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I took my bass in last year to test out the amps and cabs. I even got a couple of photos of Ida Nielsen and Scott Devine playing it!

I bought a super compact. Loved it so much I bought a second. Like dating Salma Hayek and finding out she has a twin sister.

Don't drop 'em or let the guitarist hold it (same thing)

Well done. Enjoy every second of it!

Be the best you. Not somebody else. Making comparisons is poison. Be good enough, look the part and fun to be around and you'll never be short of work.

Met Scott at the London Bass Show last year. I asked him if I could take a photo of him playing my bass, he obliged willingly. Seemed exactly the same person as his online persona. #topfella

I think the OP is right. At jam nights, guitarists tend think it is all about them due to their over inflated egos and the slightly weird sub/Dom relationship some bass players and geetardists have. Stay out for 12 bars and see just how weak guitar and drums sound on their own. Then come back in, the audience will then know what the bass player really does! I am fortunate that in the 3-4 piece band (soul/blues) I play in I play a prominent musical role and always get lots of compliments about note choice, groove, etc. I now try not to jam with guitarists I don't know because of their undeserved ego but on the rare occasions I get dragged up, if the guitarists is being a bit of a Richard, I am more than happy to show him up a bit. It's not mature but it's bloody fun!

Sell the Jazz for a profit and use that to get a decent P Bass. Problem solved.

Sounds like it might be a great project. I have done a few auditions for different things over the last couple of years. You will either know straight away or anytime within the next week. Musicians are notoriously bad are getting back and being professional about it. If they did, they would probably be more successful generally. Don't keep checking your phone/email. Keep yourself busy and what will be, will be. Remember bass player are in short supply, good ones even more so. Best of luck.

Our keys player Ollie plays in another band with him. Says he's a top bloke. Hope he makes a speedy recovery.

Mine just arrived. It's not perfect but for £2 you can't go wrong. The battery is worth that alone! #win

Maybe you should withdraw 'privileges' until she changes her mind. Oh wait, it doesn't seem to work that way round!

Keep your 'intelligent and reliable guitarist'. As rare as the proverbial Hen's teeth.

Looks great. Good weight too.

Just spoke to Paul at Zilla. Seems like a good guy! Thanks again

Thanks mate

Was going to recommend getting Barefaced cabs to you!

Isn't Dave Hall (DHA) from your neck of the woods?

Hi BC'ers, I've seen this amazing vintage style 19" rack head for my 3U amp but the problem is its in the US. The cost is about £135 but with shipping, import duty, and vat it's getting to be prohibitive. http://stagecraftgear.com/product-category/rack-cases/rack-heads/ Can anybody recommend someone local or maybe someone has a s/h one to sell (unlikely). Thanks

Mine: Basses 1. 1980 Fender Precision Special with GMT graphite neck, EMGs and Kahler (main bass for 20 years, now retired) 2. 2010(?) Fender Precision Deluxe with Status neck, EMGs and Kahler (replacement for no.1) 3. Bitsa Fender Precision 3TS 63 Jameson copy (main bass now for 70s Blues/Soul band) came with Labella flat wounds but now strung with Rotosound Billy Sheehan strings given to me used by the man himself! Cables Fender instrument Pedals Boss TU2, MXR envelope filter, DHA VT2 double valve preamp DI pedal, Boss OC3, Cog custom reverb/chorus pedal, Phase 90, Crybaby bass wah and EHX wah/fuzz (not on the board at the same time) Amp MarkBass Randy Jackson TTE500 - live Crate BT350 (actually made by Ampeg and sounds fantastic, the best they ever did) - studio Cabs Barefaced Super Compact x2 - perfect modular setup

Can highly recommend he Sony MV1. Might need to go s/h or b stock to get it on budget though.

Just bought a phase 90 pedal from Peter. Great communication. Top fella. Pedal is in excellent condition (haven't tried it yet but looks fantastic). Buy with confidence.

Right person, right place, right time