All Activity
- Past hour
-
Anyone solder wires into mains plugs?
WinterMute replied to Steve Browning's topic in Repairs and Technical
Isn't this just the natural expansion and contraction of the copper as temperature changes? -
Sky Arts ,Worlds greatest Basslines .28/11/25
Misdee replied to martin8708's topic in General Discussion
Those embroidered denim jackets with patches now on display as artefacts at the V&A Fashion Museum. Quite fitting, I thought to myself when I saw that, considering that so many of the blokes that wore them at the time looked like Vikings and Anglo Saxons. -
I'm wondering if I should go with something like a line6 Pod GO. I could set up a basic preset for each bass along with the small number of effects that I will use. It looks relatively simple compared to something like the Helix and I don't have a problem tinkering with it to get the sound right. Plus I don't have to buy a bigger pedal board to potentially fit a sim pedal, overdrive and possibly something like a Boss LS-2 to blend clean and overdriven sounds. And if I have a bigger board then I will be tempted to add more unnecessary pedals.
-
Sky Arts ,Worlds greatest Basslines .28/11/25
Frank Blank replied to martin8708's topic in General Discussion
Ponce. -
Sky Arts ,Worlds greatest Basslines .28/11/25
Leonard Smalls replied to martin8708's topic in General Discussion
Lawks! As I was a skint yoof I used to sew zips into my tesco jeans that I'd dyed black and purple and made into drainpipes. My needlework wasn't very good, but it was meant to be DIY punk! I even made my own bumflap out of a particularly vile green acrylic tartan material then scrawled "Slits" on it in fluorescent orange paint. By contrast, mine and Swamp's mate (the only other school punk) had a rich dad who bought him a pair of real bondage trousers from XClothes, and real leather jacket with Ruts painted on it... We always sent him to the bar. -
Dimarzio DP123 for Jazz bass bridge position. Almost new. Price includes shipping UK mainland or £45 collection. Cheers -
How do I delete photos on my topic?!?
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE posted a question in Site Issues and Questions
On off topic , I retitled my post as Problem Solved Please Ignore ! Can somebody tell me how to delete the post entirely ?? It seems an unnecessary pita to do so. 😮💨 Thank you in advance -
Thanks! -
Hi, thanks for your interest. The bridge is dual action, either through the body or through the back of the bridge as normal. Looks great too, pics added. -
Sky Arts ,Worlds greatest Basslines .28/11/25
Stub Mandrel replied to martin8708's topic in General Discussion
Some of us sewed badges on (and embroidered!) our own jackets! -
Ah gotcha 🙂 I suppose that it's a double edged sword - I want a good sound out of the PA but if it sounds terrible through the IEMs then I won't enjoy the gig. I am more inclined to go with the fact that most of the audience won't know the difference between a precision and a Pickenbacker so a little overdrive in my sound wont be that noticable out front. I may be a one-off, most people want to get a sound that is great through the PA but I want to enjoy the gig as well so won't put up with a crap sound in my IEMs as long as it sounds decent through the PA.
-
Yes, all good thanks, Gareth! 🙏😊 -
Thanks for this. Yes, I am very surprised it's still here at this price... -
A couple of people have asked about trades, but honestly I don’t think there’s anything I want or need. -
Oh trust me, if I was being funny you'd know about it as I am hilarious. My point was that if you're sitting at home doing late night practice or whatever using IEMs then fine, do whatever sounds best to you. But if you were playing live and using IEMs then you might go to great lengths to get it to sound great to you in your IEMs, and in doing so ruin the sound that the audience hear through your amp or the pa or whatever.
-
Jet Airliner - Steve Miller Band
-
Small sound/big sound mini I would maybe use *both* drive and cab sim. Not sure the best cab sim pedals mind, tc impulse if irs, or broughton high pass/ low pass if doing basic chopping thr ends off - the tonex mini thing might be cheapest smallest thing to give you a whole amp cab at end of chain? 🤷
-
Selling my Sadowsky PJ 5 Metroline (Made In Japan which many seem to prefer before production was shifted to Germany). Downsizing my collection, and mostly play jazz basses these days. No trades. *Alder body *Rosewood fingerboard *Nordstrand Pickups *Sadowsky preamp - Volume, Pickup Pan, Passive Tone Control, Bass/Treble *Olympic White Everything in great working order, great playability with lots of fret life left. Some cosmetic dings on the back/side of the body. Can ship from London or Spain. This is my feedback thread -
latest micro board setup. usually powerbank powered. then this added to whichever board I am bringing with me. (I have two other setup depending on the situation/need)
-
Sky Arts ,Worlds greatest Basslines .28/11/25
Leonard Smalls replied to martin8708's topic in General Discussion
I remember when I was a young punker in school (there were 3 of us!) all the other lads (cos girls weren't into music, obvs! 😁) had pristine denim jackets their mums had sewed assorted heavy rock band patches onto... And they'd confidently assert that Cozy Powell was the best drummer in the world, bar none. Needless to say, they'd never heard of Billy Cobham... -
Interesting. I had tendons replaced last year as well as the screws in my heel. Generally worked, but if I walked more than a mile or stand for too long the ankle becomes increasingly painful. Went back to see the consultant a few weeks back and he was suggesting fusing, but having seen the CT scan he could see that one of last year’s screws in the heel was out the other side of the bone so we went with “take the screws out of the heel” as that was quick and did not require lengthy recuperation. Hopefully that works and I don’t need to consider more. He can see arthritis in the joint but it’s not too bad. Maybe I should just accept I’m old and need to slow down and make allowances.
-
The ROLAND KD-8 Kick Pad is a lightweight 8-inch high-quality trigger pad designed for V Drums, featuring a solid durable metal and rubber construction. Its compact size and lightweight design make it easy to transport and store, making it a versatile option for drummers looking for a reliable and high-quality kick pad to enhance their performance. Designed to replicate the sound and feel of a traditional kick drum. Great condition: tested and in full working order. Will work with all Roland TD modules. Selling due to kit upgrade. Width: 27cm Depth: 26cm Height: 40.5cm Weight: 6 lbs 7oz Only £55. Collection from Bournemouth BH6 preferred. -
The DM610 is a large bookshelf/standmount speaker from renowned hi-fi brand B&W, featuring a well-braced 30-litre sealed cabinet with 8-inch mid-bass driver. The larger driver and extra cabinet space create a much better low end range than from most similar speakers. This model allows for either bi-wiring or bi-amplification. These speakers present clean tight bass response, surprisingly clear mids for such a large driver and the pleasant highs that the well-designed B&W tweeter at that time was famous for. They can be driven quite loud, enough for the physical effect of the bass to be felt without audible distortion or a sense of sound compression. Both speakers are in Very Good condition, especially for their vintage. All-original, complete with full grilles (one of which has a small hole, shown in the final photo). Only £125. Collection from Bournemouth BH6 preferred. Here comes the science bit… Type: 2-way closed, shelf speaker Colour: Ash black veneer Dimensions: 490 x 236 x 303 mm (H x W x D) Weight: 7.8 kg Recommended amplifier power: 30-150 W Frequency response: 70 - 20,000 Hz (±2 dB) Crossover: 2500 Impedance: 4 Ohm -
Thanks, Mokl. I was running two as a vertical stack – best live sound I've ever had! -
Yamaha YGD Pickups: £50 Selling this YGD pickups from my Yamaha BB434. Works fine, moving on as I upgraded to EMGs. Comes with sock pots, jack and knobs. cream cover 4s PJ set: £5 P-style bass pickup covers. Outer measurements - 57mm x 28mm x 14.5mm depth. Length with tags 72mm, screw holes 65mm apart cream cover 4s JJ set: £5 NECK COVER Outer measurements - 92mm x 19mm x 19mm deep. Outer poles are 68mm apart BRIDGE COVER Outer measurements - 95mm x 19mm x 19mm deep. Outer poles are 70mm apart Free postage
