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[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1421176171' post='2658109'] If we don't buy, the shop doesn't try. 2-way street. We can't complain about shops not trying after declining bass sales. That's why I'm trying to say that we all need to pull in the same direction. Want basses in shops? Buy basses in shops. They are businesses, and they will stock things that sell, and not stock things that don't sell. After these basses have been sitting so long, once they're sold, do you think they'll be replaced with more bass stock? [/quote] Got to disagree. If I went into this shop and the basses were in the state described, I would walk right back out again never to return, If you are selling the product, it is in your interest to show the product in its best light. Bad set up and rusty strings? There is no excuse for this. And I buy most of my basses from shops but ones where they pay some attention to the condition of the product they are selling.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1421012088' post='2656239'] I wouldn't quit because of a bad keyboard player - I'd quit because of ANY keyboard player. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there are great keyboard players out there, but I've not been lucky enough to be in a band with any of 'em. There's nothing worse than a keys player with a heavy left hand, and they all have them. IMHO, the best keys players are those who are not necessarily keys players but add texture and depth in a subtle and creative way. A keys player who is essentially a pianist is a nightmare. He will imagine he is the one everybody's come to see and the rest of the band are just supporting him in concert. They are NOT team players! [/quote] Spot on. The ones I have played with sound like either Richard Clayderman or Billy Smarts circus keyboard player.

We had decided to split the pa up so as to ease the load on my good self. Gave the drummer the 3 mike stands as he had a lot of drum crap to move around. First gig and we help him in with the gear and I notice something is missing. No mike stands and he stayed 40 miles away. Have you ever played a gig with your mic gaffer taped to a spare cymbal stand and a brush handle from the pub? I have. [size=4] [/size]

This is my favourite bit of fretless playing at the moment. http://youtu.be/oHO-CKfxvH0

Didn`t Wesley or some other cheap brand have a range of perspex basses out a couple of years ago? Not suggesting that the one in the video is one by the way.

I usually wear black jeans, black t shirt or a grateful dead t shirt just to break up the black look. Thing is, I always wear the same knock off black converse style boots. It has gotten to the stage now that if I don`t wear them, I will have a crap gig, sorry worse than usual gig.

The last audition I had, the drummer was bloomin awful, the rhythm guitarist couldn`t really play and they were far too loud. On the way out, a keyboard player who was joining them said I was much better than the other guy and felt sure they would offer me the gig. They offered me it but I nicely declined. Always be nice and tactful with people as you dont know where they or you will turn up next.

I have owned many Ibbyzz over the years and I would go for the 500 or the 700 if your budget can stretch. They have a nice finish on them. The 300 are nice but why buy this model and upgrade the pickups, when you can buy the 500 and have a really good bass right from the off? And as icastle said above, try before you buy as the necks are positively Kate Moss. [size=4] [/size]

Basses in: Yamaha BB110s, Harley Benton Standard P bass copy. Amp: Ashdown MAG 300 2X10 Basses oot: Yamaha TRBX304, Yamaha RBX Amp: TC BG 250. This was the limited edition "Apache" model as it was sending out smoke signals one saturday afternoon just before a gig. What I have learned this year.... Just because a bass is cheap doesn`t mean it`s crap. Ashdown amps are the ones for me. Yamaha makes the best P bass, they really do... [size=4] [/size]

There was a review of one in an issue of Guitar and bass magazine, maybe 12/18 months ago, so have a look on their website, it may be there. Haven`t seen one in the flesh though. Follow this link.... [url="http://www.basscentre.com/british-bass-masters/BBM-Wyman.html"]http://www.basscentr.../BBM-Wyman.html[/url] Oh and hello [size=4] [/size]

I think that Glasgow has a decent range of bass gear. The last set of chromes I bought, I got from Merchant City. Also, guitarguitar has a guy called Paul if I remember right who is a bass player and knows of things bassy

A photo might just help [size=4] [/size]

The natural P bass he used in The Miracle video shoot was a 61 which belonged to Phil Harris of Harris Hire. Apparently the natural one used in the 70`s had been smashed, so they stripped the red finish from one of his hire basses and this is used in the video. It is the most popular hire bass he owns and to quote Phil "It is simply an astounding bass. Hit the low E and it vibrates like a rampant rabbit!"

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1418979012' post='2635340'] If they're not making eye contact, I just leave. I'm not hanging around at a gig where the performers can't be bothered to stare me straight in the eye. It's the main reason I never bothered to see Stevie Wonder [/quote] I played a bikers gig the other week and I never made eye contact once! Too bloomin scared and the first time I have kept my mouth shut during a gig. Nice guys but a bit scary looking. [size=4] [/size]

Yeah Pete, that is Merton pic. A fine upstanding member of this parish except when he is lying down.

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1418829175' post='2633775'] And an endless supply of music stands [/quote] Ah but that would make them professional [size=4] [/size]

I`ve been called a semi many times. I assumed they meant semi pro but when I think about it.... [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='spacey' timestamp='1418680783' post='2632351'] With 13 people on stage they should be. Did they have ....music stands..... [/quote] Nah, they were professionals!! [size=4] [/size]

I use a small Alto Mixer (£40) and a BD121. You can plug in the headphones and your computer and use it for silent pratice, jam along to tracks or plug the mixer into your hi fi and play at quiet volume through the speakers. It is the best solution for me. Or the newish Zoom B1 bass pedal does the same thing but is ugly.

Got to agree, it really gets on my wick so much that I would rather go and watch a pub band than a big stadium act. I also realise this isn`t ideal for a young daughter or son who are dying to see the act. And another related point. The tickets seem to go on sale 6, 8, 10 months or so early, so all that money sits in someones account generating interest for them. [size=4] [/size][size=4] [/size]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1418299823' post='2628899'] Yes, how you wind up your cables has a lot more bearing on their performance than their colour. IMHO. [/quote] I just bought this new cable for playing on big stages. Bit of a bugger to wind in but hey, it`s black! [attachment=178342:download.jpg]

I blame those spandex trousers that Steve Harris wore in the 80`s. When he put his foot on his monitor, the black and white stripes reversed the polarity of the doo da. I`m a qualified electrical engineer you know [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1418067302' post='2626533'] Our main singer in my function band sits down for the whole gig..... [/quote] I wish I could sit down and play the bass during the gig. I much prefer it. Or would that be un-professional and would people leave the pub?

[quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1417847995' post='2624511'] Mine's definately a keeper too. [/quote] How many times have we all said this at some point [size=4] [/size] [size=4]Thats a really nice colour. Had a pewter one last year sometime and the bass was flawless in construction. [/size]