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[quote name='ped' post='1060780' date='Dec 16 2010, 05:25 PM']NO HIPPIES ON BASSCHAT[/quote] That's why this guy was on Talk Bass then?!

Are you no longer happy with the Orange Terror or just looking for an alternative?

Welcome to the forum Kiat

[quote name='ped' post='1060769' date='Dec 16 2010, 05:19 PM']My worry would be that he would end up looking like a hippie.[/quote] Some days that is the look I'm going for!

Looks good to me. The other alternative is a brillo pad just to take the edge off a shiny substance

[quote name='bigjohn' post='1060592' date='Dec 16 2010, 02:22 PM']Also - where's the best place to get them?[/quote] EBay was where I got mine. I like bass strings like gurders so these suited me. That said I'm happy with my 55-110 gauge Rotosound flats which seems to be my string of choice these days

I wouldn't be put off any bass I could try for myself but with the Jedson there are a fair few flagging up warnings so I wouldn't buy online. If you could try it in person you might get a rare exception but I would very much look to proceed with caution. Or hold out for what is good.

[quote name='Lozz196' post='1060025' date='Dec 15 2010, 08:51 PM']Well I`ve spent stacks of money on different basses, only to realise that the very one I coveted from the first, the humble Fender Precision, is the bass for me. With all the basses I bought, I always went for a specific sound, and they were never quite there, as it was the P sound that now realise I wanted. Still, it was fun, if costly, getting there.[/quote] +1 to all of that

I've no idea but it might well be over priced

It's great fun. What I found is that you may have to leave the Nitromors on for longer than you'd think. It usually takes a few coats too to get it all off. And you have to post the results! My old thread may prove interesting & the pictures should give you an idea of what to expect [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=94725&hl=stripping+body"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...=stripping+body[/url]

I've not owned a 5 string but if I did it'd either be a Jazz 5 or more likely a Ray 5. It's not on the cards but you never say never

Here are two Precisions I have stripped, both black 1970s basses I used Nitromors. You need a bit of patience but no heat gun. I did mine outside the house on the patio and on the front step of the house. I too love that undercoat BUT you won't get around keeping it. Any method will damage the undercoat so it has to come off. You'll need a stripping knife / stripping tool too and also sandpaper to tidy up afterwards. I've added a wood dye after on one bass and I use wax at the end. Very satisfying and I really bonded with the basses as I'd put the hours in. You'll enjoy it. I loved doing mine

[quote name='Merton' post='1059489' date='Dec 15 2010, 01:05 PM']What if the best bass player to suit your band is 28 or 29, or even female? Will you turn him or her down? Just askin' [/quote] Then you don't have that quality...apparently. I've had experience being 27 but it was a long time ago now & lack that quality now. Hey ho! Delighted to see being a bassist viewed as a quality. I'm in 100% agreement there

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1059779' date='Dec 15 2010, 05:43 PM']I know but at the end of the day when you bid on something on ebay you enter into a legally binding contract - whether or not it is enforceable is another thing but you shouldn't click the confirm button unless you are serious. Good on him I say. I love how she greedily demanded $100 over pay-back's big offer. Cheeky get got what she deserved. [/quote] Don't get me wrong, I completely agree. A bit of street justice

When it stops being fun. I've seen lots of retired people playing at Blues jams and age just isn't an issue these days. I'll keep going

[quote name='blackmn90' post='1059673' date='Dec 15 2010, 03:54 PM']I think you must have a minimum of 6: 1X Fender P bass (My preference would be a 60's example) 2X Fender Jazz Bass (1X60's, 1X70's) 1X Musicman Stingray (obvs a 70's) 1X5 string fretless 1X5 string fretted (Fodera, Alembic, Ken Smith??? Happy dreams) If you had all these what gig couldn't you do?[/quote] Drummer?

[quote name='flyfisher' post='1058578' date='Dec 14 2010, 02:40 PM']Since us single-owners seem to be in the tiny minority here, can someone explain how they manage with multiple basses?[/quote] Owning half a dozen I tend to have one main gigging bass and I use the rest recording and playing around the house - usually on some sort of rota (in my head - I'm not sad enough to actually put pen to paper on this!). I admire those who do have one or two basses as I have for most of my playing career - it's only been since 2004 which coincidentally was when I discovered the original Bassworld site that the collection grew. I could always sell a couple if I had too but it's nice to have nice things and over the last 18 months I had some pretty rotten things happen so it's good to have things that cheer you up.

I wonder how legal the original sellers actions are but a great story

I like the tone here but I'll be sticking with my foam.

I think this band's problem doesn't stop at the guitarist

I only own two electric basses - a Jazz &, um, five Precisions. Hey, works for me

Hey Iain - Welcome to the forum