Marc S

[quote name='Muppet' timestamp='1445295672' post='2890446'] Should be fine as long as you're using a speaker lead rather than a instrument lead....! [/quote] I'd heard this too. But just wondering why, and what would happen if you used an instrument lead?

but there's never been a better time to buy a sandwich toaster

My first ever DB was a Stagg EUB (just a couple of years back) One of the annoying things I found when playing this, particularly at a gig was its' tendency to swivel around on the endpin during playing - esp when you really didn't want it to That may have been due to a not particularly good rubber stop / grip on the endpin Or my incorrect useage of the funny little sideframe pieces on the stagg... It did this swiveling rather less at home, but then when you play a gig, you're on different surfaces, some of which might make it more prone to swivelling I just wondered, is Clarkson prone to this sort of movement? Or is it less likely to do so, maybe due to a greater mass than the Stagg? Do you intend fitting anything like those frame pieces, to mimmick a "body" to rest the bass against yourself? .... or do you just not need this? Are you playing Clarkson while standing, or seated? Oh, that's lots of questions Still, I'm so glad you completed this build, and pleased you're chuffed with the result

[quote name='geofio' timestamp='1445285803' post='2890330'] This Fender mexican thing is all misunderstood, all the parts are shipped from usa to mexico and put together by mexicans and as you can see a large part of the staff in the usa factory are mexicans lol. [/quote] Thanks for posting the pics - very interesting

A thread that doesn't exist? Wonder how long we could keep it going for?

Glad you decided to keep it and finish it Let us know when it's set up, and what it plays & sounds like

I'm in several bands, plus helping out open mics, recordings and the odd gig with a couple of acoustic guitarist/singer/songwriters It's probably too many projects, if I'm honest. However, we are all in the same situation; i.e. we all have full time jobs, and play the music for enjoyment, and not just for money. The most "serious" of the bands rarely gigs, and I couldn't live with just playing in that band alone - it's just not busy enough There will be times when other bands clash - but we are all in a few projects, and so far, have been understanding about other commitments. One problem I found with being in only one band - you rehearse for a good while, get it all as best you can then someone leaves and the band falls apart, or someone gets disinterested.... I find, having several projects on the go keeps you motivated, as there's always more stuff to learn A pal of mine was bassist in the same cover band for years, doing the same songs every gig They were all bored of it for ages before they decided to pack it in

Hello from South Wales My sister lives not too far from you. So when visiting her, I might bump into you in GAK lol I'm sure you'll find lots of good people, great info and helpful advice here I too have been playing longer than my ability might suggest But as you say, it's the smiling every time you pick up a bass, is what matters

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1444386447' post='2882753'] Another Precision. One is great, so two has got to be better, right? The thing is I'm unsure which way to go with this. Options include....... .......[list] [*]A cheaper/newer model to use as a 'beater' or for reduced risk (dodgy pubs, overnighters, overseas gigs). [/list] [/quote] Yes, two P basses are definitely better than one, of course! Need you ask? I'd agree that a nice vintage P would be a good option. But for said "dodgy pubs" and overnighters A nice relic, or even a Squier P is a great option I've recently discovered the sense of freedom / relief of playing a bass you're not quite so precious about, as I've joined a pub covers band, and we'll be playing some of those pubs So rather than my lovely mint US P, I'm taking my Squier Classic Vibe (I'd rather get a scratch on that than my US) Have you tried the Squier Classic Vibe range yet? They're absolutely brilliant - honestly Also, my other bass is a Roadworn Fender Jazz, which is my fave bass ever I haven't tried the Roadworn P yet - but people rave about them, another option for you, maybe? Good luck with your search

Sometimes, it's nice just to have a "knock about" bass Something to keep beside the sofa, for when you feel like a jam and if it's lightweight, then that's a good thing for rehearsing, and mucking about on - your shoulders / back don't tire so quickly.....

Not owned one myself. The only one I ever played, was a fretless one, and it was going cheap That was a few years ago. It was a really nice bass. As you say, I couldn't believe just how light it was Maybe the fact that it was cheap, and so light that put me off buying it? Who knows... However, I really do wish I had bought it now If you're not gigging the basses, but you play them regularly as long as you're enjoying playing them - keep them Perhaps use one as a backup for gigs? Or try gigging one - maybe they need some different amp settings / EQ'ing? I never used to take much notice of the weight of a bass, unless I noted it was really heavy However, as my age advances, I can see the benefit of a lighter weight instrument Also, I've come to realise the benefits of gigging with an old, or roadworn, or inexpensive instrument

Hello Che, Yes, bass is where the groove is - definitely! Welcome to bassschat, I'm sure you'll find lots of help and useful info on here, and make new friends Just thought I'd say Hello from Wales Cheers now

I play music because I love it I also like the actual rehearsing bit too - working together with others, to get a tight sound, or just having a jam can be lots of fun But yes, ultimately the aim has to be to gig the music to an audience Sure, there will be good gigs, great gigs, OK gigs and not so good gigs But I think we just have to accept the rough with the smooth Unless you've played a place before, and it was awful - in which case.... avoid EDIT: And sometimes a not so good gig helps underline how good a "good gig" was Also, there's nothing quite like the feeling of playing a great gig, where the audience are dancing and or singing along and people come up to you afterwards and tell you how much they enjoyed it Live music - there's nothing else quite like it

Vox also do headphones which are suitable for guitar and bass practice There are several models, one has effects for guitar (but you can still use it with bass) another has a built in metronome. They each have a minijack socket for MP3 players / CD / Tablet input too Also, you may want a small amp which has a headphone socket I have a Marshall MB30 amp, which has a headphone Jack socket, and MP3 / CD input socket too EDIT: The bonus here is, you can also use it for small, acoustic type gigs too (i.e. where you have no drummer, or at least a quiet drummer)

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1444126748' post='2880438'] ...A formula keeps tabs on the total for each bass, and a traffic light colour system alerts you if any are being a bit neglected. I'm tempted, but only use two basses [/quote] Only 2 basses? - How do you practice such restraint? I've got several, and I'm always GASsing for more - even when I've just been good and sold one

[quote name='3below' timestamp='1444155850' post='2880754'] Quite an impressive neck split [/quote] Actually, I must say, I probably made the split worse, cos I stored it out of Mrs S's view - in the garage Where, although it's not damp, and not too cold, I think it still opened the split a bit more...