jonnythenotes

Your welcome....

If its the bit I think you mean, and from memory it's. open e.....g....a....b....( all on e string). d....e (on A string).... g....a....b (on D string) d....e (on G string) g....a....b (on D string) d....e ( on G string) g...a....b (on D string) single d (on g string) then finish with intro riff starting on B of G string...then move riff down to E onA string..

Tell your buddy ...( and this is if you are a 4 piece, ) that from when you leave home, till when you get home after the gig will be about 5 to 6 hours,( and this is for a 7 o' clock set up.) that you and the rest of the band feel you are worth more than the minimum wage. A lot of these sort of events spend more on an Iceland buffet, and 'happy birthday' banners than they want to pay 4 or 5 blokes for sweating there nutz off to entertain them. Next will be a request to put music through the PA to save him spending on a DJ...

Most of the basses I have, (and have ever had) cost more than any car I have ever owned, and like my cars I would sooner buy second hand. Of the many things I want from a bass... Make, model, colour, passive/active, weight, balance, age, pickups, cost etc, the one that concerns me least is a few clunks and bumps on it.( A bit of wear and tear also acts as a great bartering tool.) As long as it is not a complete nail, the neck is straight and true and it looks like genuine wear as opposed to a DIY job, then I am cool with it..

Well, one of the biggest musical events of all time will be taking place in a couple of months. It involves the greatest musicians in the world at the moment, and is being put together my Paul Mcartney, Mick Jagger, Elton John and one or two others along the way. It will rival anything else that has been staged in music history, and will generate millions in revenue on the day of, and in the aftermath of the event. It will be a 'tribute' to one of, if not the greatest musical genius of the last 50 years. All those fortunate enough to be a part of this event will not play any of there own material, yet this ' tribute ' event could rival some of the biggest televised events of all time. To get a ticket for this show, will be little short of a miracle, and you will undoubtedly be in the company of a cast of superstars, just grateful to be audience members....

So what totally original band are you in then, and where can we come and see you play?

You don't seem too impressed Mr Knees. Enlighten us...

If it has to be played on a bass, this will not be at the top, but if its the low notes on a piano, Happy Birthday has to be a contender...

Best post so far this year.... Some older folks haven't got a lot in life, and for you to give them a bit of your time is wonderful... Mucho respect amigo...

So good to see this thread dropping down the listings...

How do you keep this thread at the top of the heap?

Might be a bit of frost in the wiring. Have you tried dipping it in warm water, or spraying it with anti freeze. I don't think hitting it is good idea, as you may do permanent damage to your device.

Sort of related.... Not long ago I leaned my bass up the passenger side of the car while I loaded my amp etc in the boot.....and forgot about the bass. I finally remembered 30 miles later on the A38 near Burton on Trent, and after an insanely fast drive back, found it in the car park where it had slid off the car as I drove off. It's a Valenti jazz, and I have never been so close to crying, crapping my pants, throwing up and passing out through fear at the same time in my life.. The bass gods were in a good mood that day....

Hi Dlloyd..... I am not sure how to put photos on

I have a Musicman Sabre finished in black with gold metal flake / sparkle paint. It has an orange tortoiseshell scratchplate, and a bound neck and headstock. Serial number is C002138, and it is totally original, with everything still as it left the factory, and all switches, pups etc still working perfectly. Any ideas of its history, or are there any others with a bound neck and headstock out there... As usual, thanks in advance for any help or advice you can throw in my direction...

My gig last night was very good. Thankyou for asking.

It's looking grim then chaps.....