Chrisbassboy5

Cheers EZ, 2as the Principle tuba and taught by the tuba player of the London Symphony Orchestra, so was good in the day, still good. Pedal notrs (like on a church organ) are my favourite notes. Really low, just like the B on my new IB 5 string! Oh yes!

Just got to learn the bass guitar now.... lol

Cheers folks, This was me in 2006.

Hi Folks, am a professional tuba player and string bass but now out 10years from the Army and 50th birthday in Sept just treated to an 8mth old IBANEZ SR655. in immaculate find with Ddario' flats for £440. Love it and off we go learning and enjoying 'woody. See you around folks.. Chris

Hi Folks, am a professional tuba player and string bass but now out 10years from the Army and 50th birthday in Sept just treated to an 8mth old IBANEZ SR655. in immaculate find with Ddario' flats for £440. Live it and off we go learning and enjoying 'woody. See you around folks.. Chris

Zombie by the Cranberries. Love it..

These are highly recommended. UK made and cheap! https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F233253940328

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F401623920883

CNB? Got a link please, will look at.... ta Chris.

Cheers Nick. Looked and look really good for the price. Compared to a Mono 80 for pics vs quality maybe the one to buy. With a cheaper case holding an expensive bass it doesn't perhaps attach idiots to jump you as you travel too. Cheers m8!

Cheers for the info guys. My bass coming on Friday and so excited. 8 mins old and £440.00 off eBay, advertised as 'mint' ..Happy with that!

Great folks. Think Rumble, but will look at others.. Appreciate the options, great feedback..Cheers for the comments folks. Chris

Hi, Just buying an Ibanez SR 655 and want a good practice amp to go with it. Any ideas of good P. Amps at all please? As you know the amp is really important, any options, new or old? Ta Chris

Lots of awesome bass players have the 'baseball bat' left hand technique... is it all that?

Thanks m8. Will look..

Hi Folks, Just bought a mint quality Ibanez SR655 and want a quality, thick, protective high quality bass soft case. Any recommendations or for that matter poor ones as well.. ta bassists! Chris

Great post. Isn't it funny how they talk about the woods where it's a waste of time really.... like on Andertons videos!

Yep. On YT simply no one has a bad word to say.. they wouldn't would they as mist are 1st impressions and others selling.. like Andertons..

Love the IB SR505, seen a SR775 for £575, no discount and no new strings on purchase and really looking for a model of Sire...?

Absolutely. I went to Andertons in Guildford with my 13 year old as he was into them with all their YT work. It was he'll of a return trip for 2 shop driving from Staffordshire return to Guldford. Andertons are the only UK supplier so unless you order on the net you have to drive like I did! I was after an Ibanez SR 550 really. Tried one and they handed me 2 Mum's 5 string to try. I thought they were great but fumbled with the tones etc ad this was before I learnt of MM and how/what they worked. Funny the Andertons etc make a point of advertising the different woods, incl neck like it makes a difference... hence the start if this post... I'm 50 in Sept and likely go for MM V7 or so but will need to go for the day as I'll not spend £500+ unless I've tried them all and settled on one I really like.. Still torn between an IB SR high end with Barts, or a MM...? Any advice appreciated, including wood? On this post guys.. Chris

Great advice Cato...

Great mate. Always sit to play so weight no issue and like the security of a heavy bass. Cheers m8. Lots of chat about different woods and it gets confusing. Thanks for your pennyworth. Appreciated, Chris

Anyone clear this up, what are the sound differences? I'm lost.... Thanks Chris

Some great advice on the power and setup of a Sire, including preventing condensation and damaging amp leads.. I was going for an Ibanez, but after this Sure is the way! Gotta watch this video!.... Link: https://youtu.be/bne-nVM2oWo