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Superb idea! Thanks mate! BTW, was it you who lent me the Zappa interviews in some old mags at the BassBash?

Well, this thread has inspired me to try fretless again, so I just bought a Mighty Mite ebanol neck for the Zulu Bass

[quote name='bassatnight' timestamp='1394009186' post='2386750'] I am very happy with my fretlesses, but this is more of a personal project, always fancied a LPB Fender P with an Ebony neck and all black hardware when one came up that I could upgrade I thought why not [/quote] I had a white Fender Japan P Bass Special loaded body with black hardware that I got from The Stratosphere and put a Mighty Mite ebanol fretless neck on. I got black Hipshot Ultralites for it. You going to love that neck mate, they are fantastic I agree with the above sentiments, no bridge is going to noticeably improve sustain, and getting the nut cut correctly and setting the relief properly are far more important.

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1393877406' post='2385439'] Couldn't agree more but most of us would like to read through these threads without having to skip through pages of nonsense caused by someone who decided to be proactive, rude, patronising and (appearing) arrogant rather than questioning such 'fiction as fact' in a more polite way that would highlight its potential lack of validity sensibly (i.e. being respectful). [/quote] [quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1393877375' post='2385438'] Taking an unfriendly tone with me over a matter that is purely my own whether I swap out pickups or not is quite disrespectful. I love chatting to fellow bassists and just picking at me about random points I've made earlier is kinda immature. Either way, thanks. [/quote] OK sorry guys.

[quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1393865342' post='2385217'] You don't know what respect is. [/quote] Believe me, I know what respect is. You have a beautiful instrument, the finish can be restored somewhat. I just couldn't understand why, when Fodera say all the components are chosen for perfect balance, you would want to route it and swap the pickup when you've already said you are perfectly happy with it and stated some wishy washy reasons for hating Precision pickups. I said you didn't know what basswood was because from your post it appeared you did not. Most of us are not keen on fiction posted as fact because it is misleading and can lead people to make bad decisions. I hope you enjoy your delightful new bass.

[quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1393862858' post='2385168'] Yes mate I'll put some up! Depends what basswood really. Basswood can range from solid unknown wood to MDF and chipboard [/quote] You don't know what basswood is.

[quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1393851834' post='2384962'] Actually it's an EMG. And I think it's for me to decide whether I've spent my money wisely. In my eyes I have because I'm perfectly happy with it. Plus I'm a collector of high end instruments too and always wanted one. Just not a fan of p pups. PERSONAL PREFERENCE! [/quote] Well you don't sound perfectly happy to me.

[quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1393850902' post='2384947'] Dunno mate. As you can tell by my name I'm all about the jazz. Just never been into p's and never really dug the sound. Maybe after a few bad experiences. But it's only personal preference eh. The old 60's and 70's p's I quite like, don't get me wrong. But the P bass is so ripped off nowadays every cheap guitar brand brings out a nasty basswood p bass, I suppose seeing all those ugly cheap things turned me against em a long time ago. [/quote] Umm, I don't really understand. It all sounds a bit irrational since your P pup is in a very expensive Fodera. And Jazz bass clones are everywhere too. I worry you have not spent your money wisely.

[quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1393846831' post='2384880'] Erm no not really. Well I can I suppose? Like if you hear some old Motown recordings I can say yeah that's definitely a p bass in there sorta thing? [/quote] Yeah well have a think about what sort of Kit was around back then. Why don't you dig P pickups?

[quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1393845901' post='2384862'] Cheers mate yeah. I love the bass, and to be honest I'm not a guy who bothers about wear. It was just the fact of I didn't realise how much it already had if that makes sense. I would only consider routing if I absolutely had to, as never been a fan of p's thought it would be interesting to a lot of folks including me to see a YY standard with a nord pickup in the neck. Maybe not eh!? And to everyone else, no I'm not sending it back to be honest it's perfect for me, playability, weight etc it was just I would of preferred a different pickup. As for Sadowsky I was tempted but I'd of had a preowned NYC if there was one about. Not they are basses that suit wear! [/quote] Are you one of these peeps that thinks they can tell what sort of pickups are in a bass just by hearing?

[quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1393723408' post='2383817'] Just finished unpacking the car, and sitting down to a celebratory beer.... What a night!!! For me, I have learnt a lesson or two, mostly I allowed the nerves to get the better of me in the lead up, but fortunately all but disappeared as we walked on stage! There were two songs I was worried about in particular, spoonman and Cochise, but fortunately the drummer got a little giddy and played spoonman a bit too quick so helped to cover any little cock ups. Cochise didn't go too badly in the end, a bit of fuzz helps to cover up some stuff too. I ended dropping a couple of bits here and there, but certainly no train wreck moments where the whole song fell apart. Most importantly the punters seemed to really enjoy it along with love buzz's set so happy punters= happy publican. From a personal view (and I am alway really tough on myself, I can't help it) I need to work my ass off to tighten up the stuff I messed up, but I had a blast and think I will enjoy it more once I get the nerves out of the way. I found enough time to look around at the other band mates (especially the drummer, even though the guitarists Insisted I go on the right hand side of the stage, Away from where I have been rehearsing for the last six months but in the end it didn't matter) and also found time to look up and smile check out the crowd. I have the fortune of having mentor who is a professional musician and punk rocker from the 80's, and in talking to him he said "you were right on the nose, right up until you decided to play wrong bit"... To get a positive comment on timing from a punk in my book is a pretty big endorsement, just need to not play the wrong bit next time! Thanks again for all the support, it's been great! As soon as I can get some pics I'll drop them in the thread so you can see. Overall it was bloody brilliant and can't wait to do it again. [/quote] Brilliant, man! Don't worry about mistakes too much, everyone makes mistakes on stage. Delighted you enjoyed it so much!

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1393803279' post='2384595'] Nice review. Can you try a pub in Chelmsford or Southend next for a comparison? [/quote]

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[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1393758409' post='2383981'] Some of it is very good. Some of it is dire bland bilge. I also don't understand the uncritical adulation. [/quote] You may be labouring under the mistaken belief (I think a lot of musicians do) that it's all about the music. It isn't. A significant factor is the delivery. You may also, perhaps, want to consider that people have different tastes and feelings from each other, and that your dire bland bilge may actually resonate significantly with others. I checked out your rock and blues mainly covers band, a song called Overdrawn at The Memory Bank. It doesn't resonate with me, I didn't enjoy it, does that mean it's crap and allows me to berate others for having poor taste if they like it? No it doesn't, it just means I didn't like it. Did you vote in the Basschat Composition Challenge this month? If you heard the entries, would you say you thought some of them were sh*t? Or 'dire bland bilge'? Do you have certain limits of how publicly disrespectful you are of others' musical creations and musical tastes?

[quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1393680093' post='2383269'] One hears this mantra over and over again concerning Prince... almost like the star-struck fans have learned it off by heart or something. [/quote] It's not a mantra, and I'm not a star-struck fan, I have a couple of albums on cassette and a free CD. However, I can recognise and appreciate damn good music and musicians, and understand why people like them so much. Most musicians should be able to do that. I detest Weather Report, but I can appreciate them. I can't stand Bach, but I understand why he is so revered. Open your ears and the stuff between them a bit mate, yes?

[quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1393696802' post='2383506'] Basingstoke. Full of scruffy young people. Half a dozen came up to compliment my 'awesome' bass tone. Who crew how the rest of the gig went? [/quote] Haha! You should post that pic you put on FB Were the peeps dancing? Having a good time?

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1392978478' post='2374797'] Awesome gig Nige! [/quote] [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1393011538' post='2375339'] +1 It must have been a joyous experience! :-) [/quote] Cheers, yeah it really was. We had to play pretty quietly though which was tricky, we usually have a lot of energy on stage and that's partly down to volume and vibe. Really enjoyed it though, lovely people!

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1393675500' post='2383178'] I know exactly who she is! Just wondering if anyone recognizes her from the track I linked to. [/quote] Ahh, it's a game! I listened but have no idea who she might be I'm afraid.

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1393590183' post='2382272'] A week ago, I came home to find a stranger in my house helping my mother-in-law unpack her shopping. MiL mentioned that the woman was a singer, so we got to talking. Last night, she came to our rehearsal, and believe me, she can really sing! Turns out she fronted a touring and recording band in the 70s, still records now and then....and is gigging with us tomorrow! [url="https://soundcloud.com/finndave-1/rock-me-baby"]Here is a fairly rough recording [/url]made last night, her first run through, she really gets going at around two mins in! Interested to see if anyone has an idea of her identity. I recommend headphones for the full experience. [/quote] I'll admit to being confused. You're gigging with her but don't know her identity?

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1388584800' post='2323644'] Thanks for all the suggestions. I shall do a bit of YouTube research before buying a couple of albums. [/quote] I love Diamonds and Pearls, and The Gold Experience. Really beautiful songwriting. I'm not that keen on the earlier music. All a matter of taste I suppose.

[quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1393635864' post='2382959'] I've never understood why people call him a 'genius' over and over again. That vid is something you can see any pub RnB band do in Chelmsford or Southend any night of the week. Fine if you like that sort of thing but is it really the product of a 'genius'? [/quote] Then either you live in a very privileged and secret part of Essex, or you have been hitting the pipe on your pub nights. There is another explanation, but since it would call into question your ability to discern the difference between an Essex pub band and one of the most multi-talented and experienced singers/writers/producers/performers on the planet, I had better not mention it

3RDEYEGIRL at the Shepherds Bush Empire recently http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk_9tCBDHtE

I tried to listen earlier this evening but no noise was coming out of Soundcloud for me, everything else is working, was there a problem with SC? First time I've not voted Congratulations to The Boy! Hopefully I'll get to hear the entries soon.

[quote name='Stickman' timestamp='1393636823' post='2382964'] I'll echo what others have said above in that it is best to approach it as a new instrument rather than a variation of a bass or a guitar - once I did this I made much better progress, and indeed a big part of its appeal to me is that it allows me to play very different things to what I would naturally play on the bass. I bought mine from a college friend many years ago so was lucky to try it out beforehand, however as a big Sean Malone fan (and of course King Crimson too) I was determined to persevere with it even if I didn't take to it immediately. To the OP, if you can make it out to SE London you are welcome to come and try mine if you like. In the meantime, here is a clip of it in action: [media]http://youtu.be/dmIim7rJP3w[/media] [/quote] f***ing awesome! Still love this, brilliant Steve.

Even one on bass?! What on earth is the world coming to. There will be woman singer songwriters fronting bands next, you mark my words.