Hobbayne

I always wanted one as a kid. (The stylophone I mean, not a visit from Rolf Harris')

[quote name='CrackerJackLee' timestamp='1479636711' post='3177929'] You may place me on Colin's "Ignore List" if your little hearts desire, or Ban Me From The Kingdom... But I think the trick here is to not accuse women of lying unless you have some proof. And British people should know better. Why does a Canadian have to come all this way to teach you some manners. Especially someone as accomplished as Carol Kaye. Laddies, if you do it again.. I'll be back...! [/quote] Hi, welcome back. Your Canadian now are you??

Leon's version of Jumping Jack Flash at the Concert for Bangladesh was incredible. And the little story he told about his lady at home in bed while he goes out on the town always makes me smile. He also played bass for Bob Dylan as well in that concert. What a guy! RIP Leon.

Not really a Jazz bass fan but this a beauty! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Limelight-64-Jazz-bass-guitar-in-Candy-Apple-Red-/192029017151?hash=item2cb5d2443f:g:V5MAAOSwiylXBrnN

[quote name='paul_c2' timestamp='1479296224' post='3175376'] Epiphone is definitely not Gibson but Fender do put the Fender logo onto Squier guitars. I guess they have determined that the uplift in sales to the Squier line, is more valuable than the potential devaluing of the Fender brand name. Yeah I agree though, its annoying when you do eg eBay searches specifically for a Fender, to have lots of false positives with Squiers where the advertiser has been enthusiastic and slightly too keen, and included Fender in the title. [/quote] I agree. Do a search for Fender and watch the carefully phrased heading titles.

It was always 'Squier by Fender' Still is.

I tried a Jazz bass a few times and always went back to a P. I found the neck too narrow at the nut. I always ran both pickups wide open too. Not really a fan. Horses for courses.

I believe Stickman is based in Chiswick. So I guess maybe Chiswick Park or Turnham Green on the district line.

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1478771635' post='3171459'] Well the website hasn't gone entirely. I think that makes you an unsecured creditor, it's still worth dropping them a note to find out where you stand . [/quote] Cheers, Will do.

Love this version from Later With Jools. Note the guitarist screw up the solo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibjTycdj9g4

The Unfortunate thing for me, is that back in the summer they sold a guitar on my behalf and after they took their cut they offered me the choice of taking the cash or leaving the money as credit for strings, setups etc. I wont see that again.

Another shop in West London closed. Where can I go now? http://www.chandlerguitars.co.uk/

[quote name='stevie' timestamp='1478689312' post='3170903'] The guitarist in my last band had a knock-off RB 6-string. He changed the pickups and you couldn't tell the difference between that and the real thing. Why are the originals £1500? Because people don't know any better. [/quote] Also, probably the reason why companies like Limelight can put out a pukka looking and sounding vintage bass for a fraction of a genuine USA one. It looks the part and sounds the part and every ones a winner!

I was asked to dep in a Country/Irish band a few years ago. I got bored shitless Root/Fiffing - so I gave it a bit of welly and was told off for overplaying and ruining the feel of the song. Once I reverted back, they were happy as Larry.

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1478642202' post='3170623'] Really? I would say the opposite. I rarely play a fender style bass, but when I do it is easier because of the number of frets than playing on a normal 24 fret bass as the 17th / 19th are sort of in the middle of the top part, rather than the last dots! I used to mess it up all the time switching basses. [/quote] Yes, but I've only got short arms.

I prefer the earlier quirkier stuff with Syd Barrett to the bloated pomp rock of the 70,s. Mind you, I dont mind The Division Bell.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1478604195' post='3170166'] What a pathetically horrible quote. Whoever came up with that idiotic saying doesn't deserve to call themselves a musician. [/quote] http://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/theres-no-money-above-the-fifth-fret.460836/

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1478601786' post='3170135'] I use all the frets on all the strings. It's what they are there for. [/quote] Theres no money above the 5th fret!

Sydney who? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTRHUY-PsXE

I seldom go beyond the A on the 14th fret of the G. There is a little lick on 'Life In The Fast Lane' that is played up there, but the most difficult one for me is the classic bass part from 'Alright Now' which is a bugger to play on a Fender Precision, So I cheat on that and drop it an octave.

[quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1478457492' post='3169162'] Great stuff. There's nothing electrical attached to the underside of the guard? [/quote] Maybe some shielding. Shouldnt be a problem.

Definitely black. Its the law you know, like tort guards on sunburst P basses.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1478339464' post='3168467'] Yes, that George Martin was a legend. [/quote] Heres a song from his solo album [attachment=231518:e772c733-767e-4c62-80ac-de9cd05eb597.jpg]

How much is it? I cant see a price?

The bass intro to Princess of The Streets is a work of art.