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Not really advice, but many, many years ago a former peer of mine from school ran into me checking out a bass in a music shop. She said, "I didn't know you played guitar." To which I said, "It's a bass guitar and I do it for a living." She replied, "But you were good at school."

Bovvered?

Regrettably, the required roadie is not included 😉

Steve Bailey tells the story of being on tour with Dizzy Gillespie. One night, during the tour, he felt he'd finally nailed his bass feature and the crowd went nuts. Dizzy says to him afterwards "Hey, you're bass solo man," ... (Bailey prepares himself to feign modesty) "...what kind of bull@@@t was that? You know, if you leave a few holes, who knows? Music might just fall out of one of them".

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1456055575' post='2984843'] Spend 2 minutes practicing for every one minute you spend reading basschat. Follow you own advice (still working on the that one). [/quote] ....never happen 😀😉

NO! I am Sparta-Chris! ....coat.

[quote name='Phil Adams' timestamp='1455968260' post='2984024'] 30 odd years ago, a workmate lent me The Captain and Me, and Stampede, both of which I have loved and play regularly. I recently bought from Amazon, from a series entitled "Original Album Series" a box set (loads of choices, all 5 albums for around a tenner a set, worth checking out) containing the 2 albums I already had plus Tolouse Street, Vices/Habits, and Taking it to the streets. I'm loving them so much I'm hungry for more. Are there any more albums than the 5 I have? I love the country rock feel particularly of the Doobies, but can anyone recommend me someone else to check out. We all know and love the Eagles of course, but there may well be some lesser known gens that I can lose myself in. A little less keen on the later, Michael McDonald more soulful albums (sorry Mike!) Thanks in advance [/quote] Hardly lesser known, and perhaps more New Orleans than country, but have you checked out Little Feat? Their live album, Waiting for Colombus, would be as good a place to start as any. Or the, sadly, only solo effort of their then ex-singer Lowell George - Thanks, I'll Eat it Here. Tragically he died within a year of it's release. Fantastic grooves and some killer lyrics.

I saw Paul Simon live a couple of years back. When it came to the iconic bass-fill on Call Me Al, Bakithi Kumalo made a complete pills of it. The whole band turned to him and, lead by Bakithi, all roared laughing and carried on. That's the spirit.

[quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1455983024' post='2984263'] On those few occasions when I have owned a van, the best form of security was to park it with the rear door hard against the wall of my house. Granted, that isn't an option for everyone, though. [/quote] You'd need a HUUUGE house if everyone did.

[quote name='timmo' timestamp='1455816996' post='2982726'] You can tell your wife that you have sold a bass to fund another when it gets picked up. Perfect result [/quote] Flawless 😀😀😀!

Niiiiice, and Adrian, as we all know, is no slouch on the old lownoteaphone.

I didn't know about the fretless model, but found this if it's any help https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VnlEQuQ0I9s

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1455370211' post='2978505'] "Exposure"... that well-known alternative currency invented by landlords who don't like opening the cash-till drawer after the punters have left! [/quote] Would that make a crappy fee "indecent exposure"?

[quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1455222887' post='2977279'] Skint [/quote] I think you'll find that is timeless

The best example I've seen lately was on a bitsa precision made by Mykesbass of BC fame. I hope he doesn't mind me copy-/robbing his graphic. BTW, if you should read this Mykesbass, I am gutted that you've withdrawn this bass. If I lived in the UK, I would have definitely come by to try it out.

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1454857584' post='2973576'] http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fender-Bass-Manual-Maintain-Guitar/dp/1844258173/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1454857376&sr=8-3&keywords=HAYNES++fender+manual http://www.amazon.co.uk/StrungOut-Function-Electric-Acoustic-Millimeters/dp/B00STTCOJ4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1454857273&sr=8-2&keywords=string+height+measure+for+guitar http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dr-Ducks-String-Electric-Acoustic-guitars/dp/B00FA3GROU/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1454857558&sr=8-14&keywords=guitar+polish Roughly 35 quids worth. [/quote] I'd (+1) this with one notable exception. For strings, Luthier's choice is the canine 'nads http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0002D0K5K/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1454861054&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=luthiers+choice&dpPl=1&dpID=416HhaEPK4L&ref=plSrch I only know the string cleaner, but if the other two are anywhere near as good then get the set 👌 P.

My experiences with dpd have been positive, so this comes as a surprise. Good luck with everything.

Here's one like mine http://basschat.co.uk/topic/255773-yamaha-bb5000a/page__fromsearch__1 I sold mine for a bit 😳 ....... Less 😉

I had a Yamaha BB5000A that was very lightweight and had a thin neck. When you say thin, do you mean shallow (depth) or narrow (width)? The Yammy was both and sound-personel loved the sound. Always check which neck-width they have before purchase. The earlier ones, like mine, were in fact a relatively broad 4-string neck but strung 5-string (making them really quite narrow). Later ones were a good deal broader.

That sounds like it must have been a very serious accident. All the best with your recovery.

Gagging to hear how this pans out.

[quote name='rushbo' timestamp='1453631708' post='2961115'] Has anyone handed in my bus pass? I think I dropped it when I was here earlier. Ta. [/quote] Mother?........Not mother........? (Strictly speaking, this belongs in the film quotes thread.)

Looks like a toxic-waste of space.

Boys please! So cynical, really? Have a little faith.