Bassmonkey

i like em

When my band first got together. A designer pal created us a logo which he claimed took him minutes. Since then its appeared as the mainstay of our website, on business cards, posters etc. He is almost apologetic. We love it though

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1399728511' post='2447083'] And #5 is why I am an Ahteist [/quote] when I see your posts, always reminds me of my in laws. they're from Otterburn, in fact her family house was called The Rievers! Have fun you atheistic riever!

It's true, it's true I tells ya.....

Had the pleasure of meeting John yesterday at Elland Road. We shared a box watching Leeds v Derby. Despite being a Derby fan, he was truly a lovely guy. Really friendly and good fun. Even showed an interest in my bass activities despite his amazing back catalogue. Now looking forward to Asia at Holmfirth in June.

I enjoy the clean up, fettling and making good of new basses. Always a tad disappointed when they arrive perfect. Love a little dabble

Great band. Great venue. Gonna go thrash my Fieldy signature bass now!!!!

Bought Steve's cow strap. Lovely jubbly (as Del would say) Er.......thanks Andy

Hiya - just bought this. Now not usually a 5 stringer, in fact this is my first, but borrowed a pals and really liked it. Been chasing one of these for a while after my pals Ibanez SR695 was so nice and finally got one at the right price. Really happy with the condition. Was a bit grimy, had a couple of crackly pots, a missing string and even strap locks attached. Whacked on a set of DR Black Beautys, contact cleaner, fret polish, clean up, lemon oil, new battery. Perfect. Plays like a dream and loving the low B. Not sure I am ready to gig it but it has an enormous range of tones. Happy buyer. Hope you like it.

Never mind the guitar (nice colour though) Loving Faversham Kebab House.......mmmmmmmm kebabs......

I recently found a Harvest Bass Case at a uk retailer. Was on their website. Contacted them to buy they wouldn't ship. I offered to pay extra. No, only available if I went in. Being 200 miles away, I declined and bought direct from Germany. Good luck staying in business guys!

[quote name='roonjuice' timestamp='1397918051' post='2428630'] Where u at buddy? If you are close u can try out various combos of rays/bongo! Stingrays lend themselves to playing hard and digging in well, due to to the big bridge (but Bernard was a tickler and he had AWESOME tone obvs) The 18v 4 band pre in a bongo is something entirely differant. u can really REALLY sculpt your sound. I prefer rays thru a big old valve amp hit hard, but a bongo thru a big old SS amp for nuance and definition. Easily outclasses the pre in many very expensive boutique basses. Just dont get one at home for playing on your knee, because the lower horn Knacks! [/quote] If JBF opts to come to Leeds to try Roons Rays out, I will happily bring along my 93 maple 2EQ with dampers for him to try at the same time. Let me know if it happens and we can sort it.

How did ya get on Pete? would have thought you were in safe territory at the Tap, they love their rock in there. Spike is a top guy too. Usually a good crowd. Andy

One feedback too.....reaches for wallet....

Just been having fun in Hamburg over the weekend. Found a bar called Zwick (a kind of hard rock cafe type place). The bar was festooned with Bass Guitars. On the surface, looked amazing but when you looked closer, there was a real motley crew of guitars. Lots of really cheap copies, unbranded copies, a double sized headless Warwick look a like, some weird things with Ricky type bodies and Fender type heads. Interesting but bizarre. Oh, and a Baldwin. Anyone else been? Was like the Mos Eisley of basses

Picked this up recently. Lovely. I like Nancy's view around how it makes you feel, its long, feels properly rock n roll but plays really well and sounds great.

Here is my black beauty, Gibson Les Paul. Yummy blackness.....

[attachment=158106:WP_20140320_10_47_06_Pro.jpg]My lovely Ska P Bass, maybe it could marry Wayne's Ska Jazz?

Perhaps they've employed a young lad called Townshend in their test department?

Had the pleasure of seeing Wilco at The Shepherds Bush Empire on Tues night. He was joined by Roger Daltrey, Mick Talbot (ex Style Council) and of course the magnificent Mr Norman Watt-Roy. The night was great but I could not take my eyes of Norman. Have seen him before but usually through a crowd of bodies whereas this time, I was on the balcony so could watch him do his thing with a perfect view. He works his @ss off. What a player. Big respect and obviously to Wilco. On the night my pals met up with Messrs Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond sporting a groovy tweed jacket and jeans look! Nice!

I feel you pain brother. Back in the 80s, my band was beginning to get a bit of local recognition and we were offered a gig at my fave venue The Warehouse. We were a tad giddy. On the night though, we had to be there at about 6. Went on at about 12 by which time I was completely pissed. Needless to say, I was awful. I remember thinking that someone was way out of key, yes....was me.....shame Needless to say, we were never asked back, the band fell out with me and as a result I now never drink ever when gigging. Oh ...... the 80s.....