redstriper

That sad old bunch of novelty act no hopers didn't deserve you man - it's their loss, not yours. And if they ask you back, tell 'em to shove it right up their rattlin' bones.

Lots of bands are using a cajon instead of a kit these days, it takes up less space in tight spots and it's much easier to carry and set up. It does need micing up unless it's a very quiet acoustic set up, but It can sound just as good as a kit for some genres in the right hands and there are lots of examples on youtube. Here's a good example: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/165036-a-new-take-on-superstition/page__hl__superstition"]http://basschat.co.u...l__superstition[/url]

The original strings are unpredictable, they can last ages and then suddenly snap with no warning, which is no fun at a gig. The pahoehoes are much stronger and I haven't had a breakage in over a year. Use cheap all purpose silicone spray on the pahoehoes if you find them too sticky, not the talc you use on the original strings. You can't easily mix the 2 types because the pahoehoes don't like talc and the originals don't like silicone spray. I recorded all the tracks here [url="http://myspace.com/redstriper"]http://myspace.com/redstriper[/url] with my Ashbory.

I've used both the low tension and the regulars and there's not much difference except the low tension are a bit stickier, both are very low tension anyway. There's no problem fitting them to the Ashbory and no mods needed - that was only on the early pahoehoes. I got mine from road toad in the states before they were available here, but I've seen them on ebay and purple turtle in Stockport sell them afaik.

just pay up and I'll tell you what it's like

bagsy first month.

How many of us are there on basschat? Why don't we all pitch in and buy it between us - then we'll have a raffle with the bass as prize.

[quote][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I certainly will [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] no problem. It's first rehearsal with the band is on Wednesday.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]It's first outing at a gig will be in March.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]So either I will be contacting you then or posting a 'what a great gig' in this forum![/font][/color][/quote] Thanks, I'll be interested in how you get on with it. [quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1328557755' post='1529122'] Tone is 90% technique. Good on ya! In the words of carl thompson "the only thing a heavy piece of wood is gonna give you is a double hernia." [/quote] How I wish this was true, but it isn't for me. I only use one tone and it's a deep smooth sound that I can't get from any other bass except my old heavy beast - and I've tried more than a few.

Sounds like you have a similar problem to me Blademan - bad back blues! In fact I was about to buy that boat paddle from Nigel when you snatched it from under me My favourite bass is an old 'cusomised' Fender Jazz with great tone and playability, but it weighs 10.5 lbs and it's ugly as sin. I also have a Squier VM fretless that is lovely to play, but hard work at a gig. Then there's the Ashbory, which I gigged for a year, but I always come back to the old Jazz because it feels and sounds so right despite the weight. I'm still looking for the perfect light weight alternative and I've tried a few from Sinsinidos to Streamlines via Hofners and Yamahas - none have the tone of my old Fender. I haven't tried a boat paddle yet though, so please give me first refusal if you decide to re-sell yours. Steve.

Cob in Bangor is closing soon, it's been there since 1979 with the same owner - seems a shame.

Apologies if it's been posted before, interesting film about the demise of independent record shops. [url="http://www.indiegogo.com/Last-Shop-Standing-Documentary-phase-2"]http://www.indiegogo.com/Last-Shop-Standing-Documentary-phase-2[/url]

[url="http://www.awesometapes.com/"]http://www.awesometapes.com/[/url]

[quote name='leftyhook' timestamp='1327959813' post='1519638'] the share option under the youtube video. copy and paste. [/quote] Right, thanks - I was just pasting the URL.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1327952537' post='1519423'] Put the address in and the site does it for you: [/quote] Thanks, I did that but it didn't work.

Yes very good, but how do you embed youtube videos?

I found it a most entertaining video with some great laugh out loud moments. TF seems a very nice chap and really into his playing, which I thought wasn't too shabby at all. It's very dated of course and it shows how much things have changed over the years. Funny how some old stuff is still cool (Jamerson, Familyman etc.) and some just hasn't stood the test of time.

I can't embed this but it's well worth watching if you haven't seen it already: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eDdAOsY-mnE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eDdAOsY-mnE[/url] -

Cheapest I can find GHSs is here: [url="http://elderly.com/accessories/items/M3050.htm"]http://elderly.com/accessories/items/M3050.htm[/url] Half the best UK price at only £30 for 2 sets including delivery.

I emailed Lakland to ask if their flatwound strings are the same as the GHSs Precisions after reading that they are on their forum and got this reply: [color=#2A2A2A][font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] [quote][color=#2A2A2A][font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] i don't know, frankly. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#2A2A2A][font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] i had heard at one time that ghs, who makes our strings, were going to change their formula to match ours, but i have no idea whether 1) that story was acurate, and 2) if it was acurate, if it came to be.[/size][/font][/color][/quote] Has anyone compared them I wonder?[/size][/font][/color]

Thanks WOT, I look forward to your update. I think the 106 is a misprint on the Lakland site because the GHS Es are 105 not 106. Do they have the purple silks like the GHSs? I ask because my US ebay seller has vanished and I'm thinking of ordering from Lakland, but I want to be sure they are the same strings. I haven't tried the light scale set, only the regular and medium gauges.

Glad you're pleased, which gauge did you go for and how do they compare to the La Bellas?

Did you get them from Lakland? The stickiness does wear off quite quickly and they just get better with age.

I love these basses and having played 3 in different shops, I got a used one from this forum just before Christmas. It is superb and a definite keeper - there is absolutely nothing I would change about it. I have experimented with different strings and it can sound well Jacoey with rounds, but I prefer flats. But that's just my opinion and what suits me, may not suit you

Nothing wrong with owning only one bass and the Rebels are good instruments IME. Save your money, play the Rebel as much as possible and really get to know it inside out. Meantime play as many other basses you can whenever you get the chance before deciding on your next purchase.

I'm sure there was a thread on here about someone with exactly the same pick up problem on the same model bass. Either that or I'm more psychic than I thought - which is possible considering I guessed right about your new bass in a previous post. Have you thought about swapping it for a VM mustang which only has one pick up anyway?