kevin_lindsay

I needed a '74 fender bridge for my '74 which I was restoring to it 's original spec. I was given a totally pristine condition one by Mo Foster to use. It 's nice when people do something based solely on generosity, huh? Saying that, it doesn't help you out in your own search, huh?

As well ascend usual Allen keys, screwdrivers etc, I always take the following to any gigs I do: Towel Liquid soap The reason? To remove the grime from my fingers amassed during gear set up on stage. Some of the folks I played with kind of thought it was strange, but when they too went on stage with clean hands, every one said they felt better when playing. Or maybe myself and the folks I play with are just wierdos? Hahaha

My main gigging bass right now is my stack knob '62 USA Jazz Bass, and the usual backup is my 1974 Fender Jazz bass (actually the actual very first bass guitar I ever played. I inherited it after the owner, my friend Jimmy Davidson, passed away in February 2010). Unfortunately, I can't use it on my own gigs right now as my friend Paul Turner has it at his place. So, my 'other' bass on gigs right now is a '62 reissue USA Fender P-Bass. Saying that, I'm sure most of us would agree that we use only a single instrument for the vast majority of gigs. I've been playing bass for over 30 years and have never had any of my basses fault on me during a gig. I've had a few amp hiccups, but never bass ones.

Sold Alan an Accugroove Tri210L and, as agreed, I received the cash very soon after the cab had been delivered to him. Also just received an Aguilar GS112 in part trade in immaculate condition, still in it's original packaging!!! Really nice guy (I suppose I should have known that from his Basschat name? Hahaha), and a pleasure to deal with.

That's great info! I know itvwas mentioned ghat Mark at Bass Direct can get mute sets for sound £25 a set, but is the larger through body stringing bassplate available also?

No problem matey! Glad you found the DVD to be of some use.

Hey Mike, hasn't John just got the one new Sei Bass? Martin and John made the 'grey one' after John commissioned it in December when I was down visiting them. The other 5 stringer being the one he used while recording with Mark Ronson. John wanted to buy that one originally, but the guy who's bass it was wanted to keep it, hence the reason JT was put in touch with the guys at The Gallery to order one for himself.

I was just thinking - I started playing bass 31 years ago aged 16 and through all the ups and downs I've experienced in my life, playing bass has been the most consistent refuge for me. I love being a bassist!!!

To the original poster, mate, you sound like a real knob! I pop into the forum every now and then, and everything I have advertised for sale has been snapped up quickly. Some have actually been sold within 15 minutes!! I've also bought numerous items too. Maybe the reason no one bought your stuff is due to it being of little or no interest to the browsers? Or maybe it wasn't priced to sell? Or maybe your attitude turned people off? Just saying matey...........

Bass is now repaired and set up. Hopefully gonna pick it up later today. Instruction to self - 'don't stand it up against the car and don't drop it!!!!'

Call Martin! I'm sure he will be happy to discuss what can be done to get the pot replaced.

Call Martin Peterson at The Bass Gallery in Camden. He'll get it sorted for you. The number is 0207 267 5458. Tell him I said 'hello'.

Hahaha. When I pick it up I'll be super careful with handling it. I've also forewarned my 8 year old son that he'll be in the back seat behind me making sure the bass doesn't move in transit!!!

Easy beginner double baselines - Stand By Me, king Of The Road, Englishman In New York, Walk On The Wild Side. All easy lines to pick up and get you used to the feel of your new upright bass