silverfoxnik

[quote name='matty589' post='186106' date='Apr 26 2008, 07:08 PM']Overrated by who? Without wishing to descend into an argument, does the wider world care what the posters on this thread think? Jaco, Jamerson, Mark King and the rest have made music that has entertained and been enjoyed by people all round the world. Have you?[/quote] That's not the point, with respect.. The original post - by a member of Basschat, asked fellow Basschat members - who we thought were overrated. Therefore, it's a question about our opinions here, not about the achievements of the bassists in question out there in the 'wider world'.. So IMHO, it's just a harmless way to pass the time and definitely not a way to start arguements..

Mark King, Level 42 Though unbelievably dextrous, in my opinion, his playing and music is souless, funkless, 80s shiny blue-eyed pop.. More a technician than musician Loads better than I could ever be, but highly overrated..

100% agree! It's common courtesy..

[quote name='Phaedrus' post='185189' date='Apr 25 2008, 11:33 AM']Tomorrow's the big day. The main man is going in at 11am to lay down guide guitars & vocals. Me & drummer are going in for 4pm to hopefully record the drums & bass together. I'm pretty sure I'll be overdubbing or punching in corrections after any main takes. Guitarist is going in on Sunday to do his stuff. The real vocals & harmonies, keyboards & percussion will all be done on Monday and he's going to mix it all on Tuesday. We've been rehearsing pretty solid and are all quite excited. Looking forward to it. Thanks again all, for your advice & comments, Mark[/quote] Good luck with it all Mark and make sure you enjoy yourself in the process!

[quote name='lowhand_mike' post='184628' date='Apr 24 2008, 04:23 PM']i suppose for the next song she requested "I want to break free" lucky git an all[/quote]

[quote name='dabootsy' post='184350' date='Apr 24 2008, 10:35 AM']In the band i am in the guitarist always tries to tell me how to play a basssline (i have only been playing for 25 years) which tends to do my head in as i do not tell him how to play things on his guitar. Is it because they follow the myth that a bass player is someone who wants to play a guitar but is not good enough which of course is a load of bo####s any views or am i being over sensitive[/quote] I always get wound up when any of the other band members notice and point out my mistakes!! Because I never ever point out theirs...

[quote name='Lee-Man' post='183966' date='Apr 23 2008, 05:17 PM']Glad you guy's are happy. Thanks for the feedback. Nik, I've just brought one of these for my other Triad [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-Genuine-SWR-Triad-Canvas-Cabinet-COVER_W0QQitemZ130217200851QQihZ003QQcategoryZ121163QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l1262"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-Genuine-SW...1713.m153.l1262[/url] They did have some spare plastic corners in the other day. Lee[/quote] Thanks for the link Lee; I've noticed the plastic corners already so might do a double order!

Just bought Lee's SWR Triad and it's brilliant! As described, perfectly packaged and Lee's a really easy person to deal with! He knows his stuff too and that always turns what is a bit of business into a real pleasure. Thanks mate! Nik

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='180967' date='Apr 20 2008, 12:20 PM']A lot of dosh for a 2nd hand case with a broken catch![/quote] Very true in the big scheme of things but there's a lot of Wal owners out there who've bought their Wal second-hand for a couple of grand or more, so wouldn't mind spending an extra £120 for an original case..

[quote name='The Burpster' post='183078' date='Apr 22 2008, 06:59 PM']Oddly enough.... those that went to the last bash will know there was some very trick stuff there..... Know what I enjoyed playing with the most....? One of Silverfoxniks BC Riches... All black beaut.....Real class.[/quote] Thanks Bob! The one you played of mine is a 1984 BC Rich Eagle, but it's the New Jersey Series, not one of the USA models (USA parts constructed in Japan). Unlike Shockwave's Eagle, it's a passive model but with vintage Dimarzio pick ups and a beautiful thru-neck that sounds and plays like a dream! IIRC, Shockwave's Eagle is an early 2000s Custom Shop model I believe and it looks very nice too! It has the full-monty in terms of the active circuitry and it is very, very versatile tonally... I had an original 1978 Eagle that was stolen in 1995 and I'm still gutted by that loss! As has been said by bass ferret, BC Rich do indeed make some very high quality basses.

Our gig on Saturday at the harbour Club, Shoreham was really good but there was a slightly worse for wear girl 'dancing' away during the first set to such an extent that she kept most of the other punters off the dance floor.. Apparently, she used to be a stripper and was politely removed from the venue during the interval! Fortunately, her best efforts have been immortalised on YouTube here: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB1niIcIfow"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB1niIcIfow[/url]

Great story! What song were you playing when it happened?? Any number of appropriate titles spring to mind... 'Let's Get It On', 'Don't Stop Me Now' etc, etc

[quote name='The Burpster' post='182326' date='Apr 21 2008, 10:25 PM']Nik..... ooooh I wish... Last run of basses made by Mr Smith was 2001-2004 (the PRS IV) of which I have 2 (nearly had 3 but got ripped off to the tune of £850 ) of 495.... Thats equal to a fender limited run... SE (Student Edition) is the made in Korea series, which have US QC but made in PRoK not in Stevensville. The custom shop (PRS call it Private Stock) options of buying a new IV are available but at $6k to place an order, is way beyond me for a playing instrument. I just feel lucky to have 2. They really are exceptional.[/quote] Bloody hell! $6k to [i]place an order[/i].. Scary.. Hope you've got yours insured?

[quote name='The Burpster' post='181520' date='Apr 21 2008, 08:21 AM']Nik, I shouldnt think for one min that Paul does all his own research, but he does have a pretty good team around him... My guess would be that as PRS is (in the scheme of things) a fairly young company that any collusion with another "outside" patentable name would have to be mentioned...... i.e. "[i]developed in conjunction with BL etc......"[/i] ????? In other parts of PRS history where someone outside the company has helped with development of a product credit is given..... It would be interesting to know if anyone else that 'did' work for the Co. when they made the basses is no longer there..... Another interesting point for me is ...... When are they going to make more basses? I feel an SE bass is looming somewhere but they never confirm or deny anything...... [/quote] I suspect you're right Bob.. Someone like BL would be a PR boost, so if he had been involved then I'm sure he would have been cited as a contributor. Didn't realise that PRS don't make any basses now.. That's a real oversight on their part!! Do you mean Special Edition by the initials SE? If so, how about 'The Burpster Bass' by PRS.. It's got a ring to it!

[quote name='The Burpster' post='181197' date='Apr 20 2008, 06:18 PM']I'm pretty sure Mr Smith will be well miffed by that..... To quote PRS history.... [i]"2 PRS high inductance passive pickups (v/v/t with high end switchable audio pre-amp)"[/i] There was a lot (apparently) of development went into those pups... and a F***ing good job they did to! (although that development may have been done by BL I somehow doubt it!) In fact the whole electrics are very yummy! :wub:[/quote] As part of the job for Fender, Bill Lawrence worked closely with Roscoe Beck on the p/ups in the RBV to get them just so RB imagined them (so the story goes..) So BL does a lot of work with other people and other companies so maybe he did some work for PRS? But then, I wouldn't want to take anything away from Mr Smith...

[quote name='The Burpster' post='181144' date='Apr 20 2008, 05:08 PM']Using your definition, then yes I do with this one.... My frist 'proper' bass and the one by whhich all else is judged. So far nothing has come near it. Whatever I try 'new' I coming back to this one is like going back to the house that you grew up in.... Just makes you feel relaxed and like you were 'meant to be'.![/quote] Great looking bass.. What are the pick ups on it, only they look like a Bill Lawrence design? [quote name='clauster' post='181128' date='Apr 20 2008, 04:50 PM']Nik's RBV does sound fantastic - it's Guiness in bass tone form - rich, smooth and creamy.[/quote] Cheers clauster.. That's a good description and obviously, I'm pretty drunk on it as stingrayfan noticed earlier!

[quote name='ped' post='181061' date='Apr 20 2008, 03:00 PM']Nice youtube clip. I wanted a red one too, but didn't have the tracksuit to match![/quote] Thanks for the clip paul, the - I hadn't seen that before!

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='180962' date='Apr 20 2008, 12:13 PM']Quick! Someone run this man a cold shower! Haha.[/quote] Ok.. I'll nip down to the Littlehampton seafront now and just go for a long, cool swim..

[quote name='ped' post='180937' date='Apr 20 2008, 11:32 AM']Damn it Nik I totally forgot to come and have a look at the Roscoe Beck at the bash. There was just so much to look at!! I played one some time ago and remembered at the time it was my 'ultimate' bass. I saw a picture of Mr. Beck with a red one with a maple neck and transparent scratchplate that looked amazing on a Fender advert somewhere, maybe it was a hint at the 'new' Beck basses which I heard are coming out soon? You know what I am going to say RE bass love but glad to hear your 'success story'. Nothing quite like finding the 'one' is there? You think FINALLY and just fall in love with it and all of a sudden your playing becomes the focus, not GAS for another instrument! I was very impressed with that G&L, nearly bought the Lynx bass as a result (an early SB-2?) Cheers ped[/quote] Never mind Ped - next time! You and your Vigier are pretty much inseperable I would have thought? You're spot on when you say [i]"You think FINALLY and just fall in love with it and all of a sudden your playing becomes the focus, not GAS for another instrument!"[/i] That's exactly how it is at the moment for me.. The RBV, my BC Rich Eagle and the Wal just about do everything I need which is great.. A bit like Al's G&L and his Wal.. I just keep my GAS for my rig now..

[quote name='Kaiu' post='180944' date='Apr 20 2008, 11:48 AM']It's ridiculous, we are signed to a major label, and the money they spend is stupid. They still send bands first class, book flights at the last minute instead of booking in advance and saving money. With a little extra care they could save themselves alot of money. Alot of the employees are still living in the 80's and 90's, billing large amounts to their company accounts in the name of the artist. I know it's not going to amount to the number of illegal downloads etc but it's a start. ed[/quote] That's absolutely true and it was definitely that way last time I was working in artist management in 2002.. You'd think it'd be better now since the changing landscape of the industry and the way that music is 'acquired' by punters has hit record companies so that sales are at an all time low! But in typical music biz fashion, it's still obviously being run by freeloaders and idiots most of the time! Will they never learn?

[quote name='WalMan' post='180843' date='Apr 20 2008, 02:37 AM']Morning Nik Glad your went well as well. I think my vote is a shower & my pit. I'm knack'd!![/quote] Sounds like it was a really good one Al! We must check The Fountain out... I'll have a look at your site to see when you're next in there and come along.. I stayed up and listened to the fight on the old radio and it was very tense but what a result!! Amazing that Calzaghe won on a split decision though as you'd never normally expect a British fighter to get the decision in the States..

Hi Folks, We did a gig tonight which went really well at a club we've played at a couple of times before. And, because we go down well there and I was feeling relaxed ahead of the gig, I thought I'd use my back up bass as it's not had a proper outing since I got it in January when I part-ex'd it with WishICouldWalk for my Lakland DJ5. It's a 1997 USA Fender Jazz 5 Deluxe fitted with an EBS pre-amp and it plays really nicely and sounds pretty good (to my ears anyway) and it's really loud in terms of output too. So, we did the first set and it was sounding good and I felt quite comfortable. But having said that, it was 'good' but not 'great'! Can't put my finger on exactly why, but something was not quite right tonally.... So, I switched back to my Roscoe Beck 5 for the 2nd set and it was amazing; just as if all the lights had come on at the same time in Times Square or something similarly amazing and exciting! It just felt perfect in my hands and sounded so deep and resonant, it was a joy to play! As it happens, I think the reason I much prefer it is because it's a passive bass, and I'm convinced the natural tone of the instrument comes to the fore because it's not active (if that makes any sense?). Anyway back on topic, I was thinking to myself as I was playing: "I love this bass and nothing else comes close" and at the same time I was thinking, "it's only a bass - stop being such a sad muso loser" So, is it just me, or does anyone else feel the same about their bass or basses? Nik

[quote name='clauster' post='180001' date='Apr 18 2008, 05:46 PM']Lived there 10 years ago - lovely place (and great pubs)[/quote] Hi Nick, It'd be good to see you next month if you guys can make it! And i'm even more impressed by your motivation for fixing the speaker now!!! Nik

[quote name='Gamble' post='180840' date='Apr 20 2008, 02:31 AM']Do I have to stop being a tart and just think about the sound and not be sentimental? Are there any factors I haven't taken into consideration yet? Do any of you have any advice on the matter? Please help me. This isn't a decision I need to make fast (I need a new car first!) but any input would be gratefully recieved. Cheers![/quote] Go for the tone; the sound that's going to make you play to your very best.. Because at the end of the day, that's the most important thing. The sound of your bass through your rig should inspire you and help take your playing to another level... If that means go for the Ampeg, then that's what you've got to do! Good luck with it..

Just back from Shoreham Harbour club near Brighton where we played 2 sets.. Great gig and really good crowd! So many gorgeous women it was untrue.. Must be something in the water... Certainly makes the evening more pleasant! Can't decide whethe to stay up for the Calzaghe Vs Hopkins fight or not as I'm prety knackered??? Come on Joe - let's finally see a British fighter win over there in the States!!