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[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1450093499' post='2929448'] Anything more than a Telecaster is just showing off. [/quote] Nothing is 'more' than a Telecaster! Many modern humbuckers are wound very hot, which means they are great for generating distortion but sound rather dull played clean. By contrast, an 'underwound' humbucker can sound very nice and characterful. A good P90 can be a flexible alternative, but there is not just one P90 sound, and the guitar in which they are installed can make a lot of difference.

[quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1450089080' post='2929377'] And in true forum 'Yin and Yang' I owned one in the mid 90's and thought that it was great - it was bought as a practice combo - 80w IIRC, but I did gig it in a rock band without PA support [/quote] That'll be the BLX80 then.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1450007369' post='2928667'] That's a good job done. Always try to do a better job than the guy you're depping for. [/quote] Quite right. As a minimum, I go for 'can't see the join'. Preferably, 'I wish we had this guy instead of our regular player'.

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1449971803' post='2928526'] Me too, but not at nearly €400. [/quote] You'd better hope it's a roaring success, then a certain proportion will appear on the s/h market for about 2/3 of that. Conversely, if the pedal goes out of production quickly, it will achieve legendary status and fetch wallet-worrying prices on eBay!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1449971536' post='2928523'] I like La Bellas. [/quote] I hope I do too!

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1449927296' post='2928058'] Good man. That many different musical environments will make you a better, more rounded and experienced player. Did you get asked back? That's the acid test. [/quote] Yes, and in at least one case I got asked to join the band (but declined). [quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1449933339' post='2928133'] Good 4 you. Being such a hussy means you often find tunes that are fun to play and a challenge outside of the stuff you would naturally gravitate towards. [/quote] Absolutely. Few pub bands would do a medley from [i]Les Mis[/i] for example. [quote name='peteb' timestamp='1449939704' post='2928226'] 14 bands in a year - he is probably too busy to be able to accommodate requests for repeat gigs...! [/quote] I have turned a couple of gigs down because of prior gig commitments. Tonight, for the first time, I turned a gig down because I was just too busy - gigs, rehearsals, practice, work, family, Christmas... [quote name='elephantgrey' timestamp='1449950212' post='2928363'] Where thy gigs, or are you a jam tart . [/quote] Coat. Now.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1449958579' post='2928437'] Got to love sonic with mint guard. Chromes are about the brightest possible flats you can buy, though. [/quote] The Chromes have calmed down a bit now. In the meantime I have bought a nearly-new set of La Bellas from a fellow BC-er, so may give them a try. Chromes on my '73 sound nowhere near as bright - the two basses have very different voices, love 'em both!

About 18 months ago I set out to do as much depping as I could. I have just gone through this year's calendar, and by tomorrow night I will have played with 14 different bands since 1st January. 4x function/party bands 1x country band 2x tribute bands 4x pub/rock bands 1x choir 1x big band 1x duo Well I think I've achieved my goal!

[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1449671115' post='2925816'] Wow just went on the Classic and Cool website - he's got some nice stuff there! Shame it's in Devon - I reckon I could spend a good few hours there!.... [/quote] This guy is a bit closer to you: [url="http://cotswoldbassguitars.co.uk/for-sale.htm"]Cotswold Bass Guitars[/url]

Depends a lot on your budget. Just try as many as you can!

[quote name='ians' timestamp='1449695173' post='2926124'] Would love one in shoreline gold. [/quote] Off you go to the Custom Shop then!

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1449606585' post='2925186'] Why doesn't anyone say..as you would here... we play for 2 x1 hrs max and our fee is..£xxxx. Take it or leave it..? [/quote] Because the answer would be, 'I'll leave it'.

I'd go for a hard-tail Yamaha or Ibanez - either a 7-string, or a long scale instrument that you can comfortably down-tune. Obviously there is the budget to consider...

I believe so,

Just been down this road myself and ended up buying a US '63 RI.

[quote name='luckman67' timestamp='1449438814' post='2923603'] Nice looking bass I like the period style case candy. you get with the AVRI basses [/quote] That's all gone in the loft along with the ash-trays - I use a Fender/SKB case for gigs!

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1449428093' post='2923465'] Moonage daydream, Bowie. Mick Ronson's solo is beyond description. [/quote] Won't argue with that!

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1449423300' post='2923413'] There are a lot in the top 50 list that I haven't heard of, let alone played, and several not in there that would be if it was a UK list [/quote] Yep, that's a very USA-centric list!

NBF? New Bass Fortnight! It's all very well reviewing a bass the day you get it, but the proof of the pudding is getting out there and playing it with other people, so this post comes 2 weeks after purchase. I had been on the hunt for another Precision for a couple of weeks (see [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/216528-what-have-you-got-gas-for-at-the-mo/page__view__findpost__p__2907369"]here[/url]), and one of the basses I had tried was an AVRI '63 in Wunjo. They got another one in stock, so I toddled along there, tried it, and bought it it (nice deal Tom - cheers!) If I'm honest, I probably wasn't as rigorous with myself as I could have been as to whether it was what I really wanted - I had worked out that some kind of RI was the way to go, and this one did the business. As a result, I suffered massive buyer's remorse over the ensuing few days. The first thing I did when I got the bass home was to fit a set of Chromes. I initially set the action very low, then took it back up a bit to allow the strings to vibrate freely. This is one incredibly bright bass, and initially there seemed to be a lot more 'boing' to the sound than I usually like. I worried that I should have gone for something with more 'mojo'. However, all this evaporated when I got a call to dep with a pub covers band I used to play with. On the gig, the bass sounded monstrous. I got so much top playing fingerstyle with the tone fully open that I never broke out the pick all night, and it punched through like a very punchy thing. The neck is a fair bit wider and shallower than on my '73, but it sort of disappears under your fingers when playing. I also took it to a soul band audition and got the gig. I'd like to think it was my playing that did the trick, but having a clear, round, punchy sound did me no harm at all. Just to prove it really happened, here's a blurry pic and a live shot (with audience member/victim on drums):