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[quote name='liamcapleton' post='513515' date='Jun 14 2009, 07:14 PM']No, you're right I was going to mention that! Louis did move over to Musicmans, but in conjunction with his P-Basses as well, especially on a lot of Michael Jackson and George Benson stuff.[/quote] Hi guys Louis johnson used a p bass early on, and had input in the development of the musicman stingray which he used on pretty much everything he did,(although i believe he used yamaha for a while) he shared bass duties on the micheal jackson records with bobby watson (from the band rufus) who used a 62 precision (on "rock with you") also he did the george benson stuff, as well as abraham laboriel who used either a p bass or a goya panther (very similar sound to a p). as far as i know bernard edwards used both musicman and BC rich eagle basses (both now owned by duran durans john taylor), but in those days as you correctly point out a precision was a session requirement, you cant beat a good jazz bass though!!! i love em!! al the best - lee

[quote name='Ba55me15ter' post='503768' date='Jun 2 2009, 01:32 PM']Eeh...I remember auditioning with Thomas back in the early 90's down the Hoults estate. I think my hair was too short at the time - that's my excuse anyway. Oz (now with Nick Pride and the Pimptones)[/quote] Ha cool!! that would have been when i auditioned, i got the gig and had long hair!!! but they didnt like my bass ( an old ibanez musician) i didnt last long in the gig but it was a waste of time anyway, i went to newcastle college not long after, never met oz but i was in a band with nick pride for a while and a diffrent band with dave wilde from the pimptones, both great guys and fantastic musos, i miss them!!! cheers mate - lee

I remember "rock city" very fondly when i was a pup of 14 years old i discovered the electric guitar, i had my school work experience coming up and i remember going in and talking to a nice chap called Jared (who i believe worked/works) for sounds live in newcastle and very kindley got me a place there for a week, it was the catalyst for my love of the bass guitar as i didnt know they existed prior to my visit, i remember i picked up a bass for the first time it was a yamaha if i recall and immediatley fell in love, but not as much as the gorgeous warwick six string streamer they had in all nicely lit and in pride of place, i suppose they were fairly new to the country then and i thought it was the most beautiful thing id ever seen!!!! ive played various warwick streamers over the last 11 years and that instrument was the reason, i was also very fond of a washburn acoustic bass which i used to annoy the staff with as i couldnt play it, i had a great time there and i was given a load of catalogues of warwick and kramer basses which i stuck all over my bedroom wall. That was 21 years ago man im getting old, sorry to waffle, just loved the story and it brought back a load of memories , i was also very briefly the bass player for thomas mcrocklin who i believe works at sounds live, bought a few thing there in the past always nice guys willing to help. anyway keep rockin my fellow geordies - lee

[quote name='steve-soar' post='497794' date='May 26 2009, 09:55 AM']The middle photo, "Three Poofs And A Precision". [/quote] HA HA LMAO!! very funny steve totally true though, thanks for the comment on my daughter, i suppose itll only seem like five minutes till Evies 21, time flies!!! my respects to you - lee

Just bought some schaller tuners from chris, really fast delivery and very well packed, a very nice chap too, you have my recommendation sir you are a gent!!!! cheers - lee

Some cracking pics lads and lasses i suppose i better show myself then!! [attachment=25939:P5130174.JPG] Taken during a recent production of "godspell" some nice 7/8 and 5/8 moments in that one. rita got to go out for that!!! [attachment=25940:P5040153.JPG] This one was taken during "anything goes" in blackburn, unfortunately we look like the bloody village people, the things i do for amateur theatre, my latest baby Rusty was root fifthing for that!!! [attachment=26375:Lee_birt...h_08_020.jpg] Me rockin with "ruby" [attachment=25941:P4190131.JPG] And me with my beautiful 8 month old daughter Evie Lilly she,s sooo cute!!!! Keep the pics coming always nice to put faces to names- all the best - lee

My favourite string has always been nickel!! i used steels a long time ago when my gear was less than stellar and wanted a brighter tone, steels just sound harsh to me now, for a very long time i used d,addario xl,s which are nickel plated steel and ive always found them to have a nice balance between warmth and zing as they have a nice brightness to them ( and are fairly reasonably priced) my favourite string for sheer quality of tone and balance is the DR sunbeam absolutely lovely sound and tend to work well with most basses, i know it sounds daft but ive found that some brands of string sound better on diffrent basses for example i used elites steels for a while and quite liked them on my jazz, but when i got my first warwick i stopped using them as i found the brighter sound of the warwick just didnt suit them IMO but when i put d,addarios on, the bass came to life. I am back using the d,addarios for financial reasons as i like to change them fairly regularly and having 4 basses means DR SUNBEAMS are just too pricey, will get a set for special gigs though!!! Anyway everyone loves the DR,s give em a go!!! - all the best - lee

He was my first teacher too!! nice fella got me on the reading path which is currently standing me in good stead with the local theatre circuit, he introduced me to his wife with his affecionate nickname for me which was "f***PIG!!!" it would be nice to chat with him again and say thank you. I was later taught by Keith Peberdy who just a fracking dude!!! did wonders for me, Neil harland is a fantastic player and a canny fellow, visit with confidence- all the best - lee

That has to be my perfect sadowsky!!! oh well!!!!

Just sold my multicomp to barrie, lovely bloke payed fairly quickly with no bother whatsoever, will happily deal with again!!!! thanks very much mate - all the best - lee

I Love NZ!!! Its a beautiful place, i remember going to a great little cafe in christchurch that had jazz on and did great pizzas, sat in the garden in the sun a lovely day!!!, anyway good luck mate i hope the work picks up so you can buy loads more posh basses, im a bit jealous actually i would love to relocate my family there, as my wife and i really fell in love with the place, i dont think NZ needs any bass players who work in banking but ont worry im a nice guy and im skint too!!!. good luck again crazykiwi - lee

My fave is tort!! so if your selling it on send me some pics, got a tort on my 62 cij reissue but i dont like it, its that modern rubbishy looking tort, and i want somthing more red, anyway i did get a vintage off white pearl scrachplate for my musicman which looks really smart and the same might look great on a white P, otherwise i,d agree with the gold adonised as i think they look great and im sure i saw one on here recently from "niceguyhomer"-good luck with the search - all the best - lee

[quote name='lapolpora' post='471977' date='Apr 25 2009, 01:24 AM']I've got a bit of a thing for the "natural" look Left to right: 1989 Status Series II; 1992 EBMM Stingray; Fender Jazz CIJ '75RI with Marcus Retro and Gotoh bridge; 1977 Fender USA Precision.[/quote] Hi Derrick Lovely collection, just like myself youve got all the sounds covered, a jazz, a precision, a stingray, and a nice modern sounding status, nothing you cant do with those. Like the look of the gotoh, will definately get one for my precision, BTW i have nordstrand nj,4s in my jazz well worth the money i love em, my sterling has one in too, as soon as ive the cash my precision will get an np 4, good luck on the rig search sounds great what your after-all the best - lee ps - hope you like the octabass!!!

[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='472329' date='Apr 25 2009, 06:39 PM']I remember years ago when I knew Kenny as a player. Bumped into one time and he told me he had started doing bass lessons - I said that I looked forward to hearing the improvement in his playing in the future - HE didn't laugh either.[/quote] BRILLIANT!!!!!

[quote name='6stringbassist' post='464563' date='Apr 16 2009, 11:39 PM']Thanks Lee !. Have you got your HD350 yet ?.[/quote] Hi Kev Yeah ive got it now, its been well used but sounds fantastic, i love it , it will stay with me till ive the cash for an epifani ul502 (which will prob be about 20 years ) not used it in anger yet, but its going to be very busy over the next three months, a bit strange not having a valve in the preamp!, but the sound isnt that far off the td650 i used to have