. Quite vexed by that treatment.

Vegetable oil is very good and non-aggressive - I just use olive oil or sunflower. Make sure to degrease it afterward though!

[quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1473859226' post='3133623'] In truth there's no hard & fast rules, but the one thing you need to avoid if you can is having him give up in frustration because he can't cope with the physical demands of the instrument: growing into a complex musical instrument isn't the same as growing into a school uniform. [/quote] That's my concern. Drums is actually my main instrument and he's raring to get behind a kit, but even with a 'mini' kit I've set up for him he's simply too small to reach everything which means he gets annoyed.

[quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1473834729' post='3133396'] I've only ever seen a couple of 1/2 size electric guitars, and neither of them was very good I'm afraid. Capoing a bigger instrument can be a 'sort-of' solution if funds are tight, but isn't really ideal for a number of reasons. As discussed in the other thread, parlour guitars aren't really suitable either as most of them have full-sized necks. Martin make (or at least used to make) a kind of backpacker guitar but last I heard they were around £300 a pop. As Dad said, kids grow quickly and a guitar that's correct now will be too small in a year or two (no way around that one that I know of... ). My best advice is to get a guitar that's just a little bit big for now in the hope that it will last around 3 years; that probably means a 3/4 of some sort - not going to be a quality instrument, but it will make no difference whatsoever to a 6-year-old! Visit your local music emporium with said child and get them to let you try a few out. Bass guitar for a 6-year-old? Hmmm. I have an opinion about that one as well if you want to hear it... [/quote] Thanks Lefty, food for thought. What are your views on bass guitar for littlies?

[quote name='stoo' timestamp='1473836933' post='3133406'] Kala do a solid body Uke bass which might fit the bill? https://www.thomann.de/gb/kala_sub_ubass_sb.htm [/quote] Bit spendy!!

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1473792305' post='3133198'] They don't come very much more 'rock' than a [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Westfield Mini Precision, 25" scale... [/font][/color] Wouldn't it be great if there was anyone trustworthy willing to part with one..? [/quote] Hmm, I think 25" scale might be still be a little too long at this stage - I have a Strat copy with a standard scale length of 25.5" and he struggles to fret the lower notes.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1473790070' post='3133177'] There was a thread about this recently that you might find useful: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/290786-guitars-for-children/ [/quote] Thanks Rhys - should have said he specified he wants "a rock one" so that tends to rule out classical guitars.

Hi all. My lad has expressed an interest in playing guitar or bass, so I'd like to get him a starter instrument. He's six, so too small for a full size, and looking at some of the measurements, possibly too small for 3/4 size. Are there any decent half size guitars or basses? Reviews online tend to suggest that the ones available are more like toys, backed up by the fact they tend to be available in place such a Smyths and ToysRUs.

The bassist in my band has just announced he is leaving and, as I introduced him to his new band, I feel a tad guilty. So - anyone in Bristol fancy joining a rock covers band? We don't play the obvious tunes and it's a decent bunch of fellas - we're all late 30's/early 40's. Line up is drums, guitar, keys/bvs and vox (plus bass of course!) We gig every couple of months though that's more down to work - we're all reasonably busy professionals - than any particular choice. You'd ideally be reasonably experienced, around the same age (so the 80's cultural references aren't wasted) and with own transport and decent ish gear (though if you're on Basschat I expect there'd be a surfeit of it...!) Let me know if you're interested by PM.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1464043316' post='3056129'] In the states we don't have jam nights, we have Open Mic night. Strictly fow newbies and amateurs. . blue [/quote] How is that helpful? OP asked for details of specific events in particular locations in England. It's like someone asking "what strings for funk" and you answering by saying your favourite cuisine is Kazakhstani...

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1464011484' post='3055723'] I turned up late to a pub gig and found that the guitar, drums and keys had set up and left me precisely zero space!! During the whole process of load in and set up it hadn't occurred to them that a bit of room might be needed for a bass player with his gear. I tried to make a joke about it but in my head there was a megaphone shouting "you brainless d*ckheads." [/quote] Should have got there earlier then, shouldn't you?

[quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1463996803' post='3055570'] I thought you meant the nice sound you get when laying the stick on the skin and tapping the beat on the rim. Used in quieter passages usually. Is that also a rimshot? I'm a drummer so I should know these things, but I don't. I don't think I've ever hit a rimshot as described in the original post. [/quote] A 'rimshot' is generally described as stick striking rim and skin at the same time. What you're describing is sometimes called a 'rim knock' (though my old man used to call it a rimshot).

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1463977795' post='3055416'] Rimshots are very irritating, purely down to the volume. A drummer I know does them on every hit on the snare and is deafening as a result. [/quote] They don't *have* to be played at ear-splitting volume. It's not the technique that's the problem, it's the application of it, in just the same way that a bassist who refused to turn their amp down is also overbearing. Of course, it's probably down to the fact that everyone else in the band is amplified and turned up way too loud, and the drummer has to play hard to hear themselves...

I think this concept would be great at weddings etc where noise can be an issue. Use something like a Flyrig Bass, guitards use similar, PODs etc, drummer uses a (decent) e-kit, everything goes into the mixer and all the band use IEMs, then could either be straight to PA at more reasonable volumes, or as OP suggested, beamed to BT headphones. Might be a bit weird for the singer though, to be basically singing to themselves in a quiet room!

Ta very much like!

Ooh, could I have it as well? Looks great! I picked up Stingray style one that Mcnach had had done for his L2000, and whilst it breaks up the rather 80's look of the plain White finish, I'd much rather get one along those lines.