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[quote name='Count Bassy' post='729821' date='Jan 30 2010, 05:14 PM']To continue my previous theme: Do these 'mistakes' matter? would Maggie May have sold anymore copies if it had a 'Correct' bass line? (probably not), would have sold less copies and be less memorable ? (Possibly). Does playing a C where it 'should' be a C# really matter as long as it works (or even adds something) in the context of the song? And surely pushing and pulling the timing is part of what brings music alive and gives it swing or whatever. Music is an art, not a science. It may have 'rules' but , unlike the laws of physics, but they can be broken and bent, and who cares as long as the result is pleasing to at least someone.[/quote] Big +1.

[quote name='SteveK' post='728967' date='Jan 29 2010, 06:30 PM']Absolutely... and for me, the record is all the better for it. I seem to remember that Ronnie Wood played bass on that track.[/quote] +1

[quote name='skej21' post='1224048' date='May 8 2011, 12:28 PM']Yeah, if she was pulling that face the whole time it would take you an hour just to talk her into it![/quote] Well she thought that was funny... Here are a couple more pics....

[quote name='Sawtooth' post='1224025' date='May 8 2011, 12:08 PM']Don't be greedy, you've had your hour. [/quote] I think an hour is rather optimistic...

[quote name='Sawtooth' post='1223860' date='May 8 2011, 02:49 AM'][/quote] Hey, no fair, she's mine!!!!!!! Yes, that'll be Tal for me as well and having met her pics don't do her justice either.

Hope the SEi works out for you too John. It's a lovely bass I'll miss very much. Take care & all the best!

Well I'm currently down to 2, but even if I had thousands it'd be this one...

[quote name='Stag' post='1216898' date='May 1 2011, 09:03 PM']Just as an update to this... I gigged it with my 4001 in attendance as well yesterday thru my usual rig (SVT5 Pro -> SVT610HLF). The 4003 was noticably louder with the same settings (bass / treble on nearly full, mids at 12 o clock). It handled everything I could throw at it. Its lovely. If anyone is umming and ahhing about buying a 4003 then... just buy it. [/quote] Bass on nearly full? Crikey, mine's usually backed off to 10 o'clock....

John has just been out to pick up my/his Sei 5; really nice bloke. We had a good chat (as bass players do) and he was a proper gent. Cheers John; hope those basses work out for you!

[quote name='squire5' post='1215738' date='Apr 30 2011, 12:40 PM']PS I thought Avery Sunshine's bassist was amazing.[/quote] Just watched the last 2 weeks; not a huge fan of the music but I also thought Avery's bassist was great. Lovely tone and feel. Love the Fleet Foxes.

My main Fireglo '72 Rickenbacker 4001.

[quote name='lozbass' post='1211427' date='Apr 26 2011, 08:29 AM']I'd be having a serious look at a Status Streamline. I picked one up a couple of months ago and it's been a revelation! Around 5.5lbs, ergonomically phenomenal (just a bit weird playing seated at first), and all the high-end Status tone you'd expect. I have an old Series II and a few Alembics so I think I know what the OP means about the very modern, powerful active tone. Whilst the Alembics and Statii are quite different, they do share similarities in terms of brightness, clarity and drive. The Streamline has all the power, tonal complexity and authority of its bigger Status sisters, just in a very small package. I can't sing its praises more highly - an absolutely wonderful instrument. I know they're not cheap, but when they come up second hand, £1300-1500 (depending on spec and condition) should secure one. I'd honestly get out and try one - it really could be the answer.[/quote] Hi Loz; now that's interesting to hear. Always fancied trying a Streamline but never managed to find one.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1211481' date='Apr 26 2011, 09:50 AM']Right on! [/quote]

[quote name='scalpy' post='1212189' date='Apr 26 2011, 11:15 PM']I've never understood the attraction in his drummer's wooden groove[/quote] Ah, it's not just me then....