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[quote name='Astronomer' post='173724' date='Apr 10 2008, 10:17 AM'][i]“I used to try all different kinds of bass playing, but you’re good at one thing. You find your level and settle into that and you’re happy with that. I used to try and learn slap bass, just to be a more all-round player. You drive yourself nuts, but eventually you stick to what you’re good at.”[/i] - Geezer Butler I've "played" bass on and off since I was 16, and it's always been a source of enjoyment and frustration in equal measure. Enjoyment because it can sound really awesome, and frustration because there's so much I can't do. I've never been happy or satisfied with my playing because I always think there's something more; I've always got to push for that something extra which remains elusively just beyond my grasp. Non-satisfaction with one's own abilities is a truly terrible thing. It leads to endless self-doubt, an overwhelming sense of worthlessness, and a constant questioning of "Why can't I do what [[i]insert hero's name here[/i]] can do?" This is something I've struggled with in all aspects of life, be it bass playing, motorcycling, astronomy/astrophysics, mathematics, photography, etc., and it has either caused or been a major contributory factor to several lengthy bouts of serious depression. Suffice to say I'm lucky to still be here. Then I read the above quote from Geezer Butler in Bass Guitar Magazine, Rock Special, Issue 34, and it was like a light went on. Why try to be like someone else? Why set goals which are never going to be achievable? Why set oneself up for failure and disappointment at every opportunity? In the context of bass guitar, yes I'm always trying to learn, and I hope that I can continue to learn something every day. But I no longer try to play like someone else. Now I try to play like me. All of a sudden - and I mean that I noticed a big difference in just a couple of days! - my playing is steadier, notes come easier, fills are more relaxed and "obvious", and I can lock it down like a... erm... locked down thing. On top of all that, my confidence is growing; slowly, but it's definitely there. I've never ever played with other musicians, but I can see in the next few months perhaps getting in touch with some local folks and making some noise. Just to see what it feels like. And all because of Geezer Butler. If it's good enough for him, one of the icons of my musical history, then sure as hell it's good enough for me! [/quote] One of the nest posts i've read on here....... Good on you mate !

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='173883' date='Apr 10 2008, 01:22 PM']No need to apologise. I cant understand what all the fuss is about. Why is everyone getting so excited cos I couldn't be arsed to look for the link to the previous thread?[/quote] I really don't think that's the issue is ?

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='173880' date='Apr 10 2008, 01:17 PM']No. If I was going to be rude I would have said "look before you post; f***wit". But as I have not posted anything about EBS since I sold it I guess I'm gonna have to say to you "look before you post!". Perhaps we should have a new forum for endless posts about Jaco's bass.[/quote] So, let's get this right.... with a forum of this size everyone is supposed to check if there has ever been a thread relating to their particular topic of interest at that time prior to posting ? The OP had just recieved a magazine and would have naturally thought this was Hot News...... why would he have had any inclination to search previous topics. He certainly doesn't deserve to be jumped upon in this hostile manner It's a shame some people on here seem to want to pick fault with everything in a pedantic or superior and arrogent manner. I have a rule on web forums..... never say anything to someone that you wouldn't say to their face if you met them..... F***wit !!!

This Takes some beating in the boredom stakes I've played this song maybe 300 times....... actually managed to hit bum notes playing to while watching the Rugby World Cup [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ye8GLPUVsM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ye8GLPUVsM[/url]

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='173653' date='Apr 10 2008, 08:48 AM']Been there- done that. Cant be arsed to look for the other thread but it was done weeks ago.[/quote] How Rude to the OP ? I guess it wasn't about GB's or EBS...... can't have enough chat about that Sh!te can we ? Jaco's bass deserves a 100 Threads

[quote name='kevbucket' post='173535' date='Apr 9 2008, 11:27 PM']too tell you the truth im sh*t scared to take off the neck as me bass plays amazing and i really dont wanna start messing with it !!! hope ya understand kev ps its identical to the one in the picture all black with a brass nut if that helps ??[/quote] Give it ere Kev - I'll take it off for ya' Ya Wanna see the size of my Screwdriver (I think i've just blown my shot on Kev's Cutlass)

[quote name='kevbucket' post='173648' date='Apr 10 2008, 08:39 AM']higher ground on the 12 string ...... i cant even get my heed around that one !!!!! na im sorry to say it's not the TP cutaway , but it still makes you sounds like the mighty TP !!! ps, you dont even wanna know the deal i got on the rickenbacker !!! littler knows thanks for the reply;s lads, and aye me cutlass 1 is going to the top of the list !!!!!!! kev[/quote] And Now..... From Norwich It's the Sale of the Century...... Jes, showin my age there like !!

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='173616' date='Apr 10 2008, 07:42 AM']How Kev... Please tell me that 12 string is the single cut TP model [/quote] 12 Strings ? ..... Haway then, let's see you play "Higher Ground" on that fella

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='173610' date='Apr 10 2008, 07:18 AM']That one off Ebay? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250231217670"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=250231217670[/url] Ped and I had it on our watch lists too.[/quote] That was up my way too..... might have had a dabble if i'd spotted it..... getting interested in these instruments since I very briefly fiddled with Nick's battered beast in a motorway service station !!

[quote name='Maxcat' post='173570' date='Apr 10 2008, 01:05 AM']Goddamn mate no one needs to be gentke with you with that rig. I am sooooo envious of the 76 Ricky. Should really be top of the list but thats just me. Great site this. have fun[/quote] Naaaa..... Kev's being modest, one of his "Musicman Basses" just so happens to be a Cutlass !!! Now that should be top of the list ! Welcome to the site mate......

[quote name='lwtait' post='170708' date='Apr 6 2008, 02:22 PM']why?[/quote] Simple really....... Big Miller Fan Big Fender Custom Shop Fan Sucker for a Signature !!

I recently played an OLP HH Stingray type thing !! It gave a really good account of itself, despite the awefull shop set up

If I had a spare £4.5k i'd buy one in the blink of an eye.....

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='170266' date='Apr 5 2008, 02:35 PM']I'm not certain that this is in the right section but hey. I've got a Badass II on my Flea and it's been filed and does a perfectly good job. I fitted a Gotoh 201 onto my Warmoth and whereas they don't seem to have grabbed the imagination off the bass public so much it seems to be as good as the Badass if not better. I'm thinking of getting another Gotoh for my Jazz 'u'like unless anyone can persuade me a Badass (or any other bridge) is significantly better. Peter[/quote] Hi Peter, I took a Gotoh bridge off the flea to have the BadAss installed, the difference was not a subtle one BadAss every time for me Rgds Mark

[quote name='bassman2790' post='162102' date='Mar 23 2008, 11:49 AM']+1 [/quote] Clear Guard Dude !!! If you think it looks nice now without a Guard a clear guard is just so classy !! DO it WD It !! I think i'm gonna clear guard my New Natural Ash Maple Stingray