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Thanks for the heads up. I'll be getting one.

I tend to split 50/50 & hate any snobbery regarding how people play. Thankfully we don't get too much of it on this site these days

I'm in the same position as lozbass. I've known Marc for a couple of years and know he only deals in quality stuff. He's also a real stand up guy in real life too!

Just to add similar sentiments to most of the replies in mentioning my 1978 P-bass that plays like a dream.

MIJ P-bass through a second hand Peavey combo that cost £50 from the local paper. Still have the bass & gigged it as recently as last November although it is starting to resemble Trigger's broom these days!

change your strings, don't buy a pedal. Try a set of black nylons like Rotosound Trubass and you'll get fairly close to that DB sound on a budget

Fender through Ampeg, it's what I wanted 20yrs ago but couldn't afford. Timeless sound

We do a verse / chorus of different songs to cover instrument changes, make sure we do songs with b/vox and a harmonica song too [quote name='Pete Academy' post='802926' date='Apr 11 2010, 07:16 PM']I think my soundcheck is the shortest in the whole band. Is that good or bad? [/quote] I think bass is usually a quicker instrument to get a line check from. Drums & lead always take longer.

I think this is why bands advertise for "no time wasters". Sounds like the drummer didn't really feel like playing live - I had a similar thing with a singer a couple of years back, finally got to the stage of playing one gig and he wants a month off! I think you have just been a little unlucky. I don't buy into this originals vs covers band debate as there are plenty of uncommitted covers bands out there too. I'd suggest either forming your own band (with people who want to gig) or joining a gigging band who have just lost a bassist.Failing that get yourself down the local Open Mic as it's a great way to meet musicians who want to play live. Chin up & best of luck

I always pack spare leads & strings - I tend to avoid taking spare basses these days. I also pack capos & picks as my mandolin player always forgets stuff

That's unbelievable resale value yet again for a pickup that is not cheap new. I'm sure you'll love the tone.

[quote name='12stringbassist' post='801904' date='Apr 10 2010, 04:26 PM'][/quote] Great picture!

Hiscox Cases Limited • Mill Park Industrial Estate • Hawks Green Lane • Cannock • Staffordshire • WS11 7XT • UK Tel: +44 (0)1543 571420 • Fax: +44 (0)1543 571458 • Email: [email protected] Call them if you are not sure or check these dimensions; Guitar Case Model: STD-EBP Suitable for larger Bass guitars ie Burns Bison. Internal guitar case dimensions: Length 1245mm 49" Lower Bout 393mm 15.50" Upper Bout 337mm 13.25" Body Length 558mm 22" Body Depth 70mm 2.75" Empty Weight 4.5kg 10.5lbs

or a Thunderbird case surely?

Hiscox do one for bigger basses. You will pay silly money for a vintage case, simple as. [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/hardcases_detail.asp?stock=05040815385718"]http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/hardcases_de...=05040815385718[/url]

They are harder to pin down but [url="http://www.fender.com/support/usa_instruments.php"]http://www.fender.com/support/usa_instruments.php[/url]

I don't play many covers but I quite enjoy getting up at Open Mic nights & just jamming old country standards. I backed some guy from Louisiana recently on my upright which was great fun.

I've been quite lucky over the years in that I've really just played stuff I like & dropped stuff as I got bored of it. On literally 2 occasions I've wound up onstage playing stuff I don't like, which over 20yrs+ ain't bad.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='801490' date='Apr 10 2010, 07:19 AM']I love live albums. A bit of post-production doesn't bother me too much. Rock of Ages (The Band)[/quote] I was going to make these two points. I especially enjoy a live album on a long car journey.

I play bass in a band called Case Hardin. We play a mix of Americana, roots & alt-country. It's a new line up & we have strong 3 part harmonies (of which I'm not a part so feel I can say). We have the usual mix of electric & acoustic guitars with bass (upright & guitar) and drums PLUS mandolin & banjo. We play a lot of Art Centre type gigs & have shows coming up in Bristol, Sheffield & a tour of Ireland. Right now we're in pre-production with our next full length album which will be my debut recording with the band. You can find us on all the usual sites - MySpace, YouTube & Facebook but the link I'll share is [url="http://casehardin.bandcamp.com/"]http://casehardin.bandcamp.com/[/url] because it has the last two releases on it, in full. All at the risk of seriously overestimating your interest!

I prefer the natural look ones, couple of great deals on second hand ones recently on EBay. I love the look but didn't like the unfinished feel of the necks when I tried one. I'm sure they'll suit many people though

See original post which is edited for new dates booked thus far. More dates for Ireland to be added

Well done J

Gotta love a P-bass with flats

I'm with Stinson on the price. I own an immaculate 1978 Mocha Brown Fender P-bass that is a good weight. Musuem pieces are going for around £1500 & irrespective of what you think of EMG pickups without the originals you aren't selling an all original bass. If you can find the original pickups, remove the EMG ones and I reckon you could be looking at £1200 - but I'd find a positive spin on mentioning the weight! If it helps, mine came with original receipt, original strings (not on the bass), original case, ashtray covers etc So yours won't go top wack as it's been a real players bass by the sound of things. £800-£1100 as it is and with original pup £1200. I reckon Best of luck