Cat Burrito

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

Unless I'm mistaken it's a hole for the thumb rest but the hole isn't drilled

I too would wear a long sleeved shirt or thin jacket. I refuse to wear a sweatband on the grounds that it's not 1985 and I don't play Heavy Metal

Saw him in 2011, he was great fun. Didn't watch it tonight but he's doing what he does well right now. I'd have lost the backing vocalist (or got one who doesn't struggle with his keys so much) but generally he's doing well

roll back the tone, stick some foam under the bridge and if you want clicky then play it with a pick

Loving that back row With photobucket you click IMG code rather than the other 3 options to share as a picture

We'll all have our own opinions but I personally wouldn't touch one. I'd opt for something light and portable like a Hofner but then we're all different. I'm too old fashioned

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1356779027' post='1913448'] It happens the other way around sometimes[/quote] I agree, snobbery cuts all ways. I've been "advised" to play 5 string once but decided against joining that band. I agree with the few posts that say that your kit *can* sometimes suggest whether you'd be right for the gig and I don't think this is overt snobbery. I've played everything from english folk to punk to metal to country and you need to know something about the genre. If it is obvious from speaking to you within a minute or so that despite your BC Rich Warlock you know something about folk music, I don't see the problem but equally pulling out a Hofner Beatle Bass and not knowing any Bolt Thrower songs for the thrash band you are auditioning may win you few allies!

Away from the recordings both Quo guitarists are rumoured to be excellent players & yet the general view is "3 chords, can't play etc". Playing in half full pubs & clubs as a sideline I don't want to knock any professional musician as they are out there & doing it. I'm no U2 fan but I've worked with people who really rate that guy so fair play to him.

I have a little retro sports bag. When I was more of a kit monster I had a tool box (top tip for gear heads) but now I just need a few things so the bag does the job

It'd be a Ho Ho Hohner Jack Bass

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1356388104' post='1909950'] Skoda Octavia estate, bigger storage space than the Audi A4. An awful lot of quality car for not a lot of cash (relatively speaking). [/quote] I was at school in the 80s when Skoda had the joke reputation so never imagined owning one. Years of them topping polls in all the car surveys I finally bit the bullet and bought an Octavia Estate. Incredible. Bass playing was a key factor as I occasionally play upright bass. The only downside is I now do a LOT more driving for the band as we can get so much in there comfortably. If the name puts you off it's basically a cheap VW or Audi so just buy the posher equivalents! Personally I'd rather have the Skoda and keep the cash saved for other things

I think it's very common with collectors to have several basses or keep instruments for home use so you'd expect them to look immaculate. I bought and sold a bunch that looked "as new" during my GAS phase. However I had a P bass that was my main player from 1989 / 90 until 2004 (& periodically beyond) which had collided with guitarists onstage, been all over the UK and told more stories than a Jackonary DVD Box set. Therefore it was covered in lacquer cracks and had a few chips. Parts had worn out and had to be replaced. Granted it looked a lot tidier than a few of the relics but I think it comes down to what sort of a player you are and what you own. I look after my gear but my 2 remaining Fenders are definitely story basses rather than museum pieces

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1356279655' post='1908722'] What a content fellow you are, Tim. [/quote] I haven't bought anything for 2yrs and have only bought a couple of basses in the 2yrs prior to that. I think 2004-2009 is a [b]very, very[/b] different story though. I may get something next year but believe I have the GAS situation pretty much sorted these days

No change

Superb, great end to the year. We played really well and went down great. And the headliners even lent out a 70s Bassman amp with original cab. Win win!

100% interested. There was a guy selling these on EBay a while back & I got pipped to the post. He said he'd import more & then never did. This would be amazing if it comes off. Cheers