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[quote name='timtoomany' post='1159437' date='Mar 12 2011, 03:53 PM']Can someone talk to me about putting foam under the bridge?[/quote] What I did was buy this; [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RED-Desktop-PC-Computer-Keyboard-Wrist-Rest-Support-Mat-/360228227634?pt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_MouseMats&hash=item53df468a32"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RED-Desktop-PC-Compu...=item53df468a32[/url] and pull the red cover off. Then cut an appropriate shape off the mat and stick in up right by the bridge under the strings. You can buy a special bass mute for £100 if you don't like the idea of this One mat has done all my basses and the beauty is if you aren't getting the desired effect on a bass you just cut another piece off at a slightly different size. Re Scott 4 It was "The Old Man's Back Again" and "Get Behind Me" that really stood out bass wise. I've actually decided to take the album into the studio next time to use as a guide for the engineer. And that is quite a big deal for me!

I've never gigged my dream 1978 mocha brown P-bass & recently I start to wonder why I own it. I did at least use it all over our new album. Instruments are for playing after all

It was only on the way to the show that it dawned on me the show may be full of people slapping - I guess because it's not how I approach the bass I hadn't thought about it. There was little point trying kit as the noise was just incredible. At other shows people have used headphones....

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Thomann rock! I was worried about delivery times & import charges - I needn;t. Apologies I have been drinking a little tonight which I don't normally do

Well I approve whole heartedly

I can't believe you've all beaten me to it! [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Squire-Vintage-Modified-Jazz-Bass~ID~5360.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~S...ass~ID~5360.asp[/url]

Right up my street! Retro thumpy aceness!

I commented on one [b]once[/b]...do I get a prize?

We book short rehearsals so all the non focussed playing is kept out the rehearsal room. We get more done in 2hrs then we ever did in 4hrs

Welcome If you want advice you've come to the right place. Perhaps if you re post in the General Bass Discussion section about looking for a first bass you'll get loads of replies, especially if you mention influences, styles of music etc to give people ideas. You'll be more confused after but it's what I recommend

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Yes it was & it's an absolute steal at that price. My mate had one in his shop & I was sorely tempted but have enough basses. His was set up really well so you just couldn't fault it.

I think a lot of stuff from China & Indonesia is really good these days. Some players will turn their noses up because it's not USA made leaving great bargains for the rest of us. I played a great Aria Mosrite copy recently and I am also thinking of the cheap Hofner stuff that comes from China

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Welcome Chris Feel free to post pics of your basses in our gear porn section. I used to own a Burns Bison and we don't see too many of those around here.

I'm not a betting man but I bet at least two of these wind up in the for sale section by Xmas! Personally I don't think anything is ever set in stone. I'd like to keep a lot of my stuff but if circumstances change and the price is right I think anything is fair game, just so long as I'm left with at least one bass. If I was pushed to say one I'd say my original MIJ Fender Precision because it's been with me all the way & is worth more to me kept than it is to sell. My all original 1978 P-bass *could* go at a point in the future. I hope not.

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You cynical lot. That's a genuine Hiscox case!

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I think it's often the case when you are used to a certain type of bass and just need more chance to find the time to bond. Having always played Fenders I had a major Epiphone phase around 2004 and managed to adapt quite easily. Often it comes down to just a good set up etc.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1153969' date='Mar 8 2011, 03:47 PM']Are you sure about that bridge cover? Mine is this way round: [/quote] I didn't realise my post would be so controversial. Rest assured the bridge cover on my tele style bass I own is the correct way around too but the original post was just to show a 1973 cool bass. Sadly I couldn't find one with a bridge cover the right way around & yet 3 examples with upside down covers. Must have still been coming down from the Psychedelic days! Rest assured folks if I was the said owner I would simply unscrew the cover & flip it around to look like the one in Happy Jack's post Move along people, there's nothing to see here...