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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...

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?

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

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

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

Are there any English speaking fans of the band Kino? I would like to know which basslines are their favourites to play, and also who the bassist was, and any techniques that he used. I'm afariad I know next to nothing about Kino, so anythign anyone could tell me would be appreciated. Thanks.

Does anyone know any bassists that played in the Magic Band? Can any one play any bass lines from the Magic Band? How would you play, if you were the bassist? ANy thoughts or ideas would be great, thanks :)

Please don't take any offence at this at all! I don't mean for it to sound offensive in any way! I'm a bass guitarist, and recently mentioned to my mother, in passing, that I'd played a double bass in a music shop. Once I'd showed her some videos of double bass playing, she asked a fateful...

Does anyone use Rossetti roundwound strings? I only buy them becuase they';re cheap, and I'm keen to see how often other people say they last. Thanks, MB

This may not go down very well, but here goes... Can anyone think of a bassist that I can say I'm about as good as? I can keep to quarter/eighth notes, and some very basic melodies. The most complex bassline that I can play? 'ANother One Bites the Dust' by Queen, or 'Sunday Morning' by the...

I'd like to do a bass solo at my school's music evening, but I have no idea where to start really... all the solos I admire most I find impossible to play. Can anyone recommend a good solo to play, for someone with limited skill, or how to write/improvise a solo? Thankyou, MB

Have any other bassists branched out into ukulele playing? I have, and have found them not a million miles away from bass guitars. Any one else find this? MB

I've been trying desperately to find the bass tab for 'Gruppa Krovi' by Kino. I was wondering if anyone had it? Thanks, Mungo :)

I have recently joined a band and we would like to learn some simple, crowd pleasing songs: 'Boys Don't Cry' being a good one. Any suggestions?

I have just restrung my P bass, and there seems to be a rattle on the open E string, and a metallic buzz on the open A string. these noises seem to come from the headstock. They go away if I hold the string down on the 'wrong' side of the nut. I have restrung with the same gauge strings, but a...

What do people think of the very reasonobly priced Epiphone Viola bass? I've always wanted one, and no i ahve found one for just £250. Is this a good price? and does anyone have any advice? thanks, MB

I want to learn a piece thats really good for showing off. I'm only around grade 2-3, I can't tap very well, and i'm not confident playing slap bass. Anyone got any suggestions? Thanks, MB

Can we have some love for the Queen bassman? For my money, you won't get a better bassist than Mr Deacon. He holds the songs together, and is amazing at the same time. I can't think of a better bass player than John. Anyone agree? Disagree? Talk :)

I want a pedal that will boost the extreme low end of my bass frequency. I'd like to avoid a super super high end pedal, but i could stretch Thanks, MB

There's a slight rattle soming from the headstock of my P bass. It's on the A string and slightly on the E string. I'm not sure if the amp picks it up, as I have no opportunity to turn my amp up, due to neighbours [geriatrics and babies.] Any help would be greatly appreciated. MB :)

Has anyone ever heard of the company Enigma? I bought a budget P bass from them not so long ago. I think its a quality instrument, very good value. But I know nothing about the company. They may be Asian. Can someone tell me more? Thankyou MB :)

Has anyone ever played one? They sound intrigueing to me, I would love to find out more about them. Thanks, MB

I have recently defretted my bass. The action, so i am told, is too high. On the G-String, at the fith fret, it is 5mm off the fretboard, and 8mm off on the 12th fret. Is this too high, and how do i deal with the bowed neck [someone told me it should be flat]. Thanks, MB

I really want to get a Viola bass. [Paul McCartney :P] What makes would people recommend getting? MB

I bought a great [second] bass a few months ago. I would like to restring it, but every time i've restrung my old one the neck tension's spasticated. It could be a problem with the old bass, but I don't want it to happen with the new one. Could anyone please tell me how i could avoid the...

I have just been given a marvellous offer for a bridge cover for my P bass. if i were to buy it, would i need to remove it every time i restrung? thanks. MB:confused: