BigAlonBass

If you all go on a diet now, you'll be able to fit on that Stage by September. I bet you're looking forward to it though, stunning audience and one of the easiest load-ins ever.

[quote name='LWTAIT' post='402405' date='Feb 6 2009, 09:29 PM']if it wasn't for the damage on the upper horn, there would be something wierdly cool about the way that bass looks[/quote] Having said that, a few minutes (gentle) persuasion with a hammer and small chisel, removal of the 'lump' in the middle of the damage might make it look a little 'Burns'esque. A bit of sandpaper to smooth it off, and it would certainly look unique.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='399251' date='Feb 3 2009, 06:46 PM']I'm not quite sure! I'll tell you when it gets here...[/quote] Is it there yet? Is is there yet? Is it there yet? Dad! Dad! Dad! Is it there yet?

Well, today's the 2nd of February mate, so the waiting's nearly over. The next "1st of" is the one we're all looking forward to.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='395532' date='Jan 30 2009, 04:34 PM']That'll be this Sunday then. [/quote] but that's Feb 1st. Thought it was in March?

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='394319' date='Jan 29 2009, 08:20 AM']So many dealings going back so many years that I hate to think! My first foray into having a Custom bass built was by Howard... (forgive the look, it was 20 years ago ) [/quote] Who are you, and what have you done with Warwickhunt? The turny things are all on one side of that headstock, and there isn't any sign of a 'W' anywhere!

[quote name='ednaplate' post='393471' date='Jan 28 2009, 10:09 AM']I found some videos on YT today which are amazing and I'm just wondering if anyone knows him as profile states that he is UK based. He plays a Zon bass with piccolo strings so he can play more easily in higher registers. It's very impressive. If he's already a member then make yourself known ;0) Here's a link [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2_k2Ag7Qiyk&feature=channel_page"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2_k2Ag7Qiyk&...re=channel_page[/url] Very good use of a loop pedal too! There was a topic on solo bass which I can't find. This guy is the perfect exponent of what can be done.[/quote] Nope. Still don't get it. If you're that determined to sound like a six-string acoustic guitar, why not go and buy a six-string acoustic guitar, instead of modifying a Bass out of all recognition, so you can show how good you are on something that sounds exactly like a six-string acoustic guitar, while telling everybody it's a Bass?

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='391111' date='Jan 25 2009, 06:45 PM']It'll probably be an excellent opportunity/experience. We'll try and rein in Big Al's use of expletives! [/quote] Here we go again. Always pick on the quiet ones. I'll have you know, young man, that I swore at neither of my Gigs over the past weekend. The lads in the Band will confirm this........... probably 'cos I had raging laryngitis, and couldn't speak. (and M4L666-we tend to have a pack mentality, and take great care of our young, so tell your Parents they have absolutely nothing to worry about-apart from the screaming G.A.S. attacks you will suffer after seeing all the goodies on display)

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='386016' date='Jan 20 2009, 01:16 PM']I made a nice picture. [/quote] Well done Michael. It's nice to see they've started letting you use crayons again.

Don't care where, don't care when, I'm there. and EIGHT-don't worry about owning a piece of sh*t-I'm taking my old Vester (Warwick copy) along for Warwickhunt to try out and take the p*ss.

[quote name='rayfw' post='381948' date='Jan 16 2009, 12:40 AM']and I believe they're meant to sound better as they age. Lovely warm, oldschool tone. I couldn't be happier.[/quote] Oh God, yes. From about three months to about three years is about the orgasmic time on my P. Having said that, I compared a recording done four years ago with a recording done last week, and they still sound the same. Thats just over four years for this set of strings. I haven't been gigging every weekend, but still...........

I just wish my kids were younger, or my Grandkids were older, then I'd have a valid excuse for playing with these.

Do not, under any circumstances, send any of this illegal, pirated, underhand filth to:- [email protected] I would just be assisting the unwanted spread of internet lawlessness. I have nothing but contempt for anyone who wishes to take part in this exercise, under whatever pretext they wish to use, and this thread should be deleted immediately..... (immediately after my copies arrive)

Can open - worms everywhere.

I tried one at a gig a year or so ago. The Bass Player in the other Band on the bill was using one. Not a bad neck, (bit too chunky for my taste) decent action, but he said the electronics had no 'meat' to them when he bought it, so he'd upgraded the pickups. (Sounded nice on-stage) He was happy though , because he'd bought his cheaply as well.

[quote name='owen' post='369657' date='Jan 3 2009, 11:24 PM'][url="http://www.jauray.com/index.php?page=modeles&subpage=demontable&lang=en"]http://www.jauray.com/index.php?page=model...ble&lang=en[/url] Anyone know of anyone in the UK doing this sort of thing?[/quote] If there are, I can see where the first bit of any future Lottery win is going to go.

[quote name='benwhiteuk' post='364104' date='Dec 27 2008, 11:28 AM'] - I’ve heard you can die by doing that? – something about the shock might stop your heart? Urban myth maybe?[/quote] Nope, not an Urban Myth. Quoting Official N.H.S. statistics - An average of Nine people die every year in the U.K. from testing a PP3 with their tongue. Apparently, it's a fool-proof way of finding out if you were born with a weak heart. Thank goodness I wasn't. I'd been doing this for years before I read the article.

Join Band. Make money and get good. Study later when Band splits up, (They nearly all do, eventually) and get good in other directions.

I'm actually the best Bass Player on here. My technique is absolutely wonderful, people come from miles around to watch me play, whatever Band I'm in, and I have Bass Players lined up at my front door asking for lessons. I've been on the road with some real "Name" Bands in the past, replacing Household Names as their Bassist, and I've blown most Bass Players off the stage. I am in constant demand for Session Work, and can demand any payment I like, because there is no-one better around. At least, that's what I'd like to be able to write. Just happy to be in a Band and enjoying myself.

[quote name='thewalruswaspaul' post='363061' date='Dec 24 2008, 08:03 PM']Thanks , why was that , crappy pickups? bad construction?[/quote] They fed-back constantly, the tone was rather wooly, the electrics (at the time) were complete pants, and nobody seemed to like the "look" of them. They weren't very highly regarded at all as a "respectable" Bass to be seen using. Apart from that, they were great.

I got a little bored with "So I'm playing with my Church Band" or "Playing with my Worship Group last Sunday"every second or third post. It seems as though there are only a minority who post on there actually play in the Real World. I too am amazed at the amount of power you "must have" to play in a bedroom or a Rehearsal Room/Garage. I'll keep my battered old Trace rig, and easily fill most Venues I play with its measly 350 watts, without P.A. support, thanks very much. I'll also stay here, where there is a certain amount of sanity about how much you need to spend to sound good. It's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to post there.

£10 for a new extension-Staying alive and keeping on playing Bass-priceless!