Marc S

5 minutes later, and I'm humming that track now! I want to join - but can I be the bass player?

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1450863855' post='2936452'] You could always do the first album that way, and then open up the floor for everyone else's input when you come to write a new set of material - didn't do the Foo Fighters any harm! Like that first sound clip, by the way, it's got a nice groove going on! [/quote] Another +1 here Get the songs recorded, and let other prospective musicians know, this is just a demo - the Genesis of ideas and that you very much want their input and ideas, but that's the basis of the sound and vibe you're heading towards In fact, it may be best not to give potential members "whole tracks", but samples, ideas and riffs, or basic structures that capture the feel you're after. Perhaps make these "samples" long-ish, so they can jam along to them, maybe? Anyhow, sounds good, and it sounds as though you know where you want to be I too like the groove of that clip - nice Good luck

[quote name='MikanHannille' timestamp='1450827144' post='2936325'] Received this from Mark earlier. [url="http://s37.photobucket.com/user/hessler312/media/001_zpsjc4pkx3y.jpg.html"][/url] And a quick doodle with it. [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyW20ML1Wj4[/media] Sorry for the sloppy playing. But the bass itself sounds amazing. [/quote] Looks amazing! Love the lighter relic Enjoy your Christmas present to yourself Happy NBD too

Hi Tobie, Just thought I'd add a recent experience here I'm not a particularly religious sort of person myself - though I respect the rights and thoughts of others who are - whatever religion they may be I play regularly in a local folk club, which is located in the Church hall. Several regular church members attend the folk club It's a real community spirited club, and the hall itself is used for many local community events and functions A few of us from the club have been playing charity events, including a couple of Townswonen's guild fundraisers, and a couple of gigs at a local old-peoples home. The old folks at the home have really loved our visits, and enjoyed what we play for them... However, a church event recently really made me question why I play for free, and whether it is appreciated. Several of the folk club members (2 of whom are regulars at the church, and help out with basic maintenance and laundry etc) had volunteered to play some Christmas carols at a fund raising Christmas Fair, held in the Church hall on arrival, several of the regular church group all but physically accosted us, when my wife & I arrived! They shouted that we were not to get in the way, not to move anything, and told us there was no way we could bring in all these amplifiers & equipment. I only had a tiny, portable bass combo and my bass! They repeatedly and aggressively told us that we were to come and just sing for them, whilst standing outside We couldn't get a word in edgeways, and the more I tried to tell them that we only had 2 guitars anyway, and there was no way they'd hear us and what's more - it was raining heavily! - the louder and more obnoxious they got! I turned away and said "Merry Christmas to you too" and my wife said "Thank you for such a Christian welcome!" Later they complained that we didn't sing for them! This has made me question playing for any such group at all, and generally given me a bad feeling about playing charity events Certainly, I would not play for that particular church group again. And this was the church my parents and most relatives were Christened in, and/or married in. I'm sure this is not the sort of "experience" you were asking for - but I'd say, approach such events with caution As some people just can't understand why you need an amplifier, let alone what a bass is .... or why you may not wish to stand outside in the rain!

Mine turned up on Saturday. Very impressed with the quality Again FuNkShUi - thanks for the heads up on this

Innovation silver slaps are great strings. I had them on my last bass. Once I need to replace strings on my current bass, I was hoping to replace with silvers Hope they do continue to make thrm, and that quality & consistency are kept to the current high standard

Hi, I had a B&H double bass a while ago. It wasn't a 400, but another model The finish was peeling a little on that fingerboard - but I was told it was ebony, and not another wood that had been ebonised The peeling didn't affect playing in any way, and a luthier had a look at it, and said it was fine It just happens through ageing and use, and a re-finish was possible, but most likely wouldn't make any real difference he also said that B&H at that time made beautiful instruments, and they have stood the test of time It was a beautiful bass, which I only sold because I had upgraded. Sounded great, looked lovely I'd say if it's not broken - don't fix it! And as others have said, you're always looking at what else is out there (not restricted to DB by the way!) So just enjoy your B&H - it's becoming quite vintage now

Just ordered one of these as you speak so highly of them FuNkShUi Thanks ever so much for the recommendation. I had to chuck a gigbag recently, as the zip ended up getting stuck all the time So this is a welcome replacement Cheers again

[quote name='tony_m' timestamp='1449936476' post='2928177'] Don't think this one's been posted yet, check it out before it gets dropped! [url="https://www.facebook.com/bassplayersunited/photos/a.103359063082133.6994.103346473083392/950326021718762/?type=3&theater"]https://www.facebook...?type=3[/url] [/quote] Lol

Thanks for that FuNkShUi I could do with a new gig bag Pity I'm so broke at this time of year! lol Will keep an eye on that though - it's my birthday shortly after Christmas..... Mrs S will be hinted of this

Not a blindfold test, but interesting comparison with Squier P's and J's, compared directly with US and Japan Fenders Ignore the overdramatised commentary a few minutes in - and watch out for the edit clips where he switches between basses I think the Squier CV's come out really well in this comparison https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6Cd98DH__U