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I am also a Gretsch owner and whilst not proficient, I do like to noodle around the minor pentatonics.

As a Bassist I... find guitarists who talk about a Strat's scale as being a bit long at 25.5", to be very sweet. It's nice when they talk about their little toys.

As a Bassist I... Love that the bass is so revered that Spinal Tap chose to have all three players use one in the video for Big Bottom:

As I live in Exeter UK anyway I would have to go with Hugh Manson. He worked with JPJ (and is his tech) to build this bass:

Fill the holes and go naked!

I don't think you're delusional. As bass players we don't even have to be pretty to get the girls, look at Lemmy as a good example!

You are right it is a Gretsch. Specifically a Invalid Link Removed. I would love to have one, but have never seen one come up for sale.

Rise above it all.

As modelled by the inimitable Peter Tork!

Definitely a bass thing. In my experience lead guitar guys are always trying to out do each other in some petty way of trying to be the top guy. When we all know that the top person is the bassist!

Hi BadSanta If I was going for a short scale bass (especially on a budget) I would look no further than the Gretsch Jet Club Junior (the link goes off to the Sweetwater page for it). It is a fantastic bass and has a great sound, here is a demo for you:

I'd also have to add JJ Burnell of The Stranglers.

I could rattle of a list of my favourite bassists stating their value, but for an indispensable bassist I'd vote for Kyle Kyle in Bang Tango. His playing absolutely made the band sound different when he went so did their point of difference. Joe Leste's vocals were very run of the mill for the...

I guess the issue at Fender could be a union one? Your suggestion would require the team who build Jazz basses working on the P Bass line (or vice versa). And that would just be a step too far! Alternatively they would have to employ and train a whole new department to build the new Jneck Pbody...

You want an overpriced bass, look no further than Gretsch: Bass :: G6136B-TP12 Custom Shop Tom Petersson Signature White Falcon™ Bass 12-String with Cadillac Tailpiece, White Lacquer I am a Gretsch fan and have been for years, but seriously, who is going to buy one of these, and how do you even...

If you want a good gigging keyboard that won't break the bank or your back, the Roland VR-09B is the way to go. They are designed for live performance and their organ emulation (and the Rhodes and Clav) are great. It also has a great transistor organ and physical drawbars. I have a friend (who...

I think that @Nick Danger meant that The OJs, The Jackson 5 and Tupac don't belong for being soul and rap, not because they're black. This isn't a race slur, it's a statement about the RNRHoF losing their focus. Would you put The Jackson 5 in the Country Music Hall of Fame? Of course not.

Not yet.

Hi @And I I think you are right to be concerned. I was trying to become a keyboard player until a tendon injury in my right arm has forced me away from it, but the most fundamental thing you learn when playing keys is to not step on the other band members. Bass lines are covered, unsurprisingly...

I am aware, but I also figured that anyone outside of the UK would get nuked on shipping, which lessens the field somewhat.

Hi folks I have just seen this Fender Player Fretless Jazz Bass on eBay, and I can't afford it at the mo, so I thought I'd post it here. Fender Player Jazz Bass Fretless 3 Tone Sunburst | eBay As I type the current bid is £187.00 with £30 shipping and 3 days left. I have had to put it here...

I doubt there is anyone on the planet that would agree with all of the nominations, but I too have to say that Roxy Music definitely deserve their place. They may not have had as much success in the US, but they were huge and very influential here in the UK. I don't like anything Janet Jackson...

Thanks Max. I feel ancient now! :( I will go and check out the Squier VM basses if I can. We have three music stores in my city and all three have piss poor bass sections, so they only generally seem to stock the Fender, Yamaha or Ibanezes. It does do my head in, we are as important as those who...

That is just lovely.

I know it's punk to do only down strokes, but alternate picking is much more efficient, and to be honest no-one will notice the difference. Also don't have the bass too low, remember that Dee Dee Ramone had a very wide leg stance that made his bass look lower slung. You've got to play where it's...

To help with a punk tone, play with a pick and play as close to the bridge as you can.

I agree that the '77 does indeed look like a nice bass, but I prefer a dark fretboard, so I will probably stick to the regular VM and not the '77. And it saves me £30 to boot! Thanks @4sight for confirming that I am just being paranoid. I have a CSE (yes I am that old) in woodwork and was...

I have been seriously thinking about my next step on the bass ladder, and would like to get a full Jazz bass, which comes as a bit of a surprise to me as I figured I would be a P Bass person! I do really like the look and spec of the Invalid Link Removed with one exception. The body is...

Thanks, I am very happy with it and to be here.

Hello all I have just bought my bass and thought it would be a good idea to join THE bass forum. I picked up one of the 2018 Squier PJ-Bass starter packs for a steal (just under £200). It is the three colour sunburst one in honour of Steve Priest who is my first music hero. I got the Affinity...