Mr Fretbuzz

Thanks guys... Shame I haven't got enough hair for a Beatles cut :-(

Which one would you go for? I think the Gretsch looks a bit better but maybe the Gibson would sound better and maybe better built? GAS for a semi acoustic rock n roll type Bass . Thought about the Hagstrom Viking until I read about the breaking trapeze, thought about the Epiphone Jack Casady until I saw the Gretsch and now the Gibson is out I dunno

Yep I just spotted then on FB. Winkle Pickers seem to be required for the Fuzz and Envelope How would you use these and what effect do they give ? I've got compression and octave on my Ashdown Amp.

Ace, Mr Ace :-)

Ace, I've sent the link to Jon :-)

Sorry, can't locate it?

Thanks guys... I guess I'll ignite it if it sounds crap :-)

Yep I can do that. Most guys can change their hand and pretend they are someone else :-D

Got one of these arriving from Thomann. Good deal £225 including a case. Any idea how to get an authentic sound out of it with its controls and an Ashdown head? I guess I've been watching too much Beatles on TV this week. Watching Macca with Ronnie Wood at the moment :-)

I can make it at the moment :-)

Ace,I'd like to see Guy :-)

LMFAO

.. ....the £50 Bass arrived with a £30 K & M speaker stand I didn't order

I'd hope to attend. On Sunday, Mr Ace mentioned that he might be up for it if he is asked. Last time I think he was in the frame for one but no one had asked him in fact :-0. He'll need more eggs though Deb lol. Can't do 4 th Nov as its my exam, nor 23/24 as I've got something far better to go to..a stag weekend :-)

Yep a Fender Squire P Bass

I don't know them but I'm really happy with my new Ashdown Mag 410T

[quote name='simon1964' timestamp='1349617077' post='1828305'] Which is why the Rockinbetters are somewhat dubious from the point of view of passing off and trade mark law. In reality, are they any different from the knock-off Chelsea shirts and Rolex watches you see being sold on Oxford Street? [/quote] The same..fake is fake. A Turkish Gold Rolex looks good from a distance but [b]you[/b] know its a fake. I was at this shop last year and a guy was playing one...he had GAS but when he saw the disgust on my face, he put it down, decided to save for a real one and left the shop :-D It did sound ok though on an Ashdown combo. I've not heard a real Ricky yet but I seen one in a shop and I've got GAS

I don't get those rockinbetters :-(

I've had great advice and help from guy with my newbie questions. He's been great and always answered my emails , even when I felt a bit guilty and just filled out their Internet question page trying not to bother him. .... So much so I've bought myself a Lorenzo pedal and my mag rig ... Well happy :-)

Nice...not sure whether to get a JC though :-0

How would you compare the Jack Casady to the Gretsch Andy ... I fancied the JC but ive seen the Gretsch now. How would you compare the Gibson to the Gretsch for about £250 extra? [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1349206060' post='1823356'] I've just had one of the new gretsch short scale basses delivered to the shop I work at, and It's impressed me. I miss my Jack Casdady (long scale - Not your thing) and have always fancied another hollow/semi hollow bass. But now I've seen the Gibson Midtown, i'm hanging fire. The Gretsch is £800 ish, which is a bit rich for MIK, but it's bloody lovely. The Verythin looks lovely, had a do on one at the Frankfurt MusikMesse, and it felt great. Never tried the Hagstrom, but I really like the 'Pawn Shop' vibe of it, I liked the guitars when we stocked them, but that was about 5 years ago when they did a big relaunch - And were maybe trying to impress with the initial models. Shame to hear the standard has maybe slipped as I liked the look of the Viking Baritone. [/quote]

I'm interested to know as well. I was on my way to an Epiphone Jack Casady but I've seen this now. Its more cash but I love the look of Gretsch. White Falcon you will be mine in a Wayne's World sort of way Would you recommend the short scale or long scale for tone etc... I imagine the long scale would sound deeper but I love the double cut away on the short scale... hmmmm red short scale or orange long scale GAS http://www.gretschguitars.com/products/index.php?section=basses&series=Electromatic+Collection

Great idea..I'll be there on the Saturday probably depending on the cheapest train ticket and night at waterloo travelodge

No, the little toad can plug into my practice amp :-D

Bought a new junior size P Bass for £50 for my kid from Thomann. Can't beat that :-)