silverfoxnik

I have a 1984 BC Rich Eagle that has the P/P configuration and it sounds fantastic! Admittedly, the pick ups are nice old vintage DiMarzios but nevertheless, I think there's a lot to be said for that configuration. In this particular case, there is one volume pot for each pick up and one master tone control.. Oh, and it's passive. There are no buzz or humming issues and you can blend the levels of the pick ups any which way you like.. Very simple to use and very versatile.

That looks stunning!! Look forward to hearing it...

I've used ParcelForce successfully to ship to Italy and other European countries 2 or 3 times . When shipping, detune the bass and make sure that the bass is completely protected in something like bubble-wrap. If in a hard case, put something like strong foam or cardboard under the headstock and give the neck as much protection as you can generally. I've always tried to send in a hard case if it's going abroad but have used a gig bag on one occassion and that was fine. If it's a gig bag, then the bass needs to be in a strong cardboard box that is very securely taped up using gaffa tape or similar if you can.. Hope that helps..

Great bass.. Hope this story has a happy ending!!

[quote name='Jake_M' post='298219' date='Oct 3 2008, 02:34 AM']Here's one for all the old punks out there. JJ Burnel of The Stranglers was the reason i first picked up a bass guitar. My personal all time favourite bass guitar album would have to be Black & White. For me, bass players back in the day did stuff you just don't hear anymore, unless you come round my house that is. :-) To name but a few: Barry Adamson, JJ Burnel, Bruce Foxton, Lee Gorman, Steve Hanley, Peter Hook, David Jay, Segs Jennings, Lemmy, Stuart Morrow, Tracy Pew, Paul Raven, Steve Severin, Algy Ward, Jah Wobble, Youth. Anyone care to add to the list? I reckon the whole "post-punk" era in particular was a great time for bass players. Killing Joke, Birthday Party, Bauhaus, Cure, Joy Division, Sisters Of Mercy, Theatre Of Hate etc. Songs that were obviously written around strong bass riffs, always loud in the mix. Anyone's else's first bass line Love Song, Public Image, Peaches or Warhead? Cheers, Jake M[/quote] +1 Great thread! Love Barry Adamson's playing, especially on Magazine's first album 'Real Life'.. Did some gigs with The Stranglers in 1980 and JJ Burnell was fantastic, as were the band themselves.. Definitely +1s for Norman Watt-Roy, Bruce Thomas & Bruce Foxton, especially for writing great pop basslines that were hooks in themselves. Got to throw in a +1 regarding XTC and mustn't leave out Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads - so groovy!! Can't remember the bass player in The Cure but the the basslines on their first album were brilliant.. But my all time favourite was Leigh Gorman from BowWowWow. Totally unique style and sound and a real inspiration to me!

Hi Folks, Matt's just bought an Aria fretless from me in what was a very easy and pleasant transaction and I'd be more than happy to deal with him again..! Hope you like the bass Matt... Nik

Very nice!!

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='295242' date='Sep 30 2008, 11:11 AM']If I hadn't found this site, I'd have been perfectly happy with an OLP Stingray and a Fender Rumble combo. Current set-up is good though. Glad I slimmed down my bass collection to three that I actually use. Bit of a surplus on the amp front, but I'm still experimenting.[/quote] Love the line [i]"Bit of a surplus on the amp front, but I'm still experimenting."[/i] That's sounds like a case of denial to me SF!

Looks like pretty good value to me; £20 doesn't go very far these days but to get quality artists, quality exhibitors all in one space for that price is excellent value for money. Would love to go myself but I have a late gig the night before and its about 300 miles away! I'm originally from Manchester so maybe next year I can combine it with a trip to see the relatives.. Hope it goes well

Some good pics there Mert!

[quote name='Weird War' post='294999' date='Sep 29 2008, 11:40 PM']Tricky one this, but my London band is looking for a cellist. I've posted ads on-line, in Greenwich (where I live) and at nearby Trinity College of Music so far, but wondered if BCers had any other suggestions? Is there a cello equivalent of Basschat?? I imagine we'd get along rather well! Anyway, any ideas appreciated.[/quote] Look in the Musicians Union directory of members as it will have loads of London based cellists there.. Also, try the music colleges like ACM..another way is to ask other classically trained musicians if they have any friends who are cellists; it's quite a small clique of people in the classical world, so they'll all know other orchestra players.. Hope that helps and good luck!