SICbass

Forgive my ignorance, but, based on your comments, these basses ain't too hot then? Shame, 'cos it looks pretty cool. What problems do they generally have?

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1448353338' post='2914602'] For panto work I think you'll find that you need Buttons .. [/quote] Oh no he doesn't! (it's already been done, I know, but this is panto thread so don't expect this to stop anytime soon)

Absolutely brilliant. Classic Bowie-type excellent wierdness.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1448296382' post='2914231'] We always used to lowball the first guy we saw, say offering a tenner. If he replied they`re going for twenty we`d just move on. Usually he`d say "well everyones selling them for twenty" we`d reply fine, we`ll give the next guy twenty, but not you. Usually they`d then take the tenner. Some didn`t, but most of the time it worked. [/quote] Judging by the prices you mention, this would have been in the late 70s, early 80s then? :-)

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1447799217' post='2910596'] Having just today received a 32" Finn from Alan I can guarantee you're in for a real treat Damn his basses are good. [/quote] Ooh Misses! (Frankie Howard voice)

[quote name='anzoid' timestamp='1446558751' post='2900272'] I'll chuck in 50p towards it - how we going to carve it up if we win? [/quote] Using a chainsaw perhaps?

What a top chap. "Simple" gestures like that can be so life affirming. Hope you're feeling better now. Thanks for posting.

[quote name='oldslapper' timestamp='1447609744' post='2908898'] I had a thunder llla during the mid eighties. My memory of it is that I toured twice with it over a Stingray. It was a great bass, well made, flexible pre amp. However, like my hair at the time, it didn't balance too well. [/quote] What a whopping mullet! 😉 Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for that, only being as I ticked almost all boxes (i.e. no pic, mainland Europe and recently making the mistake of deleting a sale advert title) and not sure what constitutes [i]enough[/i] posts, I was a bit insecure.

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1447336900' post='2906819'] If they haven't bothered to post a profile picture and/or post count is zero, I close the ad immediately. There is a certain amount of trust extended to regular BC members but none at all to these fly-by-nights [/quote] On this very point, speaking as a "fly-by-night" BCer "based in mainland Europe"I have tried on numerous occasions to put a photo in my profile and, after the little wheel turning for about a minute, receive the notification "failed to set a new photo". It strikes me as unfair to be treated with mistrust because of a technical problem. Out of innocence/ignorance I have, unwittingly and having seen this practice in the forum before, made the mistake of erasing the title of a post. Dad quickly and without any finger-wagging informed me of my mistake and there won't be a repeat of that error on my part.

I enjoyed that and liked the playing in all departments but particularly the bass playing. Thanks for posting 👌

Any idea how the neck is attatched?

Quite an axe.

[quote name='Phil Adams' timestamp='1447406133' post='2907340'] "If you don't like The Beatles please don't under any circumstances watch this programme." Shirley you are not suggesting that there are people who don't like the Beatles??? [/quote] Don't call him Shirley.

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1447356879' post='2907076'] Had a few nice guestures like that on here , and I've tried to pay them forward [/quote] I did give a Dean Markley bass-amp that I was no longer using to an ex-student of mine recently. Does that count?

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....