Recent content by bubinga6

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    Ever get discouraged by how much folks will turn you down?

    A drummer joined my band a few years ago. The first thing he did was ask if I could turn down, as he felt I was too loud. Being the easy going guy I am I turned the volume down. This happened at every gig until I couldn't hear myself. Eventually I did the same as you, I turned the volume off...
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    Yacht Rock?! Who has experience.

    Yacht Rock still lives, check out 'Young Gun Silver Fox'.
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    Of Groupies and Flashers?

    Am I right in assuming this isn't a Church band?
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    Why do i have to solder when changing pickups?

    John can sell you a set of wired up pots for your bass with a solderless connector. You can then change you pickups to your hearts content without having to solder ever again. This is him at www.basschat.co.uk his username is kiOgon. Invalid Link Removed
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    What 5 string would you buy for £4000

    Yes! There should be a law to enforce all of the above. Especially the one about the shoes.
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    What 5 string would you buy for £4000

    This is very true. And if it wasn't for tone deaf dentists, the fender Custom Shop would be out of business tomorrow.
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    What 5 string would you buy for £4000

    People who are good enough to own a $6,000 bass rarely have to buy one. They are given one, gratis, by the manufacturer. Even the great Pino Pallidino does not own such a monstrosity.
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    What 5 string would you buy for £4000

    I think he should buy a new kitchen.
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    What 5 string would you buy for £4000

    Only exceptional players should be allowed to own insanely expensive boutique basses. There's nothing more pathetic than a middle aged, amateur level player, knocking out 'Sweet Home Alabama', in some crappy bar, on a $6,000 bass. A $6,000 bass doesn't make you sound $6,000 better. Are you able...