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Damn i missed this one. Was in few weeks ago trying out a Fender Precision Deluxe PJ and guy (think it was Paul) was very friendly, helpful and chatty. Not pushy and not trying to show off with the bass i was wanting to look at which was just quite refreshing change. He set the amp up flat, plugged the bass in, tuned it for me, set the controls all flat, explained what they all did and left me to it. Came back 10-15mins later and asked what i thought started chatting and he asked if i had tried a few other manufacturers which he brought over. It was a good experience all round. Not the cheapest shop to be honest but you do get to try the bass you buy rather than on-line. All good news for Glasgow Dave

Nationwide would need to be more central rather than 400miles away in London. Its not even central for England let alone UK. I usually visit my local bash in Moffat when i can. Like the idea of Manchester as its reasonably easy to get to and a bit more central. We've discussed one up here in Scotland but somewhere more central between Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth and Inverness but seemed to fade away like a lot of the great ideas. I guess someone really needs to have the time and effort to make it happen rather than talk about it ...........ah well maybe someday Dave

Not sure if its been suggested before and might just be too big for the forum but what about a venue list divided into either areas or types of band kinda thing. Perhaps mentioning size of venue and whether they require booking via agents etc. I hear a lot of bands asking what places to play in a specific area. Just a thought. Worthwhile or not ??? Dave

Summer Nights - Grease Someone was gonna mention it Dave

Yep caught a bit of it and not for me either. All a bit drab and turned it back off. Missed Sparks which would have been a highlight. By sound of it maybe the only one for me. Dave

Altho i'm not a huge fan i'd recommend Ashdown combo of some kind. They do what they say they'll do. Maybe even a 2nd hand Trace Elliot combo. Hartke gear i'm not a fan either but they do make some good gear that many people like and swear by them. Laney gear is ok for home use too altho don't have much experience with them. Peavey is another option. You don't specify a budget or what your intention is ie home use or plan to eventually gig so difficult making a decent suggestion. Can you offer more details for others to comment on. Dave

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1490354032' post='3264504'] Do all Precisions sound the same? They can do. If that's what you want, but listen to JJ Burnell and Bob Babbitt and you'll hear that Precision basses will also let you sound totally unique. If you are a "no style" amateur player, a "meat and potatoes" semi pro player or a top pro player a P bass let's you shine. That's pretty impressive for a bass that "sounds the same". The question is, is using a P bass a bad thing if the spread of tone is so limited? With many of the hit and successful records of the last 60 years being recorded on P basses, and the high percentage of touring bands out there today using P basses it seems that using a P bass was and is still a good thing. I guess all those players might be thinking they sound different to the next guy or they'd probably be playing something else. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMNTN-9SAUQ[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoJUz1oajXo[/media] [/quote] That's a great VID comparison. I could clearly hear the diferences in basses and personal fav was the MIJ on the isolated track but when it came to the full band sound the Larkin seemed to be very slightly clearer but they all sounded pretty much the same and so difficult to tell between them. IMHO that is. Thanks for posting Dave

My wife goes to all gigs. She historically has played a part doing the lighting desk and effects etc in rock or Prog bands. She enjoys the same music as me and altho she has had to sit on her own during the gig she doesn't seem to mind. We do tend to do everything together even outside the band, cycling, hill walking, gardening, motorbikes and even shopping so its kind of expected from both of us and after 28yrs together we must be doing something right. Edit to add that if i was playing twice a week she might decide it was too much for her and i wouldn't object if she wanted to stay at home more. Dave

Has anyone tried these cabs with a GK1001RBii ? I've just bought an Orange 2x10 mini cab from fellow BC'er EddieHoffman to match my Orange OBC115. Due next week. Gonna be few weeks before i get a chance due to band holidays and was just wondering how they would pair up. If not i might well look at a AD200b head at some point. Dave

Yep been round the houses too and always same bass i go back to. My Jazz is my normal goto bass when its my own choice. My Warwick Thub nicest bass to play but Jazz fits most styles better. Currently having to use a Fender PJ because of the style of music and covers it gives more variation but still 4 string. Done the 6, 5, fretless but back to 4 fretted is the simple way. I should make that my new motto :- Keep It Simple Dave

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1488947474' post='3253139'] Singing and playing bass has always been a huge challenge for me. I'm getting better and the separation from my fingers and voice is getting a lot better. I don't have a great voice, however my band has allowed me free reign with backing vocals. Because we gig a lot, I've had the opportunity to really work on this. I still have a lot of room for improvement. I really like singing and being on the front line. Any stories about singing and playing bass you guys care to share? Blue [/quote] Is that you in attachment Blue ? You certainly don't look your age sir. Well done. Must be all that good living Dave

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1490430012' post='3265045'] Wire wool is good on Warwick frets - I find Dettox spray good for cleaning off dirt [/quote] I tend to use a little bit of brasso wadding (use to be duraglit) on my warwick frets. Not heavy hande but just enough to clean them as they do dull down and tarnish a bit. Luthier in Edinburgh at McIntyre Guitars told me to use Briwax on my Thumb NT instead of warwick beeswax as it isn't sticky and gives a nice clean and smooth polish. Dave

I bought one 2nd hand bass that had smell of cigerette smoke and it took several cleans to finally get rid of it but other than that one i've not had any bad experiences. I completely clean top to bottom when i change strings and usually wipe the bass down during and after a gig especially if sweating. Like to keep the neck and strings dry and clean when playing. Dave

B will get you A

I've always been told within few days and only time i didn't get it i already new. When i was setting up my gear at the audition the band were quite happy to tell me the guy just before me was ideal for the job and would fit in really well. Bit of a damper for me and i kinda lost interest and thought they were a bunch of arrogant twats. They did however contact me a year later to ask if i was still interested as the guy they picked left for another band. I enjoyed telling them where to go and why. Courtesy costs nothing and most bands i've auditioned with have been straight up front and let me know there and then i had the job. I'm not the best bass player in the world but i am generally well liked socially and always respect people for who they are so i guess that always helps. Dave

I've always found a tonal difference between the maple necks and Rosewood versions. Not sure why that happens but when i've tried the same models but with different neck woods the maple sounded a bit sharper or twangy and more suited for slap styles than a rosewood one which to me sounded more rounded. I'm no expert on the different pick ups or country of origin and find them pretty much same. Dave

Tried them but not overly impresse. No real reason just not what i was looking for. I like the Fender Nickels and don't think they are too expensive either. Dave

I was wondering where the scam was too but if its asking to click a link then that makes sense. I guess you should always access payments for any system via their website and using your password. Dave

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1490090244' post='3262011'] I'm now in a band that rehearses when we want and gigs when we want even if the songs aren't polished enough. We record the stuff ourselves using a tiny digital 8 track thingy.....it's laid back and it works. Find a band where you're comfortable bro. [/quote] This is where i am at moment. I'm comfortable with the guys in the band. Its fun at reahearsals, we take it seriously but we enjoy the challenges of being in a band. The band is currently just finalising their set list but they don't want to gig every week. Maybe just once a month or special occasions but that works for me. I've been in bands playing twice a week and it becomes a chore and more like work than a hobby. Enjoy what you're doing is the way to go. Dave

Think the mis-match by many is based on the speaker size and air movement rather than ohms. Many agree that you keep speaker sizes all the same. However i have been using all sorts of cabs over the years and my fav set up is a 1x15" cab witha 2x10" cab and you get a great balance of sound giving a clearer top end from the 10's that my 15 just doesn't have. My advice is try the combination you fancy and if it sounds good to you then it works. The theory of speaker size differences is irrelevant if it sounds good to you. Have fun. A 4x10 is a beast of a cab tho. Dave

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1490105009' post='3262185'] nOW GO Now go and stand in the corner. [/quote] That's the spirit. Keep it light hearted and fun. Makes for better reading for me. Dave