Linus27

That's quite interesting considering a lot change the original Fender bridge to a Badass II.

Some of my thinking is to swap the Badass II bridge on my Mike Dirnt to a standard Fender bridge to go more with the 51P look. I think the bass originally new came with a standard Fender bridge so weight and neck dive might not be an issue for this bass.

Just wondering if people think bridges make a difference or not. I know a lot swear by changing Fender ones to other makes but personally I'm not convinced it really makes any difference. I've never had an issues with intonation or sustain on any of my basses, be it a 51 CIJ Precision with a basic Fender bridge, various Fender Jazz and Precision basses with basic bridges and more modern bridges, Stingray basses, Warwick Streamers and now my Mike Dirnt Precision with a Badass II. I've certainly never had any concerns or thought the sustain is a bit poor on any of my basses. Interested to hear if others think it makes a difference or not.

The Beatles and The Stones for me.

Can anyone give me any tips on improving interference. I've only had my Sound Hound for a few months but even when standing about 6 - 10ft away, the red interference bar can flick between 1 red light all the way to 4 red lights and its even cut out a few times when playing. I've tried it at three or four different venues/gigs now and it has happened at all of them. I even tried it in my house once and it was still not very good. I have tried different setting but it does not seem to make any difference. Last Sunday I was playing at an outdoor Garden Party, only standing about 10ft away and it cutout a few times and I even noticed once that all three light bars (1 red and 2 green) flickered and illuminated through their entire range which was very strange. I am using a passive Fender Jazz or Precision direct into a MarkBass rig with no pedals attached. Our two guitarists are using wireless systems and our singer is using a wireless mic. Even with the guitarists wireless system not on I noticed the same results. Any advice or tips appreciated.

I thought this was what everyone used, works a treat for me 😁

Yep, love this. Reminds me of some Michael Jackson but still love it.

Is this the same guy who has signature stuff with Markbass?

A few piccies from me. The first is playing in the Isle of Wight on a mini tour that we did last weekend. This next is when we did an acoustic gig, also in the Isle of Wight. This time playing my Kala UBass. This is when we shot a live video on the rooftop of some building 😁 This is playing at Victoria Day in Aldershot a few weeks back.

I use the TC Polytune pedal version and it's been the best tuner I have used in 30 years. Just brilliant. I used a Korg Pitchblack before and it was great but I ended up going through two and just didn't find them the most reliable sadly. The TC Polytune is about 6 years old now and still going strong.

Yeah, it is beginning to start to annoy us. The problem is we have 2 to 4 gigs a weekend, every weekend for the rest of the year so we have comitment. Still, I think something will eventually break and force the situation eventually. I no longer support him and carry him through gigs and just let him screw up on his own which the others are noticing more now and commenting.

Here you go, £25 from Bass Direct. http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Kala_U_basses.html

Our drummer is a nightmare. He can play for sure but is the opinion that it's ok to just blag it and make it up as nobody will notice. He doesn't bother to learn the songs properly, his playing is sloppy, he constantly misses intros and endings and plays the songs different every gig. Worst of all, he follows the vocals so when he can't hear them or mishears them, he gets lost so just makes the drums up which is usually playing a bang bang beat on the bass drum and high hat until he knows where he is. So you can imagine this totally ruins thd dynamic and feel of the song.When he does screw up, which is every gig, he blames everyone else. So annoying.

Nice one, I have a Rumbler and a SUB as well 😁 I've got Aquila Silver Rumblers on my Rumbler Uku and they are brilliant. Likewise, I will update as well if I buy one 😁

Hello missis sumner, Linus from SELOC here 😁 Ive looked at this Uku bass and nearly bought one but ended up getting a Kala Rumber at a great price. I do really like the Mahalo and may treat myself one day still. Let me know if you get one.

I think it looks different although not my cup of tea. I do really love the MIM Fender Flea Jazz as it looks so beaten up. Would love one in a different colour.

Hey Nick, snap. As soon as I saw a picture of one, the next day I drove straight to Guitar Guitar in Epson and within about 20 mins of playing had decided I'm buying. The setup is perfect like you say although I lowered the pickup height a little as I tend to dig in and whack the strings on the pickup poles. They are amazing basses and the quality is as good as my 75 AVRI Jazz. Interesting you got a Flea bass, I tried one and loved it as well. Here is mine with my Fender Jazz 75 AVRI 😁

I think if there is an audience for this then its going to work. Its bit like Talk Radio or those football/politics discussion shows. They don't actually serve any purpose but if listeners find it factual and enjoy listening to the discussions and banter then that's all that matters. So if there's an audience who enjoys listening to the discussions and new players can learn from old players then has to be a good thing. Comes down to audience figures really.

Lot of good points being raised. Some from the top of my head are, 1. Product reviews - Bass, amps, cabs, strings, pedals etc. 2. Group discussions - Topics could include, How did you discovered the bass, the path you took in learning to play, influences, advise to listeners, do's and don'ts etc. The touring musician, playing in a band, routines, covering all eventualities, your role as a bass player and as a band member etc. Products discussions for example, lightweight cabs, vintage Fenders, Class D amps, boutique basses, Ukulele basses, US v Jap v Mex Fenders etc. Life story - four basschat members talking about their bass life story, how it started, mistakes they made, basses they play, bands they have played it etc. Technique - discussions on different techniques and styles, e.g. pick, slap, fingers etc.

I like this idea as well. We have so many people here with a wealth of experience from different disciplines and backgrounds. As long as we mix the groups up, it should be a very engaging conversation. I would be more than happy to talk about my experience and I am sure many others here would.

I like this idea as well and I'm happy to interview other bass players, reviews etc.

Age has no influence on if you should do something in life or not, only ability and if you want to do it or not. Being 42 is no age either, only half way through your years. I say stop thinking about it and go do it, you don't know the fun and enjoyment you are missing. As a tip for when you get started, don't pack your bass away in its case with the intention of getting it out to play each time. It won't happen I promise you. Leave it out somewhere where you see it or walk past it all the time. You'll then get the urge to play it more often, usually at weird times like before going to bed, waiting to go out as your other half gets ready, sitting waiting for a courier, waiting for the kettle to boil or the oven to warm up but it means you still get to play it. Pack it away and you'll never play it I promise. Second tip, play everything, literally everything, play along to your favourite advert, genre's you dont like, songs on the radio, literally everything. At this stage, be a sponge so be as open to everything you can and take everything in as there will always be something you can learn from. Final tip, there is no right or wrong, there is music and expression and how you play and express yourself is your choice. Don't be told you are doing something wrong but be open to learning a more efficient way of playing.

I've been using my Fender Jazz 75 American Vintage Reissue for the 30 or so gigs we've done this year and had my Fender FSR 70's Precision sitting on stage as back up. The last few gigs I have used the Precision and it seems pointless having such an amazing, expensive Jazz sitting doing nothing so I'm thinking of leaving it at home and buying a cheap Squire Precision as backup. The chances of me breaking a string is so small and the Squire will be good enough to use if I ever need to. I'm also not precious about my basses and more than happy if they get beaten up but the Jazz is mint and is a discontinued model so maybe I should look after it.

Pictures please 😁