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If they are a bit tricky I will listen to the tracks for a few days on constant repeat while I'm at work. That is usually enough to hammer in the structure, lyrics, bass line and other audible cues. Then when it's time to actually pick up a bass, break it down into sections before eventually putting it all together. Then when the bass is solid start on any vocals

Excellent work. I've often eyed up old mahogany furniture with a view to recycling it into a guitar. You can buy it really cheaply as it doesn't seem to be in fashion theae days

Smile. Say thanks. Do your own thing.

Any Quo - Rockin' all over the world would do ZZ Top - Gimme all your lovin'

A giant has fallen. RIP

It depends how fastidious you are about your setup, and the bass of course. Chances are it won't change much if at all. Do check your intonation though - it will have an effect on the bridge compensation (related to string mass & compliance or "bendiness")

A foot switch for my Rumble 500 so I can switch the overdrive with less scrabbling around. Some nice woodwork tools for guitar building including a lovely set of chisels and a precision Dremel router base for doing inlays.

Problem solved - he broke a string! And I definitely don't have a spare set or indeed several other guitars just three doors away. Yay! Christmas is looking up!

Yes, literally being an unwilling participant in a "jam" round the neighbours house. The main protagonist is a bespectacled chap of indeterminate age thrashing away on an acoustic guitar. I got to bed at 1:30 this morning and up again at 6:30 for work. Any suggestions how to make an exit before that guitar ends up in a place that's certain to taint the lacquer? Not quite the chilled Xmas eve I was hoping for

Excellent job!

That looks terrific! Must not GAS, must not GAS. Resist!

Lovely. Have you got a shot of the whole bass?

Nice job

I'm not familiar with your bass but my Stagg EUB has a truss rod, so can be adjusted just like a bass guitar if required.

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1450465826' post='2933179'] That's a Triumph of a joke [/quote] Yamahahahaha!

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1450526053' post='2933585'] Tone is tone. It's not necessarily the 'hottest' signal through the lead that gives the best tone for any particular occasion. Just sayin'. [/quote] True. A good tone is a good tone however you achieve it

I suppose it depends if you change your tone much for different songs and whether you can reach your amp shoehorned in the corner of the Dog & Duck. Or indeed if you have time between songs. Personally I find my passive tone control very useful and use it all the time. I don't feel I have anything missing from my tone when it's rolled off

Have a good one yourself

This bass right here on BC: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/274402-squier-standard-p-bass-special/

I was supposed to be the keyboard player in my first school band having learnt piano. I'd also done a lot of stuff on bass trombone. I didn't have a keyboard, the band didn't have a bass player and was considered more important than keys. A bass was easily available (another Kay SG plank of crap) from my then music teacher for a couple of quid and a bassist was born

On a guitar the right note is just a bend away from the wrong one. On a bass it's already too late

[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1450343902' post='2931768'] Non King fan's are just poor at spelling! [/quote] And apostrophes

The loft wasn't very kind to my Aria (refinish thread linked in sig!). I wouldn't put another up there. Under the bed or in a wardrobe is lot better place.