Happy Jack Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Played at a jam in NYC this afternoon. The bass player who was up before me (Ross Daisomont) had a P/J Precision in 3TS, nice to look at, genuinely excellent tone and presence, one of the best Precisions I've heard. I asked him later what bass it was. He said it was a Squier, and grimaced. I asked if it was a Vintage Modified or something and he said it wasn't. He and a friend went into downtown Manhattan a year ago looking for the bass of his dreams. He reckoned he'd played 25 basses that day, and finally he found what he was after. Then he looked at the headstock and saw it wasn't a "real" Fender. He was about to hang it back up when his friend interceded and asked why he was putting it back. Ross said, "Because it's a Squier." His friend asked, "What would Stevie Wonder say?" He bought the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 That's the best sales close I've ever heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1364777104' post='2030849'] ...."What would Stevie Wonder say?".... [/quote] "Hey Ross, can't you afford a decent bass?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1364777104' post='2030849'] ..."What would Stevie Wonder say?" [/quote] 'You can't base your life on other people's expectations.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 "I can't see the attraction in a logo." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1364777104' post='2030849'] "What would Stevie Wonder say?" [/quote] You ain't playing no cheap arse bass in my band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1364777104' post='2030849'] Played at a jam in NYC this afternoon. The bass player who was up before me (Ross Daisomont) had a P/J Precision in 3TS, nice to look at, genuinely excellent tone and presence, one of the best Precisions I've heard. I asked him later what bass it was. He said it was a Squier, and grimaced. I asked if it was a Vintage Modified or something and he said it wasn't. He and a friend went into downtown Manhattan a year ago looking for the bass of his dreams. He reckoned he'd played 25 basses that day, and finally he found what he was after. Then he looked at the headstock and saw it wasn't a "real" Fender. He was about to hang it back up when his friend interceded and asked why he was putting it back. Ross said, "Because it's a Squier." His friend asked, "What would Stevie Wonder say?" He bought the bass. [/quote] Pretty well spot-on there. Buy/keep THE bass that works best for you. At long last I`ve found mine. Long winding road it was, but great fun to travel down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1364777104' post='2030849'] "What would Stevie Wonder say?" [/quote] OK, which comedian moved the piano stool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1364777104' post='2030849'] "What would Stevie Wonder say?" [/quote] I don't need a bass player. I use a Moog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Where was this jam night Jack? Might swing by in a week or two when I'm over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 [quote name='risingson' timestamp='1364814759' post='2031115'] Where was this jam night Jack? Might swing by in a week or two when I'm over! [/quote] Why would Stevie Wonder say that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1364814841' post='2031117'] Why would Stevie Wonder say that?? [/quote] He might do, even Stevie needs to shake loose every so often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 [quote name='risingson' timestamp='1364818909' post='2031195'] He might do, even Stevie needs to shake loose every so often! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1364781471' post='2030871'] 'You can't base your life on other people's expectations.' [/quote] That's what I tell Mrs Dingus when she complains about a certain aspect of our relationship . It doesn't seem to stop her moaning on about spending a fortune on batteries , though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 [quote name='risingson' timestamp='1364814759' post='2031115'] Where was this jam night Jack? Might swing by in a week or two when I'm over! [/quote] That was the Lazy Sunday Afternoon jam at[b] 78 Below[/b], which is at 78th & Columbus on the Upper West Side. Rather confusingly, despite being [b]78 Below[/b] the venue is actually just above 78th. [url="http://www.78below.com/"]http://www.78below.com/[/url] [IMG]http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Rocking%20In%20The%20USA/Jam%20at%2078%20Below/Jack78Below0_zps7aa7dcf4.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Rocking%20In%20The%20USA/Jam%20at%2078%20Below/Jack78Below16_zpsdeb106f9.jpg[/IMG] If you can't get up to the Upper West Side, or Sunday afternoon doesn't work for you, try the National Underground on Wednesday nights, Allen Street and Houston. [url="http://www.thenationalunderground.com/"]http://www.thenationalunderground.com/[/url] Incidentally, despite the temptation to pronounce "Houston" as either Hew-ston or Hoo-ston, the correct NY pronunciation is actually How-ston. No, me neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1364852218' post='2031859'] That was the Lazy Sunday Afternoon jam at[b] 78 Below[/b], which is at 78th & Columbus on the Upper West Side. Rather confusingly, despite being [b]78 Below[/b] the venue is actually just above 78th. [url="http://www.78below.com/"]http://www.78below.com/[/url] If you can't get up to the Upper West Side, or Sunday afternoon doesn't work for you, try the National Underground on Wednesday nights, Allen Street and Houston. [url="http://www.thenationalunderground.com/"]http://www.thenationalunderground.com/[/url] Incidentally, despite the temptation to pronounce "Houston" as either Hew-ston or Hoo-ston, the correct NY pronunciation is actually How-ston. No, me neither. [/quote] Cheers Jack, I'll definitely check these out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Daisomont Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) Jack was a hell of a guy , solid player . I hope you have fun on your tour of the US Jack . Cheers . As for the comment " What would Stevie wonder say " was in reguard to its not what the bass looks like or its brand , its how it sounds ." Here are two cuts I did on my Accoustic bass , A Tacoma Thunder chief ( the company is out of bussiness so to bad for that ). Just guitar and bass recorded on a android phone - Tunes played just one time prior - so - ITS LOSE ! [url="http://soundcloud.com/radio-flyer/love-me-do-acoustic-raw"]http://soundcloud.co...do-acoustic-raw[/url] [url="http://soundcloud.com/radio-flyer/dancing-in-the-street-acoustic"]http://soundcloud.co...street-acoustic[/url] FYI - The National Under ground does not have us there - We are not doing a open mic , If youd like to know where when we get it again . please send a email to [email protected] . Peace .... Edited April 3, 2013 by Ross Daisomont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Haha great story! Most of my gear is 'budget' stuff, not because it's cheap but because it's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Daisomont Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) And here is that Squire bass.. No sound board though... nice [url="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10204065136016462"]https://www.facebook...204065136016462[/url] Edited June 28, 2014 by Ross Daisomont Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) Great story. Have just repeated something like at tonight's gig. Support band bass man has a 74 Jazz. Showed him the Squier Bitsa P. Gobsmacked! Edited June 28, 2014 by Telebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 A great example of why you should never judge a book by its cover - when you find "the one", the instrument when everything you hve in your tolkit just clicks, when you feel an affinity towards the bass - you have to buy it. I found my perfect bass 6 years ago, in my Warwick SS2 5er and no bass (even high end ones) ive played ever since seems just...well....not right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Great to see you still hang out on Basschat, Ross, and some very tight playing there. Back over in NYC in three weeks ... might well drop you an email and see if anything's happening on a 'free evening'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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