Cameronj279

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!

The dirty blonde thumb bass I found to sound a little too tame and bright for super aggressive music if I'm honest. I'd be looking at a Pro series corvette or a 2nd hand one on here (if there is any...I've been tactically avoiding marketplace). I'm currently using a Thumb NT 5 with a Darkglass B3K and can get some seriously metal sounding tones.

I barely try out basses in shops anymore (I generally feel bad wasting their time) but I generally just play a few sections of my own bands songs. They're the only songs I actually play and where the basses sound would matter the most for me.

Wish I could go but trains are too pricy unfortunately Have a good time all!

[quote name='Dandelion' timestamp='1429517291' post='2752050'] What is hate-sex? �� [/quote] Great at the time but ultimately disappointing.

Only had an amp go once so just went through the P.A which unfortunately had the worst sound guy I've ever had the displeasure of dealing with. Adding distortion via the desk to Motown songs...that kind of thing. Did have the drummer put his foot through his kick drum once and another drummer snap his kick pedal. We just carried on without kick.

The number of frets. 24 or more I can handle. any less and I never feel comfortable playing that bass. aesthetics are a thing I would consider to a certain extent. I wouldn't be too fussed if I thought it looked "okay" (Ive had a few basses in the past I wasn't too keen on the looks) but if it was the likes of a R*ckenbacker, P-bass or a BC Rich I wouldn't buy it. Size of the body plays a large part in this for me I think. I like small bodied basses.

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[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1429342484' post='2750529'] Being asked by someone if they can stroke my beard. I was like yup. Helped that she was pretty cute tho. [/quote] I get asked regularly if people can put their finger through my ear. To clarify my earlobes are stretched to a size that can fit a finger through.

Bought some strings from Martin, arrived next day. Deal with confidence. Cheers Martin!

[quote name='Moos3h' timestamp='1429296025' post='2750255'] Consider yourself lucky. I put on a fresh set of strings...got to the gig, plugged in and tuned up, played a couple of daft little riffs to warm up...picked the bass back up to start the set and the strings were dead. And I don't just mean slightly. TOTALLY dead. There's something most odd with my body chemistry. [/quote] That is how Rotos come from the packet I believe

anything with Bono.

Elixirs for me. They tend to stay what if consider suitably fresh sounding for a good 5/6 months. Last time I tried Rotosounds they didn't sound remotely fresh at all. Awful things (opinion before I get barraged).

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1429292325' post='2750183'] Trial and error - if it sounds good it IS good, and vice-versa. [/quote] ^ This. Take the time and work out what does what sound wise

Cool novelty but not much else I imagine. I'll stick to 5 strings.

From a personal standpoint I would go to a venue I enjoy being in and I will go see bands who's music I enjoy. I don't go see music I don't enjoy (It's actually dawned on me that I don't like seeing live music very often). I wouldn't want people coming to my bands gigs just out of -what seems like- pity. If that means playing to a small amount of people then so be it.

+1 ^ Playing is great as always. Really enjoy watching your YouTube videos

Almost any of these 1 man acoustic guitar singer songwriter acts. The only I've heard that I actually enjoy is Jon Gomm the rest of them seem to be playing the exact same song over and over again to my ears.

Shame that things like this happen. I can't say I would have bought something of such high value from a member with no posts but it shouldn't have to be a worry. Saying that, my only issue in the marketplace here was with a mod! As Ped said, thankfully it doesn't happen often.

I'd be more than happy to go to another Scottish bass bash. Would offer help organising it but quite frankly I'd be more of a hinderance than a help!

I have a complete inability to comfortably play any bass with less than 24 frets. Everything just seems further away and more of a stretch. Weirdly I feel perfectly at home when using a bass with more than 24 fret, current bass has 26 and is great to play.