killerteddybear

All you guys and gals that are feeling inferior, send all your best guitars to me. Hell, I'll even split the shipping!

So, based on your 'rules', everyone is in... Also, outright sales are not part of the challenge. What about mods to existing instruments? Free pass? And amps / recording gear / pedals not included?

I stuck a Warmoth fretless neck onto a Hwy 1 Jazz body, and a Warmoth baritone neck onto a MIM Nashville Tele body. That's it.

I'd love to get another upright bass. I regret selling my doghouse years ago...

There is a MIK Hamer Slammer Series Tele in Hollywood for a mere $199: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/msg/4056190459.html I hate like hell posting this as I may grab it myself this weekend, so beat me to it and help my GAS attack.

I lived in Canada until I was 40, so all my faves are likely unknown to most of you. Max Webster -a group, not a solo act Kim Mitchell - solo act; the singer/guitarist from Max Webster Blackie and The Rodeo Kings - roots rock at its finest Saga - prog rock band that's still going (since 1978!). Check out Ian Chricton's guitar work. Doug and The Slugs - Vancouver's contribution to party dance rock. And from Los Angeles, Tonio K. - think of a darker version of Weird Al Yankovic. I have no idea why this guy didn't make a bigger splash.

One hit wonders? Maybe in the US... Chilliwack did quite well in Canada in their time.

In my mid teens (the 70s for you youngsters) I picked up bass because Rocktuna started learning guitar. I shamelessly admit to sibling rivalry. It's always been a combination of play-along and self motivated theory studies. I've taught myself enough basic theory (mostly the intervals in major and minor scales) to be able to tackle most music. One thing that really helped was playing in bar jam sessions - do it if you have the chance! Learning to listen and think on your feet goes a long way!

I've had a few Carvin basses, and I've always unloaded them. Dave L nailed it when he said 'sterile' - somehow the Carvins just don't define themselves. I did luck out with a DC127 once, great player and good tone (in a nasty way). But it didn't last either. Carvin's World Domination Headquarters are just up the road from where I live. I've tried many of their instruments at one time or another and they are well built, and comfortable to play, but nothing jumps out. If you're looking for a 335-style guitar, take a look at an Eastman. I have one of their jazz archtops and it's wonderful! These are serious instruments. http://www.eastmanguitars.com/thinline-electrics/

Yes, because I'm not overplaying bass lines as much as I used to. I may not have the chops of 20+ years ago but I feel I support the music better. And for laughs I tear it up once in a while...

At least I'd heard of Offenbach when I was growing up. I guess April Wine and Gino Vanelli wouldn't qualify, even though they came out of Montreal? Personally I liked Cano in their day. Not rock by any stretch but darn good. Mashmakan? Men Without Hats?

Yes, they should.

Rush is still going after 38 years. The Hip are still going after 30 years. The Guess Who still have a presence after 50+ years. Beau Dommage played for 6 years in the 70's, reunite for another couple kicks at the cat over the next 15 years. And they all get a stamp? Something stinks here. I can name several Canadian bands that should be stamped - Crowbar, Chilliwack, Saga, Stompin' Tom Connors (not rock but he deserves two stamps!). But not Bryan Adams. The Canadian government has already formally apologized for that. Oh yeah, Neil Young. He's a Canadian. But he is not a Canadian recording artist. Heart would qualify better for that!

The Deacon makes me think of Wishbone Ash... ?

k.d. lang Lisa Dalbello (she sang a tune on Alex Lifeson's solo album)

There would be a bass neck exiting Prince's ass if he broke one of my instruments...

Thousands of generations lived and died before the creation of microwave cooking. Of course you can live without it. +1 on the convestion oven, we just got one and I love it.

Feliz cumpleaños amigo!

My bass amp took a dump yesterday so my descretionary funds are gone. Call me capricious, but FYI there are eight NOS Hamers (USA made) hanging on the wall at Alan's Music in La Mesa, California. They've been there for at least 2-3 years (I go in semi-annually to check). List prices range from $1495 (FM Special) to $2495 (a Monaco of some sort); most are priced at $2295. There are a couple Monacos, a couple Artists (including a korina / P90 model), a Korina Special, and others that I didn't pay that much attention to. Just hanging there to be not purchased in 2013 by ye strong of will...

They do count, but generally only 4/6 as much as a guitar. 5/6 at my house... times three! No way I could do this. I'm weak when it comes to basses. And I keep failing the 'one-out' side of one-in, one-out.

That was Joe's left hand - he's a killer pianist! +1000 that he's an artist. He's tried on several styles over the years and done them well (although I can't say Symphony #1 excited me). He's in my top 5 personal faves list. and +1 on Big World. Truly good stuff, and recorded as a 'live' album (one take in a club).

Fender released the Jazz Bass with the thinner neck to keep the guitarists-doubling-on-bass happy. And, the JB covers different sonic territory with the two single coils. But these weren't 'problems', just variations on a theme. I have a half dozen basses, each with its own character. My '95 Mexican P-bass is just kickass! And it fits anywhere: funk, country, blues, even jazz if you massage it correctly...

Ha! All smoke and mirrors. Nothing's wrong with anyone. Postponing shows gets them back in the news. There's no such thing as 'bad' publicity...

I always wanted to do "Peanuts"...

How about a '60's throwback "PlasterCaster"? ...and shape the headstock to suit...