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[quote name='Stingray5' post='1353079' date='Aug 26 2011, 09:41 PM']"It's not what you play, it's the way that you play it".[/quote] And it's not the notes you play, it's the ones you don't play. I'm at this moment listening to George Porter Jnr. playing with Jon Cleary, Jon Schofield and Rikki Fatah on the album 'Piety Street'. Sometimes the bass line is barely there, but it's just so right.

I think most people would agree with that quotation. The discussion point is probably[i] how[/i] do musicians get to the point at which they can acheive it?

Welcome Scott! Someone was kind giving you a bass. I'm sure you'll find out more than you ever wanted to know, and more, on this forum.

Had mine about 9 months now. I bought it second hand from GARETHFRIEND on this forum. My intention was to use it as the basis for my first go at modding. However, it's so nice 'as is' that I've left it. Looks great, well made and plays really nice. I've got flats on it, and with the satin finish neck it's a joy to play. It's now my regular work-horse bass for my weekly church band outing. Highly recommended for the price.

I bought an OBBM cable of Marc. Prompt, clear and all round good. A nice guy to do business with.

Nasty beasts. I've been doing a job outside today near to some plum trees. The bumper crop of fallen fruit was attracting far too many of the b*gg*rs. Got me thinking about one of the side-effects of the smoking ban and general swing against smoking. There's nothing like lighting up to drive away flying beasties, whatever you may choose to smoke....

Welcome Noah. Enjoy your time on the forum. Where in the midlands are you?

[quote name='barneyg42' post='1346036' date='Aug 20 2011, 06:30 AM']Had he lived Phil would have been 62 today! Gone but never forgotten......RIP Phil![/quote] Yes, he went far too early. One of the great singing bassplayers. Reunited with Gary Moore now though.

Greetings from a fellow Midlander. Enjoy the forum.

Welcome, and carry on Sgt.

[quote name='Grreth' post='1345888' date='Aug 19 2011, 09:55 PM']Hi All! The way things are working out for me at the moment, I've realised that I really need to look in to getting a bass di/effect unit. I've been thinking about it for quite a while and was only really looking at the Sansamp models but I couldn't make my mind up as to which of their models would be the best unit and/or the best value for money. However, to put a spanner in the works, I've discovered the existence of the MXR M-80 and the Aguilar Tonehammer and am now truly stuck. I'd really like some honest opinions and reviews on these if possible before I go and spend my cash. I'm currently using an '88 MM StingRay and a LittleMark II, if that makes a difference? Cheers, Gareth[/quote] It's all very subjective, but I've been very happy with my Sansamp. Robocopse has one in the Effects for sale section. I'm sure you'll be able to move it on if it's not for you

[quote name='Johnston' post='1345154' date='Aug 19 2011, 10:02 AM']Thats one thing we are quite determined about if we get a shop going. There will be a coffee pot on full time during opening times. From the house it would be nothing new we have an "Open door" policy anyway. Might need to get some more Kiss cups though [/quote] Well, if you do get it going please try and get a camping field attached. You'll become the number 1 Basschatters holiday destination. Sadly, the the friendly welcome that you guys give is as dead as a Dodo in a lot of England (if it ever existed). I always think that people from Northern Island are 'dangerously hospitable'. Especially if alcohol is involved!

[quote name='whynot' post='1344314' date='Aug 18 2011, 01:12 PM']Does anyone own a fitted cover for one of these, and if so, where from?[/quote] The best place is [url="http://www.roqsolid.co.uk"]http://www.roqsolid.co.uk[/url] Plenty of other members will say the same. Check out the gear review section on this forum.

Without really thinking it through I've put one of those little silica gel desiccant bags into one of bass hard cases. It's one of the little gel bags that come inside the packaging for electrical goods. My thoughts were that it would help to keep the electrics moisture-free and combat any rusting that might start. But, because it might also contribute to drying-out of the finger board and the rest of the timber is it actually a bad thing to have the gel bag in there? Any thoughts?

I think the good shops will respond to the challenge, adapt and survive. As they deserve to. The s that don't will be gone. A bit like the pub scene really. Internet shopping is all very well, but the weak link in the chain is the courier/delivery part. I often think that bit's on the brink of collapse. It looks like the writing's on the wall for Royal Mail and the whole sector is going to have a shake-up so in a couple of years time the comparative luxury of affordable home delivery may be gone.

[quote name='3V17C' post='1343096' date='Aug 17 2011, 01:43 PM']not really needed in most cases unless band members have some kind of decent back story/history that would perhaps up the kudos of the band... list of favourite food etc and 'humorous' biogs are pointless imho[/quote] I agree with this. Unless there's something really significant ('Fred, after a shark attack now plays with a bionic left arm') it tends to add to the lingering impression that a lot of bands are vanity projects. Ask yourself, has anything in a band member biog ever made you more interested in going to see them (or book them)?

I sold a fender jazz bridge to Matt. Good communications, prompt payment. Good business all round. Highly recommended.

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='1342819' date='Aug 17 2011, 10:12 AM'][url="http://www.comicssherpa.com/site/feature?uc_comic=cssdf&uc_full_date=20110816"]Beardo[/url][/quote] Yep. But to be even more true to life the bloke with the bass will have some permutation of fat/bald/regrettable tattoos

Welcome Graham. You've signed up to [i]sell[/i] a bass? Did you not know that by joining Basschat you risk contracting chronic GAS? Enjoy!

[quote name='pm2lp' post='1340786' date='Aug 15 2011, 03:42 PM']Hi My name is Pedro, I'm 21 years old, I've been playing bass for 5 years and guitar for 12 years. I'm currently playing bass in two promising indie rock bands with whom I've been gigging and recording. I own a Epi thunderbird and an Ashdown Mag 300, but I'm planning on buying another bass, that's one of the reasons I decided to join the forum, to get some help choosing, but also to contribute with my knowledge [b]and opinions[/b]. Cheers[/quote] You'll find no shortage of opinions on here Pedro! Welcome aboard.

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1339313' date='Aug 14 2011, 08:40 AM']I would organise but I don't know the first thing about it haha. I guess first thing would be to gauge how many would like to/are interested in going.[/quote] Hi Stephen, maybe start a poll to see who'd like to attend another Notts bash? I'd be up for it (would be my first one!) Neil

I play a lot as one half of a duo. There's no hiding place, and you've got to be 'on the money' all the time. But, we find that arrangements can be much more fluid and having worked together for a few years we can, by a simple gesture or voice signal, go to different palces musically. When I play as part of a bigger group (in church or other projects) the arrangements have to be much more fixed and disciplined, else it easily collapses to a mess. To be honest, I like playing in both small and big groups. I think it's better for developing and keeping an all-round skill base.

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1340359' date='Aug 15 2011, 09:55 AM']- what more can a guy ask for?[/quote] More please???

[quote name='bassfan' post='1339618' date='Aug 14 2011, 02:03 PM']Hi All, After seeing Vintage Trouble Live (supporting bootsy at Indigo)I bougt the album. It's very rare that I play an album so much.. It's really good. Soulful. Melodic. Some great Bass lines.. (there's a couple of tracks I am less fond of but generally I'd give it a 9 out of 10!) Take some time today and have a look at them on Youtube... you may find a new band you like! Cheers!! [/quote] Thanks for that. They're great. The singer has a nice touch of Otis Redding in his voice.

I went to see a package tour show of three 'new wave' blues bands a couple of months ago. All three bassists played a 5-er, and all were probably in their twenties. Certainly broke the mould regarding the excepted blues band set-up. But what the hell, it all sounded good to me. Regarding comments by lead singers, I always half-expect them to say twatty things. Thoughtful, reflective people tend not to take on that role.