Marc S

[quote name='landwomble' timestamp='1434298844' post='2798436'] Entwistle? Cheap and great. Company is British as is design although I suspect actual manufacture might be China though [/quote] I was about to suggest Entwistle I heard a P copy bass with the cheaper of the 2 Pup versions recently It sounded great, and I'm left wondering how much better the more expensive (PBXN?) pickup is EDIT: I say "more expensive" - but they're still really cheap, compared to most other makes

[quote name='peety' timestamp='1432734297' post='2784386'] Limelight in shell pink with tort and rosewood [attachment=192947:LIMELIGHT.JPG] [/quote] Saw this shell pink on the Limelight thread and I have to say it's possibly my favourite looking bass...... ever! I really like the colour, and I have to agree with a previous post in that I think it somehow just works better if slightly roadworn I can't put my finger on quite why that is, for me it just does My first thought was that the tort plate wasn't the best and I normally like tort best of all But it can prove difficult to photograph, and accurately capture the colour So maybe, in the flesh, it looks fine That shell pink Jazz with the tort plate looks fab Maybe try a white one? But ultimately, it's up to you You don't have to justify your choices to anyone, least of all yourself (stolen from another BC'er!) PS. Let us know what you opt for PPS. Whatever that is, it will be "right"

I'm not a fan of the older, more chunky P necks I veered more to slimmer necks, and back again to find the Jazz profile neck is much more suited to me However, if the chunkier neck suits you - it's your bass and your choice I must say the colour is superb, and the plate, control knobs and maple board add to it hugely Really nice looking bass Having not been bothered about roadworn / relic basses before I got my RW Jazz I'm a complete convert now. You'll find you're not quite so precious if your bass already has a few scratches and dings and any more just add to the basses mojo Enjoy your NBD EDIT: Great photoshoot BTW I think my wife would be sold on that bass, cos of the location, flowers etc PS. Can you come & take similar shots of my basses?

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)