Cat Burrito

I had one and used it as my main bass for years. Some find the neck profile (wider and flatter) a little unusual but it is a subtle difference that you don't notice if you play a lot. I thought it was one of the best instruments I'd ever owned (& I've owned a few!)

I use the same set up and I've never had a rattle. Before you discard it as faulty I'd triple check you've attached the head correctly and also look to see if the rattle is coming from the head or cab. I like the tone personally and didn't feel there was a problem with the mids. Good luck trying to resolve it.

[quote name='GreeneKing' timestamp='1427731510' post='2733589']The next poster had apparently not read and understood when I said that medium length strings were too short. Otherwise why would he recommend them.[/quote] I misread. My memory was telling me that I went one down from regular (I thought) but looking at the string guide I must have had rotosound long scale flats.

I did a show 10 days after cancer surgery and did a bunch of shows a few weeks after chemo on the upright bass. Everyone is different and ultimately only you will know. Best of luck for a speedy recovery.

I had one, it's medium scale that are best suited because of the bridge.

I am pretty much in the same boat as the OP (although don't get the reference to being able to visualise chord shapes - surely it's a listening thing?) I'd always played bass, then had a stab at guitar for a couple of years a few years back, returned to bass and then revisited guitar in the last year again. It has helped massively. I also think playing drums / piano or any other instrument won't hurt. My only gripe with Basschat is the anti-guitar comments that often come up from some members. It's all music and I don't like guitarists sniping at bassists either.

[quote name='andyonbass' timestamp='1426329041' post='2716924'] Is this part of the Swindon Vintage and Retro weekend or just coincidence? Some stiff competition tonight! [url="http://www.totalswindon.com/entertainment/vintage-and-retro-festival/#.VQQOLyl3YfE"]Vintage Festival[/url] [/quote] Tell me about it! We're on our own tonight but the singer & I play the festival tomorrow.

[attachment=186411:the-queens-tap-web-poster.jpg] Tonight!

I guess I'd respond with; [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]"Not yours. Not now. Not anymore. It suits me. I have my moments. Oh yes"[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]At least they don't want transport!?[/font][/color]

We played the O2 in London which I kept quiet but a neat little scoop for a band with just a small record label & a couple of records out. Needless to say we didn't headline but what a day

Forgive my covert SWAT team like tactics, I came in, saw Lee Rocker, met him & left. Excuse my manners, I don't believe I bumped into any of you... lovely day though. [attachment=185898:IMG_0755.JPG]

I have tickets for JD McPherson's set when he comes back for his one off UK date this year. I'm also quite excited about seeing Lee Rocker at the Bass Show this Saturday.

[url="http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Tim_73/media/Squier2_zps383a17ce.jpg.html"][/url] My 50s Squier Precision - all cosmetic with picjguard, covers and thumbrest. I actually like the pickup.

I don't regret selling mine (I still have the original rusty pickup & tired looking pickguard). You do what works for you & there will be a tonne of answers, covering all different views.

As a lifelong musician who happens to be divorced I wouldn't wish to put my past situation into other people's lives but if it was me I'd find some shared interest and listen to my partner. My current partner (a keeper) is happy with my 3 bands at present but if that were to change I'd certainly scale it back. I know a lot of guys who are out several nights a week and then suddenly from nowhere the relationship is over. Mine was 17yrs down the line and undoubtedly I always put music before her. I don't regret that (with her at least) but I certainly paid for that choice in the end. Best of luck working it through.

I've had the PF500 for a year or so. The periodic frequency of threads like this one leave me in a permanent state of paranoia. Touch wood, the head is still going strong but I tend to rehearse with studio amps & occasionally kit share amps at gigs.

I'm sure a fair few of us have the less successful ones written on our divorce proceedings. I'm with SpaceChick - honesty is the best policy.

That bass is currently at the O2 as part of the Elvis at the O2 exhibition. I had my photo taken with it last month. It runs until August.

Open Mic & get yourselves out around local gigs to see who is about.

I lived in Watford for 6 years back in the 90s and moved there purely for music - we were a short drive from Camden & the more local scene was great fun. Watford is great, St. Albans and Hemel all have good venues / audiences and the proximity to London was really useful. I left in 2001 to move back closer to family but found myself from 2004 - 2007 driving an hour to play with another band out that way. So yeah, it's a yes from me

Another big fan of Thomann. I'd wager they did label it up properly but it was damaged in transit. A pain when it's your order but comparing personal experience with Thomann & DHL I know who I trust more.

Either the lessons (so rare to hear people raving about them on here but they'll make you sound better than new pickups) or fess up to the other half - what's more important, bass or your relationship? The expensive bass seems fraught with danger to me at least.