police squad

So back in about 1987 I traded my old Manson Explorer bass in at Peter Cook's in Hanwell (I actually did the deal with Peter himself) for an Aria Pro 2 SBR-150. This is the model with the zebrawood front and back, 2 pickups and active. This bass had been modded by Peter. It had different actives in it and the red light (active light i presume) didn't work. In late 1990 maybe even 91 I traded it in at Roka's in London (I think) for my trusty white P bass which I still have. Question is, has anyone on this site got my old bass. I broke one of the knobs on it and I think I may have put a black metal one on as a replacement. (can't really rememeber) I've got one picture of this bass, which I'll scan later today and post up. Merry Christmas to you all or happy holidays or season's greetings

[quote name='thumbo' timestamp='1356266904' post='1908512'] This bass is awesome, it really oozes character with that relic job. I bet you're chuffed to bits with it! [/quote] yes, absolutely loving it

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1356269365' post='1908556'] I hadnt even heard of Bravewood basses until a few days ago on this site. His website is very cool and his work is outstanding! Your bass is stunning, congratulations. Btw do you do the full Sting thing, i.e. sing as well as play the bass?? Its one thing replicating Stings bass parts - but a whole different story trying to emulate his vocals! I speak from bitter experience of playing Police covers lol. [/quote] yes, I try and go the whole hog. I even try to match outfits with the different basses. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WynWzIiixYM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WynWzIiixYM[/url] I haven't got any pictures of the new bass in action as it's only done one gig. Pics have been taken but I've not seen them yet. It's a great bass, it almost plays itself and the neck feels perfect

that's the same bag I use. It's excellent. Snug fit and room to put some leads. buy it!!

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1355604518' post='1900576'] Start with one colour only, and concentrate on technique in the beginning. Absolutely avoid thin and medium needles, and go for the jumbo ones. This has to do with loop size, and you can relax more in your digits' muscles. Now as to styles, different schools exist, but I'd say that it's probably best to start with weft knitting, and wait with warp knitting until you have a secure technique. That said: cable knitting is far easier than everyone thinks, so you can still get exiting results even as a beginner. Good luck! best, bert PS, as to the band, only you can decide, but it does look hopeless from here. . [/quote] I'm with Bert on this one. as for the band, just tell them you're not enjoying it and leave. There's no point making yourself miserable. 4 years ago, I left the band I was in. They had ( at that point) been going for 21 years and had a great following. All good players and nice people. Roadie was/is/always will be a nob head. I just stopped enjoying it and after a little soul searching decided to leave and put a new band together. I started to enjoy playing again

whats the bass. is it a jap 70's reissue?

get yourself a '57 and we'll compare notes ) (make sure it hasn't got a modern date written in the pick up cavity!!)

you can get a jap 70s reissue. It'll be an import. I've got one (but it's a fretless one). It should have USA pickups in it too [url="http://www.mijfenders.com"]www.mijfenders.com[/url] had one but it's sold. here's one on ebay [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Japan-70-Reissue-Precision-Bass-PB70ASH-/261131240068?pt=Guitar&hash=item3ccca28284"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Japan-70-Reissue-Precision-Bass-PB70ASH-/261131240068?pt=Guitar&hash=item3ccca28284[/url]

[quote name='rodney72a' timestamp='1354065700' post='1881757'] Or you could say, it's a fake, depending on your perspective. The guy is obviously very skilled, and I don't think he's out to fool anyone but it doesn't seem to stop with the external features. IIRC, I've seen one of his creations, a 'replica' of a 60s Jazz, which had an authentic looking neck stamp. There's potential for deception, whether intended or not, once an instrument has changed hands a few times over the years. It's a Bravewood, not a Fender, and should be clearly labelled as such. [/quote] is it soapbox time!! if you knew anything about vintage fenders you would know it's not an original. The date in the pickup cavity is the biggest giveaway.

[quote name='rodney72a' timestamp='1353888942' post='1879522'] So why is there a Fender decal on the headstock? [/quote] because I put it there.

Here's a couple more without the pickguard the checking looks great and it really has the Sting vibe without the guard

it looks great in the flesh. I've removed the pickguard and it looks even more like Stings.

just to update, picked it up from John, on thursday, and my God, what a phenominal bass. Plays incredibly well. Perfect neck shape (for me). Just need to get it gigged

[quote name='bh2' timestamp='1352830330' post='1868086'] I love John's basses and have been on at him to make me one... I'll have to wait for funds though his prices seem ver reasonable. Great score... you will enjoy. [/quote] His prices are very reasonable. I fancy getting another one already and I've not even picked this one up yet

can't wait to get my hands on it

plays a lot with his thumb and so rubs the finish away below the strings but also he uses thumb and fingers Strangely, when I play with a pick, I anchor my right hand using my fingers and rub the paint off too. When I play the Sting solo stuff live I use my thumb and fingers like Sting (just in case there are any anoraks watching)

As some of you may know, I'm (Fat) Sting from the Police Squad tribute band. I really fancied a 50s style P bass, like the old boy's. Luckily for me, John at Bravewood fancied doing one too. I'm going down to collect it from him in a couple of weeks and have a curry with him. Dover to Redruth in Cornwall is a long way but I can't wait to get my hands on this one. It's been reliced to resemble Stimg's #1 bass, (a '57) It's also got the Seymour Ducan custom shop 'stack for single coil' pickup, wired in parallel. Enjoy folks

I think it gets a goof turn out. who you playing with?

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he copied me!! there's no auto tune on our ones. Just harmonies and FX. And when you've only got one backing singer (like we have) it does help. Although both our drummer and lead guitarist now have microphones, we're not particularly enjoying what comes out of their mouths!! I've not seen Dave use his, so can't comment on it.

JT, Dave Collins uses one too!! He bought the same as me. I also use mine a little more in my Duo, (it's great on Easy like sunday morning). Also another usefull part of it is effects. I can mix my acoustic guitar and voice and harmanies, with FX and go into one PA channel, yet still retain control of everything. As you say, if you're out to deceive people, then you're ridiculous!!

used with care they're great. I use one, with my lot, John. Only on Ballroom blitz and Take it on the run where I need a high harmony (which I would sing, if I wasn't the singer and could do BVs) Very useful on the Muse song Knights of Cydonia, which I have sung with the band that JTUK is talking about. That was an old digitech unit from the 90s. It works well because it sounds like the muse thing. Autotune, not on my watch

that is the worst repro logo ever. shocking

+1 for the ampeg. I tried it side by side with the MB500. I prefered the ampeg but the bass player in my pub band (my Mrs.) prefered the GK. Ampeg broke after 6 gigs but I got another one and (so far) its perfect. I suspect if you want to keep the GK sound then go for the GK MB.