Paul S

I spent most of 2014 rehearsing with 2 new bands with huge amounts of time out because band members were travelling. Both now ready to get out there, so aim for these two is GIG. Had first outing of one band last Saturday and it was totally brilliant, as good a gig as I have ever had, so I am really looking forward to what this year holds. Also just about to start up a new rock covers band with some decent musos - our very first rehearsal is in just over two weeks - so will hopefully be doing some greatly rewarding stuff in 2015.

OK. In. Washburn semi-acoustic Ukulele bass Fender Jazz Bass Special Aria Pro II CSB 450 'Black n Gold' Overwater medium scale Westone Thunder 1A Westone Thunder 1A fretless Squier Precision medium scale Squier VM Jaguar Squier Deluxe Jazz SGC Nanyo SB-315 Out Bitsa Precision Squier VM Jaguar SGC Nanyo 315 Ibanez SR800 Squier deluxe jazz Squier Silver Series jazz ThunderJetRay Squier fretless Jazz Peavey Fury Aria Pro II Laser Classic That seems to be a net gain of two, with many appearing in both the 'in' and 'out' trays. I have convinced myself the first two don't count as the aren't 'proper' basses, so in actual fact I have reached status quo. So to speak. Edit - just done the maths, I have a net reduction by 1, under the second accounting system. That'll teach me to post with a head cold. What have I learnt? I apparently not much in terms of self-control In terms of trying all sorts of stuff, loads. I like medium scale basses. Another edit, I've gone back to round wound strings. Again.

The oddest (saddest?) thing about this to me is that I started the original thread and have *absolutely* no memory of doing so. Nurse? Time for my tablets!

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1419605857' post='2641233'] The only jacks that I will ever entertain using are the Neutrik Professional (NP) series because the business end is a one piece construction i.e. no rivet joining the solder tag to the jack. The regular right-angled versions (NP2RX) are workhorse connectors and I've never had one of those fail. There is one exception and that is the right-angled Silent jack which is inherently weak and has a tendency to come apart with heavy use. [/quote] The definitive word, surely, from a man who deals in these components every day?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1419710720' post='2642162'] 'Ere, are you callin' me a 'ippopotamus?? [/quote] Did I mention the word 'ippopotamus? [size=1]Its the one I had in mind though.[/size]

Recent one of my band 'Illegal Tender' when we had some piccies done for the website. Me far left. [attachment=179351:Illegal-Tender1.jpg]

Muchas gracias amigos!

Just that really. if you bought a load of strings and kept them in a drawer for 10 years, unplayed, would they sound as dull as 10 year old strings that had been played? Or would they be as bright as the day they were made? Or somewhere between? Thanks!

For me it makes no difference what is on the headstock. As someone said a while back, 99.99% of punters won't notice or, even if they do, care. And if anyone does actually judge you with their eyes - what is written on the headstock - as opposed to their ears - what is coming out of the speakers - then that is their problem. I put a Fender decal on a Mighty Mite neck on my bitsa Precision (now moved to a better home) mainly because it looked rather desolate with nothing up there (and the rest of the bass was a Fender, anyway). But I have gigged and will continue to gig with Squiers, Westones, Washburns, all proudly displaying their logos. As long as they are physically up to the task, sound good and not likely to fail mechanically mid-gig then if I like playing them they get gigged.

Is there a bass you [i]haven't[/i] owned, FE?

I was going to get one of the Hercules stands that has the quick lock thing on the height adjustment until I saw one in bits in a corner of a rehearsal studio. I think the gear they have there probably gives an indication of robustness.

I quite like it

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1419669266' post='2641678'] The look would be pretty good for anyone in a glam band. [/quote] That's what I was thinking. Although not me. Unless I was forced to choose at gun point between one of those and one of those pointy black Gothy things, in which case I'd be wearing the Daisy Rock. [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1419641614' post='2641609'] In fact I think it would go quite well with my new blonde wig and pink tutu.... er no, wait... [/quote] I don't know why, Mark, but I suddenly had an image from the Disney film Fantasia pop into my head...

P Retro. They are brilliant. Some might argue that installing a pre-amp worth more than the bass is a bit daft, but it didn't ever stop me. Plus you can take it out and resell it when you are finished fiddling.

Brighteyes?

'A01xxxx' serial number but looks like the one in your avatar, it's an '85/6. Lovely.

[quote name='gadgie' timestamp='1419455120' post='2640228'] Thinking about names for the new band I'm in.....we play mostly middle of the road stuff. [/quote] Coldplay?

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]My main new band, Illegal Tender, have our first gig coming up this Saturday. Yee haw, I am very excited about this. Paul Pry in Rayleigh, if you aren't busy - say Hi.[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]We are 2 x guitars, bass, drums. The other 3 sing. * means I might use my EUB, haven't decided yet.[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Set is:[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]SUPERSTITION (Stevie Wonder)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]WHY DID YOU DO IT (new version)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]BREAKDOWN * (Tom Petty)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]FIRE (more Bruce than Pointer)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]CHINA GROVE (Doobie bros)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]DON’T LET ME BE MISUNDERSTOOD * (Robben Ford version)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]CAJUN MOON (funky Maria Muldaur style)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]BLACK FRIDAY (steely Dan)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]HOW LONG (Ace)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]THE LETTER (Joe Cocker version)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]COPPERHEAD ROAD (Steve Earle)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]SIX BLADE KNIFE * (Dire Straits)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]RIO DE JANIERO BLUE *(original Richard Torrance version)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]SPOOKY (Atlanta Rhythm Section)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]SECOND SET:[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]ALL OR NOTHING (Small faces)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]IS SHE REALLY GOING OUT WITH HIM (Joe Jackson)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]LONG TRAIN RUNNING (our own arrangement)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]BLUE HOTEL (Chris Isaak)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]DOWN IN HOLLYWOOD (Ry Cooder)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]HOUNDOG* (our own arrangement)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]DON’T LET ME DOWN (Beatles)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]WAR WE WAGE (*possibly) (Matt Schofield)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD (Tears For Fears)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]LONG BLACK ROAD (ELO)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]WALKING THE DOG * (our own bluegrass version)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]SYLVIA (Focus)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS * (Maria Muldaur)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]PUMP IT UP (Elvis Costello)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]SHAKEY GROUND (Bernie Marsden)[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]REBEL REBEL (Bowie)[/font][/size]

[quote name='geoffbyrne' timestamp='1419105048' post='2636692'] Remember - a Hohner 'B' bass is a Jack with a head - otherwise the same. G. [/quote] .... and a B2A is a Jack but minus most of the body. They all share the same core, I think.

If you fancied black nylon flats but not fiddling with your nut (ooh err etc) to fit the Trubass strings, Status do good black nylon flats that have the same woody tone but in reasonable gauges - I think the heavy gauge Es are still only 105s. £16.99 a set. I have my fretless Thunder 1A fitted with them and they sound fantastic. I'm sure you could move on the Trubass on here easily enough.

I'm using a Fender Jazz bass Special that someone converted to active with Bartolini pups and electrics. So, yes, P/J pups, middle position, light on the treble, but actually played up close to the neck, gets me as close as I need to I think. Doesn't help me that I play with a pick, mind you.