Paul S

I recently bought the Classic 450 and am considering taking the hit on it and getting this - I would use it all the time!

You may possibly find the other band members feel the same. Whichever one it is that you get on best with, meet him one night and explain how you feel. It might be they are all pissed off with Mr Negativity, in which case HE should be the one to go. If not, and they are happy with him, then you have your other options to consider. But worth a try before burning your bridges?

Lightweight rock/pop covers band - 11 gigs by the end of this year. We had a change of drummer from a youngish girl drummer who was very popular but never available to a middle aged guy like the rest of us who is always available - so next year hopefully we will have many more. Heavy rock covers band - frustratingly only 3 or 4 gigs. A real roller coaster with guitarist 'Hokey Cokey' for some months - he was in, he was out, in, out. Now rehearsing with a new guy so hopefully onwards and upwards. I prefer this band - we play music I love to a higher standard. On a personal level my playing continues to improve and I have more of a clue what I am doing with my gear and what I want. Still on the steep learning curve, though. Biggest change is that I have upgraded from 'occasional bad back' to 'chronic back' which has affected most facets of my life over this past year. My work has slowed down, which I don't mind as my wife has just retired.

Look in the mirror. Worked with me - it is why I don't have one anymore.

My mid-80s Fender Power Jazz Bass Special. Rock monster!

Bought some leads from Stan - he even delivered them! I know where to go if I need to tow a lorry anywhere - just get these leads out. Cheers Stan.

Bought a pup from Neil - good price, good comms, good packaging, speedy delivery. Nice one!

Thanks guys, appreciate the input. I've had a fiddle and actually settled on wah>fuzz>chorus!... for now, anyway... Cheers

again, ta all. Not had a chance to fiddle yet but am looking forward to getting it sorted.

Bought some strings from Rob - good price, instant dispatch, nice chat. A decent man and a pleasure to deal with. Cheers! Paul

If it were me, for home use, I would be looking for a second-hand Roland Cube 100 or Line 6 Studio 110 amp, both of which come with all sorts of effects/modelling already plumbed in plus MP3 play along/headphone out etc. Or, to totally maximise your money, Peavey combos sound great and are as cheap as chips. I practice at home with a TKO-80 that cost me £50. Bass-wise, I'll make my usual suggestion of Westone Thunder bass or SGC Nanyo Bass Collection, either of which secondhand will cost you under £200 and are better than the Squiers I have tried or owned. There is high regard for Ibanez SR series on here, too, although I haven't ever played one.

I started off with that intent - a x7 rack for basses and 2 guitars and strictly 'one in, one out'. Funny how 'rules' change to 'guidelines' so quickly... Now I keep the extras in their cases.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1319963256' post='1420464'] I found the Quo version equally pedestrian and dull. [/quote] it's what they do best! I saw them about 4 or 5 times in the early 70s, when they were fresh but YEEGADS they 'aven't 'alf spanked it. Great White - not keen on this one but I do quite like 'Rock Me'

Of the basses I have experience of I would add a couple more in the mix - Westone Thunder basses are incredibly good value for money. SGC Nanyo Bass Collection are arguably better value for money. I recently bought a late 80s Yamaha RBX800A from a fellow Basschatter for £150 and it is superb. All three are IMO better made instruments than a Squier.

Thank you! trial and error it is.

I am just putting together a mini-pedal board, having drifted away from my multi-effect Zoom thingy. I now have: Boss LS-2, mainly so I can use the effects mixed with the clean sound, so everything will go through one loop. EBS Unichorus Dunlop 105Q Wah EHX Big Muff I will add, when I get one, a Korg Pitchblack tuner (anyone got one they want to sell?) Possibly a daft question but do these need to be attached in any particular order in the loop? Ta!

Mine looked similar to that once I started sanding it, not afterwards. If only I had known - I could have made a killing by putting it on eBay. I'm guessing the expert refinisher lent the body against something before the lacquer had hardened?

Size of hands is neither here nor there - someone recently posted a picture of one of the smaller female bassists sporting a 6 stringer. It is what feels comfortable to the individual. Comfort is my #1 priority, tone can be changed.

Trying one in the shop is surely better than buying one blind? I love everything about P-Basses but can't get on 'regular' P-Basses (see below for the ones I do have) I have tried because a/ they are too heavy and b/ I prefer skinny necks. Unless you try them you can't possibly know.