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[quote name='Dave Vader' post='1370643' date='Sep 12 2011, 04:14 PM']It cost me £30, and it's only been 20 years, but theory applies. Gets used more than anything else, probably cos I'm used to it. And being cleverly disguised as a 70s fender, people often tell me how great it is as well, ho ho ho. (and I play it through the cheapest rig I could get my hands on as well, GK backline through a pair of old Laney PA cabs, also sounds lovely thanks)[/quote] One simple post carrying more weight than all the Dingwall and Celinder owners in the world! You sir, are a legend.

[quote name='4000' post='1370638' date='Sep 12 2011, 04:12 PM']Funny how that happens isn't it? Personally I think anyone who insists on using that eternally hideous quote (IMO) should have said digits removed...with pliers. [/quote] It's all in the stubs.

The thing that annoys me most is people having different opinions to mine.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1370618' date='Sep 12 2011, 03:58 PM']I find the sound coming out my gear influences what I'm playing. Bass right into amp, and cheesy disco comes out and I wish a drummer was about. Pedals and multiple amps, Doom comes out.[/quote] Where were you the multiple times I have been completely hounded on here for saying the same thing? I once had the cheek to say that my set up was sounding a bit too rock and hence I found myself playing too "rock" in response. All I got was page after page of "it's all in the fingers." And every single person who said it had gear worth many thousands of earth pounds!

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1370566' date='Sep 12 2011, 03:32 PM']nonsense... Every song, scale, arpeggio I play with my gear is constant practice make perfect to me, gear or no gear, be it a £25 bass or a £4000 one (not that I have one that cost that much)[/quote] :Looks at pictures in sig: :Takes one large pinch of salt: Only kidding! But I pretty much guarantee that any body who poo-poos* the quest for gear will have a sig packed full of stuff worth more than my car. It would be nice hear from someone who has played a £50 P copy for the last thirty years though. * That's right. I said poo-poos.

Yay for you! Remember, give 'em hell and don't take any sh*t from anybody! Force them into a totally new direction and drop their current set list. All will be fine!

Constant back pain here but only bad enough to constitute a niggle. (Touch wood.) Nothing compared to the screaming sciatica that completely floored me for several years so I can't complain. Main bass is fairly light and is carried rucksack style, Barefaced Compact in one hand and micro head in a laptop bag. I can carry my entire rig in one go with no strain. However as I tend to get to places early I invariably end up helping the others carry their heavy arsed gear around!

This is me concentrating. Concentrating on not throwing up! I had a serious throat infection at the time and threw up multiple times before the gig, in the break, and after the gig. I had a carrier bag hanging off a guitar stand on stage just in case but didn't have to resort to using it thank god!

Nice! Something very satisfying about assembling something yourself! Gigged my bitsa tonight and I have to confess it will probably be kept as a back up. Nothing wrong with at all but I just find my Retrovibe super comfy and easy to play.

Just got in from playing two 45 minute standard cover sets in a bar. Punters danced and sang along and we got paid so all good! Played my bitsa P and as pleased with I am it, I think it is destined to remain the back up. Even with the J neck it felt sufficiently different to make me fluff every now and again.

Really missed a bridge pickup to rest my thumb on at rehearsal so I have now screwed a small block of black foam in the relevant place. It doubles as a thumb rest and a ramp so win, win! Will be gigging it tonight. Yay!

[quote name='silddx' post='1368421' date='Sep 10 2011, 11:39 AM']Mint three ply.[/quote] This. Awesome colour combo!

Hi, 40 year old bass player with 20+ years experience looking for an actively gigging covers band in Hertfordshire. The closer to Hemel Hempstead the better! I'm versatile, a quick learner, reliable and lots of fun for all the family! Rock covers are fine but would love a bit of MJ, Stevie, The Foundations etc. Anything that's FUN. Not really into being a serious and moody rock star, I just want to play some fun songs with some fun people and get paid some fun money! Currently in a band but not gigging too often. Would like to be in two bands if at all possible! You can contact me at [email protected] Thanks.

[quote name='Pow_22' post='1362772' date='Sep 5 2011, 12:35 PM']How are you finding those pups? I had a look at them for my P bass project but havent taken the plunge yet[/quote] I absolutely love them to be honest. And for £25 I don't think you can go wrong. Rather strangely they are shielded and potted too which I didn't expect. However pickups are really subjective so who knows what others will think. Really pleased with the bass though. I will rehearsing with it tomorrow and all being well gigging it on Saturday!

I'll take some in the week...from a distance...and a bit blurred! That way I can hide my atrocious build skills!

Finally got my "back up" bitsa in a giggable state. I found myself getting a bit bored with my main bass and rather than succumb to GAS I decided the best option was to get my spare up and running as I like it. It's a candy apple red body from a Jim Deacon, a mint scratchplate, a jazz neck off Robocorpse, a wiring harness from KiOgon and some cheapo alnico v pickups from axes r us. I normally go for Artec but couldn't find any stock anywhere. I've had a serious hankering for a P with a J neck for ages now and couldn't be happier with it! Can't wait until our next gig to give it a good hammering!

Just bought a J neck from Pete. Well packaged. As described. Posted exactly when he said he would. Nice Fella. Epic Win!

I spent more on my Barefaced Compact and just £200 on my Harley Benton head and it works for me. If I had more to spend I would change the head yes, but the cab is a keeper!

[quote name='silddx' post='1352644' date='Aug 26 2011, 03:54 PM']Never seen it before but I like the look of that! I have used the Ginex system with good results.[/quote] +1 on the Ginex system. I use it on all my basses now. But this looks like an advance on the same idea. Very tempting.

Threadjack! I fancy a custom tort plate and I only want to spend £20 on it. Anyone know of anywhere that might be able to sort me out?

[quote name='funkypenguin' post='1350689' date='Aug 24 2011, 08:32 PM']How was AJs playing? Im jealous, i couldnt afford to get down to London to catch this gig i WILL catch her next time she comes to the UK[/quote] To be totally honest? Weakest of the three. Great technique and chops etc. but no real magic. Nothing to make you sit up and take notice.* Steve Smith on the other hand was AMAZING. He did a great solo and has got some mighty fine stick tricks up his sleeves but his playing all night was spot on. Incredibly musical and tasteful and a great stage presence too. It is an expensive night out. Made cheaper by the fact we blagged free tickets and a free hotel for the night too! *Still a million times better than me.

I saw Hiromi with Steve Smith and Anthony Jackson at Ronnie Scott's a while back. Great gig. Steve Smith was simply incredible.

We're a 6 piece and I am enjoying that a lot. I have played in more 4's than anything. Never felt comfortable as a 3. Future plans might include a brass section so a potential 9 on the horizon. That would be very cool.