Marvin

I was in a band before I bought my first bass. That was when I was 17. Sold all my gear in my early 20's and didn't play for about 15yrs. Bought my current gear 3 years ago and it was about 6 months before I got into a band. I've been in some sort of band or project since.

Gggggrrrrrr, I used to live in Plymouth. Bit too far for me now

Gardening? In this weather? No thank you.

Moves Like Jagger is a catchy little pop number. Otherwise, well...there are other bands around

They don't do a lot for me. I find them a tad bland.

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1341503282' post='1720179'] There are some nice ocatves in 'Paranoid' that I am struggling to get up to speed. The band I've just joined does a cover of this so I'm gonna have to get my finger out. Literally!! (Did I mention I was in a band? I think I may have alluded to it in passing, lol ) [/quote] I always find the best way to approach songs you're finding tricky is to have a hissy fit, a bit of a strop and rant in front of the other band members, then, and only then refuse to play it...for artistic reasons of course

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1341483820' post='1719711'] Minor 7th, also lovely. [/quote] Tut tut. I used a minor 3rd the other night. I put it back and shan't be using it again.

I must investigate, I was unaware there were other notes apart from the 'root' one could play.

One bass and one combo for gigging. But loads of leads for some reason I do have a practice amp as well, and two gigbags, which is odd as I've only got one bass

[quote name='debwilliams' timestamp='1341342828' post='1717459'] Always room for improvement! [/quote] You've heard me play then

HELL'S TEETH MAN! Sorry, I felt I had to shout given the sheer volume of the thread. And put it back, your ball was preferable to those knobs in your avatar

GAS improves you as a player, it's a well known fact. That's what I tell myself

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1341319092' post='1716879'] This is clearly rubbish! [/quote] I agree, it's a vicious rumour that should banned on Basschat. If that sort of idea gets a hold what the hell would happen to the for sale forums!!???

Can I afford it? This is the only question you need to ask yourself, if you can then.... BUY IT!!!!!!! EDIT: pipped to the post by Luke's first point, d'oh.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1341261163' post='1716116'] I think this is because people can read too much on forums and don't have their own opinions on things or have never tried it so need someone else to either endorse one or establish one for them. Some people spend too much time reading and not enough time actually doing much musically... or are just plain oblivious [/quote] Unfortunately the impractical nature of not enough time or money to try numerous combinations means people will seek advice from other people's experience on forums. If that weren't the case this place just simply wouldn't exist. The threads regarding the technical aspects of amps and cabs always get so heated. It need not be.

As far as I am aware all the basses in the Soundgear range have the same 'logo' on the headstock i.e SDGR, then underneath Soundgear by Ibanez. Even the SR5006E, which is just over £2000 has the same headstock.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1341133997' post='1714043'] Check out my J12 build, link in sig. Resale value is irrelevant really, I'm never going to sell my J12 and I would never sell any other cab I made. Unless I got an offer I couldn't refuse, obviously... [/quote] £5 and a double CD and a pack of Wethers Originals

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1341085511' post='1713775'] OK , I am really pissed and there are 2 threads :-) lol [/quote] I thought I was pissed, especially as I've been to the pub and didn't realise before I'd gone there were 2 threads

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1341071477' post='1713516'] As long as the stage isn't tiny, I don't [i][b]STAND[/b][/i] anywhere [/quote] The old pins aren't what they used to be? I tend to sit down these days as well

I always try and stand behind a pillar, PA speaker stack, curtain...basically anything that hides me from the angry crowd Mostly though snare drum side of the drummer. Just seems natural. Tried the other side and no, just no Confused the drummer as well tbh.

The comparisons with the J Bass really helpful, thanks.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1340647094' post='1707565'] No it isn't. [/quote] This isn't a bloody pantomime

Thank you Paul. Unfortunately I live in North Devon, otherwise I'd take you up on your offer. Your description is very good, and gives an better idea of what they're like. Thanks mate.

Unfortunately none of the music stores near me stock one so I can't try one out. The blurb on the Sterling website says they have a 38mm nut but I was wondering whether the neck profile, i.e depth or radius, was generally as a Jazz type bass. I don't expect it to be like my Ibanez SR, but I find my hand cramps a lot if the neck is 'clubby' like on the Rockbass Corvette I had until recently. And just out of idle curiosity what are the RAY34's like? Cheers [url="http://www.sterlingbymusicman.com/sb14"]http://www.sterlingbymusicman.com/sb14[/url]

No. That's a guess by the way.