Roland Rock

It's a good idea, and as a backup, the strings should last for ages. I'd check out the Hohner one also, as I hear it's better than the Spirit.

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-1968-Yamaha-SB5A-Samurai-Bass-Guitar-60s-surf-tone-fender-jazz-/320878730004?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4ab5dcdb14"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-1968-Yamaha-SB5A-Samurai-Bass-Guitar-60s-surf-tone-fender-jazz-/320878730004?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4ab5dcdb14[/url] I like this one a lot.

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1333663137' post='1605174'] Sorry, who is this? [/quote] I assumed his name was Curt

I'm not an expert, but do have some experience with this. My amp came with 6550s (EHX) and I swapped these for KT88s (JJ). This worked fine, as at the time, my amp was fixed bias (it has since been changed to cathode bias) They are interchangable, but you'll need an adjustment by a tech if your amp is not fixed bias.

Attention to detail is key. Can you spot the glaring error? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sandberg-Bullet-Booster-5-String-SE-Pear-Top-Electric-Bass-Guitar-/320881342248?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4ab604b728"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sandberg-Bullet-Booster-5-String-SE-Pear-Top-Electric-Bass-Guitar-/320881342248?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4ab604b728[/url]

What's the issue with tattoos?

Festival organisers told us that we were going to be on before New Model Army. We thought this was great. 26 hours before them, it turned out.

I actually joined that forum before I realised that Basschat existed. It was a ghost town. I've recently been recieving spam e-mail from it.

Yup - what Discreet said (except for the colander bit) I blame Louis Johnson

I've played in a covers band which I quite enjoyed, but there were a few songs I had to play through gritted teeth, as they are not to my taste at all (e.g. 'How Long' by Ace and 'Never Seen the Rain' by CCR) For my current band, I made a decision to only play stuff I really enjoy. It took quite a bit longer to find compared to your average pub rock band, but well worth it. Of course, there are still some songs I prefer to others, but nothing anywhere near cringeworthy (all originals now)

Dammit! Never mind - well done for getting so far

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1333539285' post='1603100'] I love live music and never go because I can't afford the cost of travelling/tickets etc. [/quote] Ditch the jazz and join a tribute band, Bilbo - get some cash in your pocket

[quote name='yorick' timestamp='1333518525' post='1602703'] Don't buy French......... [/quote] You talking about the Sprinter? That's German, surely. Or maybe they are just words of wisdom based on your own experience? [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1333520453' post='1602711'] For some reason, the tw*t had driven the rest of the band to Liverpool. [/quote] I blame lack of meat. A carnivore would never have done that

[quote name='Who's Who' timestamp='1333475656' post='1602344'] What about getting some black screws and screwing all the screws back in without the pickguard. That could look pretty cool! [/quote] I [i]was [/i]going to give advice on filling holes, but this is a much better idea

A favourite pop song of mine: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4D1HSL7P98[/media] and this: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leohcvmf8kM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leohcvmf8kM[/url]

Me: "This one's in E Flat Minor" Guitarist: "You sure? I thought it was D Sharp"

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1333025205' post='1596327'] I bought a bog-standard 70's Japcrap Maya Precision ....[/quote] I'll look out for one of those as a backup. Maya is my little girl's name, and she'd be made up if it had her name on it. I even have a Fender vintage reissue pup lying around. Must be fate

[quote name='12stringbassist' timestamp='1332974223' post='1595848'] Found a photo that illustrates the problem with the soundman's gear and lights all over the stage. [/quote] Being Roger Waters, I'd have thought you'd have no issues with small stages!

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1333011664' post='1596050'] Ouch! It's times like this I wish there were more members in the band [/quote] Join these guys - they probably won't even notice!

Guitarist from my first band, as an excuse for messing up - "It's not me - the strings are bent!"

Not sure - I tried ringing him but not available. An educated guess? £400 upwards, but there could be significant room for negotiation if they don't have much work on at that time

Welcome Woodie - with a gear list like that, you'll fit right in

If it's illustration you want, as BRX says, look around to find one with a style you like. Hireanillustrator.com is a good place to start - [url="http://www.hireanillustrator.com/i/illustrators/"]http://www.hireanill...i/illustrators/[/url] this is my illustrator friend's stuff from that website: [url="http://www.hireanillustrator.com/i/portfolio/david-hallows/"]http://www.hireanill.../david-hallows/[/url] He painted a bass for me years ago - a Hawaiian shirt design!

Well, it's gone now anyway, but thanks for the info. I should have enquired on BC! Perhaps this info could come in handy to OP Greg when he gets one. Actually, I'll show this thread to the guy who bought it from me too.

Sorry to hear that. Don't worry - one day it will be yours