Bassman Sam

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1379799053' post='2216963'] Yep, the Fender logo on an active bass is a useful warning to potential purchasers. [/quote] [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1379797844' post='2216940'] Hang on... two humbuckers and an 18v pre-amp with a 3 band EQ? Surely the HH model is literally just a G&L M2000/M2500? You could probably pick a G&L Tribute M2000 for half the price of the American Deluxe and I imagine it'd be just as good, if not better. And then you've got the USA-made G&Ls... [/quote] Very true but G&L don't have a Fender logo on the headstock. That will make the difference to a lot of bassists.

Cool. Show the pix. That's the rule.

[quote name='Hamster' timestamp='1379636554' post='2215229'] As my hands/fingers are knackered after years of Karate abuse - I use a pick when the song is too fast (for me) to play fingerstyle or when I can't feel my fingers anymore. I'm happy with that [/quote] +1. Only with me it was RA instead of Karate. I always used a pick in the past but now it's a mixture of fingers and pick depending the speed of the number.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1379504750' post='2213397'] Cheers Sam how are getting on with yours now? [/quote] I'm doing well Pete. Still getting used to the restricted movement but getting there.

I hope you get better soon, Pete. Good luck. Sam

I'm a lefty too, I read the the Guardian. [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1378929026' post='2206728'] Well you have to pay to enter the rough side of the bridge but they'll let anyone escape into England [/quote] [size=4] [/size][size=4]Welcome to the the bass side.[/size]

My OH suffers badly from PMS. I have to time buying milk at the right time of the month, never mind basses. Love her to bits though.

[quote name='Raggy' timestamp='1378576844' post='2202080'] Well I eventually got round to ordering one (thanks to Dood) and have had it a few weeks with 2 gigs under it's belt and I could not be happier. It's a standard JJ but with black hardware, D-tuner, Babicz bridge and an East P Retro (which to be honest, it does not need, but adds more to what is already there). It can be very aggressive but also very responsive depending on how it is played. I can actually hear notes on the D and G strings so much more clearly now. Perfect neck for me, have got Roto heavys on it, have been using flats for a few years but am enjoying the snarl too much at the mo Jon was great throughout, it took roughly 7 months to get here which I dont think is too bad. I love it, I've got my dream bass [attachment=143266:jj-1.jpg] [attachment=143267:jj-2.jpg] [attachment=143269:jj-4.jpg] [/quote] That is just stunning. Very jealous, it's my dream bass too.

Lovely bass, good luck.

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1378077363' post='2195659'] No. Read the list again. [/quote] Sorry, I missed Ms Advert. Still a poor show though. Outnumbered. I need more women, bass players that is.

Is Yolanda Charles the only female British bass player? Something wrong here.

That was like walking barefooted and stepping in a dog turd[size="1"]. [size=4]Yuck.[/size][/size]

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Great looking and nice sounding bass. Like Chris, I prefer it to the Warwick, there's not much in it, but it sounds much better that the Jazz. I'd say that you made a good choice there. Nice playing as well. I use to hate single cut basses but they are really growing on me now. Enjoy it.

The streets are not paved with gold, just dog sh*t.

T'was indeed a great gig. Pete and the band are top notch and put on a great show. It was good to meet Pete and Kev(lurksalot) and I hope we can do it again soon. Pete, you need to get yourself a decent bass, that Roscoe is rubbish. [size=4] I'll gladly up it in a skip for you.[/size] [size=4]Don't miss ND when they play in your area, highly recommended.[/size]

The relay bass gets played by another old slapper. [size=4] [/size]

This sounds interesting Kiwi, I'm looking forward to seeing more of this.

Thanks Les, I'll try out a Mustang at the weekend then get back to you if it works out. Thank again.

Thanks for the offer Les, I'm going to Dawsons at the weekend to try out a shorty. My left wrist is arthritic too so a shorty might be worth a punt. Cheers. Sam

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1377163412' post='2184065'] Well, it beats dogging in ASDA car parks I suppose. [/quote] I enjoyed it.

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1377125016' post='2183832'] Ok I'll bite , are you a steeleye span tribute ? .... I'll do my best to call in [/quote] I'm going, fancy a pint?

I met up with Paul_5 in Hazel Grove and picked up his P bass. Been playing at home unplugged for about an hour now and things seem to be working OK, (me, not the bass, it's fine). I am rusty after over 2 years of not playing but it's surprising how much I can remember. My fingers are softer than sh*te and I think a few blisters will be making an appearance soon. Hay ho. Things are looking good at the moment though. Paul, you are a star and thanks once again. Edit for Update. Overdone it, my right hand is now sore due to me trying to push my wrist further that it can physically move to. Muscle memory needs re -programming, that's going to be fun. I have to change my playing style to suit. Muppet, Why didn't I think of this before. Trial and error for now on in small doses. * walks off whistling Always look on the bright side of life.*