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[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1359671324' post='1958739'] "When did rounds become the main bass string?" [/quote] Whatcha talkin bout willis?!

Drummers always impress me just because it involves such physical dexterity. My Dad was a pro drummer and was keen for me to follow in his footsteps. Sadly I struggle with patting my head and rubbing my stomach at the same time so packed in drums and didn't try another instrument for years.

I've not owned anything that couldn't have been spruced up with a good set up and some decent pickups thankfully. I thought most of the Epiphone range was great (especially for the money) but the Flying V and EB-3 both had really weak sounding pickups.

Never actually *hated* anything but plugged into a couple of things that were a bit lacking. Sound City, Fender Rumble & Laney can all step forward with their solid state mediocrity [quote name='thumperbob 2002' timestamp='1359592968' post='1957403'] I bought a rig once from dogs d ,amour which consisted of a fender pre amp' fender power amp, 4 x 10' and 1 x 15 all in two massive flight cases. [/quote] Love this. The Dogs were my favourite band when I was a teenager & Steve was probably a main reason why I played bass

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1359065447' post='1949483'] Personally it has a fairly 'tubey' sound with the EQ at 12'o clock. As it is naturally bass heavy and mid scooped. [/quote] This. I changed the valves so the breakup didn't kick in so early. Great old school tone

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1358710716' post='1943868'] Yes. But some Fender haters just won't let it lie for some reason! If you don't like Fenders, don't buy one, it's very simple. And those of us who like Fenders aren't going to be swayed by forum opinions, so stop being control freaks! [/quote] Whilst I don't disagree with any of that, that is [b]their[/b] problem and not mine. It does occasionally get a bit tiresome sometimes reading the same identical comments across a number of threads (I play [b]70s[/b] Fenders so people get that 2nd bite of the cherry too!) and whereas I don't care for Warwick or headless basses I just don't comment on threads about them. I often find people who make a point of being vocal about something they don't like occasionally wind up coming out in support of it a few years later.

[quote name='iceonaboy' timestamp='1358712536' post='1943937'] You lot are so not rock n roll! We always drink when playing, and by the way dont have issues and are not bad musicians. We dont get pissed, just have a few as its also our night out. If its a wedding or function, we will be extra careful, but pub gigs are all about the craic! I did play really pished years ago and that was a disaster, but a few drinks definately settles our nerves and certainly, as the singer. I perform MUCH better after a few pints! [/quote] I took it that this thread was about getting wasted onstage as opposed to having a few or perhaps jut a pint or two

Used to do it. Bought a video camera. Don't do it now

I love Fender and they have pretty much been my brand of choice for 25yrs now. I've tried to move away and try / buy other basses but a Fender just feels right to me so I keep coming back to them. I do have issues with the company and definitely don't see them through rose tinted specs BUT they obviously do so much right when it comes to bass guitars as they have been so popular for 60 years. There are always going to be Fender haters on these forums but then to me rock 'n' roll music should always be about dividing opinion so they have that right too

Superb BBC4 programme as always. I must confess as my Mum got me into Glen Campbell back in the 70s there wasn't much about his career I didn't know. That said the Alzheimer's stuff at the end was just heartbreaking. Best documentary I've seen in a while

This is outrageous! Best band, I could understand

I had one and if I ever regretted selling a bass (I don't) this would be the one. £410 is actually a pretty good deal - these can go for £700+ Put flats on and you'll be in retro heaven

Having played Orange for the last couple of years they are a classic brand but not really known as classic in combination. I used to like Fender & Ampeg but wanted to be a little different. I agree about Vox & Hofner. The Mesa / PRS thing is popular but not on the scene I play on. Surely classic is whatever works for you though?

Probably one of the early rockabilly cats, man those are some sweeet shoes. Size 11 for me please..... Sorry, have I missed the point?

Just booked a dinner and movie for Friday - thank god for the iplayer!

Small crossover as I'm there with my girlfriend until 16th. Didn't fancy dragging her around the music shops but this link may be of interest http://www.newsday.com/travel/new-york-city-rock-and-roll-landmarks-1.1569369

My mispent youth of posing means as I rapidly approach 40 it now feels unnatural if it's anything other than very low. I know it's wrong but it was my own doing. I've tried raising it but now just accept I look to others like I play like a midlife crisis!

I always favoured buying more music when I was younger rather than getting a decent stereo. The quest for finding great albums was greater than the desire to hear them sounding at their best. About 3 years ago I was running out of ideas for artists to explore so I went to Richer Sounds and bought a decent set of speakers, a good amp, a turntable etc. What a difference - although I find it preferable having the massive collection of music to enjoy with it. I remember a kid at school (1980s) who had the top of the range stereo and only about 3 albums which I never got. He equally couldn't get why I had 200 records and a cheap dansette. We're all different I guess. I also now have some £150 laptop speakers which make YouTube sound much more acceptable.

I assume it is just a typo in the header?

On any bass forum there are always a very vocal minority who knock Fender. Some aspects of what they say I can see sense in but Fender (for me at least) couldn't have explained why they can rightfully claim he crown any better than with this ad from the late 70s [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eugenevoorneman/4041666679/"]http://www.flickr.co...man/4041666679/[/url]

I have never illegally downloaded any music for free & I'm happy to play along with YouTube or streamed music if it's not something I want my own copy of.

I had a black Epiphone bass version back around 2004. Looked the part but really weak sounding pickups. If I owned it now I'd definitely be looking to beef up the sound

I made the same mistake as you - short scale basses don't need heavy strings hence the gauges Rotosound offer. I have a .110 or .115 E string on my Fenders but when I started playing a Hofner I tried with the heavy strings only to find out from my shop that if it's shorter than 34" you can come down a few gauges and still get the sound. I put some roto flats on and it sounded great. It feels wrong writing this down but trust me it works fine

I believe it is and the screw is singular so perhaps needs to be more sturdy. Tell me I'm wrong anyone???? But it's what I've always assumed [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/solidsender07/5451903575/in/set-72157626071834176/"]http://www.flickr.co...57626071834176/[/url]

My understanding was that it could be fitted in the "where it should be" place OR there was a hole for the old fashioned 50s style just below the strings for that Brian Wilson technique with the thumb. If you post a picture it may help