gary mac

Travelling in Style and Wishing Well - Free. Won't Get Fooled Again. The Who. Mussels from a Shell. Squeeze

I went with the 64's and I'm playing mostly rock, for which they suit very well. My daughter has the 84's, but I've yet to install them for her. Give Andy at wizard a call, he is very helpful, very patient and doesn't make you feel like a knob, when asking questions.

You should consider Wizard pups, around £70. If you are handy with a soldering iron, straight forward enough. I installed a set in my Jazz. Took me a couple of attempts to get the soldering done correctly, but got there eventually. It was certainly worth the effort. All the best, Gary.

Yes, another thumbs up for The Bass Merchant.

No experience with the Pete Cornish cables, so can't comment. But the Obbm cable that I have got is first class, so I won't be looking elsewhere for my next purchase.

When you say that you never use it for obvious reasons, are you saying that it's not playable?

Guitarists inane widdling and tuning up between songs, is what finally made me leave the band I was with for a few years. It's unbearable when one guitarist does it, but in that particular band there were five of them.............it was HELL.

Just received the new Amy Macdonald album, birthday pressie from my good wife. So, having my first listen whilst perusing basschat.

Can't remember exactly when I got it, sometime in the nineties. Got it from the Bass Centre in Wapping. I never wanted a Fender at the time. I had actually lusted after an Allembic for years and finally treated myself to one. Got it home and although I tried, I just couldn't take to it. Got myself in a right old state about it and about a month later travelled back up to Wapping.The Bass Centre were brilliant. They let me exchange it. I tried a whole load of different basses that I liked at that time, (all fancy wood and electronics). As a bit of an after thought I picked up the Fender and quickly realised how good it was. That was it. At the time the last thing I expected to be going home with was a Fender. It's a joy to play and one of those basses that I just can't walk past without stopping for a play or just a look. Can't recall the price, maybe about £1,200. I have the receipt somewhere, if I can find it I'll let you know the year and price. All the best, Gary

Here's my one [attachment=44846:014.jpg] Used it yesterday for my first rehearsal with a new band. It sounded hugely impressive.

Once I have shown this thread to my good wife, I'm suspecting that she will never ever moan again about my collection of basses again.

I've just had my first foray in to the world of chorus, having recently purchased a pedal. We have been rehearsing Duran Durans Save a Prayer and according to John Taylor, chorus was used on the original recording. It does sound damn fine, but I have only used it in rehearsal so far. Good fun and I think a very useful effect, but not to be overused!

First rehearsal with a new band coming up at the weekend. So got to learn twenty or so numbers. Today Ashes to Ashes, Going Underground and Won't Get Fooled Again.

You are not sounding like a whiny twat at all. More like the sort of person who can live and learn, and take a constructive critique on the chin.

I think I'm getting to grips with it now. How about you Urban bassman? Just need to nail another twenty or songs ready for first rehearsal tuesday night.

I guess it very much depends on what sound you are trying to achieve and style/genre of music that you are playing. Do you need an all rounder that would be comfortable in any situation. Give us a few more details. All the best Gary

Thanks Urban bassman. He's got quite a clanky tone going there as well for a p bass.

Most helpful chaps, thank you. Will have another bash at it today

trying to learn Going Underground and struggling with it. Another 20 songs to go for rehearsal with new band.

Nice one, enjoy. My Yamaha BB1200[attachment=43546:005.jpg]