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  2. 3below started following Tour grade class D amp flight case... Kind of
  3. 3below
    Often fitted with shoulder straps, I use one for leads, tuner, DI / effects. Makes small gigs a one trip walk in. Bigger laptop cases good for mixers (small) and other larger kit. If you are not near Wellingborough then charity shops have endless supplies of them. GLWTS. In the same vein, I use a roller wheel soft bag for all the PA cabling. They are much more forgiving on the car interior as well.
  4. dmccombe7
    I do love that Epi LP bass. Dave
  5. ezbass
    Kiss of Light - BeBop Deluxe
  6. Machines
    Dead spots are inevitable on wooden necked basses in my experience, it isn't a flaw so much as just physics. My 2025 ABZ has a dead spot on 8th fret of G string. I've found Fender basses often have one around the 6th. Neither BassDirect or Dingwall will be able to help you I'm afraid. The fact you've had it over 6 months before noticing is a worthy point to consider.
  7. wateroftyne started following A week of rehearsals for a big arena show... WoT's gig diary!
  8. wateroftyne
    Hey gang.. Some of the longer-term members here might remember that I play in the house band at Sunday for Sammy, a huge music & comedy show that - until 2020 - happened every couple of years at Newcastle Arena. We've had some amazing guests over the years... Mark Knopfler, Brian Johnson, Trevor Horn, The Auf Wiedersehen Pet cast, Johnny Vegas, etc. But then COVID happened. And then nothing... until now! After 18 months of planning by an amazing team, it all happens again next Sunday. Two shows in one day, with a huge cast, it's a massive logistical challenge. I've been working on the songs in my own time for the last few months, and rehearsals start in earnest tomorrow. In the meantime, the crew loaded in to the rehearsal space today, and we (the core band) popped along in the afternoon to set up and do line checks. Here's some photos - more tomorrow! Two J's at the moment - both with flats. I might switch one for a P. FOH is set up in one of the dressing rooms. Monitors. My drummer pal. Guitar village. My hangout.
  9. SteveXFR
    With a loud metal band, my 600W Ashdown amp is running at about quarter on the master volume knob. When we had a second guitarist, I was close to a third on the knob. Im pretty sure the 300W version of the same amp would do me just fine but the used market is ful of 600W ABM heads and 300W ABMs are really hard to find. There's definitely a difference in speaker efficiency. If I take my 210 and 115 GK cabs to practice then ill run the master volume lower than if I use the battered old Peavey 410 cab in the studio.
  10. warwickhunt started following £50 off!! Trace Elliot Series 6 Compact stack.
  11. warwickhunt
    Heavy European Fat Tone.
  12. Rich
    My TC 250w combo is more than adequate for gigs, certainly in pubs or where there's a PA, and I use it for rehearsals too. My home practice 'amp' is a Pandora and a set of cans.
  13. DGBass
    Tonights rig. I chickened out of using the new small compact budget rig. Sometime you just have to go for what you know 🙂
  14. Skybone
    Ray of Light - Madonna
  15. Phil Starr
    Have we been playing for the same bands Anyway my experience at last rehearsal was that the band were playing through the set just to avoid the rust, we had half a dozen new songs which we spent time on but we regularly play around a third of our set when we have a longish gap between gigs. The band were playing all our usual songs maybe 5bpm fater than the originals not absurd but fast enough to be a little frantic. We're meant to be a dance band and I know that any band who plays faster 'for excitement' kills the dancers who can't move that quickly. It was late though and I guess they wanted to go home but I said at the end something along the lines of great but we don't want to play that fast at a gig. They, unusually, got really cross with me I didn't apparently know what I was talking about. The thing is that my practice always contains a major part where i just play along with the originals I absolutely feel any change in tempo from that original. I know the singer and drumer never listen to the originals because if there's an error in the lyrics anywhere or a version by another singer she'll find them, sing them and swear they were in the original song. The drummer is in two bands and only learns the drums properly once the song is established and the guitarist bless him listens to every version he can find then solves the intellectual puzzle of playing two guitar parts, keys and brass section all at the same time by coming round to mine and methodically going through everything. I think it proves one of the earlier posts that talked about the fallibility of memory and what we really remember is how it was the last time we played it through in our heads. My other band play with a click track, it is bliss
  16. Quatschmacher
    As promised, a few rough FM clips (please forgive the crappy playing). @Al Krow, the last one is especially for you. 😉 QM Bass 01.mp3 QM Bass 02.mp3 QM Bass 03.mp3 QM Bass 10.mp3 QM Bass 14.mp3 QM Bass 18.mp3 QM Bass 19.mp3 QM Bass 21.mp3 QM Bass 23.mp3 QM Bass 24.mp3 QM Bass 25.mp3 QM Bass 28.mp3 QM Bass 29.mp3 QM Bass 33.mp3
  17. JPJ
    So I seem to be settled on these two boards, that do everything I need. Top board is the electric bass board, and the bottom one is the double bass/EUB board.
  18. DGBass started following How was your gig last night?
  19. DGBass
    First gig of this year for Blues Delux at a regular local bar in Stirling. Sunday afternoon set finishing at 7pm, very chilled out as we were again playing to diners and people out for a quiet drink, so it's more or less a usual Sunday crowd. The gig started off quite ropey. First song it was obvious the levels were all a bit askew. Second song we had recovered the levels but for unknown reasons our guitarist played the song in the wrong key before stopping midway through to tune his guitar and joining in for the last verse chorus almost in tune. Then the bar staff came up to us as we were about to start the third tune and said there had been a complaint from a customer about the loudness of the band, and would we mind turning everything up!? So we did, and the rest of the gig was rock and roll. We stopped briefly to do a short acoustic set in the middle of the gig with our singer and guitar player on acoustic. Also got complimentary beer from the pub for the first time ever. Not sure what that was all about. Rig wise I'm in a really happy place at present. Silverstone II and a TE AH250 GP12 SMX almost sound as if they were made for each other. The dual band comp is I think the secret sauce that makes it all sound so good. Back up amp was a GK 400RB IV and used it on the second set just for the hell of it. Playing my Sadowsky a lot more recently and it also adds something new and good to the sound. To sum up, ropey start, but a rock n roll finish with free beer, and an early night. ☺️
  20. neepheid
    Last night I was back in covers band action with Nine Lives at Wilsons in Aberdeen. Night got off to an odd start, when some people noticed me and the drummer getting stuff out of the car and asked "who's playing tonight". I replied "Nine Lives" and they replied "Excellent!" Had a joke with the bouncer that they must have us mixed up with another band. Anyway, the gig went well - it was a bit of an awkward setup because some people were in the bit where we usually put our stuff, playing darts. How very dare they! So there was a lot of shuffling stuff around while we set up. Still, we got set up and ready to go at the billed time. Gig went pretty well, had some very enthusiastic dancing in the first half. Second half dwindled down a bit towards the end, but we did a thing we've done on and off and played a softer song as the second last one and we had a couple of lovebirds up dancing to that, so it worked. Then blew the place to bits with Whole Lotta Rosie, along with my usual wireless walkabout. Never ceases to amuse and entertain people, and as long as people still get a laugh out of it, I'll keep on doing it, lol. Gear was the Epiphone Les Paul (not so) Standard, followed by the Fazley Hot Rod (the "Ratlet") with a Lace Aluma P in there because it was lying around and I was bored. Usual yellow and black amplification. Footwear was pink suede Vans slipons.
  21. paul_5
    Ah, you mean ‘Häpht’ 🤫
  22. Raslee
    Just my Markbass 2x10 and my Mesa Subway 800. The foldback was very good.
  23. kwmlondon
    Nobody cares….
  24. Al Nico
    When I was on the circuit touting my new music band, we regularly opened to an empty room in small venues across the UK. We had some amazing moments without all that crowd participation/interference. edit 😀
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  26. patrikmarky
    I have a darkstar unity 250 watt active cab ..can also be used as a standalone cab ..a few scuffs but nothing serious. I’ve used with my anagram through DI and worked well.. collection from Wymondham Norfolk or meet up within 40miles of NR18 area ..looking for £150.00 Ono 250 Watts Spec is .. The Blackstar Unity U250ACT Active Bass Cabinet expands your bass rig with an additional 250 watts of pure, stage-ready power. Designed to perfectly complement any Unity Pro Bass combo or head, it delivers exceptional tone, clarity, and projection in a compact, portable enclosure. Developed from extensive research and inspired by classic bass amplification, the Unity Series was designed by bass players, for bass players — ensuring a straightforward, musical response that fits any style or setup. Main Features 250 Watts of active power Custom-designed 15" Eminence Opus speaker for deep, articulate low-end Independent volume control for flexible onstage mixing Combined XLR + ¼” input for external preamps or other audio sources Passive ¼” input allows use as a standard extension cabinet XLR through output for chaining multiple Unity Active Cabinets Extend Your Setup Take your rig to the next level — the U250ACT adds 250 watts of additional stage power to any Unity Bass Combo. Whether you’re performing in small venues or large stages, this active cab ensures your tone stays consistent, powerful, and defined. Link multiple U250ACT units together for a modular system that grows with your needs. Perfect for rehearsals, live shows, or studio environments. Specifications Power Output: 250W (Active Cabinet) Speaker: 1 x 15" Custom Eminence Opus Speaker Inputs: Active XLR / Passive ¼” Jack Outputs: XLR Cabinet Link Thru Dimensions: 485(W) x 593(H) x 361(D) mm Weight: 19.5 kg Professional Sound, Compact Design Like the rest of the Unity range, the U250ACT is built for tone, durability, and flexibility. The custom Eminence Opus speaker was designed in partnership with Eminence, ensuring precision low-end response and the ability to handle modern bass tones with authority. Its robust construction and compact footprint make it ideal for gigging bassists who need reliable, portable stage power without sacrificing tone.
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  27. Aunty started following Fender Squier Sonic Precision Bass Ti Flats + Upgrades & Ordo Softshell Rigid Lightweight Case inc. postage to the U.K. Mainland
  28. briansbrew started following Graphtech TUSQ nut for Jazz Bass - new
  29. silverfoxnik
    Yep, you can't say 'h#%t' on here anymore, otherwise the H#%t Police will come round quicker than you can say vintage 90s British Bass Goodness...
  30. police squad started following Just found a deadspot on my Dingwall. I am annoyed.
  31. police squad
    trust me, no one will ask. They just wont. No one cares enough or notices stuff like this
  32. wal4string
    Thank You. So my memory is not that Bad.
  33. Lunoxx
    HX One sold elsewhere.
  34. Lakland5
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