EssentialTension

Very stylish, Nige, well done.

[quote name='Mog' timestamp='1382697518' post='2255516'] That is a damn fine tone. Do the big F still supply that bridge assembly? Couldn't spot one on the website. [/quote] [url="http://www.thebassplace.com/parts-miscellaneous-c-8_26/fender-jazz-bass-mute-kit-p-54"]http://www.thebassplace.com/parts-miscellaneous-c-8_26/fender-jazz-bass-mute-kit-p-54[/url]

If you don't like how it looks then don't take the cover off. Or buy something else.

[quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1382626961' post='2254633'] Do people put any value on being able to try an instrument in real life or is it just about "he who is cheapest gets the business"? [/quote] I'd be totally happy to pay more in life than on line.

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1382627958' post='2254656'] ... A shop that takes good care of its stock will make sure the guitars are well set-up before people are allowed near them ... [/quote] Guitars/basses in shops are never set up the way I would want them. Always got the wrong strings for start. I'd have zero expectation of finding an instrument set up for me.

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1382633418' post='2254782'] Standard P bass, do you want a colour ? [/quote] Olympic White.

You need a short story of the Slab 66 on the home page, not everyone knows what it is. You need (at least) an anouncement of what you do, i.e. make Slab 66s in a variety of finishes. I also didn't like the audio; short sound files of what the bass can sound like, solo, would be better.

[quote name='jakenewmanbass' timestamp='1382637198' post='2254878'] I doubt the investment will be recognised in royalties [/quote] ... and that's why I'm out.

Looking at the distance to the tailpiece on the Broadkaster, I wouldn't be surprised if you need long scale strings.

Surely that's at least one zero too many.

I bought a chorus pedal from Nick. Clear, straightforward, and fast and when I managed foolishly to slightly overpay NIck threw in some connectors to make up the difference. Top guy, I say deal with him now.

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1382426163' post='2251865'] ...the caveat emptor (buyer beware) principle does still apply sadly, and ignorance (as in no Ts and Cs to hand) is not generally accepted as an excuse in law. You would probably have to demonstrate that you had tried hard to find the information... [/quote] .. and the information that you can't in any real sense insure a musical instrument with Parcelforce is easily available here at Basschat as we have had this same conversation several, possibly many, times.

No, I'll be reading one of the classics instead.

Best to assume you'll have to pay it, reckon on 25%, and then when you do get away with it, you'll be happy.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1382353351' post='2250929'] Macca's violin bass. That would do me. Got to be the most valuable, iconic bass. Ever. [/quote] Maybe even most valuable, iconic musical instrument. Ever.

It's definitely hit and miss. Parcel value over £60 and it arrived no customs charges. Two days later, parcel value £40 plus customs charges.

If anyone is having intonation or other bridge problems I highly recommend the Staytrem replacement bridge. It's not cheap at £65 but I'd say it was well worth it. You'd need the 9.5" radius for the Squier or for the Pawn Shop: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wide-bridge-to-fit-Fender-Bass-VI-and-Pawn-Shop-Bass-/181241712541?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&var=&hash=item2a32d90f9d"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wide-bridge-to-fit-Fender-Bass-VI-and-Pawn-Shop-Bass-/181241712541?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&var=&hash=item2a32d90f9d[/url]

Keep what I've got and pay the mortgage.

[quote name='norvegicusbass' timestamp='1382295835' post='2250339'] Really? A hundredth of the time? [/quote] You haven't been to one of my band's rehearsals have you?

[quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1382295534' post='2250328'] ... It doesn't follow the musical rules; it has a perception of exclusivity, of intellectualism and manner that isn't open to everyone; and it's a feedback loop, that has begun to play back upon itself... [/quote] ... and I was thinking it was dance music.

Very nice Jake, When is the album out?

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1382294700' post='2250297'] Mention 'jazz' to people and, aside from a few who like it, the reactions seem to be very negative, some even hostile. People don't react like this to 'classical' music do they? So why is jazz the recipient of so much unfair stereotyping and derision? Or is it? Mention 'metal' or 'hip hop' to a lot of people and they might react similarly. [/quote] I am a teacher. I have some classical music playing while the class works. Female student says "I don't like this music". I say "Why not?". She says "Because it's jazz".

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1382293357' post='2250266'] What I said . [/quote] Amen brother.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1382293053' post='2250254'] I think that's another myth, personally . Same as the one about classical players not being able to improvise.... [/quote] It is definitely a myth. I've played with some and listened to lots of classically trained players who could improvise. Here's a classically trained musician (who I have not played with ) and he is improvising. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCa3iyBekCs

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1382292532' post='2250245'] A lot of people who learn theory neglect the most important part - ear training. For example its all very well knowing that G -> C is a perfect cadence in C but if you cant "hear" what it sounds like in your mind then the knowledge is of little use. [/quote] That makes no sense. To know what a perfect cadence is I have to know what it sounds like. Anyway who are these people neglecting ear training while learning supposed theory. If there are such people then they aren't learning anything.