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I once joined a band (briefly) where I was told that "I was tall and looked like Duff McKagan with that long blonde hair" (a LONG time ago!) but then given instructions to stand at the back. I dyed my hair and quit. Most bands I've played with have had an image of sorts being an important aspect but this hasn't meant they needed to resort to being idiots.

Looking at her live schedule I was just wondering if Kate Bush had ever seen Groundhog Day?!

Mandolin Cafe is a good forum & I used that a bit when I started out. Kentucky is a great make so I assume that one is solid top?

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1396054396' post='2409596'] The 'white on maple' is perhaps the least questionable aspect of its decoration, methinks..! [/quote] I hope you are not criticising my leopardskin gaffa tape? I had to hunt that out especially - you can't just walk into B&Q and buy that, y'know!

Well done Gary. What make is it? They are tiny compared to bass though & you knew that really, right? Have fun with it.

[attachment=158872:IMG-20140328-00318.jpg] I liked this thread at the time & despite my tennis ball trick thought this was an inexpensive way of tackling feedback. Here's my effort but I did wonder how have this worked out for you Pete? Apologies for my white on maple - I really do have questionable taste!

How we all love a politician looking slightly silly; all jolly harmless really. I don't care for Gove personally but he comes across almost sweet here. And I must confess I was sharing this clip last night with friends on Facebook. Working a lot in schools myself I deliberately tend to name check Showaddywaddy or Shakin Stevens whenever I get asked about music by the kids. He does gain / lose kudos (depending on your angle) for name checking Chuck D and stating that Wham are a bit vanilla. But perhaps that's just the way they roll in his 'hood!? Bear jokes, innit?

I don't recall seeing one of these before. I love the look of old retro instruments that look sort of futuristic at the same time. Good effort and worthy of a brand new Basschat acronym in NVBBD

With the amount I've spent there over the years you'd think they could afford to give that door a lick of paint

I absolutely LOVE going to gigs. I occasionally struggle watching some of the bands that support my band (& then slope off whilst we're playing despite having politely watched their often unspectacular performance). I have even seen some of the so called past it acts play bigger places and had a good night. I guess we're all different.

I think Tom Petty has been much more hit than miss over a very long musical career. Didn't spot anyone mentioning The Traveling Wilburys either which I thought was OK at the time but rediscovering them about 15yrs back I realised I'd been a bit harsh first time around - brilliant stuff.

I don't think this is a stupid question but then I've been around long enough to have seen a couple crop up, usually in off topic! My thoughts are as follows (pending someone with a better idea popping up). The DB is a huge part of the image of rock n roll so as practical as an EUB is (and I am often dreaming as one whilst descending stairs after midnight) most bands will want you on an old fashioned looking upright bass. Advertise in Items Wanted on here for a flight case as brand new they are pricey but also start scouring EBay. The alternative would be to either divide the kit up with other band mates or wrap some waterproofing like tarpaulin around a gig bag and stick that on the roof rack. There are basses that fold up too but I fear this might not solve your issues. I think this is an interesting thread, good luck resolving the problem.

I definitely notice trends on here. Wayne mentioned Sue Ryder basses and there was a phase where loads of people were snapping them up. Equally I remember HighwayOne basses being the essential purchase of choice for a while as was a Jack Cassady bass. Amp wise the Orange Terror seemed really popular for a time as did the Mark Bass stuff. A lot of these choices seem reflected by indie bands on TV too. I guess we reflect a new product coming out and people want to snap it up. A few people stay with the bass of choice and most wind up getting sold on for the next wave of GAS. All good fun and completely irrelevant in equal measures.

My Cabronita Precision bass [url="http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Tim_73/media/ValentinesBass_zps39ea07b7.jpg.html"][/url]

I was at another gig back around '93 and this guy in the audience was showing off a massive Twisted Sister tattoo he'd just had done. At the time I thought it was a little silly but periodically over the last 21yrs I've often thought back to him & wondered how he feels about it now.

Very sweet. Not to detract from the shoes but I like the Marilyn Monroe picture

I was going to say I used to take my ex-wife along but I guess that is a bit obvious. I too have capos, guitar strings and plectrums because they go in the kit bag and other players seem to struggle with that concept.

I can only agree with everything in Roland's original post. Between kit shares and house backlines it too works out about 40% but I love my rig. I guess every band is different.

[attachment=158047:Rig14.jpg] Having left Ampeg for Orange in 2010 I'm back full circle with the Portaflex

Worth remembering that Leo Fender's original idea was that parts like necks etc would be easy to replace as and when they wore out. I changed a neck on a 57RI as I wanted to get a 62RI and it changed the feel of that bass. The original bass had a lot of sentimental value so it seemed easier to do that than sell it and buy a 62 or trade on here.

Great article although I assume the pictures are on Photobucket as they are blocked at work. I did a similar thing with a late 70s bass although being born a year before you I missed a trick... and I think the trick was haggling as I tended to pay asking price for everything. I'll check this thread at home to admire the pictures

A shame they don't have an option for tele basses but good fun all the same.

I've been playing mandolin since around 2005 and the one I've had since 2007 is stunning. It is made my Rally who are an Eastern budget make. It's all solid which helps rather than Fender's cheap plywood efforts. That said you can pick a plywood jobbie up cheap enough and sell it on if you want it to take off. The Ozark stuff is great but you pay more for the name (my Rally one was made in the same factory but doesn't have the name). Personally I'd go for something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spruce-Top-Savannah-SF-100-F-Style-Mandolin-Sunburst-Includes-Case-/181052763440?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Sting_Instruments&hash=item2a2795ed30 but there are a lot of sub £100 (£50 even) that would get you out the starting blocks. Something solid top is definitely going to sound sweeter and consider a built in pickup if you fancy taking it around the open mic nights to busk along with some folk or bluegrass.

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1394615744' post='2393253']You "outgrow" your cheap instrument, buy a lot of expensive ones, playing lots all the time, then pick up that old cheap one again after a lot of years, and find you are more comfortable playing it, it sounds better, and you like it more. (It's a Sunn Mustang, it cost me £30 25 years ago, it has had a fair bit of work done on it as well) You have now outgrown the expensive stuff, and cured your GAS forever. [/quote] This pretty much sums me up too. A decent well setup Squier is almost as good as a decent Fender but for a fraction of the cost. I loved my GAS phase but boy I don't miss it now