Cat Burrito

[quote name='Hobbayne' post='1050883' date='Dec 7 2010, 07:05 PM']I think that is a 1977 neck you got there, IRC they changed the lettering in early 77 from the heavier font used previously.[/quote] Oh OK, thanks for that. It's never an exact science dating these things

Sounds like it just needs setting up a bit better. Could be the trussrod but personally I'd give it a pro set up and pay £30 for it (or whatever you pay at your local shop). Changing strings can often be a time when the bass needs a tweak. Not a problem. If you know what you are doing with the trussrod, go for it. Might also benefit from the nut being checked and the saddles too.

[quote name='Wil' post='1050588' date='Dec 7 2010, 02:52 PM']Music for Chameleons - Gary Numan[/quote] Ah ha!

From Rick Danko to Paul McCartney there have been some amazing bassists who happen to sing well too. I have done backing in the past but my voice is a passable 3rd harmony at best. In my current band we have 3 lead singers with one of them being the main singer. So I just concentrate on the bass. I find singing and playing fairly easy but singing is definitely more of a struggle for me. Quite rightly I set high standards as bad vocals can really ruin an otherwise great band

Turbo Jazz or Tricked out Jazz are the phrases that sprung to my mind when playing the MIJ Fender ones. Very well made and I echo Paul's comments. I've said it before but I reckon it is a future classic

We do like pictures Jak Welcome. I'm sure you'll find a lot of trading opportunities here

I've had this with a friend and sometimes venues don't do it directly, expecting you to get involved. They have one off deals from about £30 online if you google one off Public Liability Insurance. Personally I have it through my gear insurance but if I didn't this is what I would use

You're a braver man than me. I grudge carrying gear to & from the car in this weather! Good luck

[quote name='tarcher' post='1049753' date='Dec 6 2010, 07:33 PM']And I'm still loving it thanks. She's wearing black nylons now and looking even more gorgeous.[/quote]

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1049040' date='Dec 6 2010, 09:29 AM']Kind of started a new band on Saturday, formed on Saturday morning had a gig Saturday night. [url="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mexican-Wave/166491390053200"]http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mexican-Wave/166491390053200[/url][/quote] There are no flies on you boys then!

[quote name='analog kid' post='1049426' date='Dec 6 2010, 03:34 PM']Random fact. I work with a woman who was one of the kids that sang on that. Needless to say the stick she gets when it comes on the radio each Xmas gets her slightly narked! [/quote] I met one of St Winifreds School Choir (google it kids!). And my old drummer used to go on about having had a picture in the Gallery on Take Hart. Sadly it turned out it was a lie!

Having used both Trubass and Orange Terror I've been really happy with my tone. You have two options really, brands aside. Some pups are more traditional tones / vintage vibes and some are designed to give things a bit more omph! From what you are saying I'd lean towards the vintage vibe rather than something beefed up. Chances are the pickups in your bass are just a bit lacklustre. I use Wizard and Seymour Duncan - I'd recommend either as an improvement on stock pups. With Wizard you can phone the guy to discuss your tone and he is really helpful. Just be careful if going down the hotter pickup route that you may lose what you like about your tone. These are more popular sales wise but personally I swear by the vintage spec pups and my sound is always where I want it to be, even when using a cheaper venue rig.

I had one but sold it on to tarcher here on Basschat last year Love your cat shot too... I think I sold mine because it clashed with my cat! I'm all for colour co-ordinating instruments with pets

[quote name='Hobbayne' post='1049111' date='Dec 6 2010, 11:16 AM']An Agathis body? sounds like an elderly crime author! I thought basswood was the choice for the lower end market these days??[/quote] Not so much these days, agathis seems to be the budget wood of choice on a few newer models these days

[quote name='cetera' post='1049186' date='Dec 6 2010, 12:34 PM']Really well-made bass which plays great too. I got one through my endorsement & when I've got around to upgrading the pickups to EMGS it'll sound awesome [/quote] I remember reading you had one given to you. I remember Gene playing this in the 80s but I'd be fired from my band if I showed up with it!

I think your rig will be fine. I use a flatwound strung Precision with foam under the bridge which although not used for reggae is ideal for that sound. Really thumpy.

Welcome Marco

What gig is it? Just out of interest

Good effort and I love the "Squid"logo

As is often the Basschat way I've sold a lot off and bought a couple of new (to me at least!) basses so I thought I'd re-do my old Hot Burrito thread to show where I am at and more importantly to just show it all off! First up (from left to right) Up front is a bitsa Fender Precision that is mainly 70s / 80s parts and has been my main gigging bass this year. Behind that... a 1957RI MIJ tobacco sunburst Fender Precision that I have recoverted into a 62RI. This is a 1989 model that has been with me since I started gigging. Then behind that is a 1976 Jazz bass with a Fender Precision neck which sorts my issue with narrow necks on Jazzes not being to my taste. To it's right is a stripped down 1979 Fender Precision that I stripped myself (ditto the bitsa bass) Then it's my brush with the modern world, a 2009 51RI Fender Precision and finally my all original 1978 mocha brown Fender Precision. I even have the original strings! Not on it though!! All are regularly set up and serviced so despite the age of a lot of this these play great. I'm a bit of a one trick pony and these are all heavy flatwound strings with foam under the bridges of all the Precisions. This is my upright bass. No real story here. It's relatively new and I enjoy playing it. My Dobro bass is a £120 EBay purchase that came from Houston TX but I suspect originates from the Bluegrass Republic of China! My main gigging rig for the bigger shows. It's a 1978 Bassman head with an old Ampeg 15E cab. Both are now flightcased. For the smaller gigs my yet to be road tested Orange rig. I suspect this will be heavily used in 2011.

Really good pictures even if he can't spell the brand name

[quote name='skej21' post='1048745' date='Dec 5 2010, 09:22 PM']Is it a 50s Precision bass like this, because if it is, I would agree! [url="http://guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=06112213062018"]http://guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_det...=06112213062018[/url] Really superb basses and if you stick some flats on, it'll rock the sh!t out of EVERYTHING![/quote] Still got my 50s RI from the late 80s & I did indeed stick flats on it too The one bass I haven't sold on

This performance?

The threads a couple of weeks early for me but I'll be back