Cat Burrito

I too use Grolsch tops, always have. I bought some strap locks once but just prefer the ease of the red rubber ring. No modifications & away you go.

Not in that colour, no

I think it depends on why you are modifying it & what you hope to achieve. Most like a slightly hotter pickup than stock hence SD Quarter Pounders being popular. If looking for a traditional sound (which it doesn't sound like you are) than you'd get a different pup. Personally I'd fit the John East retro Jazz pre-amp first and if that wasn't the answer to everything only then look at pups.

P-basses are designed to be played about it. Personally I'd reverse that mod too. Have fun & welcome to the club

27secs in - hard to believe this made a comedy show. One for all you Soul lovers Enjoy!

He obviously lucked out in Vegas with the Dice & needs to make the cash back quick. I too rate those Ritter Gig Bags

A different take on the "really [b]shoulda[/b] mimed" theory

Welcome It's a big step in stamina playing a bass. You might benefit from getting a powerball (Usually about a tenner from Argos or EBay). Good fun and they help build up the strength in your wrist and fingers. I used one when I started playing upright bass. I went from struggling with two songs to playing for two hours. Practice is good too of course but this will just rock up your strength a bit better

Welcome Most of us aren't as good as the people in the masterclasses but manage to have a lot of fun and get regular gigs etc. Enjoy a piece at a time, a bit like eating an Elephant, to coin a phrase

Welcome We have a tattooing thread somewhere here (assuming you don't want a break from work!)

Can't help with the bass but welcome

Welcome What bass did you buy?

[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....

Welcome to Basschat Faiz

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

Welcome to Basschat

Welcome Mornats