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[quote name='rushbo' timestamp='1463939783' post='3055171'] Dunlop 1mm for me - Textured at the "fat" end which makes them easy to grip. Just flexible enough to makes rapid up/down strokes even but tough enough to get a nice crisp attack. And they're black, which is the most Rock and Roll colour, right? [/quote] Another vote for these, They have a nice grippy texture which is great for hot venues when you get sweaty hands.

I'm not a lover of the narrow necks on Jazzes. I have a Nate Mendel which has been said is 40mm. I dont mind that, but any slimmer would be a no go for me, I had an Epiphone T Bird but that was so narrow, I had to let it go. So, yes, Precision all the way for me.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1463834011' post='3054426'] If you're a God praising person, I'm surprised at you using the term "Blimey". The origin of this is from "God, blind me". Isn't this taking the Lord's name in vain? Sorry, but I know my poor old Mum would have been deeply offended. [/quote] Lonnie Donegan wore 'Cor Blimey trousers'. I dont think he was blind.

Guess what I have bought??? http://basschat.co.uk/topic/275912-nbd-limelight-dakota-red-precision-bass-1963-audio

Top marks for Mark who sold me the lovely Limelight 1963 P bass. Top chap to deal with, even if he did put the wrong address on it!

The original bass player from The Hollies played one of those, as did a rather unimpressed looking John Lennon.

The Monkees aren't The Monkees without Davy Jones

....And cheap pedals. I got beer kicked over my pedals last NYE, but my cheapo Behringer chorus was unharmed.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1463500597' post='3051854'] No, not at all, no breathers and were not up there playing laid back blues progressions. We do take 2 ten minute breaks. Everybody is moving and we're fronted by young female lead guitarist and shared lead vocals.We're not a couple of old grey hair guys up there playing the blues offering. By the time a lot of guys playing clubs and bars reach my age they get sick if it. I suppose at some point in time gigging might become to much of a strain. But right now for me, I might as well be 23, still love it still having a "blast". Blue [/quote] Have you a youtube clip of your band? I woudnt mind seeing what you guys do for 4 hours.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1463512086' post='3052006'] Seller states that the truss rod is close to maxed-out. [/quote] Yes, Thankfully I noticed that before I did anything silly.

Like the look of this, but will I get clobbered by UK customs charges? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Japan-70s-Reissue-Precision-Bass-PB70-OWH-CIJ-Bass-Guitar-R-Serial-/111999886897?hash=item1a13b6a631:g:lvcAAOSwKfVXJQVM

Those Top Hat Stratocaster controls were on some of the early MIM,s before they put on the regular chrome ones.

I remember when The Beatles brought out that Free As A Bird, 20 odd years after they split Expectations were high, but it was not well recieved.

A dab of nail varnish on the grub screw should keep it from untightening.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1462999612' post='3047775'] A high school buddy auditioned for a band out of NYC in the early 70s, He turned down the offer because he refused to wear make up. The was unknown at the time. It was KISS. Blue [/quote] Lucky escape there!

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1463000368' post='3047783'] Just bought a couple of flip top bottles of Grolsch for £1.60 each at Morrisons - job done. And the lager is rather good too............. [/quote] Gives me wind.

Hmm. I was always under the impression that the classic Stingray sound was everything turned up to max. I must have dreamt it. The pre amp must be pretty hot though, with even a little tiny bit of bass boost it sends my little speaker flapping like a wizards sleeve. Still, this is my first delve into active basses. Maybe I'm just a passive guy at heart.

I Predict A Riot, Highway To Hell and Sex On Fire.

Thats the problem. Even with the gain really low, hardly even moved above the off position, it still clips.

Took my Sterling SUB Ray to rehearsal tonight and I noticed that whenever I boosted the tone controls on the bass, the input gain blue light was constantly flashing with a nasty distorted digital sound. When they were moved back to the centre flat position it was not as bad. I never had this my passive Fender P. I suppose my Markbass is not active friendly.

I was fired by a band about 15 years ago because of alleged lack of commitment. I was (still am) a shift worker, but managed to work around my shifts to accommodate gigs if I had a few weeks notice so i could get someone to cover. Then they started to want to do Sunday lunchtimes and i told them I wouldn't always be available. Ho hum.

I have had the strap come undone on numerous occasions. Once when I was singing the lead vocals and had to quickly grab the bass to stop it from hitting the deck, while keeping the vocals going. As expected, there was a great clunk! as I grabbed it and as there was now no bass in the music it sounded awful. I now use the Fender straplocks on all my basses, and I can now use any strap with any bass. You may get the same protection with a bottle washer, but I would recommend using some sort of straplock.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1462710616' post='3045044'] It didn't seem strange at the time ... (... and still doesn't..! ) Go easy, though, folks, these are my pals, although I've not seen 'em for several decades, now. We're dealing with archaeology, here. My favourite style, for instance, is Norse; just wait until it comes back into fashion. I'll be right up there at the pinnacle of 'in-ness'..! [/quote] The bloke on the far left looks like that chap from Focus with the high squeaky voice.