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  1. spongebob
    +1 on the early Yes albums - and PB's guitar work. Very underrated. I think 'Time And A Word' is one of Yes' best albums, love the experimentation with the orchestra.
  2. spongebob
    Any interest? Seems like you can't move for P's in 'For Sale' right now! [size=4] [/size]
  3. spongebob
    That's pretty cool. Must admit, I'm no fan of Cee Lo at at all. Don't get me wrong, I'm a massive soul fan - but his voice sounds to me like a caricature of what someone thinks a soul singer should be! [size=4] [/size]
  4. spongebob
    Sunday bump for some P-bass love! [size=4] [/size]
  5. spongebob
    38, and at a guess, I practice about 30ish minutes a day (some days more/less). Most weeks they'll be a practice or a gig as well (obviously often both) as well. I just try to make sure that I pick up a bass as close to everyday as I can.....except this week when I had (now recovering from) the flu. Didn't play for about 5 days, and that's my biggest gap in yonks!
  6. spongebob
    Lovely bass! Just to help though - it's not a cii. It's the earlier variation. Looks fantastic - good luck with the sale. [size=4] [/size]
  7. spongebob
    Up for (reluctant) grabs is my 2012 Precision bass. American Standard, the real deal! I bought it in November, so it's the upgrade with the Custom Shop pickups. It's the sunburst, maple neck, complete with the hard case and all the (hate the term) 'case candy'. Bass has also undergone a complete set-up by a respected local luthier. I love this bass to bits. Sounds and plays like a dream. Why am I selling? An on-going house project needs all funds to be available, and as such, one bass will have to do me for now! If it doesn't sell quickly, I don't need any convincing to keep it and try to find a plan B! Condition is A1. Case is as new, as is the bass itself. There is a minute, say less than 1cm blemish (tiny surface scratch) from the factory which I saw under the light.....and that's being super-picky, as it's basically a new bass. Price-wise, these retail at around £1,130 - I'd like [s]£950 [/s] £875 (+ shipping if required). Cash on collection also welcome, located in Tenterden, Kent. Please PM for any more details. Happy shopping! [attachment=128806:002.JPG] [attachment=128807:009.JPG] [attachment=128808:005.JPG] [attachment=128805:002.JPG] [attachment=128809:004.JPG] [attachment=128810:007.JPG]
  8. spongebob
    P-bass thread? Must be an excuse to post one of the best P-bass tones..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfwy0BRBc5g
  9. spongebob
    I've only had good experiences with Fenders TBH. Much more than I can say about most of the RIcs I've owned (and then sold......!) [size=4] [/size]
  10. spongebob
    Good, enjoyable shows. Kind of thing I watch and think '.....no!!' Some good choices, though. Nice to see 'The Hissing Of Summer Lawns' in there.....but they should have gone for a Jaco one!
  11. spongebob
    Downloaded 'School Days' today - bargain price of £2.99 from Amazon! Will give it a listen this evening, and see how we go. Great response from all, many thanks to those who participated. [size=4] [/size]
  12. spongebob
    Great stuff so far! Are his '70s recordings pretty much what to go for (on the basis of response at the mo?)
  13. spongebob
    Looking at actually buying some Stanley Clarke! Used to have a cheap compo some years back, but never got around to buying any more of his stuff. Anybody got any thoughts where to start on his massive back catalogue? His name doesn't seem to pop up as often as others on BC....so please help me start my Stanley journey!
  14. spongebob
    Recently, I've been using 'Tempus Fugit' by Yes.....simply because I really like it!
  15. spongebob
    Really sorry to hear that George - hope there's some light at the end of the tunnel for you. On a brighter note, that's a great price for a lovely limited 4003! Can fully vouch for George as a 100% great seller. My 4003 used to be his, and it's one of the best I've owned! [size=4] [/size]
  16. spongebob
    I've owned a few in the range, and as such would vote for the good old American Standard. Granted, I've never had the pleasure of the Custom Shop, etc, but I reckon as a go anywhere, do anything workhorse of a bass, I not bettered my US P yet. The more I play it, I think it's the ultimate, original and best. And I've had 2. By mistake. Should have kept the first one...... [size=4] [/size]
  17. spongebob
    I agree - modern bass sounds leave me cold. A background 'thump' with no definition is not bass. Melody, and adding to the song is! I did some recording recently, and TBH, was unhappy with the results. After much pushing, the bass was more defined in the mix than at first, but was still nowhere enough for me. I didn't want it out front, but clear enough to hear the lines, not just a deep thud - it's what it sounds like to me, anyway!
  18. spongebob
    I have been there once, and my experience was overall, very good. I appreciated the 'there's the bass and an amp' thing - I could have played for hours if so inclined! Once I agreed the sale, it was nicely adjusted to my liking - I then left it with them whilst I went sight-seeing, and picked it up later on to take it home on the train! I can see what some of the posts mean - but I found the relaxed atmosphere a pleasant change from the usual hard sell.....and their stock is awesome! [size=4] [/size]
  19. spongebob
    I've not heard anything 'new' that's really excited me for ages. Pointless re-treads don't interest me! Last week I bought 'Live Evil' from Miles Davis - recorded in 1970, and 100000 times fresher and more exciting that anything I've heard this decade! [size=4] [/size]
  20. spongebob
    Seeing some stuff recently about Jaco's 'Bass Of Doom' kind of got me thinking. I wonder how many BC'ers are similar in owning and playing a 'main' bass - becoming really 'at one' with their instrument, and almost 'signature' sound. One you play masses more than any others? Or do you just like to spread the love among your collection? I know quite a few 'name' players are fairly synonymous with their bass of choice, always seen with same instrument. Maybe it's something I kind of strive towards, just trying to nail a tone without constantly changing basses, and all amp settings to compensate!
  21. spongebob
    When I do a bit of jamming at home..... 'Sexy Eyes' by Dr. Hook (I really love this..!) 'Love Me Like A Lover' by Tina Charles 'Summer Nights' from Grease! With the benefit of Grooveshark/Youtube, anything goes!
  22. spongebob
    [quote name='bremen' timestamp='1359976259' post='1962643'] Maybe the band he's in now just doesn't suit the Ric? The next one might. [/quote] By all accounts, he's not played it in years! I did suggest that if he wanted to part with it.......but apparently, that's never going to happen!
  23. spongebob
    To gigs, I always carry all my leads, etc. in my bass hard case. However, I put my newish Mono strap on the P-bass, and with everything else already in the case, it won't shut! Now I never take off my straps normally - but it looks like I'll have to, and also get a box to carry it all in! Am I in the minority here? Or should I have got a decent leads box years ago.....and take off the strap every time I put it in the case (a right pain!)?
  24. spongebob
    I know someone who's bands' bassist always gigs with, and is never separated from his trusty Fender. It turns out he also owns a gorgeous Ric 4003 in a now defunct colour! However, he never plays it, ever. But he won't part with it! For me, anything I have/own that I never use doesn't really justify keeping. Anybody else got gear that they never use but won't ever sell? Or I am I just very unsentimental? [size=4] [/size]
  25. spongebob
    Sunn Mustang P-copy....my first bass, and it weighed about 3 tonnes! Funny about the 'Axe' basses mentioned early on - my first gig (I was drumming) in about 1988, our bassist used one. I do have a video of this most horrendous performance. It was so good, he had given up playing by about Spring '89!! [size=4] [/size]
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