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[quote name='AustinArto' timestamp='1467887509' post='3086985'] That style of music got filed under cheese thirty years ago, of course there's nobody doing it now! [/quote] but the question is, why wasn't anyone else doing it then? In the age of shred, and guitar heroes popping up each week, why were no other bass players playing like Billy?

Well it was actually a couple of weeks ago, but here is my 80’s MIJ Charvel 2B. 80’s as in 30 years old, rather than just being in an 80’s style. Having found myself in the inexplicable position of only owning one bass, I wanted an inexpensive bass for mainly home use, but something quality enough to gig with. As I’m learning songs in different tunings, I wanted a bass with headstock tuners (as opposed to the bridge tuners on my headless bass) for ease of use, passive, and with a comfortable neck. The Charvel ticked all the boxes, plus it is a bit of a throwback to my misspent youth, pointy headstock and all. Condition is good with a tad of mojo on the bottom of the body, I’m guessing from being plonked down on the floor and not on a stand over the years. Unusually (but happily) for old pointy headstocks, there are no dents or chips on the point. It has been upgraded with a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder, so sounds immense. Weight comes in at a tad over 9 lbs. I’ve had a Charvel guitar before, but I was still surprised to see that the basses are also made with the 2 piece neck. I’ve tried to show the join in the pic. So, happy happy joy joy :-)

[quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1467830130' post='3086616'] Excellent [/quote]

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1467808874' post='3086406'] Because the style is rooted very much in the 80's, I'd say. Even slap has moved on massively from the big exponents of that era..ie, King and Louis Johnson, to name a few. Maybe there isn't a band vehicle for it...and anyone going down that route is decidedly 'niche' [/quote] but what about in the 80's? Billy kind of stood alone, which bearing in mind what was happening with guitarists I find a bit surprising.

ok, so maybe not clones, but back in the 80's Eddie Van Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen influenced a whole generation of players in successful bands, but despite being in 2 mightily successful rock bands and on the cover of magazines, why was there not a slew of players influenced by Billy?

how can any Fender be bad, now that The Edge and Bono are on the Fender board of directors?

here you go, £59.00 all in. [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/ALESIS-Portable-Wireless-System-Guitar/dp/B00FB6AYOK?ie=UTF8&ascsubtag=450122b975a867ca2e157a92684449b3_S&ref_=dra_a_rv_ff_fx_xx_P2000_1000&tag=dradisplay0bb-21"]https://www.amazon.co.uk/ALESIS-Portable-Wireless-System-Guitar/dp/B00FB6AYOK?ie=UTF8&ascsubtag=450122b975a867ca2e157a92684449b3_S&ref_=dra_a_rv_ff_fx_xx_P2000_1000&tag=dradisplay0bb-21[/url]

I won't be buying. If its not good enough for him, its not good enough for me.

Bump for tomorrow's gig. Kick off at 7, we're on at 9. Free entry.

[quote name='DaytonaRik' timestamp='1467279195' post='3082429'] ^ This! [/quote] yup.

"you flirt with your bass". This was said to me when I was much younger.

Had a Fender Bassman amp head. Took it to Andy's Guitars on Demark Street, for a commission sale. Andy Preston sold it, didn't give me the money, was subject to CCJ's, then went bankrupt, while managing to keep his Rolls Royce. So £500 loss.

and the neck is coming together nicely - with the LEDS - too.

We are on at 9

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1466678719' post='3077799'] I saw him with Dave Lee Roth after Sheehan left. When it got to Billy's solo part in one of the songs he just stopped playing. [/quote] [size=4] [/size]

Any bassist who can replace Billy Sheehan must be doing something right.

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1466180713' post='3073951'] Did the Promoter get paid? [/quote] BNB71 ?

[quote name='mike f' timestamp='1466185945' post='3074015'] What have you heard so far? [/quote] Stevie's spanking Why does it hurt when I pee You are what you is and probably lots more but as background music at parties. The responses have highlighted both the problem, and the joy that Zappa offers.