ezbass

I’ve never needed another bass, amp or pedal as a back up because my gear has always been reliable (full disclosure, I often take a fretted and a fretless and one of my pedals has a DI, but I have gone ‘one bass, one amp, no DI’). However, I have an old friend who has broken strings, had amps fail, etc. It really is a case of, to quote Mr Eastwood, “Do ya feel lucky?”

Unless you subscribe to the less is more school of thought, therefore, less is better. Combine the 2 and we have a nice infinite, self perpetuating loop. (Sorry, I’ve been in the DoI thread and become more obtuse than normal). Get on topic, Ez! Ahem... Downsizing to one is a noble quest and by ordering a bass that covers many bases (pun intended) you could achieve your goal. However, what you could end up with is a very bass that will do everything, but doesn’t do any one brilliantly. You say you gravitate to one bass, what sort of bass is that? Do you pick up the others at all, if so, which one/s and why? It could be that downsizing to 2 would salve your conscience and free up some cash (if required). Perhaps try putting the less used ones away in cases and out of easy reach for a couple months and see if you miss/needed them? Ultimately, this is Basschat and GAS rules. Therefore, don’t downsize, buy more! 😁* *please feel free to ignore paragraphs 1, 2 & 4

Breakfast at Tiffany’s - Deep Blue Something

This will be of no help, but Bert was a feature in the young Ez’s household too. Other regulars included: James Last, The Ted Heath Orchestra, The Peddlars and Glenn Miller.

Hmm. Methinks you protesteth too much.

I thought this was management’s department. BTW, I’m not feeling the malted milks, Brah. C’mon, you got this, right?

Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer (Bread of Heaven) - Thousands of Welsh Rugby Fans

Where The Streets Have No Name - U2

Hard Day’s Night - F4

The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Tight Fit/The Tokens

The Sun Goes Down - Level 42

I discovered this suggestion by accident. The original suggestion was peanut butter (which apparently works) but I didn’t have any, so used some tahini we had in the cupboard (basically, very similar to PB in my mind in terms of texture/components). I had another sticker issue later and as tahini was quite messy (it’s one of those jars that seems to live in the store cupboard for ever) and reasoned that it was the oil that was the main factor; ta da!

Always glad to have folk join on a recommendation. Your vendor was obviously very wise.

A Hazy Shade of Winter - Simon & Garfunkel

Fade to Grey - Visage

Get Back - J, P, G & R

I have found that sunflower oil removes old glue very nicely.

Building a Bridge to Your Heart - Wax

Tracks of my Tears - Smokey/Q-Tips

John Kettley Is A Weatherman - A Tribe Of Toffs

I started there, I think my login and username would still work. Haven’t signed in for absolutely ages.

Girls of fifteen Sexually knowing The ushers are sniffing Eau-de-coloning Great song, but c’mon, Pete. You’re better than that.

Murder on the Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis-Bextor