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[quote name='kevbass' post='791215' date='Mar 30 2010, 10:04 PM']Dolphin? Smells fishy to me[/quote] Yeah, I hope it comes with a free tuna.

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I think that is John's.

The P's

Just had 2 basses back from Andy Crockett did a fantastic job as always, he is a true gent.

Just had it back from Andy Crockett, did a fantastic job of setting it up and securing the ashtrays. 100% done.

Monstrosity

[quote name='hagguy' post='788909' date='Mar 28 2010, 09:40 PM']you have a few options in that range, most of which are mentioned in my experiance epiphone are not the best basses or guitars if i'mk honest, try a few ibanez,cort,olp squiers. the longer you can save the better the bass you will get, imo on a budget you cant go wrong with ibanez, im not saying that cos' im selling one, im gonna withdraw mine but there is a natural one just been listed, if you want to slap but have some more tones available thats the one. super comfy, very easy to play and eq. plus they are solidly built, you really can't go wrong if i where you i would leave the epiphone well alone. if you see something you like ask plenty questions and make sure you try as many as you can. hope that helps a bit [/quote] Agreed, I have never played a bad Ibanez, I might have one at my dad's house I must go check.

[quote name='bartelby' post='788490' date='Mar 28 2010, 01:40 PM'] Oi! Compared to my knackered Aria (was my main bass at the time) it's bloody lovely to play. For the tiny amount I paid for it I can't fault it. [/quote] Sorry man I'm just joshing I just have a real dislike for Deans.

[quote name='theosd' post='788471' date='Mar 28 2010, 01:04 PM']Whereabouts is it? Sounds (unashamedly) like my covers band would go down quite well, haha![/quote] Faversham, by the creek.

[quote name='bartelby' post='518722' date='Jun 19 2009, 06:43 PM']Oh and throwing my Dean Edge 4 off the stage at a gig.[/quote] Regret that you didn't throw it off of something taller?

Tap 'n Tin can be sh*t or it can be great depending on where you play and what night of the week. The Anchor is a dad rock pub full of your middle class people who say they want something edgy but what they mean is Bon Jovi, we turned up and played Tainted Love at about 240BPM then proceeded into a Minor Threat cover, didn't go too well.

[quote name='theosd' post='788031' date='Mar 27 2010, 05:18 PM']We've had some right stinkers! I think they employ whoever is willing to be paid the least! Better off bringing your own gear, at least you have control over it. They might take that as a bit of an affront, but who cares when the landlord has been heard talking about how he only puts on music for the profit to be made on the doors. Soulless much?[/quote] I've found the landlord to be alright but the guy on the door is an utter prick.

[quote name='No1skewenjack' post='788001' date='Mar 27 2010, 04:58 PM']I have seen a EB3 for around £200. I must have been wrongly informed I thought a gibson was good for funk. My mistake im still learning and niave. I will keep an eye out for a copy of a fender jazz or a music man. Which copies are the best?[/quote] A second hand OLP would be a good Musicman because they are licenced copies from MM, they are now discontinued. Jazz wise a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz again they are licenced by Fender, I have one it is very comparable to Mexican Fender. But really the best thing you can do is get out and try as many as you can.

[quote name='theosd' post='788005' date='Mar 27 2010, 04:59 PM']Think I've heard of you actually. Ah good luck - very easy to get handed a poor sound in there by the sub-standard soundmen they hire, very boomy all around normally. Hopefully as you're playing on a Saturday you might get a good one. Heaven knows their in-house PA doesn't help matters! Get a good crowd though and it can be a really fun gig - and not many venues where you get to feel all special in the band dressing room! All the best.[/quote] You're not kidding we had a soundman fall asleep during a gig there once.

[quote name='theosd' post='787998' date='Mar 27 2010, 04:54 PM']Actually Chatham now; what band you in and where you playing?[/quote] I'm in The Plan, playing at Beacon tonight, I think it's a sell out

[quote name='JTUK' post='787860' date='Mar 27 2010, 02:00 PM']Try Andy Crocket at Canterbury www.crockettguitars.com[/quote] Just popped down to see him, the man is a legend. I see you're in Gillingham, I'm playing there tonight.

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='787964' date='Mar 27 2010, 04:15 PM']Epiphone is the cheaper brand of Gibson, made in the Far East. It's generally good, depending which series you have. However, I wouldn't associate it with funk. What model have you seen?[/quote] Wouldn't a Jazz or Stingray copy be more suited? I'm thinking an active OLP or a VMJ.

[quote name='No1skewenjack' post='787960' date='Mar 27 2010, 04:10 PM']I currenlty have a entry level bass called a 'Black' it only cost £80 with a amp good value. In a few months time I will buy a better bass. my price range is about 180 to 250. I know buying a bass is all about the sound of the individual bass the type of wood and feel etc. I like funky stuff, slap and bass lines like chic. Has anyone heard how good a epiphone is? how long they last? Much value for money? Or are there better copies out there?[/quote] For £250 you have many, many options if you are willing to look second hand. Is there a particular reason you are looking at the Epiphone?

I want a natural Jazz, does anyone know if they will do a 4?

I stumbled upon a musci shop in Blackwood, it's above Wilkinsons in a dirt mall but the guy who owns it is a left handed bassist and he has some lovely Spectors, Fenders etc in there. I got a card from him I'll find it and put his number up.

[quote name='pete.young' post='787773' date='Mar 27 2010, 12:28 PM']Where can I get one of those shirts from, Wayne? We had a great gig in The Bull in Colchester last night - top local venue packed with happy dancing punters, got to use my SB460 for the first time and it felt so right.[/quote] Give Crikey on here a shout, he is the bass player for T Alan so he can get you one mate.

Played with The Skints and Tyrannosaurus Alan last night at the Ivy in Sheerness. The Skints are one of the most hotley tipped Ska bands in the UK at the moment and last time we played with them they blew Sonic Boom 6 off of the stage. So it all kicked off around 8PM while the first band were on the merch guys from Tyrannosaurus Alan were being threatened by a bunch of racists for selling 'Bollocks to the BNP' shirts, fair dues to the lads they stood up to them and security had to come over and escort the racist m*****f***ers away. Anyway on to the gig we went on second I think we played a blinder I was playing blue Jazz through my SVT into a Ampeg 8X10 sounded fantastic, got a good response from the crowd, good times. T Alan were on before The Skints, I've been playing with these guys for years, when they first started they were a bunch of timid kids with an OK sound but they have developed so much over the last few years into (no exaggeration) a band that could quite happily end up bigger than Capdown, they f***ing rocked it. The Skints came on shortly after, they are great guys and played a great set but they couldn't really live upto the band that proceeded them.