Happy Jack

So I now want to take a punt on bowing, I've been given links to suitable bows to try, and (knock me down with a feather) the bloody things come in different sizes! I play a 3/4 DB, and I'm a pretty medium sort of guy. Do I need a 3/4 bow or a full size jobbie?

Following the very helpful chat about bows and bowing, which touched on the astonishing values placed on some bows, I read today that Jacqueline du Pre's bow will be auctioned next week. It carries an estimate of £20,000 - £30,000.

Not sure 'style' is an appropriate way to describe my playing.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/tokia-bass-Lbx60-active-1984-/302085163785?hash=item4655adcb09:g:sj8AAOSwTA9X5nMb

TIs a big bugger, an' no mistake.

Is there a Liz Hurley signature model too?

Surely, and in the true spirit of Brexit, we now need someone who can discuss [i][b]British [/b][/i]bowing ...

I dreamed last week that I was playing [i][b]Don't You Want Me Baby [/b][/i]on a double bass, and I played the bridge using a bow. Should I be concerned? I'd be happier if this was an attempt at humour, but actually this is true.

Hmmmm ... I like it about as much as I like Meshell's playing style. Not much. She's an awesome musician, and I'm sure this is an awesome bass, but it does nothing for me at all.

Weight?

Still hoping that someone will turn up with an ally DB ...

I was discovering nostalgia ...

So ... what to buy, what to buy? It's a no-brainer really. https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/rickenbacker-4004cii-cheyenne-maple-glo-bass-guitar./1188987073 A brand new Rickenbacker Cheyenne. Simples.

1. Don't do it like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-collection-bass-and-Marlin-amp-/302056062095?hash=item4653f1bc8f:g:Zn4AAOSwknJXxDvD

I'm very disappointed to note that none of the above replies supply the essential information:[list] [*]Height of bass player [*]Weight of bass player [*]Approx. state of fitness of bass player [*]Degree of intimidation associated with bass player [/list] As a non-street-fighting man meself, trying to deck a drunken punter with my (very expensive) bass or kick him off stage with my boot to his arse would most likely lead to me spending the rest of the gig in A&E.

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1474831334' post='3140912'] With John Bently and Dave Swift in the background [/quote] Where they belong. Bass players belong in the background. [size=4] [/size]

That was astonishing. MacDaddy, Bluejay, Paul the Drums and I went on for a slap-up curry afterwards and spent an hour or so comparing notes and talking about the day. Absolute cracker.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]01. Hamster - Tea, coffee, pastries etc. Might also bring my Parker Fly 5 and Gibson EB5, maybe my SVT-2 Pro and Barefaced Big Twin II[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]02. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Hayman 4040, Ander Vanderend JB5, Ampeg Trace Elliott AH300 & SWR Triad (for use in the Jam Room) and maybe my Ampeg rig if I've got room in the car, i.e.. V4BH amp & 115 Classic cab[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]03. [s]TheGreek - not sure what I'm bringing yet..[/s].[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]04. Happy Jack - I'll be there with a love that will see you through[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]05. JapanAxe - probably everything in my signature. Orange Valve Tester - get your tubes tested for free![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]06. Macdaddy.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]07. obbm - Sadowsky UV70 &amp; HPJ, Mesa Prodigy, D800 &amp; Bottle Rocket, Berg CN112 + a few cables[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]08. Billy Apple. Spectors, Marshall valves and EAD[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]09. Nancy Johnson; Thunderbirds/Whatever amps I'm running.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10. TrevorR - Wal MK 1 Custom, Wal Pro IIE (well, I had to...!), Ariapro2 SB700, Markbass LM2 and Traveler 2x10 and 1x15[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11. Bluejay - cameras, video equipment; no basses, unless someone asks to see a specific model. I will also be there as BGM's reporter[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]12. NickD - Maruszczyck Elwood L5A, TE Series 6 1x15 Combo, Zoom B3.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]13. Rumblefish - Rumblefish Bass,Fender Roadworn Jazz, Acoustic 370 amp,Acoustic 1x15 cab.Copy of Herbie Flowers single.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]14. Bottle - the usual: Ibanez bass, 1x12 Cab, 1x10 Combo, Pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]15. alexclaber - Barefaced things and a RIM Custom 5 and maybe an old Warwick Streamer[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]16. Ordep - Fbass, Zon, amp, pedals etc[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]17. moooper-Warwicks,Sei Flamboyant 6,Genzler Amp,Eden maybe[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]18. chimike[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]19. [s]Sibob (tentative) - '71 Precision, Xotic XJ-1T 5, '83 Squire JV Jazz. If I'm gigging, my Markbass/Barefaced rig [/s][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]20. timmo - Clover Avenger, PJB Bighead[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]21. louisthebass[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]22. Graham - G&amp;L Tribute L2500, USA SB2, GK MB500, EBS Neo 2x12, can bring an EBS HD350 too if anyone's interested (<--- YES PLEASE! - ChunkyMunky).[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]23. sockdeluxe_mikey - Custom Shop Fender Jazz Bass, pedal board with goodies on it, Markbass/Barefaced[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]24.WalMan - PB1680 well it would be rude not to [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Probably 2 x US L2500, Gen3 BigBaby2 &amp;amp; Tonehammer 350 as they'll be going straight out in the evening[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]25. Cetera - Wal Mk1 Geddy Lee &amp;amp; fretless, Spector NS2, Spector Euro, Hamer Impact, Yamaha BB3000, GK800RB, GenzBenz Neox212, Pedalboard[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]26. Grangur - I'll bring some Warwicks (see sig) and a One10 &amp;amp; LM3[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]27. Stingray5 - Tune Basses: TWB-6 and SWV-4. SWR WorkingPro12 combo. BOSS GT-6B.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]28. Jabba_the_gut - Not sure yet.....but something home made[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]29. zero9 - Strata + 4 x PJB cabs + Acoustic Image amp[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]30. Barneyg42- Status s2 5-string headless + Markbass LM3 + Schroeder 212pl and possibly my old post office red series 1 Status 5.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]31. EssentialTension - Lakland Decade, Peerless Retromatic B2, Takamine B10 (probably for sale if not sold by then), Mesa Walkabout Scout.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]32. Churchie - Retrovibe Vantage, Ashdown ABM amp, Ashdown 210 &amp;115, various pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]33. ChunkyMunky - Musicman Bongo 5HH, Yamaha TRB5ii fretless, Genz Benz Shuttle 12.0 (maybe a Barefaced Big Baby I, if I can get it up there).[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]34. Andy - Wal JG Custom, Wal mk1, Sandberg Electra TT4 (incredible bass for the money!), Phil Jones Briefcase 150w or Markbass 2*10 l[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]35. Markstuk - Active Dingwall ABZ and Z3, Barefaced S12T with a mesa prodigy four:88 (if i've still got)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]36. Walbassist - Franz Sirius fretless 5, ACG Krell 33" fretted 5, Tecamp Bonafide and 2 x Tecamp XS115 Classic cabs[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]37. Denigar - Bergantino B/AMP and two Berg' cabs. Roscoe Custom 5 and Sire Marcus Miller V7 4 string JB plus pedal board.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]38. seashell - Fender P[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]39. hen_barn - status kingbass, status s2, status s1 5 string and Marcus Miller sure! . Tecamp puma and vanderklays 4x10!!![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]40. 51m0n - shiny Barefaced Big Twin II, a Roscoe Century Standard 5 string, a Markbass sa450 and assorted shizzles.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]41.Captain Rumble - xotic xp-1j 4, Tonehammer, Barefaced S12[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]42. Wolverinebass - Wal Mk2[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]43. noisyjon - Fender CS MB P/J bass, Lakland USA Bob Glaub, Mesa Boogie M6 Carbine &amp; a Barefaced Super Twin.[/font][/color] 44. Chrisfbass - 2 Wals... And wait until you see the blue one! 45. Seer73 - Lefty Basses:- Sire V7 & Conklin GT5, Amp:- Warwick CCL 210

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-String-Bass-Artisan-Bass-Works-Ansir-Pheonix-5-long-scale-5-string-bass-/252459402061

Presumably she got a hernia in the process?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Amfisound-Hellbass-6string-bass-SubOctave-EA-Strings-Made-in-Finland-/291846360379

It wouldn't be much of a game. The Beatles could afford to leave Ringo in goal, play Paul and George on the wings, and put John through the middle. Bob would never get near the ball.

Only 7 Wals? C'mon guys, we can do better than this.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ned-Callan-Cody-Bass-1970s-Shaftesbury-edition-Near-mint-SUPER-RARE-/302049261069?hash=item465389f60d:g:EEQAAOSw-itXufUV