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Swindon -> Nottingham = 137 miles. Bugger

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1439742262' post='2845392'] Really? They could build something like this for less than 900 quid? [/quote] Is that bench an original 60s model or a modern relic'd version?

I saw them twice in 2002. Love their stuff, and used to sing and play 'Filmstar' in a previous band. Collected all their rare tracks on CD singles. Also went to see Brett Anderson on his solo tour, and bought a live double CD shortly afterwards. Pants I'm afraid. The Tears were forgettable too.

Matt Osman Or as Brett was fond of saying, Mad Horseman.

[quote name='KK Jale' timestamp='1439729434' post='2845247'] I can't comment on the green/black thing, but is a black scratchplate likely to be original on ANY '69 Precision? On a natural finish, maybe? Not casting aspersions, just interested to find out. [/quote] Dunno, any 60s Precision gurus on here? The website description does mention a new tone pot and pickup.

I have seriously considered a Limelight P, but I wouldn't want to risk commissioning one, only to find I didn't like it. Would love to try one though, so keeping my eye on Basses for Sale.

In the end it comes down to one thing: Will it say 'take me, I'm yours'? There is another similar P in my sights, but I'd rather not draw attention to it - I have a bass to sell and a few more beer tokens to save up before I can afford it. Yes I could hit the credit card, but I hate playing financial catch-up afterwards, much nicer to feel you have a cash stash to spend!

[quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1439677079' post='2844986'] so why sell it? im sorry but this is the bit i dont get [/quote] I have never sold a bass that I thought was no good, but I have sold them to make way for one I wanted more at the time. This includes at least one that I now kinda wish I had back! People sell all kinds of terrific basses on here, for all sorts of reasons, and it doesn't automatically mean that those basses aren't good, great, or terrific.

Hmmm. I know Sherwood green is rare, but I don't like it! I'll just have to see the thing 'in the flesh'.

[quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1439674751' post='2844953'] Nah im sorry I dont agree, if they were that good you wouldnt sell them simple as, there must be something that makes people want to sell them. Id love a YOB Jazz (but i cant afford a 66) this was probably my only option but why do so many get sold on? [/quote] Ever tried one? Me neither.

I can forgive the slapping because it's the chorus from [i]Peg[/i] by Steely Dan, but who's the dancing fool? http://youtu.be/zxWth2F3dC4

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1439669039' post='2844901'] On my computer the OP's bass doesn't look green at all. [/quote] Nor on my computer, iPad, or Android phone!

[quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1439659537' post='2844779'] How come there are so many Limelights for sale when the owners say `its the best bass ive owned` thats always baffled me. [/quote] [quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1439663976' post='2844842'] Every bass/amp/pedal ad on here says that... [/quote] That, and GAS!

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1439652553' post='2844706'] Just had Obbm make me a five metre instrument cable, with right angle plug on one end and straight on the other. Brilliant quality and very rapid delivery. [/quote] [quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1439664115' post='2844845'] OBBM. [/quote] All you need right there.

Not much difference except the volume! The home sound works against the music I am practising to, it just gets scaled up on the gig.

Is the coach here yet?

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1439659545' post='2844781'] Sounds like one of my late night threads. The later I start the less likely the scenario is likely to happen in the cold light of day. [/quote]

PRACTICE - I spend some time almost every day on one or more of the three kinds of practising that I do: - Transcription - of bass (or guitar) parts into music notation; - Skills - working on material I won't necessarily play live, but which stretches my abilities; and - Performance - learning whole songs to play live, typically not completed until a few days before the gig. REHEARSAL - How much and how often depends entirely on the band I will be playing with. There may be no rehearsal, or 1 or 2, lasting anything from 2 hours to 6 hours! Note the distinction - practice is an individual activity, rehearsal is what a band does.

How hard are you plucking the strings? Although I'm not the fastest of players either, I have found that using a [i]lighter[/i] right hand touch helps me to play with more speed and fluidity. Playing hard (a punk trait if ever there was one) can make you tense up, and thus slow you down. If there's a piece I don't need to nail for a gig, but would still like to conquer anyway, the dots go into my 'Bass Challenge' folder (and I maintain a corresponding iTunes playlist). In my practice time I will sometimes pick out a song from the folder and have another go at it. If I crack it it goes in my general alphabetical song folders (yes I am that organised), otherwise it stays in there for another day. A few pieces have made the transition. The latest song to get the treatment is the Jacksons' 'I Want You Back'. It's still in the 'Bass Challenge' folder, but not for much longer I reckon.

No worries. When I first posted, I was in one of my 'I must give fretless another go' phases. Now I'm in an 'I can probably live without fretless' phase. Fickle or what!

The pics below are of a '69 Precision currently offered for sale on Bass Direct. It is described as 'dark green' and there is no suggestion of a refin. I don't recall seeing a similar colour before - can anyone identify it? It looks black or dark blue to me! Please note I am [i]not[/i] casting any aspersions on the provenance of this bass, I am just curious. In fact so curious, I might even feel a trip to Warwick coming on!

Jimmy bought a pedal from me, paid as soon as the deal was done and let me know it had arrived safely. Cheers Jimmy!

I have Chromes on my G&L L1505. They sound superb, everything from in-your face rock to sweet round Motown. I reached a bit of a compromise when setting the action, in that the B frets out when held at above the 15th fret, but tbh I never use the B above the 10th anyway.

Makes no difference - if it's a Jazz then it's not a Precision. *fetches coat, closes door quietly behind him*