Paul S

I'm watching this with interest for the review. I think this will streamline how I use effects, assuming I can work out out to program it. I was looking at getting a Tech 21 VT Bass deluxe but looks like this will do what that does and a shedload more, all in a small pedal?

I'll put in another vote for Westone basses, but from the Thunder range - they are sufficiently P-Bass like to feel familiar. The Concord (early ones, anyway) is a short scale, so maybe not everyones cup of tea. Thunder 1, 1A and Thunder jet basses go for not a lot and are superb value for money. I have a pimped Thunder Jet and it is a monster - necks are amazing. Unless you are particularly lucky with a Squier, Westones will be better basses £ for £.

Not me. I don't actually know what one is. I assumed it was a type of 5 string bass but Google tells me differently.

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1364906618' post='2032402'] I am just down on Canvey.... [/quote] Ah, I see - your log in name is altitudinal, not musical!

IndigO2 for sure. Here is a great Chic track that often gets passed by. All about the groove, this one. [url="http://youtu.be/TdM-QzVFWAo"]http://youtu.be/TdM-QzVFWAo[/url]

I have 2 short scale basses - Fender Musicman, 8lbs and Epi EB0 at 7lbs. The lightest full size (ish) basses I have had are the Fender Precision Lyte (edit, which also has one of the very nicest necks I have played - really skinny and shallow) and SGC Nanyo Bass Collection, both were 7.5lbs. So, as has been said, you don't need to go short scale to go lightweight. Plenty of other reasons to go shortscale though - lightweight is just one of the nice bonuses. You need to try them!

That was nice. One of the great singers. Here is another grainy old film of the Animals playing Tobacco Road, slow and moody, and in particularly fine voice [media]http://youtu.be/O4Sfh8LFMaw[/media]

Hi from just along the A13 - Benfleet.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1364732809' post='2030074'] It's derived from the word "Lute" that should give you a clue. [/quote] Since when has the English language followed any logical pattern? Yes, I say Loo Thee Err, too. My sis, whose gramma and spelling is impeccable, reckons as it is derived from French it should be 'a la Francais' and Loo Tee Aye, which seems rather daft to me.

[quote name='Musky' timestamp='1364724603' post='2029975'] Loo-thier. [/quote] But how do you pronounce that? Loo Thee er? Loo Thee aye? Or is the 'th' hard - Loo Tee aye?

I have an ongoing disagreement with my sister as to how you pronounce this - any offers?

Can you let us know which one works, please? ta. My money would be on lighter fluid.

I recently auditioned for a cheesy 80s band and had to learn a few numbers for that. Quite good fun, shame they weren't up to the mark, really. That is another whole thread in itself - why are people so delusional about their abilities? I blame the X Factor - everyone thinks they can be a star. I have been to loads of auditions lately - they all failed! One we did that is *so* cheesy was 'Self Control' by Laura Branigan. Not a lot of bass playing in it but it jogs along nicely. Also 'Died In Your Arms Tonight' Cutting crew, 'Don't Stop Believing' Journey, 'Alone' Heart, 'Shoot That Poison Arrow' ABC. Some not so cheesy - 'Maneater' Hall & Oates, 'I Surrender' Rainbow.

This is nice. on eBay USA, a loaded 90s Peavey Fury neck. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-90s-Peavey-Fury-Bass-Guitar-Neck-w-Tuners-34-Scale-/400449684682?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item5d3ca944ca#ht_4685wt_939"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-90s-Peavey-Fury-Bass-Guitar-Neck-w-Tuners-34-Scale-/400449684682?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item5d3ca944ca#ht_4685wt_939[/url] *Very* narrow and shallow.

I was having a few problems with a P-retro I'd bought secondhand here and fitted myself - couldn't eliminate a grounding hum. I got in touch with John and he patiently walked me through several potential solutions, one of which cured it - while he was waiting to be seen at hospital! But then it all packed up completely and I sent the whole thing off to him for repair. It needed a new battery unit which, once he had them in stock, he fitted almost by return and at cost price. He also supplied and fitted an LED bezel to the scratchplate for nowt. So, yes, not only does John make the best pre-amps going but he is an absolute diamond. I have them fitted to four basses and would never, ever, think about getting anything else now.

I have a MM 2909 neck on my P. Bass and it is gorgeous.

Stroopy121 bought my Hipshot BT2 is a pretty straightforward transaction. I'd certainly deal with him again.

I got something from the bottom end of the market - KAM Party Bar, and just one of them. On small stages it is adequate. 2 would be better. I wish I had bought either the KAM Parbar or Equinox versions - I've seen both in action and they are brighter and more robust. Teach me to be a cheapskate, I suppose.

[quote name='garry71' timestamp='1363550591' post='2014048'] I've just ordered one of these from Amazon today [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BR0O6FC/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]http://www.amazon.co...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/url] It doesn't say what make it is, but I think it might be a Sung il made in Korea. Not sure what to expect from it soundwise, but I'll let you all know if I notice anything drastic. Only bought it really beacause I think the Fender style bridge on my Yamaha BB is letting the rest of the guitar down a bit in the looks department! Glad I ordered it before I discovered the Babicz bridges, I'd deffo would have had one of those even at 5 times the price! [/quote] Has it arrived? Any good? Curious...

I had a Scavenger bass and it was a really lovely instrument - beautifully made. At the time I was going through a mid 80s MIJ thing and this was up there, I'd say - better than most of the Westone Thunders etc. I would imagine if this is the same kind if vintage it will also be nice. I recall a former poster on this board and King of the JapCrap, Bassassin, was particularly enamoured of a Washburn Force 4 bass. Edit - page with a pic, at least, here [url="http://www.vintagewashburn.com/Bass/EarlyModels.html"]http://www.vintagewashburn.com/Bass/EarlyModels.html[/url]

I believe Ki0gon sells fully loaded J plates as well as just the harnesses, which does kind of bypass the hole size issue. He is an absolute gent to deal with - couldn't be more helpful - and his stuff is exceptional value.

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1363877867' post='2018793'] Well I'm going to go down a slightly different route. It seems pretty obvious to me that the course of action most likely to provide the best chance of not investing in another unsuitable bass would be to get the underlying health issues out of the way. Until that's sorted out I have a terrible vision of a house full of expensive discarded compromises... [/quote] That could take years, though. I would go short scale - there are lots of options. I would particualrly recommend a Musicmaster bass - I have just recently got one. It is lightweight, skinny neck, no neck dive. Sounds like a Fender. And, as old Fenders go, they are affordable. Squier do a decent array of Bronco/Mustang etc - you could get one of those secondhand for very little outlay to see if you liked it. If you did then upgrade to the Fender model, if not move it on for only a small loss. Broncos, especially, go for little more than loose change. Danelectro do a host of ubercool lightweight short scale basses - worth having a look through what they have to offer?

I moved from TE to TC Classic 450, played through Barefaced cabs, and found that the tone was surpisingly very similar. TC do colour the sound somewhat but in a TE kind of way. At least, that is what my ears tell me. I also have a Genz Benz Streamliner 600 which is nice but different - more Hi Fi. I actually find I am using the TC more - the compressor is very useful, as is the Tubetone, which you can increase/decrease without unduly affecting the volume. The gain on the GB head is obviously extremely versatile, but you need to counter each adjustment with the volume.

[quote name='bassintheface' timestamp='1363789567' post='2017645'] You'd go a long way to find a better, more suitable bass than this at that sort of money - http://[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/200874-feeler-fs-ft-squier-silver-series-jazz-early-90s/"]basschat.co.uk/topic/200874-feeler-fs-ft-squier-silver-series-jazz-early-90s/[/url] Yes, I know I'm selling it, but it's an awesome bass for the money! [/quote] Hard to argue with that statement - surprised it hasn't sold yet tbh. How light is it? I have a Silver Series P. Bass that is about 8.5lbs - plenty light enough for me. But an E series that is nearer 9.5lbs, a touch heavy. A light-weight Silver Series Jazz probably does most things a bass player can ask of it.