Nothingman

Now admittedly, not my amp. But when I got my Roost cab made, it was straight down to the studio to go through a lovely Selmar.

That's really helpful, thanks!

Right, I need the excellent hive mid of BC here. I first picked up the bass in my early teens, had a few lessons but generally worked out how to make a variety of punk rock sounds on my own. I have never learnt to read music, no nothing of any type of theory and as far as I am concerned, a pentatonic is used to summon Satan. A few years back I sold all my gear when I had a wee bit of a dark period. However a couple of years ago I got back on the horse, got some new gear and started a noisy band with 2 of my best mates. But in theory I have been playing for about 25 years on and off. During this period my youngest took a shine to drums. So for her 8th birthday we got her an electronic drum kit and she started lessons at school. 2 weeks back we submitted her debut exam to RSL for grading and currently waiting to hear the result. Anyhoo, since lockdown her drum lessons have gone online, so I have become default technician setting up the sound and video for her lessons during this time. As a result I have had quite a bit of dialogue with her teacher and immensely enjoyed sitting in on the lessons. It has really inspired me. She got her first bass yesterday from a BCer and I have been showing her a few things, but I am kind of stuck. Without telling her to pretend to be Lou Barlow, smack on the gain and strum like a guitar, I don't think I can do too much. I really need to learn to teach and do it properly! So, I was thinking, should I learn theory/read music and understand what actually sits behind this plank of wood and wire? I am one of those annoying sods who just loves to learn new things and quite fancy doing this. Has anybody been through a similar experience where they have learnt how to 'play properly' after years of winging it? Also, if I was to go through grading etc, would I need to start from scratch or can you jump in higher up the food chain? Where does one start? Love to hear some thoughts. Cheers

I'm the fatty on the right. 8 year old is mastering the drums and now starting on the bass. Pound shop Peter Hoot and Jack Bates...

Got Simpson-fied this week. Does that count? I cut my hair the same day I saw this.

Nirvana - Endless Nameless (live version)... 😏

I like the natural stain of the 234. I’ll do some more research into the different levels. But yes, the look tasty. oh if only...

Oh just musing at the moment. but it oils be a 4 string passive work horse. nowt fancy. Need to shift stuff before I start looking.

Not too early, is it?

I’ve never been in to Yamaha basses but have recently taken a shine to the BB’s of late, mainly because of Hooky. May have to shift my cab and pj Squier to make room for one. But which model?

I did clock them. She told me* "I wont play a bass that looks like a space hopper. I want a classic P bass, or summin', you know like a JC sig that looks cool. Coz my dad is cool and he plays something like that." *there is no truth in this. Obviously.

Sadowsky?! *breathes heavily into paper bag and kisses good bye to the record collection*

After being messed around by DV247 and having an upset 8 year old daughter, it is back to the drawing board to find her a bass. I had not seen these yet nor could I find too much information on the interweb about them, but has anybody tried one? https://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-dept/bass-guitars/precision-bass/squier-mini-p-bass-in-black Oddly, there doesn't appear to be anything on this forum (unless I am looking wrong). It is a bit more than I was looking to pay, hence the DV247 Route, but the 28.5" scale is really appealing as my bairn is just a wee un. She is already kicking backside at drums and is keen to get the rhythm section under her command. If anybody has an opinion on these, do let me know. Cheers.

Well I have an upset 8 year old. Cancelled the order. Baffled by their poor communication and failed promises.

Good rockumentary, but not great. wouldn’t put it up in my favourites.

It's all a bit meh. Certainly won't be racing back to use them again.

They are. Almost sorted but they rang back when I was in the middle of filming.

Of course. One of them automated call back things.

Came looking for some information on these lot and found this thread. 2 weeks since my order and not a peep from them. I have chased again today. I will give them the benefit of the doubt at, as I am a nice guy and times are tough, but I am not keen when a customer has to chase. Hoping for some good news today.

Surely it is entirely subjective and therefore completely pointless. Not enough places given to Hooky though.

Very true. However I think small gigs have been in decline in the U.K. for years. People just don’t go out that much anymore. im hoping for a light bulb moment for love independent bands and venues when People realise how good a night out is in a dive bar in a small town. we can but hope.

we are all Devo

Nobody turns up to our gigs, so no pressure.