Happy Jack

I just love that explosion of chisel stabs on the back ... entirely natural, utterly convincing. Incidentally, if you want to know what one of these [i][b]really [/b][/i]looks like after nearly 60 years, here's my '57: http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/h4ppyjack/library/Basses%20CURRENT/Fender%20Precision%201957%20CURRENT

[b][i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]"I want the tone to be warm. I prefer vintage tones. I want my sound to be woody and well-lubricated." + "W[/font][/color][/i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][i]hich Markbass amps fit the bill?"[/i] = Does not compute.[/font][/color][/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]To my ears, the signature Markbass sound is precisely the antithesis of what you're looking for. Someone else will be along in a minute to disagree with that.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]And there's your problem. It's all in the ears, and we all have different ears.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Why are you buying an amp if you don't know whether or not you'll be gigging and (obviously) you cannot know what you'll be playing?[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]My suggestion would be to buy a PJB Bass Buddy and a really nice 1x10 cab. The Bass Buddy is a superb headphone amp (as well as being many other things besides), the EQ section is easily powerful enough to give you whatever degree of warm woodiness you need, and used as a bass amp it turns out 10W which is just what you need for home use.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If you buy the right 1x10 (I'd recommend a Barefaced Midget) then you can plonk the appropriate gigging amp on top of it when you're ready, and when you know what sort of amp you really need.[/font][/color]

Is Led Zepplin a tribute act, or can they just not spell Zeppelin?

Where to start? Try "Amps & Cabs" if I were you. Not "General Discussion".

The OP.

Now you just need a suitably tall tale of wild goings-on backstage to explain the dent ...

[quote name='SubsonicSimpleton' timestamp='1430225071' post='2759137'] Bernard Edwards is another possibility - the production work he did with Nile Rogers had a major impact on the industry beyond his playing. [/quote] Thank God for that! Someone trying to step away from the boring & predictable. You'll be far more likely to attract attention, and possibly learn something new, by going with a different subject. Try Brian Bennett, or Chas Hodges, or Ronnie Lane. Seriously - look 'em up, you'll be gob-smacked.

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1430227443' post='2759174'] How does one ruin a gig nicely? [/quote] Slapping does it for me.

What's afoot? About twelve ... oh do stop.

[quote name='ratman' timestamp='1429196212' post='2749108'] I bought a strap from Ian. Another easy BC transaction, no hassle and quick delivery. Thanks Ian. [/quote] Erm ... me too! +1 to all of the above.

https://youtu.be/Ew7Zkkucos8

[quote name='hollywoodrox' timestamp='1430134937' post='2758209'] I only read this thread in hope of smutty comments or a titillating picture [/quote] There's nothing stopping you from putting them here, y'know. Just saying ...

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1430125802' post='2758087'] We play a bit of everything too. [/quote] Have you tried playing the whole song instead?

One bass, and occasionally play with the knobs a bit. All that matters IMHO is that your bass sounds good. The few audience members who actually know what the bass should sound like for any given song won't be hearing your bass anyway - they'll be hearing the original song in their heads.

So ... any trades?

Mike Lull 5's are (almost) all 35" but I have no idea if they do ridiculously narrow string spacing.

http://www.vintagekustom.com/

Excellent piece.

Aaaaargh!!! I've been looking for one of those since I tried Silverfoxnik's last summer. Did they have another one in stock?

Anyone in the West Country recently had a Cort 5-string nicked?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8u-flight-case-with-rear-hinged-door-for-musician-band-or-dj-/181717817246?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a4f39d79e

Would now be a good moment to enquire as to the future of your Kasuga?

[quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1429689823' post='2753872'] 3x15 Kustom lightweight Tuck'n'Roll Copy. [/quote] Veering OT for a second, who were The Federal Reserve? That's not a name that is Google-friendly, which probably didn't bother the people in this photo.