Jobiebass

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Im still looking for my first band lol. I jam with a few mates just either guitar and bass, or drum and bass. But My guitard friend from Doncaster dont know what a chord is nor mind being able to play power chords without flufing it, and my mate from sheffield is already in a band (excelent guitard and he plays about on drums a bit too) and hes been in numurous bands with his bass player whos awesome, guy called Si. Its cool jamming and all but I really want to join a band even if we dont take it serious or just do covers. Dont know where to start looking,

Sounds good but sundays are no good for me because I have to work early on mondays. BUT... I think im getting laid off that week anyways so If I do and no work on monday the 30th. Im there. Ill bring whats in my sig, no room for the amps though.

I tried the "throwing-the-bass-over-your-sholder-so-it-swings-back-around-and-catch-it" thing..... ....hit me in the back of the leg on the down swing and knocked me to the floor. Good job I was in my room and noone saw it lol. hurt like hell though. I didnt try it again.

Another Stringray fan. Welcome to the site!!!

That is LUSH!!! It looks superb, the shape, the wood, the finnish, its f**king beaut. Whats your address again? when you out? ;P +1 about deciding not to have a clear S/Plate. looks stunning as is. I bet your well happy with it!!! Congrats

[quote name='hughcanbefound' post='207358' date='May 27 2008, 04:38 PM']Cool thanks Jobiebass. Very interesting. Will not rule that out now. I definitely do rule that out with the bass trombone which I also play, but that's because it's brass etc. I live very near Southampton. I know of a couple of Southampton shops, but tell me is it easy to ask stores to order stock in which I *might* not buy? So basically I get someone local to let me try, I decline and then I go buy it from here or eBay . -H[/quote] Personally Id look for a shape you like or charactoristic you like from a bass and work on that. warick necks are D shape and a bit wierd for me, Jazz have a tiny neck Presisions only have 1 pickup and larger neck then Jazz Stringrays are a large neck but have a great growl. then go for the tone, eg Jazz, MIM jazz, Jap Jazz, US jazz, Delux jazz, Not saying thats the best way to go about it, You could look for the tone first then the shape I guess. If its your first bass then just go for something that excites you. If you are anything like when I first started, tone ment nothing to me. Ease of use and how cool it was kinda took rather then the sound as such.

[quote name='thewalruswaspaul' post='205954' date='May 25 2008, 01:28 PM']Never a wiser word spoken on this forum , once you start thinking about other basses you will find you're never content with what you have , plus you will find you spend more time on the forums than actually playing[/quote] +1 Im never happy, stuck with a crappy P bass + amp for nearly 2 years, then I must have spent way over a grand in about 6 months and I still want more stuff. Doesnt make me a better player.

[quote name='hughcanbefound' post='207347' date='May 27 2008, 04:25 PM']And thank you Jobiebass, will add what you've said to my list of possibles. Would you always say second hand though? Any advantage (except for the obvious) for buying new? I have nothing against it, it's just I don't do eBay (I'm 16) and my parents don't like the idea. My next door neighbour is coming round this afternoon to talk to them about it . Thanks for being so helpful so far! -H[/quote] Well apart from the second you buy a new bass it looses value, no, I dont PERSONALLY see the diffrence. Might have a few buckle marks on the back depending on how well kept they are etc, but your going to end up scratching it anyways so how I see it.. it doesnt matter. You can buy NEW basses and they can have problems with them from the start just the same as 2nd hand. Not sure how the warentee goes on new basses either. I dont think id ever buy a brand new bass again. There are plenty of great "as new" basses out there for a lot cheeper. Ebay id stay away from unless you know what exactly your buying, you can get some great deals but ive seen a fair few people get ripped off (see the ebay links section of this site) If you see something on there and it has a few days to go, post a link on the ebay section and ask peoples advice. Your best bet for 2nd hand is music shops (might be a bit more expensive) or on this site. there is a lot more honesty here then ebay. and a lot of people who wil help you out. IE Burpsters thread about buying new basses. Hes a sound guy too.

300 for bass.... id defo go 2nd hand, look in the clasifieds of this site, ive bought a few basses and bits from there, always great. If I had £300 to spend on a first bass, Id go for a 2nd hand Fender Presision Highway one, can get them about £300ish. P's are all round basses, can get a wide range of tones even from the single pickup, If you dont like the neck? (too large) then go for a Jazz, slimmer neck and some prefer it. If you have £300 total then.... Again, 2nd hand, £200 for a Made in Mexico Fender P or J. OLP Stingray for roughly same price (much wider neck though) the rest, try and get a 2nd hand combo, I really like Ashdown combo's, they are relitivy cheep but like marmite, not everyone likes them. If I was you, id leave your wallet at home, go to a bass shop and have a play on a few, expensive versions and cheep versions of things, Try Warwick, fender, musicman, etc etc, see what YOU like, and go from there. Something that feels comfortable. Try a few amp/combos too while your there too. But you cant go wrong with a Fender J or P bass really. In my opinion.

sweet, managed to get into the site, I signed up but managed to get around not activating my account w00p

I dont have access to extenal emails at work, and I work away from home Suppose I could have a look on the weekend. Thanks

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='207118' date='May 27 2008, 11:21 AM']There are a lot of online guides. Finnbass has assembled a collection [url="http://www.finnbass.com/showthread.php?t=2340"]here[/url][/quote] I need to be signed up to read that unfortunatly

Morning. Would have thought there was a sticky for this but unfortunatly not. I was given a website which I cant for the life of me remember which I printed out last night and took back to my flat to tell me how to set it up, but it was quite limited. Im having problems with set up, I could take it to a shop and get them to do it but id MUCH prefer to learn how to do it myself so I know for future. Problem lays here... the action on the A string was massive so dropped that, set them all up to what id expect to be the correct level by holding the strings down with my right arm, holding the first fret in turn and checking there was about a creditcard size gap between the middle fret and the string. Once I did this I checked where it vibrated on the frets.. G - Very little all over the fretboard, which im lead to believe means I just need to raise the saddle height. D - after fret 12, which im lead to believe means I need to tighten the trust rod A - after fret 3 E - all over badly - Raise the saddle height (still some buzz 12+) B - All over badly - Raise the saddle height (still some buzz 12+) Looking down the neck I can see the truss rod is quite loose, I want the action as Low as possible. I could raise all the saddles and stop [i]most[/i] of the fretbuzz but its far too high for my liking. There has to be a resource out there available to trouble shoot these types of things. But im hoping someone can come back with a full guide how to set up a bass. I have my fretless to do on the weekend too.

[quote name='paul, the' post='207017' date='May 27 2008, 06:45 AM']Gorgeous. Well worth the monies. 'specially with the birdseye.[/quote] +1 Well worth it, you got yourself a beautiful bass, Ok there is a lul in the market now but it doesnt mean you didnt get yourself a corker!

[quote name='7string' post='206970' date='May 26 2008, 11:52 PM']Great pics of cool basses. Looks as though Molly was behaving herself !![/quote] I put my basses out and she just sat next to them, which is strange cause when the rents are out and I can crank the amps she goes mental.

Its 9:51. wheres the pics! haha I think im more impatiant then you! Cant wait to see it.

[quote name='Jase' post='206031' date='May 25 2008, 05:01 PM']That P bass is to die for [/quote] Thank you very much! Im really pleased with it, there are a few tiny flaws in the paint which im pretty annoyed about but im generally really happy with it.

Sounds good to me, gets you out of the house and your getting a fair old wage

[quote name='Machines' post='205701' date='May 24 2008, 09:11 PM']Shame I couldn't snag that OLP before you got it ! Looking at getting a new Graphite Pearl one - how is it ?[/quote] its nice,wierd getting used to a 5er though [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='205912' date='May 25 2008, 12:13 PM']thats a sweet, sweet ray!! best ive ever played nice pics man [/quote] I cant agree more, ive played a few since and they havent been as nice.. or light for that matter

Custom made P, Ernie Ball Stingray 3eq, OLP MM32, Dog - Molly I put them to sleep Thanks to... CHRISDABASS for the Ray STOO for the OLP P bass.. Burpster for the BAii Bridge, Certa for the Neck plate and knobs, Flip for the pups Simon1964 for the Ashdown T210 Basschat for putting up with me

[quote name='budget bassist' post='205506' date='May 24 2008, 12:43 PM']I'd say £650-£750 but really those are ebay prices. I'd expect it to be more like £800+ in a shop. Depends what condition it's in, whether you're willing to pay for the birdseye neck, whether you can haggle etc.[/quote] +1 Ditto, every word

what happens if you use copper wire and a diffrent thickness???? :ph34r: Im pleased with how it sounds but im sure there must be some drawbacks im not noticing with using difffrent wires.

[quote name='stu_g' post='204846' date='May 23 2008, 11:05 AM']i think thats a contour body sticker which is normally found on strats,he advertised it as a genuine fender and i dont think many people round here believe it is, ive owned american,japan,mexican and squier precisions and none of them had that dodgy headstock badge also how did he know to take the neck off to find the serial number its not right and i think you should get your cash back and buy a nice bass from a trustworthy seller on here good luck[/quote] +1 Ive bought loads of bits and 2 basses from this site over the last 6 months from people who know what they are on about. I try and stay away from ebay as much as I can cause you never really know what your getting unless you have a very keen eye for detail.

I had a Mex Jazz 03, The serial Number was below the Fender logo on the headstock, same with presisions. You wouldnt get a serial on the butt of the neck, only a date sometimes. There is definatly something up with this bass. somethings not quite right. Edit: Oh someone beet me to it.