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Scaply has a point. Chuck's famous guitar riffs he transposed from jazz/blues piano. Interesting article below: [url="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/keith-richards-remembers-johnnie-johnson-20050415"]http://www.rollingst...ohnson-20050415[/url]

https://reverb.com/news/guitaronomics-how-much-does-it-actually-cost-to-build-a-guitar?utm_campaign=FB170309adukguitarcost&utm_medium=FB

Here's an interesting article that mentions the Beatle bass. https://reverb.com/news/guitaronomics-how-much-does-it-actually-cost-to-build-a-guitar?utm_campaign=FB170309adukguitarcost&utm_medium=FB

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1489354053' post='3256340'] Love violin basses. I love the club too... [/quote] 2 of us then, I'm so glad it's not just me.

Alden and Hofner compared, same new strings - RS77M. Alden - good finish, good build, nice wood. Sounds best played stridently with a pick. Hofner - lighter in weight, stronger pickups, crisper sound, good finish, good build, nice wood. [attachment=240416:100_0308.JPG] [attachment=240417:100_0309.JPG] [attachment=240419:100_0310.JPG] [attachment=240420:100_0311.JPG] Both feel so light-weight. Both set-up with a lowish action. Both comfortable to play and easy on the left hand being SS but close string spacing would feel strange to a seasoned player but easier for a novice. I liked my last Epiphone Viola the most out of the 3 violin type basses I've owned. I've recently given it to my grandson as his starter bass. I'll probably sell both when the novelty wears off. And then buy another one again to noodle with.

Given the location of Lubbock the C&W influence had to be the bigger. As an example, how about Mr Peanuts Wilson? [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfe4iyXtpWM"]https://www.youtube....h?v=mfe4iyXtpWM[/url] Credited to - Roy Obison, Norman Petty and Peanuts Wilson with Orbison probably playing guitar as did Wison on some Orbison recordings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sPPM3m1ShY As for using only 2 or 3 or 4 chords, well sometimes less is more.

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1489274695' post='3255741'] Budget? Roland Bass Cube 30 are decent at home volume for not too much, especially 2nd hand. [/quote] +1 Yes a great amp and very good 2nd hand prices of late.

Since 1 year I've had a TCE BG250-208. Small footprint, manageable weight, built in tuner and with the Toneprint loaded with Spectracomp everything I need in 1 package. But, there's lots of good, small amps out there, best listen to a few.

[quote name='Downdown' timestamp='1489235066' post='3255351'] Er, what about all those early blues players, or do we discount them because they were poor and black? Buddy Holly was just one of the first to tap into an already well established genre and repackage it for the post-war baby boomers. More marketing creativity than musical creativity I'd say. [/quote] That's a bit harsh!

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/oh-boy-why-buddy-holly-still-matters-today-1501271.html

I purchased my Mustang hard-case from Mr Scott Whitley of this forum. Good case at a good price. Worth an enquiry concerning other MS and SS cases and bags.

+1

Peavey Max160 into an Ampeg B115E TCE BG250-208 Roland KC150 But more PA stuff: Yamaha Stagepas 600 Yamaha EMX5016CF into EV SX300's

I'm sticking 2 fingers up to that one.

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1489053649' post='3253955'] TC Electronic - whichever model you fancy. The 'Spectrocomp' is very good. [/quote] +1

What an amazing array of variations: [url="http://fuenfhunderteins.de/gallery.htm"]http://fuenfhunderteins.de/gallery.htm[/url] I have a soft spot for these, maybe because they're a bit different and quirky and maybe because of Mr McCartney who made such good use of his. I usually have one to noodle rather than gig with. Had a couple of Epiphones all of which were good instruments. The Tokai was a little disappointing considering how good some of their other models are. I've recently bought a 2nd hand Alden and performed my usual routine of checking the hardware, cleaning, oiling, re-stringing and then a proper set-up to resurrect a neglected sad object and give it a new lease of life. After playing for a short time I invariably sell them on at a loss. Why I repeatedly do this I don't know! Well, never having actually played a "real" violin bass, i.e. a Hofner, so I'm about to purchase, 2nd hand, an Ignition model. How they'll compare I will report later. There must be other BCers who are closet lovers of these objets d'art.

I have a Squier VM Mustang, this one: http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/new-fender-and-squier-electric-guitars-basses-acoustics-announced-464773 Got it about 12 months ago and it's my favourite. I guess you could describe it as a small Precision with a SS Jazz neck. The narrow string spacing is something to get used to. Not a light-weight as I expected but not a heavy-weight. Finish is good, tuners etc. I fitted the Labella 760F-MUS as they have a longer silk at the ball end due to the string through body. I had it professionally set up with a low action which makes it very easy on the left hand. I haven't heard a bad thing about the whole range of Fender or Squier Mustangs.

[quote name='3below' timestamp='1488744910' post='3251503'] +1 to the above. Since it is a puncture wound the original surround and suspension fabric / paper will still be attached. I would push it back into place and reform the shape of the surround as best you can. Apply copydex to each side in turn allowing each side to set. You might want to cut a small piece of tissue paper to fit, fold into shape to replicate the folds and copydex it onto the back) A serious case of Sod's law, if only the hole was in the main cone..... I have suggested copydex rather than wood glue due to the flexibility. You have nothing to lose now by attempting a repair. [/quote] +1 for copydex.

Saw them at the NEC I think sometime in the eighties. I do remember they were note perfect and the show was well engineered. One of my favorite groups with a great music catalogue that has stood the test of time.

Yes I hate new strings. My La Bella Deep Talkin' Flats have been on my Mustang for 2 or 3 months now and they're just starting to mature. They should be fine come Autumn.

I would echo much previous advice on BC and say trust your ears. A quick web search found this fairly friendly item: . [url="http://www.ecoustics.com/articles/understanding-speaker-frequency-response/"]http://www.ecoustics...uency-response/[/url] and then this rather interesting item: [url="http://www.post-gazette.com/business/tech-news/2007/05/25/Sound-Advice-Bose-keeps-sound-specs-under-wraps/stories/200705250301"]http://www.post-gaze...es/200705250301[/url] Most articles seem to understandably concentrate on hi-fi systems.

Depends where you're at so to speak. If you are in it for the music then your need is to enjoy making live music with fellow musicians. Otherwise, frustration sets in, and your precious time wasted. I would talk and listen. What are their needs? Is there any common ground?

Squier VM Mustang TCE BC250-208 Chair & music stand