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Homebase. The staff look down on me because I look like a musician, not a DIY expert

Both nylons & flats sound great on fretted acoustic basses. Unamplified there is a loss of volume but they sound so much more authentic to me

I tend to avoid anyone looking for a base player

Flatwounds played with a pick, of course. Generally rhythm / solo switch set to solo, bass on and treble off. They are great basses especially for the money

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1349783721' post='1830392'] Possible invitation to hang it on the back of your bedroom door? [/quote] I too think that one had potential

Bizarrely I've actually used mine for the last two gigs we did. Obviously mic'd up! We did some recording for a Springsteen tribute album and it was used for that too. It's a nice little practice amp and holds up well in acoustic jams too (see video of my mob rehearsing a couple of weeks back) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN3pykjOHCw&feature=g-user-u[/media]

Good stuff Lozz

I'm with thebrig on this one - so long as you are upfront with it, what's wrong with being particular about a genre, style or era? I'm an awkward bugger myself. I'll do sessions that range far more genres than I'd be willing to play in a band setting. There are plenty (most!) of musicians who'll be more flexible and that's great but if you are looking for a certain thing, there should be room for that too. The downside of course is that if you are too rigid and focused you can be left behind if you don't wind up putting the odd band together yourself

I absolutely LOVED that magazine & still remember buying my very first issue. It was issue 2 at Xmas 1994 & when I went home for Christmas my Dad had got me issue 1. I bought every issue since and I kept them all. In a way I'm pleased they stopped as I'd need a bigger house by now. Just a truly great music magazine. I also recall going into my local corner shop and asking if they had Bassist magazine. The Indian lady serving had a great sense of humour and she said to me "you want me to sell you Racist magazine?!" Both hilarious and awkward

I've danced around it a lot. I was born in '73 & aside owning a '71 Antoria Jazz I've owned Fenders from '76, '78 & 79. My girlfriend's Dad owns a P-bass from '73 though...so I'll probably have to marry her!

Most people do both Nashville & Memphis together. Nashville is horribly commercial but then that's part of the charm to some. I lean towards Nashville in theory but the reality is I'd do both

We're at The Slaughtered Lamb, 34-35 Great Sutton St, London for a single launch party. Free entry & here's the blurb from the record company... [color=#333333]Case Hardin release new single "Where Angels Fear To Tread" off the critically acclaimed "Every Dirty Mirror" on Clubhouse Records on Monday 8th October - and to celebrate we are throwing a party.[/color] [color=#333333]The single is backed with previously unreleased gem “Don’t Ever Hold My Hand” and will be available on all major download platforms.[/color] [color=#333333]The launch party is on Friday 5th October at Clerkenwell’s Slaughtered Lamb and special guests for the show are Clubhouse favourite The Hi and Lo.[/color] [color=#333333]Check out the Hi and Lo here: [url="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Hi-And-Lo/110426722325098?ref=ts"]http://www.facebook....22325098?ref=ts[/url] What’s more it’s free entry, so please join us for what’s set to be a great night! Here’s what Pete has to say about the new release…. 'Where Angels Fear To Tread' is what naturally happens when you have a song writer who's listening to way too much Conor Oberst and a guitarist listening to way too much Little Feat.. that aside, I come up with one of these lyrics, at some point, for all my records.. a three and a half minute precis of why I am - and will doubtless remain - single. 'Angels' was one of the first songs written for 'Every Dirty Mirror'. The idea for the noise crescendo and acoustic coda was in place from the beginning. The discordant piano was achieved by not letting Mike (Wesson.. piano/ keyboards) hear the track at all. He had just finishing overdubbing his parts for the album, so we set up a fresh recording and I asked him to hit a random series of full chords, no guidance on the key, I just gave him the timing, which we then added into the ending of 'Angels'.. and yes, that is a Stylophone I’m playing in there. 'Don't Ever Hold My Hand' dates back to around 2008. It was written for a girl I met during my time in the Middle East - my vacation on the front- lines. Dina and I never really got it together regards a relationship, hardly a surprise if this is my idea of a love song.[/color]

Originals for me and that's nearly always been the case. Played in a couple of covers bands which were great fun but given a choice I prefer working with a good songwriter in a good band (plenty of dreadful original bands out there so certainly not elitist over the subject)

I play a Hofner Reissue Verythin bass exclusively now & have done for a while. I've owned vintage Fenders, Rickenbacker and pretty much every bass you can imagine and the Hofner is my new spirtual home. I've sold off all the other basses now (ok 2 Fenders left but they'll go when I get around to it). Just a great bass, tonally and looks wise. Everyone who plays my bass comments on how nice it is. I can't compare it to the old verithin as I've never played one. The current crop of Hofner CT series basses are really good. Those Hagstrom Viking basses do look good but I've not tried one. Sorry. My only bugbear with the Verythin is that since I've got mine they now no longer come with the pickguard and that (to my tastes) is missing a trick.

Still recovering from Sunday so a day late really. Our record label has just done a tribute album for Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska (the album he did on a 4trk) and we gigged the album with all the acts. My first gig through a 15w practice amp!!! An amazing night, loved it

I had 2 basses prior to discovering online bass forums in 2004, then it got a little crazy. I calmed it right down a couple of years ago and now just use my Hofner Verithin. I can't see me replacing it & think I've genuinely bucked the GAS trend

I've spent the last 25yrs thinking it was the cocky poser who occasionally does better with the ladies than he probably ought to and then thinking just how well I fit the role - hadn't considered time of day or intellect!

I think as a result of misspent teenage posing I've always strung really low. I raised it & raised it as I started getting serious about playing / older, only to then think sod it - it's just a part of me these days so back down it went. I'm 5 months off 40 so probably not too cool to still be doing it but the beauty of being 5 months off 40 is you genuinely don't care what others think

Cheers. I think I'm looking at medium length according to other sites. Yep, the 60s vibe is what I was after and I knew a bit about string history - just not the lengths! Hofner strings are ridiculously expensive so probably just one of the usual (cheaper) manufacturers like Rotosound is fine

I think it's fair to say that anyone who was playing in the late 80s remembers them and few remember them favourably. They were being churned out in Kays catologue and the like [quote name='loki' timestamp='1347996551' post='1807944']'Making Music' (remember that?!). Happy days... [/quote] We had "Demo of the month" in that mag back in 1994. Didn't help us but we won a mic and my Mum was chuffed

Prices seem to have dipped since the recession too. 2009 was probably the highest they got, stuff seems to sit around for a lot longer now and be going a good £200 less these days.

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1347655834' post='1803773'] I've been in a few different bands over the years (decades). I've played Rock, Metal, Punk, Country, Folk, Blues & loads of other stuff.[/quote] For me one of THE best things about being a bassist is it's easier to move around and try new things. I'd hate to be a singer or lead guitarist who will always sound the same in any band. The bass really does offer us so much variety. Long may it continue. Best of luck with the new project

[font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Hoping someone can advise; I play my Hofner Verythin bass exclusively now and the first thing I did was take the stock roundwound strings off and put my usual very heavy gauge flats on. It sounds great but the E rattles when played open. I've since learnt that shorter scale basses don't need heavy gauges. This is my first ever short scale bass hence the schoolboy error. I wedged a bit of foam under the nut which although not looking neat stopped the problem. Longer term I need to replace the strings - something I never like to do! Should I be buying short or perhaps medium length strings? With the strings going past the bridge I wondered if long scale was what I wanted as I'd heard short scale are too short. Can anyone advise? It will be flats. My style / sound doesn't suit roundwounds and black nylon strings aren't what I want. Any pointers much appreciated.[/size][/font]

People play all genres so it stands to reasons that we aren't [b]all[/b] listening to funk & reggae. I liked a lot of old school reggae when I was younger and briefly listened to a bit of funk but I wouldn't say either genre was a main motivator for me.

Bet that sounds great too