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I have to admit that up until about 2 years ago, I don’t think I’d seen a roasted neck. Yet, they seem to be going on everything now. Is there a benefit to the process or is it just the in thing. Genuine question this, I’m not against them, I think they look great. Just curious as to whether there’s more to it than aesthetics. Alex

I had the 750 and 752 both great amps

I've never seen or heard of a cello riser, but in theory I can see how the endpin could transmit vibrations to the surface of the riser which in turn *might* set up vibrations in the riser. Standing with all of your weight on the surface that you're looking to vibrate, however, is bound to damp/mute a lot of the resultant vibration, so maybe the design should be ammended to include an additional partial platform only connected at the edges to stand upon? Something that might maximise the volume gain would be design with a lightweight circular plate suspended so it is free to vibrate, with a cup-like depression in the centre for the endpin. I could imagine this might have a similar effect to the resonator in a dobro.

Purchased a headless bass from Music Yo years ago. It got delivered to the wrong person (in the wrong city). They sent me another ones out within a few days....then the original one turned up. I guess a free bass counts? 😎

THIS may have been the application.

Just grabbed a set of flats for way cheaper than usual. Worth keeping an eye on smaller retailers too—some of the better deals aren’t getting shouted about as much.

IIRC, and this would need checking, the module was set to a mono block rather than dual with an active crossover. I believe the active cabinet still used a passive crossover as per the BBII. (Hence you'd be able to take the module out completely. (With caveats). Thus, the presets installed were for 'colour' settings as well as the expected HPF type protection possibly. I don't recall reading about any other DSP such as compression or Limiting. I used to have a copy of the editor app somewhere, but not of the preset files.

Me too. I also wonder how large it needs to be - in the photo it looks like it could be half the area which would make it more portable, but maybe less effective. Also does standing on the platform help, or would it work as well or better if I lowered the end pin a bit and stood to the side. I feel I might have to make a prototype to answer all these questions!

Are those strings made out of rubber band?

Bought a pedal off Geo, easy peasy and straightforward. Cheers!

Doesn’t look too difficult to build but wouldn’t be very portable. I’d also question whether there would be any significant volume increase given that the contact is limited to the tip of the end pin.

I raised a dispute several days ago. Return was accepted. Haven't had a chance to get to the post office yet but they're all wrapped up ready to go. Also, the occasional dodgy item that I've bought from Aliexpress has been refunded very quickly and easily (refunds have come as soon as I've posted the return, which is to a UK address, doesn't even take until the return has arrived at the return address). I currently have 8 basses hanging off Hercules wall hangers. I think they've proved pretty reliable.

Is that similar to the “Bass Tommy Gun” - so beloved of Phil Lynott? I’m not sure there are official records of the number of audience members killed or badly injured during Thin Lizzy shows because of this. This move may have been less precise and targeted but sprayed significantly more charisma across whole sections of the audience. Bass Sniper: Bass Tommy Gun:

I play double bass in a Morris side, and I'd rather not play with an amp but it's not loud enough in many situations. I've been thinking about a 'cello riser, but I see differing opinions on whether they're just to increase the height of the 'cellist, or actually increase resonance/volume. Has anyone any experience of using one? I'm also wondering if anyone has made a DIY one?

I don't know what gear I will have next week let alone in June... but most likely: Dingwall ABZ Ashdown RM800 GR 212

I don't normally have problems with Ebay, and in this case what I got is clearly not what was advertised. The ones that have now arrived are the correct Hercules ones. Unlike fake Fenders, normally buying a new branded product from Ebay gets you that new branded product.

Midlands Bass Bash 2026 Gear / Attendance List I think that's everyone covered equipment/attendance-wise. I have this set up as a template so don't write it all out and post it again, just post what you are bringing and I'll add it @SpondonBassed - Ray34, YamaCore bitsa, Zoom B3 and a small combo @jazzyvee @Geek99 - Sire v7/5, an acoustic bass, a BH250, a hard-hitting cab straight outta Compton. @Len_derby - Pencilled in @petecarlton - Shuker JJ Burnel Signature Lite P-bass, Hofner HCT Contemporary 500/1, NS WAV 4 headless, a first-batch Sterling by Music Man one-knob Joe Dart, 1970s hollowbody thought to be a Columbus, but it may be an Epiphone! Amplification TBC. @tauzero - a Sei or two, an Antoniotsai, maybe the Esh Poseidon V, a BC cab or two with amps to match, the Barcus bass and the Shuker (if I've got it back from Jon by then). And if something interesting happens to the OLP Tony Levin, I'll bring that too. @NickA @Papbear3012 @Stealth - Sadowsky Metroline Jazz v, Sadowsky Metro Express Jazz P/J, Warwick Teambuilt JJ Corvette, Ashdown Little Bastard 550, GR Bass AT 212, Gramma pad, various pedals and stuff, A selection of baked goods! @juice @Sean @Machines - Dingwall ABZ, Ashdown RM800, GR 212 @Rich - Shuker custom 5, Wal Pro 2E, pedalboard, scruffy TC combo just to make noise. @pantherairsoft - bass, amp, small cab, and whichever pedalboard I have assembled at the time. @Stub Mandrel - I'll bring something. Fancy bringing stuff people will think is shite but sounds killer.* @Jabba_the_gut @Frank Blank - 32" Jabba fretted and fretless, Fender Precision Thinline PBAC, Sire GB5 Bass 4, QSC K12.2, Grace Design Alix. @rwillett - Checking @StingRayBoy42 - MusicMans/MusicMen and pedalboard if they're of any interest to anyone...** * Wales very own Mr Details, there... ** they are

I like the little Mooer blue chorus - it's a perfect clone of the Boss CE-2 but has a very useful level control. Sounds just like my real CE-2 I've had since 1989. I think it sounds great on bass. Well - if I was still in the mid-eighties or in a Type O Negative covers band!

Blockheads... - Ian Dury and the Blockheads

What kind of tuners are they? Pics?