Recent content by mr-mungo

Hi guys. All things considered, I'm looking quite hard at buying an Epiphone EB0 at around £120. If anyone plays one, would they be kind enough to give me their opinions? On the same thread, I don't know if it's worth another £80 to upgrade it to an EB3. Or, while we're at it, is it worth...

I never thought an actual Hofner would be affordable. I'm not crazy on spending money on a name, to be honest, but I'll consider it. Thanks, guys

Okay, so I've been working all summer just to earn a dollar, and I've scraped the money together for a Violin bass. I'm looking at a couple on eBay (yeah, I know) and I'm wondering if anyone plays either of them and can advise me one way or the other. Thanks...

This might be a pretty odd question, but I do worry that I look wrong with a bass... I'm short (5'5/6) and I'm fairly thin. I also have tiny hands. My playing doesn't suffer (I think) but I'm worried I sort of look... 'wrong'. Any ideas on the subject?

Thanks for your comments, guys. The problem that I have is that it's simply too hard and too expensive to get hold of a good Ric, even second hand. I've been stung before, buying a cheap, second hand bass - I hate to say it, but in my price range, it'd be a lot easier and cheaper in the long run...

I've found playing bass gives me a head start on most "traditional rock" instruments... I'm not a breathtaking multi-instrumentalist, but I'm picking up piano fairly quickly. I do find drumming fairly easy (in my limited way), because you gain an understanding of rhythms needed. My friends see...

Hi I'm wondering whether anyone has encountered a very cheap Ricenbacker, or a Ricenbacker clone (a la early Joy Division) and can tell me what they think? It's always been a dream of mine to own one, but it looks like a poor quality copy is the best I can do... Any ideas on who makes one...

Hello TalkBassers I've written a song (my first), it's on youtube, I'd be honoured if you looked at it, and gave some constructive critiscism Thank you all Mungo

Wow, big bucks! I was thinking more along the lines of Japanese copy a la Icon! One for the wish list here, I fear

I've always fancied a natural finish bass, but they're far too expensive. How easy is it to but a "finished" bass and emove the finish, a la John Deacon? Thanks x

hello everyone :) I really like the classic style of the old Hofner President bass. Can anyone tell me if they're still made, or if any copies are? Or even better, what the tone is like? Thanks, MB

"Failed guitarist club"

This sounds stupid, but I have recently bought one, and I can't seem to find the shuffle function! Got any ideas? Thanks, MB

I have seen a Westfield Violin bass advertised for sale. It is third hand (has seen use in a Beatles tribute band, hence the "Hofner",) and in good condition, with only one small bit of damage. It is advertised at £175.00, with hard case. The seller seems very knowlegable, and trustworthy. What...

Does anyone know the bassline from "A Song From Under The Floorboards" by Magazine? It's been driving me mad! Thanks. MB