Cosmo Valdemar

[quote name='anaxcrosswords' timestamp='1433777399' post='2793869'] The Amy Winehouse version of [b]Valerie [/b]has the simplest of basslines, but getting the rhythm right (and constant) becomes almost impossible if the drummer doesn’t nail it too. [/quote] First thing I thought of! Sounds dead easy but is actually fiendishly tricky to get right. And if it's not bang on, you won't get away with it.

I wouldn't worry about the maple fingerboard. It won't make much difference to the sound of the bass, and RW used rosewood board Precisions too. As for the pickup issue with the RW sig, it's easily changed if the rest of the bass fits.

A very timely review! I'm thinking of getting one of it's more powerful brothers. All the boxes are being ticked so far!

The O2 concert was incredible. I'm pretty bemused when people accuse him of being past it, or that his voice has gone, as neither is true. The fact is, he sounds amazing, incredible in fact when you consider he is 73 years old. 73. They played for nearly 3 hours straight with no let up in energy or quality. The whole Macca-bashing trend is getting a bit stale. I'm happy to report the sound was excellent too, the humble little Hofner clear and audible. If that bass, not famed for it's clarity, can cut through an arena mix it does make you wonder why the sound is generally atrocious in these places... The band is well-known for their meticulous sound checks.

I think this thread wins the award for 'vaguest thread title'...

A friend of mine has an Edwards Les Paul - the Jimmy Page model. He's a Gibson connoisseur and he rates the Edwards very highly. Sadly at a gig a few years ago a well-meaning punter mistook it for an Epiphone and it's not been gigged since.

[quote name='anaxcrosswords' timestamp='1432479419' post='2781837'] My Line6 300W combo has a synth effect, accessed via a knob on the far right. The result is that the occasional note comes out as something resembling flatulence but, mostly, it produces nothing at all. Is it just a feature of the amp that’s known to be rubbish, or is there some trick in terms of other amp settings or maybe choice of pickups to get the desired input? [/quote] If there's no sound at all, there's something wrong.

[quote name='martin8708' timestamp='1432579028' post='2782965'] Did another duo gig when the World Cup was on , I think East Timor was playing Yemen ( two really strong contenders ,or such like ) and the Landlord refuse to turn the TV off , and we played the whole gig with a widescreen TV just above our heads . It was like playing to a bunch of Zombies , no eye contact at all . [/quote] I once watched a band play underneath a vast telly showing, unbeknownst to the band, a documentary on Hitler and the Third Reich. A sub-par Oasis cover band playing to the backdrop of the Nazi rallies was quite a sight. The band obviously wondered why the audience was in hysterics and demanded the TV to be turned off.

I went upstairs on the bus the other day and was accused of being disrespectful by some children sitting on the back seat.

I've always been a Precision man but now I'm playing in a functions/covers band I'm really appreciating what the Jazz has to offer. There were some songs that required a bit more 'tightness' than the Precision could offer. Hand on heart the full on P bass sound is more pleasing to me but the Jazz is filling the current position with aplomb. And they look damned gorgeous to boot.

I'll lend you my Hofner Violin bass if you promise to film his reaction.

[quote name='Old_Ben' timestamp='1432291622' post='2780051'] Living in bristol, currently play ltd surveryor 5 string. (active emg) that sound meaty. We'll be in the studio for about 10-15 days plus 3 days of pre production with our producer! [/quote] I can't imagine that bass sounding particularly out of place on anything. Or any other bass, for that matter. And why would you need a bass with a completely different 'feel'? I would question this advice.

I've always had a soft spot for these. Totally bonkers but they seem to work so well. I wonder if Mr W is back on his feet yet?

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1431781669' post='2774939'] I've given it a couple of hours use. It's mental. It is not a bass wah in the traditional sense (although it is excellent on guitar) in that the sweep isn't low enough. The pedal is all about getting that Burton filthy wah cutting tone. And it does that very well indeed. The fuzz is nasty in a glorious way and the output levels are frankly stupid. I set up my B7K as a tuby chunky sound (a nod t the Mesa 400+ Cliff used to use a lot) and then hit it with the wah. Instant "Bells" tone. About an hour later I noticed I was still playing that intro over and over again!! So - overall as a quacky funky bass wah - not great, in fact a bit sh*t. As a merchant of cutting filth - utterly glorious. It's already velcro'd and on my board. [/quote] Sounds great! Clips!!!

Well you've saved me a trip - I was intending to pop over to GG at the weekend to try out this very bass! It's absolutely stunning. I want one.

[quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1432158064' post='2778802'] Phil Jupitus of Never Mind the Buzzcocks etc is a bassman. I hear he bought a 60th. Anniversary P bass from Reddog Music in Edinburgh. [/quote] I saw him in PMT Southend once, being an absolute arse to the very helpful guy behind the till.

[quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1432192700' post='2778959'] David Cameron Kim Kardassian [/quote] Really?!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1431361538' post='2770489'] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oVZXXnabD0"]Geddy on a Thunderbird (I think - I'm crap at Gibsons)....[/url] [/quote] That is awesome!!

Just seen this - check out the screens at 1:24! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT7k_pJRcKE