Cat Burrito

I used to do this in the late 80s but it's more hassle than it's worth for the short life you get out of them. I now belong to the Bilbo club of changing them once a decade

I'd go with these [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-FENDER-Bass-tuners-MIM-Standard-Hwy-1-Bass-/290431752388?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item439f14d8c4"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-FENDER-Bass-tune...=item439f14d8c4[/url] but the listing ends soon

I have an Ampeg SVT solid state head that I use more than my 1978 Fender Bassman head. Firstly it's lighter and secondly there is less to go wrong. I think I am acknowledging I'm getting a bit older

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[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='853991' date='Jun 1 2010, 07:22 PM']Felice Brothers Fantastic Band - love 'em [/quote] We've had a crack at Whiskey in my Whiskey a couple of times, unrehearsed of course!

[quote name='Sarah5string' post='853323' date='Jun 1 2010, 09:45 AM']Dear Bass Agony Aunt Why, as a woman, do I have to prove myself as a competant musician more than my male counterparts, and why do people always presume I'l be either eyecandy or rubbish? Please help.[/quote] I'd love to be eyecandy... In my world I am but like Spinal Tap, the audience is getting much more selective!

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='854029' date='Jun 1 2010, 07:50 PM']I thought the Jaguar had been discontinued from the Fender range? If this is the case, it could move to the Squier range, but more likely than not this is probably someone's wishful thinking.[/quote] No, they're still going strong

I quite like the Fretboard Roadmaps series. One book I picked up about 13yrs ago was [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Step-Step-Guide-Everything-Player/dp/1901690105/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275416199&sr=1-8"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Step-Step-Guide-Ev...6199&sr=1-8[/url] which is a bit simplistic but helped me at the time. I don't think there is a definitive book as 1) we all have different learning styles and 2) you often have to fill in the gaps yourself

Nice touch with the matching headstock. Fender only offer that on the Hot Rod Red Jag

Better to have great looking basses in front of a fence that needs attention than have basses that need attention in front of a great looking fence!

Shaping up nicely Wayne. I remember loads of these kicking about back when I was at school

I really like the theme of 1971 sunbursts, it just makes the collection that little bit more personal or special. The OCD part of me was also concerned about the touch up job needed on the fence and shed! I will take such concerns to www.shedchat.co.uk

I only value opinions that are critical when they are constructive. Anybody can just be negative. Tone and gear is all subjective, some like some brands, others like different makes. Most musicians are pretty cool in my experience but there are a few who should maybe spend a bit more time concentrating on themselves as opposed to worrying about what others are doing. If somebody acts an idiot around me I tend to be polite but distant. Life is too short.

Talk to the songwriter about what he has in mind too. From my experience of playing rockier stuff (a while ago now) bandmates seemed happiest when I kept it fairly straight. Chances are they will not be expecting you to take the song to a new level, just hold down a groove and drive the band a bit. There is some good advice here already. IF it's possible to get together with the songwriter you may be able to go through some ideas together. Try to keep them in the style of the lines you already play as this is probably why you are in the band at the moment - they like what you are doing. Oh, and don't forget to have some fun with it!

Both are excellent basses. Actually the MIM Standard has really raised it's game lately too so I wouldn't completely rule those out either. Granted it's not in the USA's league but it isn't £300 less good either as the price suggests. And I never thought I'd be raving about MIM standards either!

Cool story & sounds like a sensible plan

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='852861' date='May 31 2010, 07:27 PM']Silver series are 1990s.[/quote] And late 80s. I bought one in 1988

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='852753' date='May 31 2010, 04:43 PM']I did speak to the "promoter" (I am getting tired of using that name for people who don't do any promoting) about it last night but he confirmed this guy will be doing the sound for us.[/quote] Most of them should be called "bookers" as they book the bands and then expect you to do all the work. It's a rant that I periodically dust down and vent. But as for your OP, my thoughts are either you do the gig and it's awful or you don't play the show. If everyone sounds terrible there at least the audience will be sympathetic to you. If the soundguy is linked to the venue, you are going to have to bite the bullet with this one if you are to play there. Personally we try to avoid duff venues like this unless we really have no choice i.e. part of a tour and we need a gig in a certain town. The buy off has to be good though

I too would like to add my approval of a great thread OTPJ; So in BurritoBassville no.1 in the charts would have to be my 1978 mocha brown Fender Precision. Not a heavy beast as people may assume when they hear phrases like 1978 and Fender in the same sentence. Came with all the original case candy, original receipt, one previous owner etc etc. I like the brown as it reminds me of The Band for some reason (the album cover not any instruments they played. Also it was originally bought in Hampshire which is where my Dad's family were from & made the year I started school. What's not to like? Secondly we have a wild card choice for me. Stepping outside my usual Fender Precision trademark, I always liked Rickenbackers. Last year's life insurance payout following my (successful) cancer battle was mostly spent on sensible (boring!) things but this was actively encouraged by my wife. I wanted mapleglo as it reminds me of the rockier parts of my tastes i.e. Tom Petty, Lynyrd Skynyrd and even ex-Byrd Chris Hillman was sporting one for a while in the early 90s. Anyhow, I couldn't type this thread without mentioning my original which is starting to resemble Trigger's broom. I swear I'm remodelling this around the original neckplate! It started out as a 57RI MIJ Fender Precision. It's a 1989 model. I changed the scratchplate back in the early / mid 90s and the ashtrays were added around 1998 - back when the internet was a little more rare and I had to send a cheque through the post to the US to get them.... Ask yer Mum, kids! Since then the pickup was changed to a Seymour Duncan SPB-1 and more dramatically the neck was recently switched. Original body though & I can account for every dent! Next up is the first bass that is *probably* not very good. When I met my wife in 1994 it was agreed that I could get an upright. This was never going to happen as we were skint and our ticket out of here relied on my rock 'n' roll stardom... which sadly wasn't to be. Fast forward to last year and I came to a deal with my friend who runs the local music shop where I traded two teles (from a brief trip over to the darkside) for this double bass. I think it sounds great and it certainly looks the part. I'm sure most upright owners have a much better investment but this for me was the end of a dream ambition & I love it Finally, being Mr. Retro himself I always wanted a 51RI bass - since before I knew what they were or what they were called! I actually ordered one a few years ago and in the end I had to cancel the order as the supplier couldn't get one. This one I wanted to give it a 53 vibe with the white scratchplate and I also struck lucky with a Seymour Duncan Antiquity pickup that I found on EBay. Stock, this was stunning but the Antiquity really raised it's game. At the risk of typing the stupidest thing I've ever typed on Basschat, it's my summer bass. I played it once at an outdoor festival and it's just bright and, well, right for that atmosphere. I've sold tonnes of gear on over the years but all 5 of these are currently in my possession still. I don't think I've ever sold a bass on that I really regretted. My 1999 CIJ 75RI Jazz and my Jack Cassady came close to being missed but I know hand on heart if I still had them I wouldn't be playing them enough.

Never say never on anything but I know I pretty much always liked Fender Precision into Ampeg. I've gone around the houses & come back full circle. Buying kit is fun, just so long as it doesn't become a problem or a main focus

As cool as his Dad

I think like some of the posters here I can appreciate different sounds / players from Motown vibe to Peter Hook. I am definitely a P-bass with flats through an Ampeg player though, not much treble around my tone

I peaked at 3 bands at the same time. I'm a little old fashioned in I personally prefer one band for one band member but I was so used to playing with people in several projects I decided to do the same. It was never a problem although I did get pretty tired on occasions when a couple of bands would get busy at the same time. I too agree "first in the diary is what you do" and you can't then start mucking about because the new booking is more money - you have to be disciplined. I was upfront with other band members but didn't go on about other bands in front of band members unless directly asked. I now play in just one band and personally I prefer this set up. My current guitarist has 3 bands but I prefer having time for other things these days. My current band is busy enough for me.