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I too use the IntelliTouch PT-10 but any clip on tuner is usally fine. I leave mine on the bridge all the time and occasionally practice with it on if working on my intonation. I've found there are dead spots on the bridge where sometimes it doesn't register but if you move it around a little you usually find a spot and can just go from there

Fender's QC can occasionally be a bit hit & miss. If it plays great I probably wouldn't worry BUT everyone is different and now is the time to shout. You could just go for a full refund. I too can confirm the logos were like that in the 50s but the rest is just poor workmanship. None of it is life or death but it is enough to take the edge off an instrument for some people. It's also the danger of buying online occasionally. A roadtest instore could have cured your GAS for this bass.

I'm pretty much a finger player these days but I see these are actually designed for bass. Just a shame the bass ones are packs of ten. I'm mildly curious whilst stopping short of wanting to buy one. Could be interesting to try on a studio recording

Fair play to you. Best of luck

I'm pretty much in the Originals with the (very rare) odd cover thrown in right now but I've had some great times playing with covers bands in the past. I tend to favour Originals bands as a rule but it depends on the music and the people in the band

I wish I'd learnt when I was younger. The reality currently is between work and all the constraints of life I simply don't have the time. I can see myself learning around retirement age and kicking myself for not having done it sooner. Right now it isn't and can't be a priority.

These always remind me of school, in a good way Quite the bargain

I haven't gigged another bass in over 6 months so for me it would be an easy choice

Well somebody has gone for this then...

Scrub that, they are passive & a few places state they are in stock. My SPB-1 just seems to be taking an age and I've had this before with SD

SD are always woefully under stocked. Yes you can but you may have to order them in. Can't help with the other bit

The two backing vocalists in my band actually front other bands. I don't have the voice to front a band & I certainly wouldn't sing lead at anything other than a rehearsal or soundcheck. Re the OP, it's not a bad idea to tape yourself so you can be objective. It may be you really build with confidence & it may be you realise backing vocals are the place to stay. I assume the singer's back is a one off & this isn't going to develop into a bigger problem?

Welcome to the forum

You're very welcome Mike

We were due to play there next month but they have suddenly changed the venue to one down the road. Can't remember the name but I'll worry about it nearer the time.

I own 2 Fender Precision bass bodies as well as a 1978 proper full bass. The going rate on EBay seems to be about $500 but these are the ones that constantly get relisted. Rerouting is common for different pickup configurations as was the fashion back then but a lot of this will be hidden under the pickguard. I reckon there are a fair few bargains out there and with a bit of hunting £150 seems a fair deal.

It's also worth remembering that (courtesy of a thread yesterday) there is also one on EBay for a mere £500!!! I'd say this one is a very good deal, not a great deal but almost

Nice one I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun with it

I've flightcased a 1978 all valve Fender Bassman head so clearly not all of us worry about weight

Nope, it's gyroscope [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Original-NSD-Power-Ball-Powerball-Blue-250Hz-Classic-UK-/190451604166?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Exercise_Fitness_Fitness_Accessories_ET&hash=item2c57ccdac6"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Original-NSD-Power-B...=item2c57ccdac6[/url] I was recommended one on these very pages when I first started playing upright & they really do help with stamina. Great fun too

[quote name='gilmour' post='983520' date='Oct 10 2010, 05:25 PM']I recently got to use GK rig as supplied back-line on a tour, I was really impressed with the sound, warm and punchy, very capable EQ section and setting the tone flat gave a good sound "out of the box".[/quote] I've had a similar experience (but I normally use Ampeg SVT so I've stopped short of quoting that part of the OP!). It was the house rig at an Arts Centre we played at. The 4x10 cab was great. I'm happy with my set up but this was all perfectly serviceable

Welcome to Basschat Rick

[quote name='BigRedX' post='983474' date='Oct 10 2010, 04:46 PM']IMO technique is only important if it gets in the way of the music that your playing. It works both ways in that a lack of technique may prevent you from playing what you really want/need to, but conversely it's just as bad to play something inappropriate to the music simply because you want to show off a new "trick" that you've learnt.[/quote] I'm inclined to agree with BigRedX here. I think getting proper technique is important but then there is the danger of compromising the tune to be flash. I don't necessarily subscribe to the "cool to be crap" view but ultimately it's a balance

Good luck Clarky. Do you have a powerball? It'll help build your stamina for the show.