Fionn

Crashin' from passion ... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS3PCpAFgTQ&list=AL94UKMTqg-9AuConKvOVcC-483DRU9Lsz"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS3PCpAFgTQ&list=AL94UKMTqg-9AuConKvOVcC-483DRU9Lsz[/url]

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1388501081' post='2322726'] Whenever I go to Basildon I always pop into the Cash Mart there - the one opposite M&S. Today they had an Aria Pro II Classic Laser in translucent burgundy, not bad nick for an 85/6, for £120. Had I not just bought almost exactly the same bass a couple of days ago (mine is black) I would have got this as I think it is a bit of a bargain. I didn't try it, I hasten to add. [/quote] Eek! Bargainarama! Great bass for very little money!

Without question, my 1981 Aria SB900 fretless. I foolishly sold this bass in 2002 and immediately regretted it. That just got worse as time rolled on as I never found a fretless which came close. Then last year, by some freakish and unlikely co-incidence, I found my bass again and managed to buy it back. I love this beauty, and I'll never part with it again ... [IMG]http://i44.tinypic.com/zwywzb.jpg[/IMG]

Yeahhhh! great thread for funk lovers. OO AA EE AA ... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvt-IOnPoHE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvt-IOnPoHE[/url]

[quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1388268866' post='2320321'] The Precision is the Ford Transit van. [/quote] Brilliant!

[b]Out[/b] Warwick Thumb NT Gallien Krueger MB150E Gallien Krueger 112MBX Trace Elliot SMX compressor [b]IN[/b] Warwick Streamer Stage 1 Gallien Krueger MB500 Gallien Krueger Neo 210 MXR M87 compressor

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1388260792' post='2320200'] I was just lending a bit balanced opinion to the argument, the car thing might be a bit far fetched! Although if the comparison is apt then we should have seen a lot more race car drivers have historically significant success driving exclusively Ford Mondeos [/quote] That's very true my friend. The comparisons are interesting though

I was reading through another thread where somebody made a comparison between basses and cars. The comparison was "Fender = Modeo, Alembic = Ferrari", then someone else elaborated "Fender = Mustang, Alembic = dated sportscar". I thought that to be quite interesting and both cases hinted a certain truth. There's a tastily contentious thread in this. Here's a couple to get the ball rolling ... Warwick Streamer Stage 1 = Porsche 911 Hofner Violin Bass = Morris Minor Gibson Grabber = Austin Allegro

Fender = Could be a Mondeo, could be a Mustang. Alembic = Perhaps a dated supercar, but a supercar none-the-less.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1388251265' post='2320022'] imo one of the best modern soul album's [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yo2oIsktX8[/media] [/quote] I wholeheartedly agree

Jamiroquai!!!

Do they look like this? I'd really like to be able to identify this set. Nicest strings that I've ever played, but I don't know what they are. Red silk both ends, quite shiny. Hmmmm? ... [IMG]http://i41.tinypic.com/if64hy.jpg[/IMG]

Great clips. The Aria was sounding pretty good too

Aye, it's all about the playing position for me. Comfort first ... which is why I departed from the Thumb Bass. [attachment=150883:dhdhdhd.jpg]

I've been a very naughty boy, so Santa is bringing me a lump of coal.

I was just wondering if anyone knows whether or not it's possible to replace the plastic outer casing on EMG pickups?

[quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1387405777' post='2311726'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u44NKcZNxfk[/media] [/quote] That's great!!!

Sweet bassline! ... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAiCGaJ-XJk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAiCGaJ-XJk[/url]

HOT bassline! ... and the tone, ooooooooh! ... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqZgd6-xQl8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqZgd6-xQl8[/url]

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1387239222' post='2309870'] I use one for the exact same reason. [/quote] Have your axes seen battle yet this season?

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1387236430' post='2309852'] I can't see the point of a powerball or anything similar. I'd say, the best thing to do to build strength in wrist, arms, or hands for playing bass is to play bass. [/quote] You'd understand if you used one, really. Sure, playing bass all the time will gradually make you stronger. However, using a training aid like a gyrpscope will make you [b]much[/b] stronger, [b]much[/b] faster, and in a way which meets the physical requirements of bass playing. This is not a replacement for bass playing. It's a means by which to gain some physical advantage. I've been using a gyroscope as a conditioning aid for rock climbing for the last 5 years or so, almost daily. A gyroscope will give you forearm, wrist, and grip strength that playing bass simply wont.

You've got the right idea. A gyroscope powerball is a great training aid for building wrist/ forearm/ grip strength. I'm not an upright bass player, but I use a gyroscope almost daily to maintain and develop forearm and grip strength for rock and ice climbing. I use mine when I'm sitting around watching tv, etc. Be persistant and you'll notice a huge difference, really.

It's music related, and very very very funny. £3.22 delivered ... [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Is-Spinal-Tap-DVD/dp/B000Z63ZAG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387223094&sr=8-1&keywords=this+is+spinal+tap+dvd"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Is-Spinal-Tap-DVD/dp/B000Z63ZAG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387223094&sr=8-1&keywords=this+is+spinal+tap+dvd[/url]

[quote name='Mokl' timestamp='1387124914' post='2308424'] I was just thinking today how annoying the "club" thing on talkbass was lol. Each to their own though, just not my cup of tea...yes, it seems a bit twee. I can see your point though about a thread to glean useful information from other users with the same or similar gear. I have done this in the past with Wal bass forums when the company was in the wilderness. As someone else mentioned though, once you start going down that road, where does it end? Would you end up with the "Tortex 73mm plectrum club" - some of the TB ones aren't far off this imo. [/quote] Ok, forget the "club" moniker (aye, it gets twee). My point is about something more than that.