jezzaboy

You, as the bass player, are never too loud. Learn how to sing/do backing vocals. This may be the difference in getting your dream gig. And no hats. Period.

Not like you to come away with a Larry Grayson moment Discreet [size=4]Had to alter the post as I think that is Big Brown, which may be the same bass but wouldn`t want to give out bum info.[/size]

Look, all you need is one of these!! I give you Mr Phil Lesh and his Big Brown. [attachment=166946:7784869848_3a4eb462f8_z.jpg]

[quote name='Freddy Le Cragg' timestamp='1405449444' post='2502021'] I'm crap and I know it. But I LOVE IT!! [/quote] Same here. If this was Talkbass, we could start a club [size=4] [/size] [size=4]I`m competent, nothing more, can`t slap, pop or any of that guff but have always managed to play in a gigging band when I want to.[/size] [size=4]Don`t get hung up on it, there is always someone better than you. I know a guy who is a brilliant player but his attitude stinks and he doesn`t last long in any band he joins. [/size]

There is an often told story about a Family man bass lesson. Can`t remember who it was but they turned up all excited at Astons door, ready to soak up all the knowledge that the great man would share. They knocked the door, Aston opened the door and said "Nothing above the 5th fret!" and closed the door. A true story allegedly [size=4] [/size]

Just bought Kenny`s BB1100 and a fine old girl it is too. Top man to deal with and he also threw in a nice case as well. Thanks [size=4] [/size]

Lem is the man. End of conversation [size=4] [/size]

Good choice!

If you want an Ibby, I would look for a SR500. They come in just under £500 but you can pick them up s/h on here for around £300. Damm good bass with Barts instead of Ibanez pickups. The thing with Ibanez is, you rarely get a bad one, their qc seems to be good.

[quote name='dand666' timestamp='1403872136' post='2487295'] Jack White is imo the modern day guitar hero. The guy is unbelievably talented and is very passionate about what he does. [/quote] Still looks to me as if that young man needs a damm good wash. No matter of how good/bad a guitar player he is. [size=4] [/size]

I used a green scourer pad and some colour restore, similar to T cut, and it took that horrible shiny look off of a Squier Jazz body. Only took about 20 mins and some elbow grease.

All the best for a speedy recovery Howard.

I won`t go near the stage until the fire jugiling monkey`s have left. Nearly burnt my eyebrows off last time.

I have owned a MM Stingray and a Sterling by MM Ray 34. They were both good in their own ways but I paid £50 more for an almost mint MM second hand Stingray, than I did for a new Ray 34. I would say if you want that sound, look out for a second hand MM Stingray or a MM Sub (the original US one) if you are on a budget. And yes, it is bloody confusing!!

As an owner of an original BG250 with the 15 inch speaker, I would go for the 112. I have gigged it loads and it is loud enough for any pub gigs. As it has the same output as the 15, although a smaller speaker, it should cope ok. The 15 weighs 16kg and is ultra portable, so the 12 won`t weigh any more. The speaker will be a 4ohm one so you are getting full power and that is why there is no speaker out option. It is also great for plugging in the phones and computer for silent practice. My advice, buy the 12 and sell the external cab.

Really cool and well done. Love the headstock detail. [size=4] [/size]

You have to follow your feelings. If you have had enough of music, knock it on the head. Most of us will still be here for you when/if your desire to play music returns. Listening to and playing music is, I suppose my religion or the nearest thing to it but music will always be there for you if you decide to return.

A couple of years ago, my then guitarist, was wanting a Les Paul. He looked at a Gibson Studio LP. The black paint job was very poor is some areas and had some dodgy fret work. The 2nd hand Jap Tokia Les Paul copy he looked at had a flawless paint job, was very well made, sounded as good and was half the price. Guess which one the plonker bought? I think Gibson survive on their name alone, as do some others to be fair.

Buy the mag every month as its the best, even though it has lots of those nasty six string things inside. I thought that was mabye your collection Mr Flat and stunning is the only word. Thanks for sharing.

When I had mine, I ran it in passive most of the time. Can`t remember the settings but there is something like 42 possible variations. I just liked the sound. Really good bass by the way.

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1401145292' post='2460625'] While on the subject of dating Fenders any ideas on the date of this Jazz Bass? [/quote] The Fender bass, an illustrated history, says mid 60`s. I would assume 1965 as they introduced the paddle gear type tuner on the Jazz bass in 66. EDIT I`m talking rollocks! The man from Edinburgh is correct ish. The registered trade mark R was put above the Fender logo in the early 70`s and used on all bass models till 1977.

For £35 you got a bargain. I know a guy who gigs one of these on a regular basis and through a decent amp, you could never tell it is a budget bass. Yamaha basses are really good bang for bucks. As for upgrades, get it set up and a decent set of strings on it. I wouldn`t spend money on better pups as the standard ones are decent enough unless in the future you feel like having a go at modding.

If you are thinking of a custom build, why don`t you give the Bass Doc a shout? I`m guessing that he will know about vintage Fender P basses.