Sean

[quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1337455431' post='1660439'] [b][color=#FF8C00]WANTED: MODULUS Flea 4 or Funk Unlimited 4 Flake Finish & one of them BB things with the maple.[/color][/b] [b][color=#FF8C00] [/color][/b] [/quote] Here's my response: If I'd have had the maple board it would have made my tattoo very difficult. See below... Rosewood is much easier to ink

Since seeing this post I've booked myself in for some counselling... If we had Talkbass style clubs on this forum, GK would have to start his own. I've had to recalibrate my Kudosometer. Seriously. Really. "Yamaha BB Achievement of the Year 2012". He's outdone me with 'bikes and basses but I think I still have the edge with tattoos Luv ya, Pete!

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1337176406' post='1656682'] He's spelled his name correctly. [/quote] Yes, I know. I know full well. I was inferring that the vast majority of folk spell [i]Squier[/i] incorrectly I must remember that dry wit is sometimes better heard than read

[quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1337169713' post='1656473'] Do you think we should start a club? you can be number 1 & I'l be......................... [/quote] Maybe we could start a whole new bass players' forum and have clubs for just about anything and I could spell my screen name Seano-XIV... ...or has it been done already?

[quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1337117405' post='1655895'] Did you have to wear tights on your head and sound menacing to get it for that price... [/quote] He had to go and collect it and also he wasn't bidding against one of those nutters that collects BBs Very nice bass indeed. It was my lack of opportunity to fulfill the [i]collection only[/i] that put me off. What're the pickups like?

I'll bet a smidge under £190?

I love the Beach Boys. Great stuff. It's amazing how much all those harmonies fill out the sound. About the screaming audience though...

[quote name='Grant' timestamp='1336570926' post='1647681'] The other band members christened it "Spandau"... [/quote] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Why? Because they wanted to escape from it?[/font][/color]

That paint job is vile. The tuners look like pawnshop guitar tuners. It's just wrong.

[quote name='such' timestamp='1336311892' post='1643804'] wow, that orange is exactly what I was looking for, but I only found red and black when I was buying (bought red). I'm also looking for a four string, now that HAS to be orange or vintage white Cool review (and pics), thanks for that and for another bridge replacement idea [/quote] What about [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/175509-for-sale-yamaha-bb-424-vintage-white/page__hl__yamaha+__fromsearch__1"]this 424[/url]? Bargain.

Interesting review. Thanks for the insight. [quote name='such' timestamp='1336304702' post='1643689'] I plan on getting a Hipshot bridge and a brass nut for my 415, it will probably cost me 100 squids (which is more than I paid for the bass itself ) and get a similar result... [/quote] I put a Gotoh-alike on my 415 that cost me £20 from eBay, it's great quality, I was really surprised and other than the lack of a Gotoh brand there is no difference. It made the B string a lot better. Full review with pictures of my 415 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/78057-yamaha-bb415/"]here[/url]

I've got it, it's a bit longer on disc, about 20 minutes I think, no idea why they crop it for BBC4. Watched it loads. Really disappointed I didn't get to see it in the cinema. Jeff's a great player, plays for the song every time. I'm all booked up to see PJ 8 times this year so I'll clear off now before I start to bore people senseless with a band most folk haven't heard about since the 90s

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1336223802' post='1642745'] I've seen Carol Kaye quoted as saying she never changed strings but if she did need to then she bought another Fender Precision because she was so busy there was no time to change strings. [/quote] Busy doing what? Claiming that she played all Jamerson's lines?

Anyone used ACF50 on bass strings? It'd probably work a treat. http://www.acf-50.co.uk/motorcycle.htm

[quote name='Monckyman' timestamp='1336211713' post='1642488'] I thought MIAs were whittled by moonshine crazed Oshkosh wearing sockless mutants with Confedaracy tattoos? I mean, that`s what we`re paying for right? Right?? [/quote] Exactly what I thought until that fateful day when someone opened my eyes and put me straight and then my once beloved icon got traded on BassWorld (yes, folks, I'm that old!) for something far eastern I have played a few absolutely fantastic US Fenders but I've played a hell of a lot of US Fenders to find those fantastic few. I've never played a bad Jap Fender and I've always been impressed with Squiers that I've played although being such a pathetic pedant I can't bring myself to own any brand that is misspelled more times than it's not Generally, try before you buy with Fender and Squier but saying that I would not hesitate to buy a Jap Fender without trying it first.

If you're on a budget and like the sound of new strings try [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/597-legacy_4_string_nickel_bass_strings_40_100_45_105_"]these[/url]. They are Rotosound Rotobass nickels under a different brand name. At £7.95 it's the price of two drinks in a pub (three in a Wetherspoon). They last as long as any other non-coated nickel strings IME.

[quote name='jackhammer' timestamp='1336082104' post='1640785'] Gibson make amazing instruments, not sure about basses, but in terms of guitars, far better than fender [/quote] I spent years looking for a good Gibson Les Paul, really lusted after one, tried dozens and dozens of 'em, each and every one was a total disappointment. Ended up buying a PRS and have never looked back.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1334692291' post='1619940'] 'Home' is the right word, Chris. I've just listened to a recording from a gig this weekend, and the tone is absolutely on-the-button - everything I've been looking for over the years. These amps do mids like no other. [/quote] I love mine so much through the Bergs that it gets more use than the M6 Carbine. I agree with the "home" reference too; I've had mine about 2 years and it's probably the best bit of kit I've got, so easy to get the right sound out of. I also love it in Scout combo mode. I'm curious to try it when in combo mode with an SFX micro-thumpinator too. Anyone done this?

It's like Liberace's bass guitar!

That is gorgeous! Great video too.