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Yeah, i have thumbed through it and it looks a good read, i just haven't had time to sit down undistributed and read it. Its on my list of things to do this summer though.

[quote name='tarcher' post='1137217' date='Feb 22 2011, 03:46 PM']Actually got it to go with the red Jaguar Bass I should be getting in the not too distant future. Theres a secondhand one for sale in the "Other Musical Stuff" section. Look for Grand Wazoo's ad. He might still have it.[/quote] Cheers for the heads up. Ive just replied to his thread so hopefully ill get it.........not that i need another strap lol.

I really enjoyed the music he did to Young persons guide to becoming a rock star, especially "why dont you shag me". I also love the music from Still Carzy. I do have his book but so far its unread (2 years now, sitting on a shelf). He does seem to come across as confident rather than arrogant but i guess there is a fine line between the two and ive never met him.

[quote name='Hamster' post='1137051' date='Feb 22 2011, 01:17 PM']Maybe the whole website needs taking offline for a while,[/quote] That would save some people a lot of money lol

[quote name='menolikeslap' post='1136994' date='Feb 22 2011, 12:46 PM']My question to you guys is, whether there are any flatwounds that can compete with roundwounds for brightness.[/quote] I find Chromes can get close to worn nickel's for brightness but still find they lack the fullness of rounds.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1136864' date='Feb 22 2011, 11:08 AM']Did you just say you own a Squier 77? I thought the earliest Squiers came out in 1982[/quote] He means a Squier VM Jazz 77.

[quote name='Hamster' post='1136868' date='Feb 22 2011, 11:11 AM']Computer says ................................................................................................... no It only seems to affect dynamic IP's though, or maybe if someone is trying to stay logged into Basschat from several computers I might try Bourbons next if custard creams don't work[/quote] Im on a static IP here at work and have had some trouble, but not as much as at home on my Virgin Media connection last night. This morning could just be down to your tinkering i guess. I never log out but never have the forum running on more than one device at any one time. If this continues can i suggest a HobNob in the serial port.

I had a EMG Select P in my old JV Squier and it sounded fine.

More flashing lights are needed. Its a well known fact that if something has loads of flashing lights then it must be better. I was having trouble earlier this morning but it seems to have settled down now. fingers crossed. Any idea why this has happened?

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='1136811' date='Feb 22 2011, 10:17 AM']I ordered a delay pedal for Mrs. WoT from Strings Direct last Wednesday. Despite not being a particularly expensive item, the shipping was free and it arrived the next day. She used it at a gig on Saturday, and it had a slight fault. I emailed Paul at Strings Direct yesterday to ask if I could send it back for a replacement - he got straight back to tell me he's popped another one in the post along with a return envelope for the faulty one, along with his apologies. 10/10 from me![/quote] Pauls great to deal with. I had the same response when i had a faulty string a whirl ago. Got the replacement before i sent the first packet back.

[quote name='tarcher' post='1136783' date='Feb 22 2011, 09:57 AM']Sa\me tweed as my fender Gig bag. Just need to to save a bit for a Fender TV 10 or 12. Love those amps but they are a tad pricey.[/quote] My guitarist has a Fender Tweed covered combo. It looks nice but its bloody loud :-( I think that strap will go well with my Fiesta red P. Ill order one. I particularly like the end bits with the big F on them. Damn, GAS so early in the morning.

Order some EXL's yesterday lunchtime, they are on my bass now. Brilliant service as always, and free postage. That strap looks pretty neat Tarcher, think i might investigate it more.

My PC at work has been fine but my PC at home has been requesting i log in each time, even though my details are saved and i can see them in the login boxes. I've cleared out the cookies but its not really helped.

[quote name='Clarky' post='1135600' date='Feb 21 2011, 03:19 PM']IME, D'Addario Chrome flats are bright and can be slapped (not that I slap) for a fair while before they dull down - much more so that TIs or the very thuddy Pyramids. They still have the nice slipperiness of flats though[/quote] Yeah, i like Chromes for their brightness. I love the feel of TI's but feel Chromes are a nice middle ground and can work with almost any type of music. I've had a set of Chromes almost every bass iv'e owned over the past 6 years but I do keep going back to rounds, I miss the overtones and find them more "musical". I find D'Addario EXL's to be a good compromise, especially once they loose some of the zing.

We do "every little thing" once in a while, not for a few months though.

We play Sally at all our gigs. I dont mind the song, it goes down well and yes, we sometimes have girls get up and sing backing. The main reason we do it is our drummer sings it, so this gives the singer a break. To be honest i dont ever recall us getting asked to play it at gigs, its just something we started doing because other bands were doing it and we saw the reaction they got. I think there was a a big change in the covers scene, certainly down her in london, after the Commitments film came out in 1991. You couldn't go and see a west end/nightclub covers band without hearing Midnight hour, Sally, Hard to handle etc.

Good reasons drewm. Like i said, i just couldn't understand why some people had to have so many, your reasons make more sense. I too need something for my 6 year old son to mess about on, although at the moment he is happy with my Spirit bass as its smaller than my others.

[quote name='lemmywinks' post='1131880' date='Feb 18 2011, 09:47 AM']i guess we all have disposable income and it is going to a charity.[/quote] Well thats the main thing i guess. One thing that strikes me is that with all you lot buying them, i feel maybe some kids just starting out who cant afford much might have made better use of them, but now they have all been sold to gather dust in peoples bedrooms. Just a thought. @Gareth. I can understand buying just one, even i would have done that as my son wants a bass, its those buying up all they can lay their hands on, or so desperate to get one because everyone else has one i cant figure out. I wonder how they compare to a bottom of the line Squier?

[quote name='JTUK' post='1131868' date='Feb 18 2011, 09:29 AM']I have stayed out of this...but a bass for £60 that isn't in a skip...???? really..??[/quote] I must admit i cant see why people are buying so many. I bet no one here will gig them that much. I can understand buying them as a project bass but even so, to what end? spend money and/or time on them and then what? Still, no offence to anyone here, i just dont get it.

[quote name='mcnach' post='1130962' date='Feb 17 2011, 01:18 PM']Just noticed you have a Wizard Thumper on your Precision. I heard very good stuff about that one. I'm looking for a pickup that will be rich in mids and enhance the growl of my bass... do you think I'll be on teh right track with the Thumper? Got any clips?[/quote] I would say it will get you the tone your after. Ive certainly noticed more growl from my bass sinc ei put this pup in, and more punch and a more solid mid range. I've not tried the Vintage pup, nor any other pup other than the Squier one, but after asking around on here and speaking to Andy the Thumper seemed to be the one to go for, and my goal was probably close to yours. I dont have any solo clips, and have posted some live footage in the show us you playing video thread but i dont think that will help much. Sorry.

[quote name='Lozz196' post='1130749' date='Feb 17 2011, 11:16 AM']I like the idea of a tuner, but already having a Boss TU2, wouldn`t change my Classic for the RH. Not interested in pre-sets, as once I have a good sound, I just stick with it. I`m very much a supporting bassist.[/quote] Same here. After i realised i never tune up during a gig, only the one time at sound check, i felt paying more of a built in tuner was not really practical, no matter how many lights it had on it. As for pre-sets/EQ, although i realise the TC is different form my MB SA450 that i run almost flat, i doubt i would use more than one EQ setting at a gig. I really wish i had taken one of the the classics's that were on here in Dec now. Hmmm, anyone want a SA450 lol.