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[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='767217' date='Mar 7 2010, 07:35 PM'] I think I've seen this before, it's like a smugness contest.[/quote] The bloke playing the bass is a midget no?

Lowly stuff from me here; Is there any point upgrading the PSNDJ p/u's on my GSR 180. I dont have the cash to buy a new bass just yet and am wondering if this is an ok upgrade. I know some Ib's have the MEC p/u's which look the same size. will they fit? Thoughts & responses welcome. Cheers Matt

Next question. I have not been to a 'bash' and am not sure what the score is, and neither do I have access to what I think should be a good enough venue. Has anyone been from the SW ever been involved in organising one and does anyone have a venue but can't organise? Its time to get this show on the road.

[quote name='blackjack' post='755528' date='Feb 23 2010, 09:23 PM']im sure a few of you have seen me waffle on here so far as a newbie. i am now looking for a solid bodied bass. i have see a ibanez gsr 190 bass starter pack advertised for£237 pound including the bass guitar you get a 15 watt practice amp, strap, tuner and a few other accessories. are these starter packs worth paying for as they are aimed at the beginner. or should i stay well clear, i must admit it seems too good a bargain to miss, or maybe i am just naive.[/quote] I have an Ibanez GSR 180, which is the same model as that which comes with the starter pack I think. I paid £130 for the 180, and there are a few practice amps on this site for sale for not much cash. Alternatively you can certainly get a decent combo and still save money. You can do a lot better than the £237! The GSR is a pretty good starting point. Its worth looking at the set up tho. there was a fantastic article in Januarys BGM which I followed for the first time, and its great now! Neck is great, I like it. A bit wider than a P or J but pretty good nonetheless! It has a decent tone and the sustain aint bad for the money. There's plenty of playing left in this bass before I start thinking of upgrading. Strap from Reverb £5 Cable £10 Tuner £15 This is the way I chose to go. It gave me a lot more choice. I hope this helps cheers Matt

I think that is entirely reasonable that a location is put in. It really would save some people a bit of GAS related heartache. not EVERYTHING is in Bristol tho, I wish it was! cheers Matt

Chepstow was just an option. I was going to put down Nempnett Thrubwell but that would only have been for comedy value and also difficult to find!

Thank you very much everyone. There's tons in here. I must admit thta I have rather neglected scales and the like, but I like the arpeggio thoughts. I also liked the thought of the singing bass lines, it is in fact something that I do, but find difficult to 'transpose' and 'articulate'to my bass. I am alos going to have to reread someof the posts again. In answer to the 'L' plate. it was something that felt I needed to do when I joined up to this site. I am getting better, but still not confident enough of my own abilities to play with other people so the 'L' stands! one day! cheers Matt

Hi Ive started to work on improvisation with my tutor. Great teacher, very patient. Also, very kindly, he records tracks for me to work with which I find really useful. The idea being that I go away and come back with my own bass lines. However, it does seem to take me ages to get a good bass line going and even when I do i seem to 'run out of ideas' quite quickly. I am trying not to run before I can walk but I do find this frustrating. Is this normal? Would appreciate some thoughts. Cheers Matt

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='756729' date='Feb 25 2010, 08:36 AM']At a gig a couple of years ago I'd finished setting up - LMII, Ampeg 410, Fender Precision, TU2, Punch Factory - when a guy wanders over and says 'Is that your gear?', I say 'Yes', and he says 'I bet you're one of those people who buys Bass Guitar Magazine'. [/quote] Thats very funny! But TRUE!

Now with new ammended poll. Finally got the damn thing working so that you can all vote again! Matt Multiple votes for everyone this time!

[quote name='largo' post='753546' date='Feb 22 2010, 10:16 AM']The little Line 6 110 amp looks good for bedroom practice. Small, loud'ish if required as a back up amp with DI out and headphones out which is important. Some amp modelling as well if that's your thing.[/quote] +1

Cheaper! Im fairly sure it does the same thing, but not certain. Ive sort of explored this route but not seriously yet. Some people say that the RC 20 is a better buy as the extra foot swith makes things easier. I hope this isnt misleading Cheers Matt

There's also the Zoom B2

Fair enough. Seems like a bloody silly thing to try after the 'missing bass' situation last year. Good call to Ban tho, this is a great site, we dont need idiots trashing it. Cheers Matt

[quote name='tombboy' post='746266' date='Feb 15 2010, 06:44 PM']madedude Edit: bollocks.... late agin! And I wee'd on me shoes!![/quote] LOL!

Yup, sorry, just seen it!

What was the name of the newest member?

Blimey, theres a bit of a queue!

Hmm, has anyone established any facts at all yet. there has been talk ofmocking PM's. Are the Mods able to access Pm's to see if this was true. I think whoever was doing the mocking should probably be asked to speak up. why etc. Am curious to the outcome of this.