SICbass

Stunningly beautiful. Thanks for posting.

Down the cheaper end of the market, I tried a squier vm jazz 5 that was too chunky for my tastes. Not a bad neck just too meaty for me. Perhaps the vm precision 5 even more so? I'm sure someone here will be able to tell you.

[quote name='rushbo' timestamp='1447149057' post='2905189'] Lovely. Restores your faith in human nature, doesn't it? Now it's your job to pass it forward... [/quote] Fair point, I will do so at the first opportunity

Hi All, just a quick story that restores my faith in human nature. I have a bass on sale, both here and on Ebay small ads. 2 of the knobs (not the pots themselves) were missing. The bass is from the 80s and the manufacturer no longer make identical replacement ones. So, out of the blue, a bloke gets in touch telling me he has a couple lying in his spare parts box and would I like to have them for the cost of postage. As if that's not nice enough, when I sent him my address and asked where I should send the money to (my intention was to have added a few quid to the amount, just for his trouble like), he replied that he was only joking about the postage costs and I could have them for free. The knobs arrived yesterday and are perfect. What a top chap. Such examples of kindness really makes life feel better I think. So, have a good one guys

Excellent Thanks for posting.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1446899297' post='2903314'] Best not look at this photo then: [IMG]http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n249/BigRedX/Bass/Born%20To%20Rock%20F4B%20Water_zpsmi2sdivm.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] I don't know about the bass, but this one looks like it might scratch up that lovely slate tiling.... Just sayin'

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1446925702' post='2903601'] Is it any good for metal? [/quote] Oh, he got there first, DOH!

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1446923821' post='2903575'] The rest of the outfit: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Victorian-Steampunk-Goggles-Welding-PUNK-Gothic-Cosplay-Rave-Lens-Brass-/391314102981?hash=item5b1c235ac5:g:jYcAAOSwo0JWOylZ"]http://www.ebay.co.u...YcAAOSwo0JWOylZ[/url] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Buffalo-Leather-handmade-wristband-cuff-bracelet-Men-s-Watch-Steam-punk-dual-ti-/361404822478?hash=item542567f3ce:g:WD0AAOSwj0NUkjue"]http://www.ebay.co.u...D0AAOSwj0NUkjue[/url] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Demonia-Steam-12-Combat-Boots-Gothic-Goth-Steampunk-Black-Boots-Steam-Punk-Lea-/251716777219?var=&hash=item3a9b7d3503:m:mdqj7eQPzftmt3eidzS_EJw"]http://www.ebay.co.u...zftmt3eidzS_EJw[/url] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-100-Pure-Leather-Goth-Steampunk-Gothic-Van-Helsing-Matrix-Trench-Coat-/110941292612?var=&hash=item19d49dc844:m:mt8nCXaekDXdw7dMmsPtyAQ"]http://www.ebay.co.u...kDXdw7dMmsPtyAQ[/url] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Leather-Steel-Boned-STEAMPUNK-Waistcoat-Vest-Corset-GOTH-Victorian-/130855484667?var=&hash=item1e77983cfb:m:mximz6oynsiF6nP1FVCzXLQ"]http://www.ebay.co.u...nsiF6nP1FVCzXLQ[/url] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Pistol-Zipper-Pants-Denim-Trousers-Goth-Punk-Steampunk-Cyber-Vampire-Emo-/301527026469?var=&hash=item4634694b25:m:mLT1wQzWX-HxGUdx_wpXxAw"]http://www.ebay.co.u...X-HxGUdx_wpXxAw[/url] [/quote] With all this plus the guitar, you'd need a forklift to carry you on stage. I love the fact that, in addition to it "Being hand built with lots of the steampunk gadgets gives it some nice weight nothing light and cheap here.", it comes with a [i]wooden[/i] case. Not for the faint hearted then.

Welcome aboard

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1446663055' post='2901331'] I've got a song in my head since I saw the picture but I can't think what it's got to do with the picture. It's about a heart of stone??????? [/quote] treat me nice treat me good treat me like you really should 'cause i'm [s]not[/s] made of wood and i do[s]n't[/s] have a wooden heart oh.... hang on....

[quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1446647422' post='2901096'] And let's also consider the fact that "Simple Minds The Stranglers" is actually an anagram of [b]Tightness Reprimand Smells[/b]. [/quote] That says it all really

I was a big fan as a kid in the 70s and early 80s, but can't really imagine them without High Cornwell up front. I saw him on a local TV channel here in Berlin about 10 years ago and he was playing solo in a restaurant . That struck me as being a bit of a shame, although he didn't seem unduly upset about the fact.

,,,and no, I am not the seller artfully attempting to lure you all in

Why don't we at Basschat all club together and buy the thing? It could be some sort of bizarre/sick mascot.

The guitar roadie swears it was like that when he opened the case guv'.

I didn't find myself missing a hook. I was just overwhelmed by the joy and feedom of expression of it.

Great performance from last week on Jimmy Kimmel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkKhN590tN8

Ooh me vertigo!

Looks like it's been left in the sun too long.

That's all very well chaps, but the big question is............what does it sound like for metal?

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1446122532' post='2897051'] Thanks! Is this actually you, SICbass? [/quote] Oh, if only. Sadly no. 😳😊

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1446068441' post='2896716'] He reminds me of my bass teacher. I wish we could have seen his face at some point. :-) [/quote]

Congratulations on taking those brave steps. Wishing you good luck and the energy you need with your struggle.

I saw them supporting David Bowie at the Milton Keynes Bowl in 198..? during his Serious Moonlight Tour. They were ace, as were The Beat.