spongebob

I've got 2 - a long and short. Use the short one the most, due to basss shape and comfort. Great bits of kit, wouldn't be without them.

Too many to list! But for a real genuine keeper, it would be 'Moonflower' by Santana. Their last great album, but more importantly the album that took me onto so many new pastures. In 1990, I was a 16 year old metal fan, but slowly moving away from it. I heard a whole side of 'Moonflower' played by Fluff Freeman on a Saturday night, and I was hooked. I can't think of many records that have so much - soul, pop, rock, latin, jazz, funk......it took me to a million new directions which I still explore today - and for that its a special one for me, 24 years in. I became immersed in totally new music overnight. Many come and go, but I still love it. Listened to it last weekend in fact.

Terrible behaviour. I've sold bass gear at times on ebay, sometimes you do ok, other times the buyer gets a bargain. If you can't accept that, then you shouldn't use it. Simple as, that's the gamble. As was said earlier, you can't have your cake, and eat it. I'd report it, seller should be banned for that.

I love white Precisions - very cool!

He fixed my Markbass cab a few years back. Spent the entire time I was there telling me what a load of crap it was! Certainly a character, and obviously very talented. I remember an article on his wall about Pink Floyd, I think he was something to do with their PA systems in the 70s.

Cool! I'm really keen to see them again. Tastes and bands come and go, but I've remained a Motorhead devotee since I was 13. May they rock for a long time to come! [size=4] [/size]

Like!

Don't like it, but liked the video when I was 16!

I throughly endorse Dingus' explanation! I remember when I was an avid NME/MM reader in the early/mid '90s, there wasn't the big deal made of 'Glasto' (hate that abbreviation) in the press. It was just one of the festivals. In fact, from memory, there was far more talk of Reading and newer ones like Phoenix. Glastonbury was a bit old-skool, a bit crusty! I don't recall much being made of it, or at least nowhere near like it is now.

Certainly looked it today, I think they sound pretty cool. Loved the Beasties cover.

Debbie is 69 this week! Not sure if that's cool or not....

Quite liked Warpaint so far. Really liked Sean Kuti - will be checking out the album later. Always nice to do a bit of bass-spotting!

Interesting responses. I think it was an old tech that said to aways bring a bass with used strings, as it'll set up better if they're worn in, kind of always stuck with me. I'm edging on the side of new at the mo. Bass is having new pckups installed, and new (replacement) bridge saddles, so a set-up is a must after all that!

I do some basic set-up and adjustments from home, but my Ric is going to a luthier next month for a bit of a mod, and as such, I'll get it properly set-up again when it's there. However - I've always assumed (and got told this once) that the bass should be set-up with used strings, not a brand new set. Is this actually true? I re-strung last week and gigged it, and I've got a couple more before it goes in.So they'll be nicely bedded in and a bit sweaty before the work is done. Just wanted to check this is the right way, and not to get it done with a shiny brand new set?

The cycle of GAS - only to end up back where you started! [size=4] [/size]

There's a gorgeous American Vintage '74 Jazz - pretty steep, but looks fab with the blocks and all.

Sorted - it's a 1/16. Answered by the company themselves!

Like!

Any idea which size is the exact one? Think I've got one, but I'm sure there's maybe one thats a better fit? Can't seem to get an answer searching online!

[quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1402590655' post='2475121'] I must admit being told that we were adding a rhythm guitar for a festival we are doing made me sad. [/quote] Fully agree. Been there with the guitar wall of sound. Most bands I've played in that had a RG didn't understand how to use one. Simply played the same things together, and just ended up with a louder version of the same song. I always wanted a trio....more space, more money, less schedule problems......and you can actually hear the bass!

I played for ages in bigger bands, and was quite content to be aa the back, Last few years, I stick to the trio format.....and you can't keep me from the front. I do all the leaping about! You'll love it. Make sure you give the Ricky some stick as well....my lot always hate it when I don't bring it, and we're all R'n'B and blues.