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[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1342628742' post='1738261'] I remember Lemmy being slagged for playing chords - but he's managed to get along. [/quote] Did he? I'm young you see and wouldn't have been aware of this Odd though considering chords is all so very....something or other...oh you know...not fashionable but sort of in? Isn't it?

This is all turning out well I've stopped using either pick or fingers and neither do I engage in slapping. No! It's the bow for me. Yes, that's right a bow. It's the only way to groove.

I'm a fairly cautious person but will quite happily do my own set ups. I've paid for set ups and they were very good, but as I'm quite happy to do it myself then... Even tweaking the truss rod isn't a big ordeal, it's more confidence then anything.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcQX3fckQzo&feature=related From his website: Bob Babbitt was never just any bass player. Sums it up for me.

Bores me rigid, dum de dum dum dum dum de dum de dum de dum. And so it goes on. Where's the creative expression in that? Just gets me out the house tbh.

I love everyone Just don't let the Mrs find that out though

[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1342362833' post='1733725'] amended for accuracy [/quote] Sorry, thank you, you were entirely right to amend

[quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1342359462' post='1733663'] Having been involved in drafting use agreements for major concert venues, you'll find it has a lot less to do with the so-called local "miserable bastards" residents objections to noise than it has to do with concerns for the safety of attendees and working time regulations, for venue custodial and security personnel. Timings are carefully coordinate with local policing provision, and usually set to allow attendees safe and ready access to local public transport routes and hubs in order to leave the area afterwards. Yes, of course, noise pollution is a consideration, but it is by no means the primary consideration. [/quote] Considering what silddx does, there is a certain irony regards your post SILDDX, SORT YOURSELF OUT MAN. GET YOURSELF INFORMED [quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1342362431' post='1733711'] 3 hours FFS! They obviously ain't doing enough gigs. [/quote] Springsteen's renowned for doing long sets.

I've a 300. Last week I tried a 400 and a 700. The 700 is BLOODY LOVELY. Same electronics and Pickups as the 500 but with a slightly more exotic(?) body. It feels very similar to the 500. I really like them...all.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1342284113' post='1732830'] [b][size=8]OK![/size][/b] [b][size=8][/size][/b] [/quote] That's much better

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1342282311' post='1732811'] Yeah, say what you think Rich for Christ's sake, don't beat about the bush. [/quote] Put a on the end, otherwise I'll think you're being serious . And stop using my real name

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1342279894' post='1732751'] Can't quite sense the tone there....lol [/quote] hmmm, perhaps I wasn't being blunt enough

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1342267083' post='1732548'] Because of this thread, I checked them on tv last night at T in the park. I don't get them at all.... No songs no nothing, all eggs in a dodgy style basket but hugely overrated IMO. Oh well, move on. [/quote] I saw their T in the Park slot. I'll be a bit more blunt. I thought they were f***ing sh*t. If this is one of the best British bands it'll explain why I'm listening to a lot of US music lately.

I listened to the Soul to Squeeze clip on this thread and yes it's a very nice bass line. However, it simply confirmed what I think of RHCP, they bore me rigid. Seems a shame to waste a nice line on a song like that.

Originals, covers but no tribute bands . Not precious about genre. I live in North Devon. Got gear, transport. I'm reliable to the point of boredom and have an awful sense of humour. Not technically brilliant but I can play to a decent standard and I put in the work. PM me you know you want to really. BTW my real name is Rich, just to add some confusion.

New my bass will cost you £275ish

However much a Fender 350 combo goes for these days.

[quote name='willyf87' timestamp='1341846965' post='1725027'] I was all about fender but I am liking the tone of the ibanez. [/quote] I find it odd that Ibanez get quite regularly criticised for the lack of tone. I've played a few now with stock pickups and the Barts and I don't understand why they get a bad reputation. I've liked all of them.

[quote name='overdriver' timestamp='1341826173' post='1724513'] Thats because they're decent, and don't usually require replacement. Itd be a good use of the same money to try other Ibanez models second-hand, maybe? You'd get an EDB500 for next to nothing s/h, and you'd automatically get a great set of pickups IN it!! [/quote] You're right. I'm trying to stop myself from buying another, probably Ibanez, bass I tried an EDB500 at an open mic a few months ago. Very nice bass.

Thank you. That pretty clinches that one . And it's convenient as they're stocked in a nearby store.

^^ What that man there said. EDIT: Oh arse! That's not worked I'm on a new page. What iCastle said.

My SR300 has the stock Ibanez pups and I was wondering if anyone had or would know of a possible replacement pickup I could use. There's nothing really wrong with the stock pups, it's more idle curiosity than anything else, you don't often see threads on replacing Ibanez pickups.

I want to get a hard case for my Ibanez SR. I could get the Ibanez case but didn't know if there were any other options. I've been looking at these 2, so in and around this price range. £80ish [url="http://www.gatorcases.com/p/16136-406/gwe-bass"]http://www.gatorcases.com/p/16136-406/gwe-bass[/url] [url="http://www.hiscoxcases.com/standardguitar_hiscox.htm"]http://www.hiscoxcases.com/standardguitar_hiscox.htm[/url] (the one for basses is near the bottom, isn't always the way )

[quote name='EdwardHimself' timestamp='1341772562' post='1723903'] I bought a book today. A very good one it is, too [/quote] 50 Shades of Grey?