Conan

[quote name='turtus' timestamp='1352388315' post='1862469'] Go with bare knucles mate. I've got the 65s in my Precision and the difference is amazing. These ones: [url="https://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/main/pickups.php?cat=bass&sub=vintage&pickup=65_split_coil&series=p_bass"]https://bareknucklep...l&series=p_bass[/url] Changed my whole sound, best money i've spent! [/quote] Ninety quid!! I personally am a fan of GFS pickups. Not subtle maybe, but bloody cheap and a definite upgrade over Squier/Mex pickups IMV. [url="http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Bass-Guitar-Pickups_c_97.html"]http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Bass-Guitar-Pickups_c_97.html[/url]

Considering most sets of strings are more than twenty quid, can you really go wrong at that price?

[quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1352269034' post='1860864'] Ok thanks guys, SPB-1 sounds just what I want, I don't think I could afford the Fralins [/quote] I've said it before, and I'll say it again! If economy is a major factor, I don't think you can go far wrong with these: [url="http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Bass-Guitar-Pickups_c_97.html"]http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-Bass-Guitar-Pickups_c_97.html[/url]

[quote name='Musky' timestamp='1352325236' post='1861825'] Do check it's actually a 79 though. S9 serials were used intil 82. [/quote] So how could you confirm that it is a '79 then?

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/187524-hartke-lh500-bass-amp-and-yamaha-410-cab-l340/page__p__1858863__hl__hartke__fromsearch__1#entry1858863"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/187524-hartke-lh500-bass-amp-and-yamaha-410-cab-l340/page__p__1858863__hl__hartke__fromsearch__1#entry1858863[/url] He might consider splitting the rig if a 4x10 is too big for your needs...

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1352117228' post='1858832'] that's exactly what i'm looking for, clean and transparent tone without messing around with EQ[/quote] You could try a Hartke LH500 in the meantime.... just while you wait for a TF to come up of course!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1352019613' post='1857786']BC's own Conan kindly lent me his Barefaced Vintage. Of course, the cab weighs virtually nothing, but it's too big. [/quote] No, you're just too small. Actually, I know what you mean. It is, as you correctly say, very light. But somehow the positioning of the handles makes it an awkward lift. I actually find it easiest to carry it with one hand - but obviously that is only feasible over relatively short distances. Stairs are a real PITA... Pleased you like the sound though! All the frustration about size and shape disappears once it's plugged in and ready to go! And, not that you need it with your current outfits, but the volume it is capable of is just insane...

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1351251930' post='1849242'] you need the gtrs/basses/keys to turn down a bit and realise you all sound better that way. [/quote] Oh yeah, of course! But it's no good turning the instruments down if the drummer stays too loud. On this particular gig the lead guitar was barely audible at times and the vocals could have done with being up a bit. The root of the problem though is the big loud kit... although the shape of the room and stage didn't help much either. The room is approximately square, and holds 120 people when packed full. So it is not big. The far wall is quite close and the stage is about 18" high and hollow. Because the room is short and relatively wide, the punters are pretty close to the band and (more importantly) the backline. Not a good recipe when you add in the adrenaline of a drummer who is already loud playing a new (loud) kit on the first gig he had played for seven years!!

What a great story!

[quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1351258044' post='1849357'] For prog fans, and to extend the Trev connection, that's Alan White and Geoff Downes from Yes on drums and keys there. [/quote] Remember that TH himself was in Yes for a while too.... certainly sang on the Drama album.

No idea! The only bass I've ever owned that wasn't a 34" scale was a Carvin, which was 35.25". I can't honestly say that I noticed the difference in scale length so much as the differences in neck width and depth, fret wire size, fretboard material, action height and a dozen other factors! I do wonder if some people make more of this than there is... or maybe I'm just not as discerning as I like to think!

Well, my bitsa J copy sounds bloody great with Wizard Hammers in it! I guess you could pair a Hammer in the bridge position with a Thumper in the P position? BTW, you are welcome to have a try of mine if you want to get an idea of how it sounds.

[quote name='zefarelly' timestamp='1351243580' post='1849081']I sold my P bass as its crap by comparisson.[/quote]

[quote name='jonunders' timestamp='1351238919' post='1848982'] Now just got to get the rest of the band to take note! [/quote] Good luck with that! Typical of this is a comment made by our drummer following our first gig (which saw some people leaving with their hands over their ears). We suggested that he might have been a bit too loud and that maybe he could consider using his electronic kit so that we could turn him down to a level commensurate with the rest of the band... "I paid four grand for this kit [his Sonor acoustic kit] so I'm going to bloody well use it!"

All hail Simon - the God of Tone!

[quote name='Dr M' timestamp='1351176665' post='1848277'] they're essentially made out of plywood and hardboard[/quote] Hmmmm... I didn't realise that. Hardboard?!?! You make a fair point about their price too.

[url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/danelectro-wild-thing-bass-black/57710"]http://www.gak.co.uk/en/danelectro-wild-thing-bass-black/57710[/url] Anyone got one of these?

Another unsung funkster - Byron Miller. Some great stuff with George Duke... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-efNPRstv6g"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-efNPRstv6g[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov2Z7LCIBqA&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov2Z7LCIBqA&feature=related[/url]

A slightly unusual suggestion here, but some of John Deacon's playing on Hot Space is pretty fonkay.... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUhVGYpO3Ow"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUhVGYpO3Ow[/url]

[quote name='StephenFerguson' timestamp='1351154998' post='1847903'] You should ALWAYS check out Primus [/quote] Hmmm... Claypool is great, but is he [i]funky[/i]?

FISHBONE!!! THeir first album and Truth and Soul in particular.... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK640dPPhXE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK640dPPhXE[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78ZVbw74OhU"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78ZVbw74OhU[/url]

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1351080726' post='1847017'] On the plus side, my Geddy which is perfect condition and bought new for £550 in 2005 will hopefully be worth a bit more thanks to Fender's regular price hikes and the fact that its CIJ. [/quote] Here's hoping!