Grahambythesea Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 When not playing bass I mainly play acoustic. I sold a Takamine 12 stringsome years ago because it wasn’t getting use. But I missed that lovely jangle so I bought this Taylor 654ce when I saw it and it’s superb. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 That's a handsome looking guitar When not playing bass, I play mandolin and guitar, not out in public though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milford59 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Over the last 19 years I have been in a covers band playing bass and in that time I have also played V-drums, harmonica, keyboard, wind synthesizer, guitar and ukulele...... ALL of them to a mediocre level.... 4 months ago I sold my drums and have stopped playing everything else except bass, which I am now practicing hard. I want to get good at ONE instrument instead of very average at half a dozen ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 When I need a break from Bass I dabble with guitar and a bit of Sax. I have an Epi Dot Studio 335 in white and a Soprano Sax which recently needed a repair when the low C key dislodged itself. All fixed now (thankfully). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I recently had this arrive for a clean and setup as a friend was wanting to sell it. I have really gelled with it, so much so that I'm keeping it! Just a Stagg, but not bad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 24 minutes ago, TheGreek said: When I need a break from Bass I dabble with guitar and a bit of Sax. I have an Epi Dot Studio 335 in white and a Soprano Sax which recently needed a repair when the low C key dislodged itself. All fixed now (thankfully). That Epi looks very nice Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I love Jazz style guitars....there's just something about them...I was looking for a white scratchplate and p/up covers but I think that's just too OCD. If I was Breadbin I'd be looking to delay returning that Jazz as long as I could... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I'm keeping it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 I play a couple of instruments, but this has been getting most of my attention lately... Pretty good for bass in the band too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 On 31/03/2018 at 21:03, TheGreek said: When I need a break from Bass I dabble with guitar and a bit of Sax. I have an Epi Dot Studio 335 in white and a Soprano Sax which recently needed a repair when the low C key dislodged itself. All fixed now (thankfully). I have one of those Epiphone's in the 'Worn Vintage Sunburst'. I love it. Although it confuses me that it's called a 'Dot' when it doesn't have dots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 This is what occupies me when I have a break from bass and guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Having started guitar while still at school, i thought i'd be a guitard god, but lack of talent got in the way, so i never played the instrument in a band, just at home Having discovered drums though, at the age of 21/22, i realised i'd been playing the wrong instrument. Went on to join several bands as the drummist for 25 years Then i discovered bass and realised i'd been playing the wrong instrument. I have the guitar / amp at home but not a drumkit. Occasionally i amble down to the local jam bar and whack the tubbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 That looks an unusual shape body, nice wood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 On 31/03/2018 at 21:25, BreadBin said: I recently had this arrive for a clean and setup as a friend was wanting to sell it. I have really gelled with it, so much so that I'm keeping it! Just a Stagg, but not bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Had an acoustic guitar for a few years and recently got an electric but made the mistake of getting a Floyd Rose trem so now i need another as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 When I’m not playing bass I’m writing and recording songs and playing them at open mics, acoustic nights etc. The band / bass takes up most of my time so I don’t do my own stuff as often as I’d like, but I’m making a concerted effort to do more this year. I’ve started making YouTube videos too, on bass / guitar / camera subjects, which although basic is good fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 When I'm not playing bass I'm chiefly playing with bees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 When not playing the bass I'm mostly playing acoustic guitar and singing. Have been doing solo gigs for years, but stepped it up in the last 12 months. I also stray into the territory of electric guitar too, but not often on stage. You'll also find me doing life drawing down the local art college if I get half a chance, which isn't as often as I'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 7 hours ago, Happy Jack said: When I'm not playing bass I'm chiefly playing with bees. I bet the gig's are buzzing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdowner Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 When I'm not bassing I'm drumming in my 'other' band! Mind you - I always have an eye on the bass player if you know what I mean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) My other instruments. Edited June 24, 2018 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 On 24/06/2018 at 09:07, Cato said: My other instruments. And a very nice pair too! Is the thin line much lighter than its partner, never played either but often thought about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Grahambythesea said: And a very nice pair too! Is the thin line much lighter than its partner, never played either but often thought about it. Weight wise there's not much in it, the Thinline is a shade over 7lbs and the solid is around 8lbs. It's only the top part of the body above the centre block that's hollow so it's less than a third of the whole body. They do sound very different though,with the humbuckers, the six saddle bridge and the hollow bit the Thinline doesn't really sound like a traditional tele at all. Edited July 4, 2018 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 On 04/07/2018 at 08:12, Cato said: Weight wise there's not much in it, the Thinline is a shade over 7lbs and the solid is around 8lbs. It's only the top part of the body above the centre block that's hollow so it's less than a third of the whole body. They do sound very different though,with the humbuckers, the six saddle bridge and the hollow bit the Thinline doesn't really sound like a traditional tele at all. I suppose the thin line was Fender’s attempt at a Gibson sound. For years Gibson have tried the opposite without success. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 When not playing bass I write songs, do rough demos of them on GarageBand and play them (alongside the occasional cover) in bars and pubs. Before I joined my current band I was gigging weekly on my own; the band takes most of my time now but I still manage to get out on my own occasionally. I don’t really get nerves anymore when I gig with the band but I do enjoy the adrenaline/sheer terror of flying solo. I wish I had time to do it more often, actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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