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The pickups look to be quite close together on that bass - certainly a lot closer than they are on my old series II.... Nice looking beast though! Edit: after reading the SG website blurb.... "The bridge pickup has been moved away from the bridge by 20mm to make the right-hand technique a little more flexible." I thought as much. Although I have no idea what they mean by "more flexible right hand technique"...?

In that price bracket you certainly have plenty of choice - especially if you are also looking at used instruments! Yamahas have a very good reputation and are always worth a try. They come up for sale on here pretty frequently too. I recently sold a Carvin fiver. It was definitely the best five I have played, just not for me as I only really get on with four strings... My loss I know. Lots of suggestions above for Fenders or Fender-type basses. They can certainly be good, but there is an awful lot more out there. Vigier? Alembic? Status? Idiosyncratic maybe, but they have their fervent admirers. Try lots. With that amount of cash in your pocket you are in a very strong position as it is definitely a buyer's market at the moment. Good luck and enjoy the journey!

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1348129296' post='1809582'] I run a Focusrite Compunder in my loop. [/quote] One of these? [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/focusrite-voicemaster-platinum-compounder-analogue-comp-noise-gate/109101547#gallery-item-full-1"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/focusrite-voicemaster-platinum-compounder-analogue-comp-noise-gate/109101547#gallery-item-full-1[/url] Looks complicated....

[quote name='gafbass02' timestamp='1348499119' post='1814371'] This Saturday's gig was an odd one, we were at a place that had begged us to return, only to be stared at, virtually NO applause, a real negative vibe, I was ready to knock gigging on the head by the end. Came off stage and everyone was raving about us?!?!?[/quote] I've had that before. Does my bloody head in!! If you like a band - show them! You are left feeling very confused...

Interesting pice of video evidence that would appear to disprove the theory that Geddy Lee only fairly recently developed his "flamenco" technique.... (Also notice how similar to his "Rickenbacker tone" he sounds with this P bass). Watch/listen from 3:40. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB6sRQQBH6E&feature=related[/media]

Ten days to go bump...

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1348149828' post='1810041'] Really? She seems as bland and obvious as the bass she's holding. [/quote] Has somebody had a bad day?

That was fun! I enjoyed that. Horrible bass tone, but everyone was having a good time - so who cares? I think there is some mileage in that...

Every time I mention compressors, I get told (politely) that I don't understand what "compression" means.... so I won't. I don't use one, but have been thinking of getting one. Interesting responses!

Has she had a boob job? Her figure looks more full than of late...

Interesting question! I am actually more of a "rhythm" bass player. I don't often think in terms of melody or harmony, unless there is a string melody already there and I want to counter it... I stick with the what the drummer is playing to a far greater degree, which kind of limits me but also frees me. It's amazing what you can accomplish in terms of syncopation by NOT playing on certain beats or notes. That is what makes the track live and breathe IMO. It also gives the more melodic instruments more options...

[quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1348062878' post='1808708']Plenty of Fender alternatives too, if it's Fender shaped and you like the look of it have a go![/quote] Yeah - don't limit yourself to Fenders!

Fender, probably more than any other manufacturer, are known for the inconsistency of their quality control. A £200 Squier can play as well as (or better than) a MIA costing ten times as much. Which is great if you own that Squier - less good if yours is the MIA! That is why it is so important to play lots before you buy - and buy the one you played and liked. Having said all that, I would go with what several others have said and look for a Japanese one - export or non-export.

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1348058561' post='1808611'] they climb steadily, you dont have to wait yonks, 5 years would see you make money for sure, and have had 5 years owning and playing a great bass. certainly better than money in the bank at 0% interest, and what fun is that. [/quote] Now just stop it! That kind of talk has been known to make people make silly decisions!

[quote name='The Bass Doc' timestamp='1348046167' post='1808399'] At my age I'm reading that as 'good OLD Howard'. [/quote] If the cap fits mate...

I thought I was going to really dislike that new custom PG... but I actually like it!! It sort of reminds me of Geddy Lee's teardrop P bass... Good old Howard!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1348044229' post='1808363'] I think the days of snaffling pre-1975 bargains are over.[/quote] Yeah. Now that everyone has internet access it's dead easy to do a quick google search to see that the bass that languished in Grandad's attic for decades actually has a value... and put yourself in touch with buyers. The days of turning up bargains in car boot sales and house-clearance shops would appear to have gone. Most of the really collectable instruments have already found homes. Buy a decent 1980s or 1990s Fender and hang on to it for as long as you can maybe, but that is a very slow way to make money! Also, the market is an absolute minefield so unless you know someone who is a real expert, you are pretty likely to be ripped off for something that is not what it seems to be.

I actually enjoyed that. Good groove - slightly reminiscent of some early E, W & F but without the horns... The video is a cheese-fest though. When did she drop the y??

Very nice. Thank you

I'd love this thread if it was left-handed.... and is it any good for metal?

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3CTN5iYeb4[/media] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjltB723bPc&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjltB723bPc&feature=related[/url]

Incognito - 100[sup]o[/sup] and rising

[quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1347645437' post='1803635'] My beloved '66 Fender Jazz Bass here [/quote] Beautiful! My YOB too!

Nee worries man! Just get us on the guest list for the next Toon gig! Only joking... BTW, we have never met, but I believe you know Craig Gill? I am currently in a band with Craig... Small world and all that.

Some more information about the band would be useful... Remember that an audition is a two-way thing, with the musician deciding if they like the band too. What type of material? How often will they be gigging and where? Is this a new project or are they looking for a replacement bassist for a currently gigging band? I think most people would want to know this basic information before deciding even to bother e-mailing you. I know I would... Also who are you? A band member? Manager? Agent? Current bass player?