Len_derby

Well, you've been busy since last week Andy. I got my hands on this beauty last week, before the hardware was added. Even nicer in real life.

After canvassing opinion in another post I bought a set of these for my 5 string MIM fender jazz. So far I'm impressed, not least because a previously lacklustre B string is now much better.

Two comments to make. Firstly, I'm personally very wary of making any decisions based on the sound of any on-line sound clips. There are just too many variables and factors that influence what you will hear. Secondly, I'd say just go for it and buy one. You'll have a much better idea of what you want (and don't want) after living with something for a while. If you don't like what you get; well, pretty much everything can be sold again if priced realistically. If you do lose money, that can be looked on as 'rental' costs. Both of the above are very much my personal opinions! So no hard feelings if you think it's rammel. Good luck with your search! I'm sure Basschaters (me included) would let you try out their basses.

Here's mine. Made by Kif Wood in Cornwall as a left-handler at some unknown time in the past. Converted to a right hander at sometime. After acquisition by me I had some work done by local luthier Rob Hodgson at RH Guitars, mainly on the action and the nut. The immense body means it's one of the few acoustic bass guitars I've played that can produce a decent volume. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/0WRFUXL.jpg[/IMG]

Don't discount the Bex. Worth searching for. Plus, like most semi-hollows it looks divine. [URL=http://imgur.com/t745nUE][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/t745nUE.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Another one to consider is the Yamaha Bex. I have been very happy with mine. I took it to this year's East Midlands Bass Bash and it got quite a few favourable reviews.

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1440234293' post='2849216'] Don't put up with it. Although you probably write it off as "banter" at the moment, it is bullying and will eventually eat you up. I was in a similar situation when I played in a trio for 10 years. Over time the drummer's ego grew out of all proportion and I was the butt of increasingly nasty "jokes", "pranks" and comments. I haven't spoken to him for the last 20 years. I still play with the guitarist, who is a great bloke. The long and short of it is that it will get to you in the end, and you are best to nip it in the bud as soon as possible. If that means walking away from the band, so be it! [/quote] I've got to agree with Norris and all the other posters on this one. One my late mum's wise sayings was 'if you act like a carpet people will walk on you'.

Like his music. Seen him play live. So, what's to picky Micky?

Thanks for the pictures James, great memories of a great project. Like all of us who were involved I made a lot of new friends as a a side benefit. What's also interesting is that a lot of the Basschat 'big gobs' (as we'd call them in the East Mids) were nowhere to be seen in the relay. Anyway, that aside, what a brilliant thing to be a part of.

Ordered me some Ernie Ball flats from Strings Direct. They arrived, with free postage, less than 24 hours later. Thanks again for all the advice and help.

Thanks for all the advice friends. I shall definitely be wary of the flobberdobs

I have recently joined a band whose music has prompted me to move over to playing 5 string. I've bought a MIM Fender Jazz 5er from a basschatter. It's strung with rounds, but I'd like to swop over to flats as that's what I like on my 4 strings. Any thoughts or advice please regarding this please? For example, do flats work well on the B string?

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1439274506' post='2841379'] We're off to Dawlish on Sunday. I would pack the bass, but undoubtedly Mrs RR will fill every conceivable space in the car with stuff we 'need' 😡😁 [/quote] Bad news Chris. My family have worked out that I'm even grumpier than normal if I don't take some sort of musical instrument on holiday with me. My recently acquired cheapo uke bass came to Anglesey last week. Just the job, sitting on the cliffs trying to tempt the Dolphins with music. None came. If you, or any of your posse, are Derby way before Sunday you're very welcome to borrow it. It takes up little room.

I've got a Countryman ubass. The build quality and intonation isn't as good as a Kala, in my opinion, but they're a lot cheaper so you get what you pay for. Two general things I'll say. They are very low-volume unplugged, so unless you're happy with that, taking some sort of amplification may be necessary. The feel of the low-tension rubbery strings is not too everyone's taste. So, try before you buy is my advice. I'm in Derby, if it's convinient you're very welcome to come and try mine.

Cheers Loz. A sad but not uncommon story. Robbie Robertson taking all the songwriting credits, and therefore royalties, for The Band comes immediately to mind

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1437231848' post='2824588'] Agree they`re great basslines, and when you consider how young Bruce Foxton was when he wrote them, well pretty amazing really. [/quote] Did Foxton write the bass lines? Or were they devised by Weller? Always loved the band and I'm genuinely interested in knowing. Maybe the answer is well-known and I've never read it.

Hi Barry. I use a Roland Micro Cube as a portable, battery-powered combo for my ubass. Lots of useful features such as built-in tuner, drum machine and various effects. Well worth a look and someone had one for sale on this site. Len

Just bought Hayznut's Barefaced Midget T off him. Exactly as described and a nice straightforward transaction.

I bought a bass ukulele off Mike. All communications, packaging etc. first class. Deal in confidence with this gentleman.

There's been rule-breaking and outlandish fashion trends throughout history. The post war decades of the 50s 60s and 70s were particularly austere, disapproving and grumpy. Perhaps justifiably so, but it wasn't comfortable if you fancied having long hair.

I met Martyn yesterday at Sheffield station and bought his Fender 5 string jazz. Sheffield was half-way for both of us and I introduced Martyn to the pleasures of the Station Tap bar. We had a very convivial hour or so over a couple of pints of beer. A very good transaction all-round and Martyn is a fine man to do business with.

The passing of an era.

Another great Midlands Bass Bash, seeing friends old and new. Thanks a million for organising it guys. I've now got major GAS for a Warwick 5 stringer. 😆

[quote name='Japhet' timestamp='1430644049' post='2763225'] Always seems like a genuinely lovely man. [/quote] Indeed. I've just read one of the many biographies of Jimi Hendrix (the one by Sharon Lawrence). The book states that at the time the majority of black blues guitarists cold-shouldered Hendrix and some were openly hostile. However, BB went out of his way to encourage Hendrix and actually gave him one of his guitars. So it says in the book.