Wonky2 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I am teetering on the brink of ordering a posh padded strap.... Criteria - min 3" pref 4" , leather, black, most important, PADDED. the Levys ones look good but I can't decide if I'd just be paying over the odds for the brand, they do look well made though. I've seen lots of hand made by players types but they often look a bit like a dress prop from some battle re enactment group thingy ?? I did order a sandberg one off thomann but it was crap, cheap plastic looking and thin....sent it back and thomann were fab , even provided free postage return label ! Any suggestions on a strap welcomed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 [quote name='Wonky2' timestamp='1448496124' post='2915990'] I am teetering on the brink of ordering a posh padded strap.... Criteria - min 3" pref 4" , leather, black, most important, PADDED. the Levys ones look good but I can't decide if I'd just be paying over the odds for the brand, they do look well made though. I've seen lots of hand made by players types but they often look a bit like a dress prop from some battle re enactment group thingy ?? I did order a sandberg one off thomann but it was crap, cheap plastic looking and thin....sent it back and thomann were fab , even provided free postage return label ! Any suggestions on a strap welcomed? [/quote] Comfort Strapp - it's not leather but it is black and very, very comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 [quote name='Gottastopbuyinggear' timestamp='1448485634' post='2915891'] I'm already worrying what the first bitsa is going to look like! [/quote] sure - but would you buy second hand like we do with basses ? Not even Dettox spray is going to make that ok.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1448527987' post='2916086'] sure - but would you buy second hand like we do with basses ? [/quote] Arguably, most of us do precisely that in the real world too ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 You do that to your bass ? Eww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) apparently I'll be getting one of these [url="https://www.facebook.com/1054807434543469/photos/a.1067629169927962.1073741827.1054807434543469/1067629116594634/?type=3&theater"]http://www.facebook...?type=3[/url] Edited November 26, 2015 by PaulWarning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 This?? http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIRE-SALE-KISS-Paul-Jack-Box-Collectable-Figure-POPS-UP-PLAYS-MUSIC-/370971059212?hash=item565f99240c or this?? http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIRE-SALE-KISS-Gene-Simmons-Jack-Box-Collectable-POPS-UP-PLAYS-MUSIC-/390732425730?hash=item5af977aa02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balcro Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Something(s) nice and simple - http://www.thomann.de/gb/ghs_7200_m_all52_medium.htm http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Fender-6-Patch-Cable-2-Pack-Black/JCQ Balcro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1448540154' post='2916243'] This?? http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIRE-SALE-KISS-Paul-Jack-Box-Collectable-Figure-POPS-UP-PLAYS-MUSIC-/370971059212?hash=item565f99240c or this?? http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIRE-SALE-KISS-Gene-Simmons-Jack-Box-Collectable-POPS-UP-PLAYS-MUSIC-/390732425730?hash=item5af977aa02 [/quote] Nice helmet cam too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1448534095' post='2916156'] apparently I'll be getting one of these [url="https://www.facebook.com/1054807434543469/photos/a.1067629169927962.1073741827.1054807434543469/1067629116594634/?type=3&theater"]http://www.facebook...?type=3[/url] [/quote] Ooh, I'm tempted to order one of them for myself. Problem is, then my cover's blown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesparky Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 This t shirt caught my eye earlier and it's going on the list. Not too in your face but obvious to us. http://www.zazzle.co.uk/eadg_bass_guitar_tuning_t_shirt-235305239544153062 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I can honestly say that there's not a single thing mentioned so far in this thread that I would want for christmas. In fact there's a couple of things on here that would result in the sender being crossed of my presents list for next year if they turned up in my stocking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 bah humbug - tis the season to receive tangentially relevant stockfillers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) EDIT: beaten to it! Edited November 27, 2015 by ColinB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 [quote name='bluesparky' timestamp='1448626567' post='2916939'] This t shirt caught my eye earlier and it's going on the list. Not too in your face but obvious to us. http://www.zazzle.co.uk/eadg_bass_guitar_tuning_t_shirt-235305239544153062 [/quote] Clever. I fancy one that says "B,E,A,D,G.... Gimme five" Sad, I know.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) [quote name='bluesparky' timestamp='1448626567' post='2916939']... Not too in your face but obvious to us.... [/quote] 'FACE' is for that other lot... Edited November 27, 2015 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 [quote name='bluesparky' timestamp='1448626567' post='2916939'] This t shirt caught my eye earlier and it's going on the list. Not too in your face but obvious to us. http://www.zazzle.co.uk/eadg_bass_guitar_tuning_t_shirt-235305239544153062 [/quote] That was an expensive link. I could have resisted if I hadn't seen the custom colours options on the bass clef t shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesparky Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1448661171' post='2917326'] 'FACE' is for that other lot... [/quote] Ha ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesparky Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1448661171' post='2917326'] 'FACE' is for that other lot... [/quote] Ha ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesparky Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Sorry for the double post.. Bloomin' phone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesparky Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 [quote name='Cato' timestamp='1448710824' post='2917550'] That was an expensive link. I could have resisted if I hadn't seen the custom colours options on the bass clef t shirt. [/quote] There're lots of tempting things there, I've had to summon all the willpower I have so as not to buy lots of similar things I don't really need.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMAZING-SPIDERMAN-669-RARE-FANTASY-15-VICTOR-WOOTEN-NM-VARIANT-SUPERIOR-/200913107950?hash=item2ec75abbee:g:yg4AAOxyLVZRYSCc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakforest5961 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) This is a difficult one since either one already has the kit, or what one wants is too expensive for a present. Consumables like strings are the obvious choice, but here are a few other ideas. At the higher end of the scale: Phil Jones Bass H-850 headphones - I'm happy with mine. A sort of gadget, and not more than an ornament to finger players: a pick punch - like a hole punch but for a plectrum. Mine has not had much use, and I can't see it getting much use. Bass player autobiographies - these can be interesting whether or not you liked the band: "The Living Years" by Mike Rutherford - very good "Unknown Pleasures - Inside Joy Division" by Peter Hook - very good "My Bass and Other Animals" by Guy Pratt - not for me "In the Pleasure Groove" by John Taylor - ok "Snakes! Guillotines! Electric Chairs! My Adventures in the Alice Cooper Group" by Dennis Dunaway - I'm reading this just now, and is good so far Actually, the best rock musician autobiography I have read was not by a bass player: "Face the Music" by Paul Stanley. Hope this helps. Edited November 30, 2015 by oakforest5961 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Admiral Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1448527854' post='2916082'] Comfort Strapp - it's not leather but it is black and very, very comfortable Is this still about the sex robot, or hve I missed a post? [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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