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I shout mine out so much - but it's only because it makes me blissfully happy. I'll hold back this time.

These sparse threads are really starting to confuse me. This guy sounds good: [url="http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=GuyCee"]http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=GuyCee[/url]

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='2649' date='May 20 2007, 02:21 AM']Im an urban designer - well, I manage an urban design team who oversee a lot of significant projects in London. And who was it who said 'be careful what you wish for because you might just get it'? My job can be politically complicated at times but it has certain compensations and I manage the salary I get carefully.[/quote] Wow, that sounds like a great place to be; modern, creative. Evidently all kinds of rewarding too. Nice one!

[quote name='BB2000' post='4750' date='May 22 2007, 11:44 PM']I'd be very carefull about these parcelforce resellers. I've had to raise a small claims court action against one after a £500 item was lost, and they did absolutely f*** all about it. Never use one who has the parcel delivered to a third party prior to resending to the final destination - if there's any problem you have to rely on the third party to handle the courier claim.[/quote] I often use www.postvan.com - I think they have the third party deely going on.

I have a passive Californian Series Precision Special. That's a Precision shaped bass with a Jazz neck and Jazz bridge pup. I don't use the jazz pup very often but it's a great combination bass with great playability. With a shrewd Ebay search you'll get one for under £600 I'm sure, probably less as they're not well known. Paul.

[quote name='rodl2005' post='4159' date='May 22 2007, 07:03 AM']1stly The FENDER 300 PRO. 300w (6 x 6550 power amp tubes 3x 12 AX7 & 1 x 12AT7 Pre amp tubes) Switchable 8/4/2 ohms, 2 channel-one clean, one Overdrive-blendable, Onboard Dual band Compressor, 10 Band Graphic EQ. 75lbs This IS a BEAST of an amp! HEAPS of Headroom = LOUD x 10!!!!!!!!!!!! Can do an old school motown tone to a modern slap sound! Really is THAT versatile. The 2 chanel feature is THE greatest- Ch1. clean, Ch.2 has gain/overdrive, U can set the amount of overdrive U lke & then blend in clean ch.1 with it(or leave ch.1 out of it altogether) so U can ALWAYS have a clean bottom heavy sound in there with your overdrive= beautiful! Channels, Graphic & compression are all footswtchable(supplied) More to come.... Bergantino NV610 -6 x 10" sealed Speaker cab. ...to be completed...[/quote] That deserves a CRIPES! Shouldn't this be in the for sale thread? A hundred pounds you say?

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='4177' date='May 22 2007, 09:47 AM']Carol Kaye's book![/quote] Yes, exactly! What? : ] I'll ask Stevie tomorrow, I haven't seen him since Christmas.

I logged out and in, it's still off. How do I edit? I'm sure I selected GMT.

I started off on Ebay buying music books and perhaps the odd CD, small present here and there. Then after a while you realise that, if everyone els can do it (sell), then so can I! I don't find selling a chore anymore and I try and be as creative as possible. And as a buyer, I'll look to Ebay before anywhere else on the internet; vast range, new and used, plus, you often get items within two days.

I'm an hour ahead. Either that or I'm just moving r e a l l y s l ow l y

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='3987' date='May 21 2007, 10:52 PM']I still don't entirely agree with you train of thought my man, but I am obviously Mr Grumpy tonight too [/quote] I'm sorry, I'm usually a kitten. I just don't like the thought of a scammers. The second I sense injustice to musicians on me whiskers, the claws fly.

Or Kaye's just trying to get credit where it isn't due. I'm sure it's hard to prove either way.

[quote name='chris_b' post='4133' date='May 22 2007, 01:43 AM']No problem... scrub that comment. I still think it sounds like JJ but the question is why is Carol Kaye so adamant about this.[/quote] Sorry f I came off badly there, I was just trying to sound eccentric. p&l paul. --- [quote name='dlloyd' post='3576' date='May 21 2007, 01:58 PM']From bassland.net [/quote] The information about that is in one of the links but it's fantastic to see it in original writing. Nice find! --- [quote name='chris_b' post='3594' date='May 21 2007, 02:14 PM']Motown recorded in Detroit, they recorded in LA, they recorded demos in LA and sent the tapes back to Detroit to be rerecorded, they also sent master tapes from LA to Detroit and JJ overdubbed some bass parts (what a mess!). Carol Kaye may have recorded the original of "I Was Made To Love Her" if it started out as a demo but my guess is that it is JJ on the record. Having said that, these songs were recorded and released more than once for singles, albums, shows etc. Which one is she talking about? If it is true that Stevie Wonder says she was the original bass player then I guess that settles the argument. KO to Carol Kaye. JJ's sound is unique not because of his equipment but because he was a URB bass player who set up the Precision to approximate the very high action and feel of a URB and he only used one finger to pluck the strings, as URB players do. Also the Blues Brothers band was the Saturday Night Live house band. The record included Paul Schaeffer and Steve Jordan who didn't make it to the film.[/quote] I think this is probably the case. There is similar accounts mentioned on the Standing..Shadows of Motown film regarding Babbit. Perhaps the Ebay listing quote was cleverly picked out and that perhaps it truly means that Kaye did the bass originally and then it was redone by Jamerson. Although my head is in a bit of a puddle now. Paul. -- My that's a f'n sweet tone.

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='4029' date='May 21 2007, 11:36 PM']Where did you get that from?[/quote] The quote is from the Ebay listing. Reliable source? I think not! I'll see if I can find the same claim anywhere else. paul.

Simon's done this all wrong. A shrewd hoarder would put the old strings in the packets that the new strings came out of and say: "I'm saving loads of money with these Buy One Get One Free sets!" Although a draw full of string packets would soon provoke suspicion. Still, a lot safer and space saving than loose strings!

*drools* I love how soft it looks in the first picture.

Be a bore and withdraw the funds. I'd also like to know which shops take Paypal, useful stuff.

'Stupid' may have been a little strong, and 'Fender' was the relevant (and consistent) example. I'm just saying that; If this guy is genuine, to sell a Fender with 1 feedback isn't a clever thing to do (and, yes in my opinion, stupid). If he's after money to buy a different bass or for anything, he's not going to get it! I don't think anyone in their right mind would create an honest listing in this situation. It looks like an obvious hoax to me. Paul.

You should never buy from someone stupid enough not to get some feedback before selling a Fender. I can't think of any situation where what he's doing would have common sense. Definitely walk away.

I have an acoustic HB - it sounds pretty naff but it's a close friend now, lots of character. [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='3921' date='May 21 2007, 09:35 PM']They are very good for the money, probably even better then OLP stingrays. U should get 1.[/quote] Ooh, now there's and A/B I'd like to see!

This was in Bassworld was it not? I use a GT 12ax7-c in my TubePre. Cheaper than the Mullard reissue and has a great description. Anyone else ever tried them? --- HA3500 users - are you happy? I've always been drawn to them Paul.

"Now now Davie, if you have a kit-kat, everyone will want one. Wait until you've had your dinner."

[quote name='neepheid' post='3361' date='May 21 2007, 08:47 AM']Spur of the moment purchase off evilBay. Body and neck. Something to keep me occupied. Definitely want to do it again at some point in the future. A good place to start would be something that needs some TLC to get going. Try an eBay search for "bass project", "bass body", "bass neck" etc.[/quote] Hey, thanks man. I've been searching for a long scale mahogany bodied EB-3 copy in non-cherry (I see you have an eppy). Although I'm not certain one exists. So I might try and collect bits. I want to respray my p-special too, but that's not so much of a build. And I've done one before. I'd like to hear about from tree to bass. But a bit of TLC sounds like a good start. Paul.

[quote name='BB2000' post='3314' date='May 21 2007, 04:16 AM']It is interesting that the Dr Licks transcription and Carol Kayes differ. Listen to the original and see which is closest ... It wouldn't surprise me if neither of them played on that track. Must admit I do like Marcus Millers slap take, I'm not really into slap bass but he sounds superb.[/quote] I don't want to hear that, I've just ordered the Dr. Licks book! How do you know Carol Kaye's is different? If no one has her transcription, I might order book .4 from America and check it out. I've heard one or two complaints about the Slutsky transcription, but I'm sure it's nonsense. Although, Jamerson is renowned for adding many deadened and in-between notes (for want of a better word) for intonation and rhythmic feel. Off topic: Does anyone think they've nailed the Jamerson tone for under £10000? Or something really close (giggable) for under £1000? Paul.

Hello all, This is currently unchartered territory for me, but I hope to be a little more comfortable around here in future. I love to read through the build diaries, but am sadly too ignorant to post. But even though I haven't tried building myself, seeing other peoples' builds helps me to view my basses less as scary alien creatures that make pretty sounds and more as (in most cases) a skillfully crafted instrument made of wood, hardware and electronics. Anyway, to finally get to the point; when I feel more confident that I can be tangibly creative, I'd love to know where to start. So how did you all get into building basses? Cheers, Paul.