jezzaboy

I am a total fad head. I buy the bass with no thought other than "I really fancy one if those. No I [i]need[/i] one of them." And 2 months down the line when the honeymoon period is over, I think of lots of ways why said bass is not suitable and get shot of it at a huge loss.

Good to see you back and on the mend Jon. Your input and knowledge has been missed.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1382460667' post='2252451'] What about a Vox Foundation bass? They're only £173! [/quote] But you must stand like you have just cacked your pants [size=4] [/size]

Guys I have worked for several courier companies and pallet network companies. What you must realise is nobody in these companies gives a monkeys about your parcels. You can stick Fragile stickers all over them, it won`t make a bit of difference. The guys in the warehouse get crap money and a lot of them are agency guys working for min wage. The drivers are under pressure to get the drops delivered and usually, get crap money. It is just the way the industry is. Lots of pressure, very little cash.

If anyone wants to read Chas Hodge`s book, drop me a pm and I will add it to the basschat library. It`s a good read, stories about Ritchie Blackmore, Joe Meek, etc as well as Chas and Dave.

Have used Richtone in the past and had no problems. The problems usually, aren`t with the shop, it`s the bloomin couriers!

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1381874833' post='2244989'] Probably not a man who suffers much from GAS then! [/quote] I think there is a lesson here for most of us, self included [size=4] [/size]

I think the best version of this song is the old live version that Neil Murray plays on. If you and your guitarist can work out the chords to the bit you need, just add in some wiggily wiggily bits on the bass and it will be fine [size=4] [/size] [size=4]Works for me![/size]

Don`t know if I told this story before. About 12 years ago, I was going to see Jan play the Renfrew ferry in Glasgow. On the same day, a couple of guys were fitting a new carpet in my flat. Just shooting the breeze with the guys, I mentioned the gig. One of the guys said that his mate was playing support to Jan that very night and he would get his autograph for me as he helped his mate with the gear. And he did but I don`t know what I did with the autograph

Here we go...Enjoy http://youtu.be/g4ouPGGLI6Q

Jan Akkerman is a fantastic guitarist and Focus 3 is my all time favourite album. Not so sure about the current version of the band (although Van Der Linden is a top drummer) but best of luck to them.

BG 250 is right on your budget and is loud enough for any pub gig. Nice and light as well at 16kg. The older model with one toneprint available for £300. [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_amps_detail.asp?stock=12031312324332"]http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_amps_detail.asp?stock=12031312324332[/url]

Dave Bronze is superb and looks the double of my mate. But said mate cannot play the bass...

It`s a bit pricey especially if it`s a MIM like the rest of the roadworns. Or is is a US model? I like the bit in the video when he says they worked on the design for 2 years. 2 years to design a bass that is almost the same spec as his old one apart from the relicing!! He`s having a larff!!

Hey Funky It`s really not that difficult to do a basic set up. I do my own and they are okay for me. Have a look at the Fender website or the ya tube above and take your time. No offence to Strung out but I would not pay that for a set up. It`s a brand new bass so there shouldn`t be too much wrong with it. Regarding strings, the factory ones are .45 to .105. I would get a set of these D`Addario`s as they are round wound but are not too rough feeling and are the gauge below yours. I played flats for a few years and these feel ok to me. If you need more help, send me a pm. [url="http://www.guitar.co.uk/strings/bass/4-string-sets/d-addario-exl190-nickel-wound-bass-custom-light-40-100-long-scale.html"]http://www.guitar.co...long-scale.html[/url]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1381168335' post='2235336'] Thanks very much for this - that was indeed my thought. I wouldn't want it for myself, [s]obviously[/s]. [/quote] Liar liar, pants on fire!! [size=4] [/size] [size=4]Can`t see you with one of these Discreet old chap.[/size]

What has happened with him and Tull/Anderson? Have they had a falling out? I can`t seem to find an answer anywhere. The guy is a great guitar player and a nice guy too boot!

You can`t go wrong with a Yam and those new one`s seem to be good. Also, Ibanez make a lot of good 5 stringers. Several of the guys on here play SR 505`s and really rate them. Or how about a Standard Fender Jazz, though with your budget, it would need to be s/hand. Or a Modern player 5 string such as the one below. [url="http://www.guitar.co.uk/guitars/bass/5-string/fender-modern-player-jazz-bass-v-satin-black-maple.html"]http://www.guitar.co.uk/guitars/bass/5-string/fender-modern-player-jazz-bass-v-satin-black-maple.html[/url]

But if we no longer store bass guitars in the loft, where will all the future e bay guitars come from???? [size=4] [/size]

It looks really nice in that colour. It`s a good idea that shop have of putting the weight of each bass on the web site.

200 songs? I don`t think I would have taken my bass out from the gig bag! To learn that many songs and have them down so you don`t need any chords sheets on stage, you would need to be this guy.. [attachment=145339:250px-ObiWanHS-SWE.jpg] Using the old Jedi mind trick of course....

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1380751405' post='2230236'] what's the craic with the toneprint stuff? to me it seems like a good idea, but a bit gimmicky... but I dunno do folk would ever use it? like- why? surely somethingl ike a bass Pod would be more user friendly if you want all that stuff? [/quote] I use the SpectraComp on the toneprint and keep it on all the time. I`m not really an effect guy but I bought the amp for its weight and power and the toneprint is just a handy extra. If I was going to use the toneprint more, I would get a foot switch for it.

This is one of the reasons that Rhino fro the Quo plays a headless Status. One time he showed up with a P bass and Rossi told him to go back to the Status as he would more than likely hit someone with the Fender.

Just to say these are now gone!

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1380487999' post='2226147'] Would you post? [/quote] Yep Wayne, if you pay for the postage. Pm me if you want them.