Bassman Sam

Hi, I am 55 and have been an alcoholic for - sorry wrong site. Hi, I am 55 and have been playing bass on and off for 40 years. I was playing in blues/rock bands in the '70's in Glasgow then London but gave it up when the 1st wife came along. I gave the synth a try in the '80's but soon went back to bass. During the '90's I got back into live gigs with an Indie band who just miss out on a contract with a couple of labels when the singer/songwriter in the band got serious stage fright and couldn't cope with live gigs anymore. I left as i didn't want to be stuck indoors but love live playing. Later in the '90's joined a tribute band for a laugh and stayed on for 5 years until love struck and I moved to The North West. At the moment I am doing gentle practise after 4 years of not playing due to arthritis. I am not good at practise for the sake of it but if I have a new project, I give 100% until I have it nailed. Love to get locked in with a drummer and jump about a bit. Have I rambled on too much?

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1107563' date='Jan 29 2011, 07:49 PM']I feel it necessary to mention that my L-1000 was built in 1980 because it was one of the first G&L basses ever built and therefore it proves beyond doubt that I have the largest swinging dick out of all the G&L fanboys.[/quote] Love it.

Dood, that blow me away. It's an amazing bass and the playing not to shabby.

Opps. double post

What? No Carl Palmer? Ian Pace. John Bonham

1 vote for a local band.

Having received the famous Tin Pan Ally customer service experience, it's great to find a Bass shop who delivers the opposite. Hope to visit next Monday. How far are you from Denham, the other half is on a course there and I'm the driver, I have 8 hours to kill and would love a look around. Sam

I suspect that you already know what needs to be done. Move on and find the right people for you but sometimes that can take time. Use this time to improve your playing and maintaining your gear. I've picked up some good habits since joining this site and the advice given is on the most part sound.

[quote name='headofire' post='1099182' date='Jan 22 2011, 11:06 PM']lesson learnt the hard way.... sucks man. I once got off the train with all my stuff but left my prototype burns EUB (61!) on the train when i got off at clapham. I got it back...just. Everything crossed for you mate.[/quote] You'd think after the first time you would remember to check.

Richie Blckmore - if he didn't get too moody.

[quote name='icastle' post='1096867' date='Jan 20 2011, 09:47 PM']I filter out all of the non starters before I start trying - there are body shapes, colours and manufacturers that I just won't entertain - I don't care if it's fantastic, I am not buying a bright pink bass shaped like a lightning bolt! I ignore the inevitable masturbatory slap demo and do my best to appear appreciative and interested. I set the amp flat and try out the tones available on the instrument - I'm not interested in buying the amp after all... Recently, with the addition of inbuilt effects and modelling, this has become harder to achieve so I've taken to insisting on a plain amp which doesn't always go down too well. I'll pay close attention to my LH - am I stretching to reach notes? If so is it a stretch that I can sustain over a period of time? Am I struggling to find the strings with my RH? Does the neck profile fit my hand nicely even at the 'dusty end'? I'll always insist on playing it standing up AND sitting down - does it feel comfortable or does it feel like I'm sat there with an Ikea coffee table in my lap? Does the bass stay put or do you have to hold it in place when you play standing up? Weight doesn't matter that much to me but I'll mention it here just to make a complete set because one day I will inevitably become weak and feeble... [/quote] I think you just about got it covered here but from someone who IS weak and feeble, weight definitely comes higher on my list.

TIM? OMG not again. Sorry you had to be there. Welcome.

I always wanted a Jass body and P bass neck, what is the sound like. Any noticeable difference from a "normal" Jass? By the way, a cracking collection.

My '57 RI for sale on this forum. By the way, how do you guys get great photos of our basses. Mine look crap in comparison. Just can't use a camera.

[quote name='Vibrating G String' post='1090053' date='Jan 15 2011, 12:35 AM']It's junk, basically a piece of fishing line with nicks in it and an LED at one end. You stick it to the neck with clear tape. Fretfx is a useable product, I found fretlord to be more of a scam. It's so cheap many people will try it and few will complain. Well, I'll complain [/quote] I think that what their hoping for. No one likes to look like a dick.