Ben Jamin

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1333442907' post='1601635'] Do it, see what he says... [/quote] Darn, looks like he opted for the cash instead. Well it's his loss

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1333471348' post='1602243'] That's all totally cool mate, just that none of what you have written bears much relation to music, that's all. [/quote] Sorry I guess I mis-understood what you were saying - I'm not having an particularly intelligent day today, coursework drains my brain

[quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1333480238' post='1602412'] Without conveying anything? Fair enough theres no words telling a story but i'm pretty sure each guys solo is there to say something.... [/quote] Sorry that was pretty unfair of me to say... I just meant the music itself, to me, doesn't seem to be arranged specifically to draw out an emotional response per se, more the guys just enjoy playing it and 'jamming' because it's fun and engaging from a technical point of view and in that respect darn awesome. Of course they can put their feelings into their parts and solos, but in general I didn't feel particularly moved emotionally by the music, just really really really impressed and all the happier for seeing how much fun they're having (which is what I guessed silddx meant with the 'devoid of romance' thing) That's just what I thought initially anyway - I'll be getting their album(s) so I'll probably prove myself wrong after a good listen to some more tracks

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1333455840' post='1601894'] Thanks mate, I have checked out quite a few vids in the recent past on the other SP thread, but I'm afraid it does nothing for me, it seems devoid of romance, edgy as a billiard ball, etc. [/quote] I think I know what you mean, it's just a case of they're having fun playing interesting/difficult music instead of trying to convey anything. It's very impressive though and I'd definitely go to a gig... although I'd probably feel like a technically rubbish musician afterwards

[quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1333400736' post='1601304'] Love them, an absolutely great set of musicians, the new album came out last week and i'm seeing them on Friday, masterclass & show. Cant bloody wait. One of the new ones, amazing! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZBlRkF0-to[/media] [/quote] That's the one my friend sent me! Awesome, sounds like you're in for an ace gig! Looks like I have some albums to buy

Anyone else heard of these guys? My friend just put me on to them and I'm pretty impressed! Some cool synth bass in this one, but the guy's a pretty good electric bassist too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67PMG2nVs4k And for those who had no idea what this thread is about but were expecting something to do with weird puppies, here you go:

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1333399196' post='1601262'] If you have £800 to spend on a bass, you would be better off investing it elsewhere. [/quote] I wish I had a spare £800 to spend on a bass! It wouldn't be this one though, no Might offer him my Sue Ryder for a swap though? It's all-original and everything

[quote name='stinson' timestamp='1333397730' post='1601231'] I guess it will finish £800+ [/quote] [quote name='2x18' timestamp='1333397747' post='1601232'] The pot codes of 13790-- suggest CTS pots made in 1990! Will. [/quote] That might explain it then! Pot codes and such are lost on me Still, £800 isn't a bad price - still around the same as a new Mex roadworn?

Just saw [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-USA-Precision-Bass-Guitar-1978-Sunburst-Finish-/220984899049?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7442637481739611291"]this[/url]! Looks genuine, is there a reason it's only at £510 with less than a day to go? Cheaper than buying a Roadworn

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1332374078' post='1587576'] How's the hybrid coming along? Seem to be still having niggles with the micro amp. [/quote] Last I heard of the hybrid Hayden had managed to match the levels and get it working - just working on the sound, so it shouldn't be long now Haven't heard anything else on the class d amps, but I'll make sure to check them out next time I go down!

Just swapped my amp for one of Will's basses! Great guy, nice and easy transaction and the bass is in perfect condition - what more could you ask for? Cheers!

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1332248792' post='1585473'] Off to guitarchat for you, then! [/quote]

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1332094559' post='1583160'] But look how much body is behind the bridge. What's it actually [i]doing[/i]? It's just being there- along for the ride. [/quote] It's a sound board - the vibration of the string is travels through the bridge and makes it vibrate on the same frequency. Because it has a larger surface area it moves more air, which is why you get a louder acoustic sound and that specific semi-hollowbody sound from the pick-ups Either way, I reckon aesthetically it looks very cool!

Must admit I've got a thing for my friend's old ES-335 at the moment! I think there are too many good/bad examples of each to decide if guitars or basses look better

Biro? Pfft, I use a vintage Fender quill and inkpot. They got it right the first time. A bit roadworn but not too bad for an all-original - besides it has that unmistakeable classic vintage Fender output. Don't try to fix what isn't broken! Edit: Oh yeah on topic! I use a Warwick 5-string $$ Corvette, a cable that works and a soon-to-arrive Matamp hybrid head and 1x12 cab Plus an old Eko SG with '70s Gibson humbuckers and Bigsby into a poor little Fender Sidekick Reverb That Squire Jazz you have looks ace, a friend of mine has one and it sounds/plays amazing!

[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1331596710' post='1575746'] in fact, f*** ME! [/quote] The world's gone mad hasn't it? I'm holding on to mine!

Worth taking a look at this Warwick? (someone had to do it!) I don't know why they're so cheap second-hand at the moment - they retail for loads more. I play a Corvette too and it rocks! With the spare cash you expand your rig a bit http://basschat.co.uk/topic/170619-warwick-corvette-german-made-mid-90s-l260/page__pid__1574534#entry1574534

Cor blimey. That bass looks quite nice.