Stingray5

[quote name='geoffbyrne' post='1054808' date='Dec 11 2010, 11:19 AM']I'll third it if you can get a seconder!!!! No. Seconded. OK? G.[/quote] In that case, thirded!

That is one damn fine looking bass you have there, WH. The 5-string too. Niiiice!

[quote name='FlatEric' post='1048604' date='Dec 5 2010, 07:24 PM']Wizzard "Wish it could be Christmas" Just watched this on TV - [b]Noddy Holder's thing[/b]. If it's on youtube, 'ave a look - red Jazz (I think) with seriously slanted pups!!!! not noticed that before . Any one know what it is ?? Strange for that era. Cheers. [/quote] Sorry, 'Eric' - Inspector Picky of the Picky Police, 'ere. I'm afraid, sir, I can't 'elp you with identifyin' that bass, but I 'ave to tell you, sir, that it was not '...Noddy Holder's thing...', but, in fact, Roy Wood's thing; Noddy Holder's thing being 'Merry Christmas Everybody'! Ok, you 'int sin me, awright!?!

[quote name='Delberthot' post='1048326' date='Dec 5 2010, 03:32 PM']I avoided the ones where the wheels fold in as well as invariably they can do that while you are transporting your gear. I have something similar but with wheels that don't fold in, telescopic handle and fold down footplate[/quote] Not that this a 'best trolley competition' (or is it? ) but I would just say that in the years I've had mine, the wheels have never folded in on me when transporting any cabs etc. If anything, the weight keeps them in place. I just prefer it as it all folds flat for packing with the rest of my gear into the back of my car or for storage at home.

[quote name='skej21' post='1048317' date='Dec 5 2010, 03:26 PM']Pino is employed just as much for his ability, creativity and musical contribution as he is for his ability to "blend in" and do as he's told. Prime example being his original and spectular fretless work with [b]Neil Young[/b]... oh and his work with D' Angelo... oh and John Mayer... oh and Elton John! (You get the point )[/quote] My point exactly, though I'm sure it was a slip of the keyboard, you referring to Neil Young, as opposed to Paul Young...

[quote name='Gareth Hughes' post='1048294' date='Dec 5 2010, 03:09 PM']Doh - Stingray5 just beat me to it!!![/quote] Ah, but your Homebase suggestion beats mine by a whole five quid. Good catch!

[quote name='xgsjx' post='1048279' date='Dec 5 2010, 02:53 PM']For me, being a backing bassist for other artists wouldn't be the best bass job. It has to be something where you can have some input & not just copy what someone else has done for a song.[/quote] I totally agree regarding having some input and to that end I don't see Nathan East, Pino Palladino et al being called upon solely for any ability to simply copy what someone else may have done, though of course certain songs will certainly have bass lines that simply don't need to be changed. But I'm also referring to recording original material with top artists where they employ a bass player just as much for their ability to come up with the right lines.

Not sure if this would do but I bought a 'toe-truck' from Wickes a few years back though couldn't find the exact thing online. Here's something very similar that Maplins are doing (£19.99, normally £34.99). Folds to a good compact size and I imagine the rubber wheels will be far more suited to street use. Load Capacity: 80kg Height Open: 1 metre Height Closed: 736mm Width: 482mm Thickness: 482mm Toe Plate: 250x482mm Rubber Wheel: 177mm Dia

I guess it's all very subjective, depending on people's particular fave bands or artists, as to what the best bass playing job would be. Nathan and Pino were what came to my mind as having played the pick of some of the top jobs in pop/rock/etc. I'd also ad Levin and Sklar to my own mix. For me then, being in the position of a 'first call' player and having the pick of the litter could be the best job. Playing for the likes of Gilmour/Floyd, Peter Gabriel or Eric Clapton would certainly do it for me. Or maybe it was that cr@p pub gig I played last week with the cr@p sound and the cr@p audience!!!

I don't see too many of these up for sale. This one's in North Carolina. Pretty cheap for essentially a boutique bass, but then it's not exactly your everyday 4-stringer! The Zimmerly website also appears to be no more - at least going by a Google search and the links in the ad. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300500372403"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=300500372403[/url]

Just happened to come across this thread. Nice idea and much respect to Truckstop. Congrats to danbowskill.

Just hum it back to us - someone's bound to know it!

I have to admit I actually brought my camera but ended up spending most of the time in the hall where the various 'seminars' were going on. DOH! In between other diversions and chatting with various others, I realized I'd left little time for taking pics (or for the Jam Room, too! ). Must do better next time...

[quote name='Clarky' post='1044650' date='Dec 2 2010, 08:53 AM']And there was me thinking it was a scoop first picture of Pink's new baby son[/quote] Nice!

Actually, there is this beautiful clip of Marvin Gaye in concert with Jamerson on bass. (This was in a previous thread that was also asking about the bass amp).

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1043878' date='Dec 1 2010, 03:01 PM']Any chance of a link?[/quote] +1 for Best Practice - good for a freebie! [url="http://www.xs4all.nl/~mp2004/bp/"]http://www.xs4all.nl/~mp2004/bp/[/url]

For anyone who hasn't seen this before (and anyone who has), a short lesson in keeping it tight from Dennis Chambers and Gary Grainger...

Maybe it's the time of night and I'm feeling a tad knackered, but I have to say my attention was waning halfway through this. Pity it didn't continue on a little longer as I'd also like to have seen a bit more of Stan the man on the DB. Bass Gods all three, nevertheless!

+1 M.U.

+1 for PENNY LANE also HELLO GOODBYE

Absolutely brilliant! A great end to a great day. (note to self: must get to the Jam Room next time! )

[quote name='Linus27' post='1039110' date='Nov 27 2010, 06:28 PM']Could not pop in to say hi in the end as had the chance to record some bass in the studio. Big sorry to Stingray5 for not getting the chance to try your fretless Ray out. Really wanted to have a go as getting frustrated with my current fretless and need to make a decision soon before I go mad. Hope you all had lots of fun though.[/quote] No worries, matey. I'll no doubt have the f/less Ray with me at the next bash if you don't happen to get a chance to play one before then. And just to echo everyone's comments above, well done to Nik, Colin/Hamster et al for another successful Bass Bash. Also to 5im0n, Mike/urb and Johnnylager for their talks/demo's which were most entertaining and informative. Plus a special mention to Happy Jack who (thanks to drummer Paul) managed to make it along, albeit on crutches. There's dedication for ya!

I've found a bunch of various unused MU stickers for cases, cabs, etc., that I'm happy to give away to anybody who wants one or two (or three...) I have 3 types: Classic yellow circular 'Keep Music Live' Later orange circular 'Keep It Real' Red/black rectangular 'This Way Up'/'Handle With Care' I'll either give 'em to Nick or come see me ...

[quote name='Stingray5' post='221073' date='Jun 18 2008, 03:50 AM']Hi all, I joined a short while ago and realized, during a spot of midnight surfing, that I still hadn't said hello. Suffice to say I've been playing bass now for more years than I care to remember (...and guitar even longer!). Played most styles too at one time or another. But bass has always been my primary instrument (guitar players being two-a-penny!! ) and mine have taken me just about half way round the world and a lot closer to home too, of course (home being in the London area). Ready for the other half now! I have around a dozen instruments and my basses are 4, 5, 6-string and fretless (most listed below). Currently, I'm working with two main bands plus another couple of occasional bands plus any dep/studio work that comes my way. Aside from that, it's the usual private teaching from home thing which I've also been doing for a bunch of years. Cheers for now, Steve.[/quote] Aw shucks - all sweet and innocent! Little did I know what I'd signed up to...

Well, the words 'blast' and 'past' certainly come to mind. I seem to remember the keyboard player in one of my (very old) bands might have had a red one (still with reverse black/white keys). Other than that, I'm afraid I can't tell you much. But these people might: [url="http://www.organforum.com/forums/forum.php"]http://www.organforum.com/forums/forum.php[/url]