Urban Bassman

There was a thread on here some months ago about the band Greenslade and what bass was used on the album Time and Tide. IIRC the OP asked if it was a Jazz. The bass player in question was Martin Birley. I didn't know but since I'm a fan and love the bass on that album I found that Martin has his own web site so I contacted him though it and within a day he replied. Turned out it was a Ric 4001. It was nice that he did reply.

Three for me, as per my sig...I love em all

Saw him with the Gillian Band at The Marquee back in the day. Great player, another sad loss.

I used to be in three but that was too much for me - although it improved my playing no end . Currently in one and for now that's enough.

Yes I heard about that too. Never played there myself but it was on my target list....looks like I won't get the chance to now Sad indeed.

Most sad indeed. His playing on Tull's album Stand Up was a big influence on me.

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1408830653' post='2533974'] Aye, the Bongos look stellar IMHO. It was a Bongo I wanted, but I felt chanceless as the second window (that I was unaware of) closed last week. What do you mean with "glitzy" in this case (I've already looked it up), and which bass would that be? Your blue one, or maybe the tobacco? For me there's a huge difference between a joyful over-the-topness or some bright colours that don't take themselves too seriously, and pure bling. Hard to explain in a foreign language, but I do like the pink Daisy Rock bass in my avatar - though not because I deem it the summum of good taste in avant garde design. [/quote] Oh yes, I was seriously lusting after a Bongo...sadly lacking in funds though before the window closed....hey ho. Perhaps I'll find a previously loved one at some point. Anyway, your 'ray looks fab. Enjoy it!

[quote name='Erik' timestamp='1408458418' post='2530376'] So far I have found the G string side rest very useful.... for putting the bass in a corner! It then rests on both rests preventing the head to contact the wall. But I doubt it that this was what Stagg intended... [/quote] That's what I do with mine! Must say that I've had mine for three months now and whilst it's been tough on the left hand getting to grips with it I'm loving it so far.

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1408347420' post='2529093'] I saw them at Wembley June '78 during what turned out to be the 'Live and Dangerous' tour. Pretty much set the bar as far as me and live music are concerned - I've enjoyed some gigs nearly as much since then (a couple this last year, as it happens) but nothing has bettered that night. Slightly as an aside, I saw a Lizzy tribute band a few days ago - Limehouse Lizzy. It actually brought back a lot of memories. The band were very good but the front guy was absolutely amazing. He didn't try to mimic Lynott or dress like him (black stingray with mirror plate) but he had great stage presence and very reminiscent of Lynott. Well worth seeing if you haven't before. [/quote] I went to that one as well. A great night as I recall....it was a long time ago mind! I also saw "Thin Lizzy" just before they were re-christened Black Star Riders at The Cliffs Pavilion Southend. They were OK and did a good job on all the songs but....no Phil... Was very sad when he passed.

I play it as a hammer-on. Works for me.

Just the one I believe.

Lem Oil for the boards and Dunlop guitar cleaner for everything else for me, no problems.

I use a Hercules Double and it works for me. Very sturdy and well made stands.

Welcome. I stopped for 20 years! So it's never too late

8/10 for me too. Better than average apparently.

I've been meaning to take a photo of my p-b for ages. Finally got round to it at the last rehearsal, so here's my rather modest floor board. Small but perfectly formed. [attachment=165993:John f-b.jpg] Does the job for me!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1404124683' post='2489429'] When I was playing in my covers band I went out and bought the relevant CDs with the tracks that I needed to learn on them. I thought that if I'm going to be earning money playing the songs the least I could do is buy the CD with it on. As a plus I got to hear some other great songs that I wouldn't have done otherwise. [/quote] Same here. It seems only fair to me. I send round mp3s so that everyone has the same version of the song. That way I know they've got it rather than hoping they remember to go to Dropbox or similar.

I agree with JTUK. And Percy's got more cred because of it. JPJ has done some interesting stuff post Zeppelin too. Mind you I saw them at Knebworth so I'm satisfied!

[quote name='ern500evo' timestamp='1401293079' post='2462151'] I'm sold on Bongo basses now! [/quote] Me too! Both mine are HH. I'd like to try an HS to see how they compare. I usually favour the neck pick up to the bridge perhaps 60/40 it growls like a monster!

One these? [attachment=163701:Majesty.jpg] Hell, yes

+1 from me, Can't to wait to gig with mine, soon hopefully

I had an old Overwater Progress II and a Progress III a few years ago and loved it, wish I still had them Would highly recommend that you have a go one. Shukers are great too and worthy of a test play.

That is fabulous...want, want, want....