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Cant comment on the tonehammer, but ive had that set up with a LMII and it was fantastic. Punchy, warm and lightweight.Cant go wrong. Love the VPL and VPF filters too

Looks amazing. Congrats!!

I have a fretless jazz Farida. Bloody Lurrrrrrvly

2 sets of 45 mins/60 mins £250-£300 We will do it cheaper if its a place we havent played before, in the hope we pick up more work from it

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1411514773' post='2560361'] I paid a little over 2K. For me that's expensive. Blue [/quote] Expensive for most i would guess Blue. Lovely looking bass though

I have a Warwick streamer from the 80s, this is my most expensive bass, and the one I use the least. It is a better bass than the 2 I swap between, but like people have said, mr punter off of the street ain't going to notice thie difference between it and the 2 I use. I switch between a limelight p, which isn't cheap I grant you. The other I'm using is a Squier Silver Series jazz. Great bass. Sounds good.Not an issue for me to gig either of these and I don't have to worry about damaging them, like I would with the Warwick. If it feels good to you, and comes through the mix, play it.

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1411396982' post='2559090'] Quickly slide up, very quickly, to the root, works a treat [/quote] [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1411396092' post='2559079'] That's actually a far more persuasive argument, especially to those of us whose playing has "plateau'd". I have a (depressingly small) arsenal of licks I can drop into a bassline, and I've always wanted to be able to chuck new stuff in on the fly - yes, but what if it doesn't fit? [/quote] Or say it was a just a chromatic jazzy passing note you were playing

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1411329218' post='2558511'] So I'm not the only borderline OCD regarding rig asthetics [/quote] I have a Berg HD112 and a HD210. I run them with a SWR MM Pre in a Gator rack case, and it kills me that the rack case doesnt fit on top neatly. Theres a overhang on all four sides. I really dont want to swap any of them, but it drives me insane.

Rikki, another +1 for Jon. Well worth the time and effort to get up to him. I would definitely say to give a bass teacher a swerve if they say they are a guitarist who can play bass. Go up for one lesson. Dont commit, and just see how it goes. I can guarantee you'll be back up though

Well i wouldnt say your missing the point. It just depends what you want from your playing. Learning and practicing scales will give you ideas on what will sound good in different contexts. If you hear a run in a song your trying to work out... If you understand scales, and you know what key your in, itll usually be easier to work the little runs out. I played bass for 8 years before i ever had a lesson. I thought i was a good enough bassist. I had a lesson, started the road of learning theory and it was like a whole new world opened up to me musically. I think there is a big difference to learning scales on your own, and being taught scales with a teacher mind. They will be able to point out why what your doing is useful etc

Id agree with most others on here. Walk away. Especially if its now got to the point where your girlfriend is getting upset. I understand what your saying about honouring your gigs. That shows your character that your willing to persevere with something you dont enjoy, to avoid dropping your old band in it. But when it gets to the point that your girlfriend, who seems to have done nothing but support you, is getting grief..... walk. And tell the singer why. Be truthful about it all. Even if they wont be happy with it, at least they'll know the reasons why

I don't know if anyone else's did, but mine didn't. Had a spare one, so I didn't mind

I use photobucket. Then you copy the link next to the picture you plan to upload, paste it on here, and you're done. Im sure there are other ways, but this should be a pretty easy option for you

Never played through a Schroeder. With all the good reviews on them, i think ill make an effort to find one. Glad its worked out for you though

Do you have a budget in mind? Is there a particular style of musc you'd primarily like to play/learn?

[URL=http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140705_083443.jpg.html][IMG]http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv109/FuNkShUi/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140705_083443.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Hes had his first lesson from me already. He was complaining about it being too big and wanting a 3/4 scale already. Just making excuses if you ask me

Being less facetious Im sure someone will be able to help. Lots of folk willing to share their wisdom on here. Id say try to take some pictures of all them seperately, and include serial numbers if you can find them

Pictures will definitely help identify them. Best regards Captain Obvious

How far is too far for you to travel? Cardiff? Bristol?

I would stick with him and ask his reccomendation for a new one. Surely, he'll have some contacts for you. As for whether a teacher is a good idea or not, i would say it is. Definitely. If you want to improve quicker. There are some great lessons online. Scotts are good. Marlowes videos are great. But the one thing they cant do, is correct you. Correct your positioning, or form or technique or anything really. You may be trying to learn a piece, and get stuck at a point and not know why. If your with a teacher, they can point out where your going wrong. And any questions you may have can be answered. Feedback. Its essential to progression IMO (not the bad type of feedback )

Yeh no problem. If i can get a babysitter Although i could just buy some really small ear muffs for him......