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[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1339424' date='Aug 14 2011, 11:01 AM']I have a feeling they might be Fenders (especially if they are quite high tension). Checkout the Status Hotwires, they're a whole different kettle of fish and not too pricey.[/quote] Thanks for the info Rich

I've only very recently had my first experience with flats. My latest purchase, a 75 P bass is strung with them, don't know what make but they have a blue winding. I love the smoothness and feel under the fingers, can't comment on the sound as I haven't gigged it yet.

Yes I had that one on my watch list. looks good. Report back to us once to get your hands on it. hope it's a good un.

Oooh that is So lovely.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1337127' date='Aug 11 2011, 11:20 PM']The 3rd and 5th frets will need sorting under the E and A then. [/quote]

Chris, I can thoroughly recommend a trip to Antigua. For the sake of research it is essential to immerse yourself in to the whole vibe. Skin up a large doobie and chill mon. Maybe we ought to arrange a Carribean Bass Bash out there. So many advantages, not least that no one would feel the need to slap

Stash your cash until the GAS returns, you know it's never all that far away

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='1332513' date='Aug 8 2011, 06:28 PM']Nice, that's going to get people to like you. You say image is essential- maybe you ought to sort out your own personal image to people who may potentially want you in their band.[/quote] Let's hope it was just a case of something getting lost in the translation

my latest P purchase: [attachment=86525:007.JPG][attachment=86524:001.JPG] and it's very very nice

[quote name='Immo' post='1331868' date='Aug 8 2011, 11:36 AM'] My P. 93' Custom P-Bass MiJ with Seymour Duncan "Lightnin' Rod" PU.[/quote] Unusual and very eye catching

My first gig with the band that I've only very recently joined. A pub with the quaint sounding name of The Poplar Kitten, I should have known though that Harlow doest do quaint. Quite a nerve wracking one for me as I had to learn most of the set in short time. A few fluffed notes but mostly got through it ok, although very embaressingly I mucked up in the solo on Led Zepps Rock n Roll. Like Walman said, it's amazing how you can play along at home to the recordings note perfect and then cock up with the band. All things considered it went pretty well, a fair few compliments from the audience members sober enough to speak and we got invited back. Roll on next week, The Punch House in Ware.

Chris Squire sounds like Chris Squire whether playing a ric or a fender jazz. I'm sure there was a clip on here a while back showing him playing a jazz.

I've bought them from an ebayer seller a couple of times, for around about the price you mentioned. Haven't seen him on the bay in a while. I found them to be fine and for the price I had absolutely no complaint.

Howard has just made me a pickguard for my G&L. Excellent quality, very prompt service and saved me a goodly ammount of cash. Highly recommended

Add me to the list please

Not a good day for you then. Wish you and the hound well mate.

Looking good Stevie.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1316110' date='Jul 25 2011, 07:15 PM'][/quote] That's how golfers should dress, good man. None of those dodgy cardigans and strides.

I have an American Deluxe (as seen on the left). It's a very versatile and powerful instrument. I can't think of anything negative to say about it really, it's all good. Having said that my only issue would be the lack of a passive/active switch. Although it has never happened, I have a fear of battery failure mid gig. Nothing wrong with the standard models though, mostly these days I gig my bitsa 58, which is passive of course.

In your original poat you mentioned about root/fifths. I would agree that it can be very boring but it can actually be a good exercise in discipline and give you the opportunity to not only lock in with the drummer but also give you chance to concentrate on what the other instruments are doing. A bass player who locks in with the drums and plays what is needed for the song, even if it happens to be a root/fifth line will always, in my opinion be more impressive than an overly busy player who sacrifices the groove. Don't give up on the bass, it seems like you have the talent and are just suffering a bit of uncertainty concerning your abilities. Good luck with it.

That does look tasty. Know what you mean about the dome topped knobs, they just somehow look a bit cheap and nasty. Changed the ones on my recent Squier project for proper fender flat top ones.

Can't get down to Surrey this weekend, but wanted to wish you luck

Any bass chatters going along? My daughter is on bass with the opening (I think) act. I'll be the proud old wrinkly in the mosh pit