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[quote name='flippyfloop' timestamp='1403632339' post='2484766'] £619 Tried out the 4 string today, blown away. For the money it's really great.Watch this space [/quote] Watching this space with interest, tempted to purchase the 5 string.......

I absolutely love the look of these...what is the rrp?

Been a big fan since the mid 80's. http://youtu.be/kH8jn7hwbDo

I have played to the bar staff once or twice. It was still better than playing to two oap's who were playing chess though (I jest not!).

It is for this reason that my band never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever play covers....honest.

Jaydee Supernatural Roadie 2 - weak electronics and a neck the ended up with a back bow that would have shamed Robin Hoods weapon of choice...before it completely failed. This was also the bass at the top of my wish list at the time (mid 80's) and this contributed to much shedding of tears. Absolute dog.

This is an extremely interesting post.

Awesome talent. Wonderful guitarist! I am a fan...

We charge three times as much for weddings as we do for pub gigs.......from experience we have always found that clients prefer to pay more for weddings, so we oblige.

I think that you already have found the solution with the Lakland and the Ibanez basses you have already tried. Both are excellent.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1401045261' post='2459519'] Well that's fine of course! Personal choice. But I don't see why some here think he's some kind of loser when he patently isn't! [/quote] Agreed...most definitely not. One of the true greats!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1401042044' post='2459458'] I don't get this... do you really think Jeff Beck is some kind of failure because he's not producing music that you like, or music that you think he [i]should[/i] be playing? [/quote] Well, [i]its [/i]quite [i]simple[/i]....I certainly do not think that he is a failure (whatever failure is?)....and[i] I do like [/i]some of his music...but he doesn't feature much in [i]my personal music collection[/i] for whatever reason!

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1401027656' post='2459285'] I get where you're coming from as Led Zep have certainly influenced many others but "quality" is subjective (back to what the individual likes or dislikes) For me, Led Zep have never really gone out on a limb to break new ground and I think none of them, as individuals, would have had anywhere near the success they achieved as part of that band. I'm not denying their success, songwriting or musical ability in any way, it's just that Jeff Beck has always been sited as top dog by many of his peers. There was a time when Gary Moore was trying really hard to sound and play like JB. Dave Gilmore named him as his guitar hero and I think it's because he dares to be different. [/quote] Would not disagree with your views at all. Success is defined by the perception of an individual...only JB can reveal whether he believes he has achieved success in his world. My definition of JB - really great player married by and large to non influential music.

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1400975091' post='2458822'] When you say "output" do you mean in terms of quantity or quality? [/quote] Quality. For example, consider the significance of the impact that Led Zeppelin have had on contemporary music.

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1400600028' post='2455333'] I think the whole marketing and image of artwork and logos, even when we are talking about music gear, is quite significant. [/quote] I think it is hugely significant...images are highly symbolic.

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1400958676' post='2458643'] To me, he's one of the best and original guitarists the UK has ever spawned. He was always (IMO) more innovative than Page or Clapton whilst in the Yardbirds. [/quote] I'm of the opinion that JB is a superior guitarist than either Page or Clapton...but his musical output is, ahem, not a patch......

It is always difficult to gauge why people do what they do, I can only suppose that he is following his own guiding light and doing what makes him happy. I really rate Jeff as a technical, expressive musician - he is a monster in that respect, and is high up on my own personal guitarist technical ability hierarchical food chain...the paradox for me however is that I would say that he is yet another musician of staggering ability that has never really married that capability with true, lasting meaningful music in an original context. Yet further proof that technical ability does not quantify any significant musical impact. Give me a Bob Dylan or a George Harrison before a Steve Vai or a Joe Satriani all day long.

I think that the BA is a great upgrade for Fender basses...I am sad to hear that they will no longer be produced.

[quote name='LloydyG10' timestamp='1400362789' post='2453270'] Trying to do that machines, asked the bass doc if he could make one but he needs a template. If anyone out there has a 55-01 with a pickguard, all I need is an outline template and bada boom done!! [/quote] Personally of I were you I would bite the bullet and place the order with Jeannies...it will be a perfect fit. I was impressed with mine.

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1400272295' post='2452599'] If you love it, don't take it for granted and if you don't love it, move on to something you will love and make way for someone who wants in :-) [/quote] Excellent post.

I personally don't see any harm in it if it makes the footage author happy....I simply choose not to tune in to that sort of thing. The author is happy, I am happy...its a joyful happiness circle of happy joyful happiness!

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1400258410' post='2452417'] Metallica get a lot of chicks, many of whom enjoy leather wear. Can any of us say the same? [/quote] Well, actually.......no. But it doesn't stop me trying!