Marc S

Yes, as SubsonicSimpleton says, The choice of bow is also important and maybe it's also down to technique and strings would certainly effect the sound & tone Some strings like nylon coated or wrapped can sound dreadful when bowed.... Lots of research is needed before big purchases in the world of DB Re your choice, I've heard good reports of both Thomann and Gedo But I think a lot of BC'ers really like Gedo Good luck

Hi there Dan Welcome to BC I stopped playing for about 25 years! But boy, am I glad I started playing bass again You are sure to find one or two, or even six bargains on here mate It's all far too tempting in the for sale section Enjoy BC EDIT: And get along to a local bass bash if you can Great way to meet other players, have a go on different gear etc

Anyone got an idea what other makes / brands of suitable string there are for these? I'm after something with a bit more tension..... I had some Thunderguts on the Ashbory I used to have But I didn't really like the "feel" of those strings.....

I like to listen to some classical music, now & then But it's not particularly something I want to play - each to their own though .... I certainly wish I was better with a bow! So maybe I'll go down the same route as yourself, in future.... Top tip from Sarah though - play in front of a full length mirror One problem though, if I commandeered a small table, for a metronome & various bits n pieces Mrs S would be plonking ornaments, cosmetics and a hairdryer on it! Good luck with the lessons & grades Steve

[quote name='hubrad' timestamp='1432912757' post='2786174'] One strap per bass, and a decent strap at that if it's a gigging bass. If I don't do it that way, I just know I'll be at a gig with one bass and no strap! [/quote] Actually, this is a good point I usually end up forgetting that spare jack lead I was going to pack, or whatever So if each of my basses didn't have its' own strap It's likely that I could forget a strap for a gig Definitely one per bass

Interesting idea! However, as the others have said, I would think it will move about when it's not in use and may get in the way when you're playing pizz .... Of course, I've not seen one in use, so I could be totally wrong there If it did work well, this is something I could be tempted with

[quote name='Chownybass' timestamp='1433249020' post='2789339'] Ha! We'd do one any colour if you were prepared to wait 40 days. [/quote] Hmmm, that IS interesting

[quote name='dincz' timestamp='1433145998' post='2788130'] I would never have got to the end of that e-mail without some paragraphing. [/quote] Yes, there are a lot of errors in Grammar in that email As others have said, that's not in itself necessarily a measure of the content But the lack of points, breaks and paragraphs made it difficult to actually read properly It was what some people would call "a stream of consciousness" Anyhow, I don't quite get the "spiritual advisor" thing anyway But how have they found out about you? Have they heard you playing? Have they come across demos or photos? Sounds rather dodgy to me ... but then it's your call.... Maybe tell them your financial advisor wants a chat with their spiritual advisor.....

Here's a link to a video of one of the bands I'm in As you've no doubt guessed, It's an Elvis tribute - At the moment, it's just on facebook Scroll down, and it's currently near the top of our page Recorded from camcorder footage, with several still photos Sound was recorded in our guitarists print shop, in one take It's not fantastic, quality-wise, but we need to get something out there, so people can see us https://www.facebook.com/pontypresleypromisedland Enjoy..... even if you're not fans of Elvis

Loved the Purple coloured bass in the OP's first post But that green - looks even better Sounds great in Chownybass's demo video too I really don't need another bass either But these look great for the money! And as others have said, all the colours seem to look great but maybe that's just because the design of the bass looks great Something a bit different.... Hmmm....... Marc (Wishing there wasn't so much to tempt me!)

Some photos of the bass might be best, to judge whether it is, or isn't a Squier Mind you, the basses themselves tend to vary, depending on when / where made I can tell you, I tried a couple of different scratchplates on my Indonesian PJ One from an older (I think Korean) Squier was slightly different shape, and the holes were mostly out Some more than others.... Similar story with a plate of a Mex P bass In the end, I got a no-name plate, and more holes lined up on that, than the Squier or the Mex! Right shape too - but I suppose you take a gamble when you get some other brand from ebay luckily, this one paid off EDIT: I should say, the old Squier plate was only slightly different shape The neck pocket was slightly out of alignment, and tended to make the lower point look more out of true than anything else (It was slight - but niggled me a bit)

Mine came with the padded soft case, and the golf club hard / flight case The flight case is quite a bit bigger than you may anticipate When the bass is inside, there's an awful lot of fresh air in there which would mean the contents can move about a lot, especially if being chucked around by baggage handlers You're supposed to put the bass in its soft case (separate bag for the neck) then put it in the flight case in order to protect it all the more... Seems secure enough - and I suppose you could fill the empty space with leads etc The reason you get them with a Golf case, is apparently, airlines give discounts on the amount of luggage golfers take i.e. if you're off on a golf / business trip - your luggage is cheaper than other holiday makers.... Not used my golf case, so it's just clogging up my garage ... and I'm not going to be taking up golf in a hurry

I've got several (Mrs S would say "too many") basses Each has its' own strap Mainly because each bass is slightly different, and has different balance, weight & feel So for instance, I tend to feel more comfortable, playing my J bass a little higher up than my P bass(es) I've been pretty boring re choice of colour - most of my straps are black Some straps also feel more comfortable on one particular bass......

[quote name='Christian Houmann' timestamp='1432412926' post='2781287'] Two Limelight P's in the house [url="http://s113.photobucket.com/user/Houmann/media/IMG_6879_zpsukji5csg.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Now you're just flaunting them .... waving temptation under our noses! Lovely, just lovely You lucky, lucky, lucky b********!

Nice video. Love the rooftop setting, especially after the rain The reflections really add something - nice atmosphere Good solid rock sound too A nice contrast to the scene and acoustic music where you're all sat round the camp-fire PS. What was on the photo the singer chucked in the fire? Which on of the girls was it? Nice one

Hi again TheG Can't really put an exact figure on what I paid for my Eminence The guy selling was reluctant to sell, but needed to pay off student loans / debts We sort of met up, I had a play of the bass, and we did a trade, which left him some cash plus a bass he could still play on (which selling the Eminence wouldn't have) We were both happy with the trade - which is the most important thing He did say he'd had some ridiculous low offers and people messing about on ebay And personally, I'd much prefer to deal with someone on basschat But this guy was genuine, and I wasn't going to muck him about, or try to rip him off either The neck joint on my bass is really solid - I mean really solid I haven't read of any issues regarding this All I read online, was a lot of praise for these instruments the only negative feedback was from a dealer in the US who said he always had to reduce the height of the bridge on these basses, as they are way too high - even though they're adjustable Indeed, the bridge on mine is a bit on the high side, but I've got very chunky low tension strings on, and it suits the way it plays IMO As I also own a David Gage Czech Ease, I can confirm these are quite a bit smaller and quite a bit lighter than standard 3/4 DB's Still large compared to the Eminence, but rather smaller and lighter than other acoustic DB's Yes, the Eminence is a very small bodied DB, rather than an EUB, I suppose The acoustic qualities are much more DB-like than an EUB I've heard great reports of the Yamaha SLB, but not played one I still think I'd prefer the Eminence personally

A very kind offer from TheRev there Worth a try definitely I must say, I play my Eminence far more It's just heaps easier to lug back & forth to rehearsals, and sounds great I'd also add, although mine is the folding type I never really take the neck off. It's a bit of a faff, and it's portable enough with the neck on