EssentialTension

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='814281' date='Apr 21 2010, 09:08 PM']It was impressive in 1985. Trust me, you had to be there.[/quote] I was there. I don't deny King's technical proficiency at doing that thing he does but I've never seen the point of it and it has never been of any musical interest for me. So not impressed, even in 1985.

Very nice Clarky. Let me know when you're selling it.

I'm very pleased and honoured to announce my arrival on Beedster's Wall of Shame. Chris sold me his Vintage 62 Precision (and tried to sell me several other items) with great communication all along. He's a great guy and always reliable. I recommend you deal with him at your earliest opportunity.

Sold John a set of strings - immediate payment, good communication, all round excellent.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='813681' date='Apr 21 2010, 12:47 PM']Courtesy of Peter [Greeneking] I'm now the proud owner of this lovely AV 62 Reissue Sounds like no other Precision I've heard with clear bell like growling tones and no mush whatsoever. [/quote] Ooh, it looks just like mine! Sounds and feels great - I love a proper P bass.

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='811417' date='Apr 19 2010, 03:14 PM']Possibly GHS Brite Flats - they have the gaps but I'm unsure whether they have silk.[/quote] [quote name='throwoff' post='811465' date='Apr 19 2010, 03:51 PM']Red silks![/quote] Not those then. Are the gaps in the windings on Brite Flats due to them being groundwounds? If so, does that suggest OP's strings might be groundwounds?

Possibly GHS Brite Flats - they have the gaps but I'm unsure whether they have silk.

Picato flats have no silk but I don't think they match with the gaps in the windings.

[quote name='deaver' post='810754' date='Apr 18 2010, 09:18 PM']Might be Joe Osborn signature flatwounds, I can't find a decent picture to back that up at the moment though[/quote] I think Joe Osborn Flats have black silks.

Or cut a scratchplate design that doesn't reach to the pots - like the kinds you sometimes see on Lakland 44-94s and 55-94s and Decades:

[quote name='Bassistclem' post='809523' date='Apr 17 2010, 04:14 PM']Absolutely... Adam Clayton is the perfect bass player for U2, just about the biggest band in the world and yet how would Adam fair in a bass-off with Jeff Berlin!!!.......Horses for courses as they say. Too many young players become obsessed with best/fastest etc etc.... This is not an olympic event people....[/quote] I'm already looking forward to the Clayton-Berlin bass-off.

[quote name='No1skewenjack' post='809491' date='Apr 17 2010, 03:36 PM']I was on the bus the other day and heard some college kids talking about they'er favourite bass player and they were taking about Flea. Saying he was one the best. I dont hear many younger people talk about Mark King. Would you consider him equal or better than flea? I prefer Mark King. I know they are young but when I was younger I heard of B Edwards and B Collins.[/quote] Ah, top trumps again. Personally, although I'd recognise Mark King's technical ability, I can't bear to listen to him or his band. Flea (and his band) I can listen to but I rarely do. You might find other answers here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=57484&hl=flea%20best&st=0"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...20best&st=0[/url]

[quote name='faceman' post='807203' date='Apr 15 2010, 02:52 PM']A live performance of Jerry with the bass - [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gxfm6PeS6Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gxfm6PeS6Y[/url] Seems to have a slightly Danelectro growl to it but much more solid. Is this a Doors knock off band or the remaining members?![/quote] That looks like the Lakland 10th Anniversary concert with five Ampeg rigs - i.e. one each for Glaub, Dunn, Osborn, Jones, and Scheff.

Matt bought my Markbass LMII and paid immediately - smooth transaction, good communication, recommended.

[quote name='basshead56' post='807211' date='Apr 15 2010, 02:58 PM']This is what I got: [url="http://www.thomann.de/ie/phil_jones_briefcase_akku.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/ie/phil_jones_briefcase_akku.htm[/url][/quote] Thank you.

[quote name='basshead56' post='807147' date='Apr 15 2010, 01:59 PM']I have this too. Love the cream covering-much nicer than the bog-standard black. Saw the oxblood one too, but to quote Sideshow Bob- I had to go for that retro-50's charm It does feel like 100 watts is punching way above its weight, but its perfect for acoustic sessions and very small pub gigs. Stick a decent mic in front of it and it sounds lovely. The EQ section is amazing on it though-very clear with a fair bit of thump. I use mine with my custom jazz and my sienna 78 P and the tones are beautiful from it. Have to say though, it seems to love the Jazz-or maybe its me that prefers the tone A fantastic amp and well worth the price I reckon anyway. Have you got a battery for it yet? Just tried one with mine the other evening at a mate's place and it worked a treat. car charger is well handy too![/quote] No battery as yet. Any recommendations?