Bass Culture

[quote name='Fullmetal' post='1080245' date='Jan 6 2011, 06:38 PM']The groovelines look awesome[/quote] Did Spoombung copyright his Zoot custom? I'm guessing not!

RIP, Mick. A profound influence and one who sound-tracked a time when I was finding my own bass-playing voice. So sad.

I'm up on Chester - which I guess is a bit too far for you. If you find yourself in the area for reason though you're very welcome to give mine a blast. Mark

[quote name='FlatEric' post='1067746' date='Dec 23 2010, 01:13 PM'][url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/"]Peter Cook, Developing Ned Callan and work with The Ox[/url] Cheers. [/quote] Really interesting read that - many thanks. Really takes me back to my early days as a bass player, in the late 70's. There were so many really interesting instruments about then - the Guild's and Arias you've covered, but also the Ibanez's, Yamaha's, Kramers, Ovations, and a host of others I remember. We really were spoilt for choice in those days! I tried one of Peter Cook's basses myself as a youngester, when I was employed to distribute leaflets for my local music shop at The Live Music Show in London, in about 1980/81. I'm not sure if he had a stand there or not but I seem to remember he had his own event going on at the same time at a hotel near by. I also remember trying a Wal at the same time, as well as the Washburn (could have been Westone) headless that was modelled on the Status bass at the time. All fabulous instruments. Happy memories - thanks for bringing them back!

4 pages of this topic and no one's posted this yet: Shame on you! Mark

Not normally my kind of thing at all but pleasantly surprised myself to find that I loved that! Well done, that man!

Dear All, I've been trying to source a Hipshot 4 string retainer from a supplier who can also get a couple of other bits from - tuners and knobs - and sort of accidentally came across this company, based in Solvakia: [url="http://www.sollerguitars.com/e-index.php"]http://www.sollerguitars.com/e-index.php[/url] They look as though they've got a decent range of stock and, as they're EU, won't be any more expensive (a little chaper in fact) than sourcing the stuff from the States. Have any of you out there come across them or used them before please? Just wondering if they're reliable, etc. etc. Thanks, Mark

Quick question to the Cestrian's and other locals - any of your bands playing over the festive period? I'd love to catch a fellow BC-er in their native environment - the pub gig!

Welcome indeed, from a Cestrian (well, adopted Cestrian anyway).

Anyone BC-er's at a loose end tonight? We'd love to see you down at The Bridge Inn, Tarvin Road, Chester, (CH3 5EF for sat nav's). We're a four piece and are lucky enough to boast a great female singer, covering recent chart stuff and a selection of older 'classics'. Sod 'The X Factor' - come down and experiene 'The Fingers Factor'!

I like the logo on the headstock now - much less fussy.

I like that a lot - beautiful in its simplicity. Reminds me of my Roscoe too! What I really like about it is that it looks like a bass for playing, not a piece of art in wood! Very tasteful.

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='1028165' date='Nov 18 2010, 04:47 PM']It is, but to prevaricate is to lie, or to intentionally give a false impression. Not sure how it applies here, unless Bass Culture's lying to his/her significant other to give a false impression of how much money will be leaving the account each month. [/quote] You cunning linguists/grammarians, you - you're quite correct; I was prevaricating when I clearly should have been procrastinating. Now I think I'm doing both...

I was settled on a Zoom H1 and then noticed the Palm Track. Anyone used one? Looks virtually identical to the Zoom H2 to me but what does it sound like and what are the differences between it and something like the H1? Cheers.

Thanks for the replies, gents - and the link.

Is the H2 worth the extra money over the new H1, folks? My wife is buying me one or the other for Christmas. I really will be using it to simply record band rehearsals and, maybe, gigs. I'm really just looking for something that's simple and offers a high quality recording and can be set up in the middle of us if we're in a circle or in front of us on stage. Transferring the files to CD or into MP3 to share with the band is essential but - I guess - pretty much standard anyway. So, the question is, is it worth spending the extra on the H2 or will the H1 be good enough for my purposes? On the plus side, if the H1 suffices I may get a polo neck jumper out of the wife for Christmas too! Cheers, Mark

I've not had my head turned by any cabs since I've had my Barefaced Super Twelve - fabulous cab.

[quote name='cocco' post='1027332' date='Nov 17 2010, 09:12 PM']Anyone fancy a car pool to bass direct for a butchers? We really need a good bass shop somewhere in South Wales.[/quote] Do it - you will not be disappointed. Just make sure you take your credit cards too. First time I went I came back with my wonderful Roscoe LG3000!

[quote name='lojo' post='1028107' date='Nov 18 2010, 04:14 PM']And its only 0% if the outlet won't do a better deal for full payment or cash up front[/quote] Not entirely true. I was in Lancaster the other day for a meeting and popped into Promenade Music, where I tried a lovely Marleaux bass, which I was sorely tempted by. I took a massive amount of will power to pull myself away, especially as I was offered £300 off the ticket price even on the 'Take it Away' 0% interest scheme! Still prevaricating about it now...

Damn me, I suspect this is for the panto that is but a hop and skip away from the University I work in. If only that pesky day job didn't get in the way!

[quote name='Jono' post='1012603' date='Nov 4 2010, 09:30 PM']Absolutely excellent feedback for Bass Culture (aka Mark). Top bloke - couldn't have been more accommodating. Buy with confidence![/quote] Cheers, Jon - right back atcha!

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1014389' date='Nov 6 2010, 03:27 PM']I don't have a specific link right now but I'm pretty sure I've seen those bridges recently. Actually it is almost identical to an old Hondo thing I have. I'm on my phone just now but when I get near a pc later I'll have a look online for you and see what turns up.[/quote] Much appreciated - thanks. Mark