Hobbayne

[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.

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1478221518' post='3167730'] Unless you're talking about the original Boroadcaster/Tele, Leo pinched it off Bigsby & just simplified it a bit: As far as different designs go, I like the old Yamaha SB/SG and their variations & derivatives. Elegant & functional, to my eyes - if I was designing a 4-inline I'd rip that off. [/quote] I didnt know that! - I thought Fenders' design was an original idea based on the treble clef.

If there was no Oasis, there would be no Beatles!

I audition for a band a few years back. I thought it went alright. It turned out I did not get it because although I was no better than the other guy, he could sing.

I prefer the later stuff from 1966 onwards. Macca's bass work really blossomed after that. I remember hearing 'Rain' for the first time, I had never heard the bass played so high up the neck, it was an epiphany for me.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1478080789' post='3166532'] Not too shabby either, she knows more notes than Clayton [/quote] Naughty

His first album recorded live at Abbey Road (Before it was famous) features some great live warts and all British Rock N Roll. And he was only 18 years old. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4-T7AJHge4

Well, I never knew that! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tod8tO9E9I8

[quote name='mentalextra' timestamp='1478006088' post='3165896'] Again, issues with 'low post count newbies' allowed on the For Sale section [/quote] Newbies selling top boutique basses for four figure sums - with 0 posts on the forum always gets me to scroll through the for sale section with a sigh.

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1478001497' post='3165834'] he did the work without consulting you first. You have no obligations [/quote] +1 Tell him to go take a running jump.

[list=1] [*]Was the buyer a well established basschatter, or a fly by night chancer newbie? In which case 'Caveat Emptor' [/list]

The song. Unless its built around a bass riff. Money, 7 Nation Army, Hey Bulldog etc.

Seems to have been corrected now. Still, I wouldn't bother, apparently it 'does need tuned'.