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Originally posted by Foreskin Ninja

He's right, you know. They were licensed to Fernandes, but only in Japan it seems.

Any pictures/websites showing this? Pretty accurate copies if they are...

Old Skool...how old skool though? There is an influx of NWOBAF...new wave of black atom fans...which is most excellent!

Originally posted by batman

Nope, they are Fernandes made

Sustainer models, I believe.

No BC rich...look at the inlays on the neck. As far as I am aware fernades do not do those inlays. Everything about that guitar bar finish and control layout says BC Rich.

Originally posted by batman

That headstock is not BC Rich...

Yeah it is...

That's a mocking bird. Notice the same body, fret board inplays and the same 3 a-side head stock.

BC Rich Mocking Bird...slash used them...

Originally posted by Dan Atom

Exactly!

You can lose the feeling in your hand but still have the ability to play bass!

Right Dan and Erskin punch up to see who wins...I know who my bets are on!

All bands are boring...how could you possibly have seen all the local bands? What kind of music are you into? Perhaps there's a local band out there for you that you just haven't found.

Ok so I play bass in a band that's my main instrument and something I want to master. However I do also love to play guitar. I find guitar playing harder in the intial stages but now I have a base in both instruments they are equally as challenging.

Someone compared a chello to a violin...it's the same with bass and guitar...or a drum kit and a bongo. Although they appear the same they are very different. The mind set of a bass player and a guitar player is very different. They are doing different jobs but each has it's own difficulties.

My dad for example plays guitar extremely well but is just not suited to playing bass in the traditional backing sense of the instrument. Instead more of a lead style comes through with guitar solo style licks...which again are equally as difficult.

Personally I wouldn't put some of those strings on the same sides as you have. I would wind them on in different directions to get a straighter string pull and please cut the end off...it's so untidy! Could lead to scratching too...or eyeballs getting stuck.

Check out www.gak.co.uk for basses and then look online for some reviews...search for harmony central on google they have customer reviews on everything. Once you've found some you like see which shops ahve them and which can get them in for you in Aberdeen. If you don't mind the trip Dundee has a good shop soundcontrol www.soundcontrol.co.uk worth checking out.

Originally posted by mikenifficent

how much does this class cost??

I'd do it for free as I pity those strings!

Ermm Ibanez...

The SRX500 for 319 4 strings, very solid and simple to use bass that pouns out a great tone.

Or the SR300DX for 249 the more slender version of the afformentioned bass. More control over your tone. Slim neck which offers easy playability. I bought one as my first bass and I think it's great. Also there is a 5 string version for 269. These basses would give you a few extra quid to buy a tuner and a strap and what not too. Also both Bruce Millars and RandB stock Ibanez basses.

Originally posted by stripey

An Atom related joke:

An ion walks into a bar and says "i think i left an electron here last night"

the bartendter asks "are you positive?"

That's funny, especaially if your educated. So is someone going explain it to Neil ex?

Could always get this closed lol.

Well yesterday we started the process...tele template all cut out perfectly and wood ordered...exciting stuff!

When are they going to be? And who's been nominated in which catogries?

Black Atom "Out Of Exile" without a shadow of a doubt.

Originally posted by GraemeC

Alyssa's Wish...!

Does a name change make you a new band?

This is a very sad thread indead, but highly truthful lol.

Re: Re: I'm in Love with Black Atom ... :o)

Originally posted by Dan Atom

his name would be Joe.

...of course we have stalkers, its a natural part of being in Black Atom!

Well I got his flashing devil horns with only one battery so ... well that's me totally lost my cool!

OOMWIWIKIWI! Oi! Get out of my office you TWAT!" or something to that effect?

They are so damn good!

And woo we are playing to...GO GO GO!

We've got it on just now in our 3rd period study at school...ROCK...

Originally posted by Corn-Gu

No. Not to my knowledge. No extra switches. Just two pickups.

Hmmm must be a new addition, read about it on their 'site'

Originally posted by lime

im on a budget here, around 300 tops, but ideally ill buy second hand, so itll be cheaper than cheap.

A second hand valve or fusion or solid is going to be good for cheap...

Or a new solid state...check ebay?

Laney TF700 they are pretty decent, Capt. Toms have them and they get played just about all day solid. They sound good and are pretty versatile...also someone is selling one second hand on here.