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[quote name='gafbass02' timestamp='1431262308' post='2769328'] No p bass, but I drive this, which I'm pretty sure qualifies me here [/quote] I'm not sure of the rules but I'd say you definitely qualify.

Effect demos are great to give you a vague idea of the general sound of a pedal I find. Saying that, they will always sound slightly different when you're playing it with your bass/rig/playing style but you can always get an idea of wether it's worth trying or not. A pet hate about these videos is people using them to show off how fast they can slap or when we never get to hear the clean tone of the bass.

I play a Warwick in a Funk-Rock band...does this make me hipster or chav? This system isn't the clearest

I've not tried one so I can't actually be of any help but I think with the great reviews the Sire basses have been getting I'd be going for one of them.

The Killers. I mean really...how many of us would read a wanted ad for a bass player, see that the band was called the killers and then dismiss it?

[quote name='jacko' timestamp='1430915684' post='2765860'] The colour wears off after about ten minutes playing. [/quote] to add to what The Greek said, I haven't ever had an issue with the colour falling off but similarly I don't use a pick either.

They're very noticeable under any lighting really. Not a fan of how they feel/sound though.

Wow Kev! Am I right in thinking that's the short scale that was on here? Never tried a Roscoe unfortunately but always loved the sound of the LG3005 when listening to them on YouTube.

It must be pretty awful being a first time poster trying to sell something on here (anywhere online really). I understand why people tread with caution (I do as well) but for those I wonder how many genuine sellers have had to reduce their asking price just because of having no posts. I've dealt with quite a few people with little/no posts with no issue (other than their lack of leaving feedback!!) but as I've said before, the only issue I've ever had on here was with a member who was/is a prominent member of the marketplace section.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1430388021' post='2760862'] Waiting for delivery is bad... Waiting for a custom build is worse... [/quote] Especially when you read in the build thread "finishing starts tomorrow" and realise that doesn't mean "it'll be finished by tomorrow". Last week or so has consisted of me being really hopeful of 'that email' arriving.

I'm the same. Always a little panic when the slightest hitch happens though (generally just an error on the website mind you. I bought a pedalboard on here for my bands guitarist and found myself checking the tracking at regular intervals. No clue why, it wasn't even mine or coming to my address!

I'd recommend looking into the John East J-retro. If it's anything like the U-retro it's a fantastic bit of kit. There's quite a few videos on YouTube about it if I recall correctly. Would like them here but on my phone at the mo.

Strings would be my first suggestion too. As people have said amps eq is a good shout. Alternatively a preamp would be useful here. It's one of the many reasons I only play active basses.

I don't own an amp/cab at the moment. This is partly down to the fact that I don't gig very often, don't drive and wouldn't be able to use it in the house -even at low volumes- because of neighbours with a bit of a temper. I've never had to borrow backline from another bands bassist (to my knowledge at least) as the venues I've played have all had a backline but this has stopped us from having quite a few good gigs (the guitarist doesn't have a giggable amp either). I would worry about allowing another player use an amp that I owned however just because of the sheer amount of horror stories out there.

Would the dents bother you in the long run? If so I'd say refuse and get money back. If the dents wouldn't be an issue to you then I say accept the 50 quid. If you're happy with the bass then no point sending it back.

I play in an all originals band and avoid playing covers at all costs because I never enjoy playing them. I'll learn some if I feel it'll be beneficial but apart from that they're the plague to me. Saying that we do have one song that I just can't stand playing. Luckily it doesn't fit with the rest of our music and we never really play it.

I'd agree with Dannybouy to be honest. The way it is just now means it's easy enough to go through all the basses for sale without switching between many. And I'm sure there would be a lot if ones posted in the wrong section as well as do Fender Custom Shops, go into Fender or Custom? Its easy enough to do a search for what you're looking for IMO

Very nice indeed. They sound great in more subdued musical settings, always stand out just enough. Not just for the rock/funk players!

[quote name='bonzodog' timestamp='1429892615' post='2756127'] Do you mean bad vocals or bad frontman? IMO some of the greatest bands have singers who arent always the best melodically. Ozzy, Brian Johnson, Lemmy, Johnny Rotten to name but a few [/quote] Bad vocals/choice of melodies/phrasing etc

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1429889946' post='2756081'] Maybe you mean bad singers ruin everything! [/quote] Definitely. Did it come across as all singers? There are a few singers I love but majority of them I can take or leave if I'm brutally honest. There are certainly some great singers (technically speaking) who's voice I can't stand.

This is an observation that a lot of people made about me and it's true now that I think about it. This was spurred on recently by finding a great song (instrumentally) where the vocalist completely ruined it (screaming all over a funk song!?) There are so many artists/bands/groups that have amazing songs musically but I get so put off by bad vocalist that struggle to overlook it in favour of the music. If a guitarist does a melody or a line I don't like I find it easy enough to ignore and focus on other parts of the song but weirdly not the vocals. Just me?

Personally can't say about the sound but they definitely feel different to me. Ebony feels nice and solid but rosewood just feels cheap to me, even if it is on an expensive bass.

I'll give this a try today. I'm doing both!

I don't mind being offered a certain amount of money for something even if it is too low.The only time I've got a little bit irritated was when I was offered several (7) different basses as part of a trade when many of the basses were £4/500 below the value of what I was selling and included basses I said in my ad I had definitely no interest in. even then, I politely said no thanks. I would also have no issue with someone pm'ing me to make me aware I had overpriced something.

Definitely made the right choice by going for the Ziracote. Going to look amazing!