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I'm not wasting my time with a shrink when I could be running through the streets with ten mini capes flowing in the breeze behind me.

I think you’ll find that quavers in the real world are a processed food snack flavoured with cheese.

Less than 24hrs after spotting this in the for sale section of the forum, I had this little baby hanging on the wall in my studio and a massive smile on my face. I have to say a big thanks to @Kev for being the easiest guy in he world to deal with, a quick drive about a third of the way across the country and a late night meet up at a very dark motorway services I was on my way home with my new toy. I have been playing Warwicks pretty much exclusively for the last 20 years and had a $$ for a few months last year but I thought it lacked a bit of individuality and a little something tone wise, but a very nice, very versatile bass, but it got moved on in the end. This thing however is a totally different beast. Firstly the tiger wood top and swamp ash body look beautiful. This bass is No30 of a limited run of 85 made in 2010 and within that 85 only a small No. were made with this specific hardware. Instead on the standard two MEC humbuckers it has two Bartolini humbuckers and a 3 band MEC preamp as opposed to the normal 2 band found on a $$. This combination makes this thing sing, being able to push the mids really brings it alive compared to my experience with the standard $$. Suffice to say I am very very happy with it and will stop gushing and show you some pics. @Kev I dont know what you were thinking parting with this, but thanks again for making it so easy... and you cant have it back

Bass heaven: backing up to a wide roller door which opens to reveal the back of the stage and willing helpers waiting to lift your 8 X 10 from the back of your car Bass hell: Narrow door miles from the carpark. Stairs.

Heaven- 2 minutes to midnight. Hell- trying to learn 2 minutes to midnight.

Its' amazing how good a rig you can get for so little money. And importantly how great it sounds. Most know about the Sire V7. This one weighs 9.4 pounds. The Genz I could have got cheaper, but this one is literally brand new with a Genz bag. I prefer this little monster to my old Aguilar. cab is incoming.

Hi! I'm thinking about sawing this in half as It's too big for my needs these days, and this prompted me to look to see if I still had any in progress photos, and found a few. Basically, I am totally rubbish at doing things with drills, saws, or anything else that requires any sort of co-ordination (not including Bass-depending on who you ask). I found this to be such as easy project, that I'm amazed I don't see more around. I'm sure there are several on here that are way better than mine but I was hoping that this might inspire someone to have a go that is like me..the sort of person that says..'that will do' a lot! This will be very basic to most people here, but it's just to show that anyone can have a go at stuff really. Did this ages ago and the pictures aren't exactly step by step, but hopefully you can see what I did. Here's a very rough plan : 1) Got the wood and cut to size. On mine, I used four strips of wood cut to the length I thought I wanted, then measured and cut two smaller pieces as the side supports. 2) Sanded and primed the wood. 3) Screwed it all together. I believe I used wood glue first. (see the 2nd pic for how it fits together, pretty self explanatory). 4) 'Paint it Black'. Choose an appropriate song to listen to while completing this step. 5) Screwed on finishing touches such as cast iron carrying handles, and two little rubber feet at the rear (as you're looking at it). 6) Got some Velcro tape and stuck strips across. 7) Found a guard dog to protect the finished product. Sorry there are not more detailed steps. I think I originally saw something similar on Pinterest and took my inspiration from that, so I'm sure if you need more detailed instructions, or plans for something more ambitious, they can be easily found on there. I believe the whole thing cost around £15. Basically save the pedaltrain money for a pedal or two. Hope this helps someone decide to have a go.

A Semi-quaver is a half eaten one

Remember that Jez has set a new standard for matching wood for facings... Personally I think it's just showing off...

Ah, they don't build 'em like they used to...thank God!! New yardstick for "ugly" me thinks..

I have plenty of words for that. All of the contain 4 letters and are not printable on this forum....

Bass Heaven - writing a really satisfying bass line for a new song, complicated enough to keep it interesting, hitting all the right melody and drive, locked in with the drums and supporting the song Bass Hell - the guitarist saying "just play A"

That's what I had more or less resigned myself to do, but I think a fellow BC'er has come to my rescue with two matching tuners.

You don't come on Basschat much then?

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It’s probably the best value for money Synth pedal ever made.

Probably best to avoid those people in future.

Bass Heaven - Finally bringing home from the shop the bass you've been dreaming of for months and plugging it in for the first time Bass Hell- The following day when you're bored of it and already looking for something else.

Hello everyone Oddly enough I am a bass player I am not currently in a band but starting to look for one again I have a Sire V7 4str White Alder/Rosewood - Love it I had a TC Electronics 210 combo but recently sold it I am looking at getting the new Rumble Stage 800 next month once they are for sale Mainly rock music but I listen to all types of music and if it is really a cool bass line I will learn the song I am also looking at those beautiful new Sire V3 5 stringers That clear red one is amazing looking I hope to chat with some of you at some point Thanks for reading

Heat rises. So I'd are on the side of caution and change the lamp to an LED version and save energy at the same time.

It's a great octaver, even if the synth bits don't do anything for you.

Scored a bargain today. Picked up this wee beauty from the old Fakebook marketplace equivalent of £200. Only a couple of little dings. Pretty tidy. Sounds fantastic. I think I might upgrade the pots so they are a little bit more responsive but it's a stunning instrument.

Too late, I now seem to have bought it off you

It will be all right when we do a trade deal with the USA. Don't worry.

Tom Robinson, Bruce Foxton and JJ Burnel

Just got this through my email... https://www.amplifiercoversonline.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=580&products_id=7373 Seriously?!

No, no... no. Err, no. Oh, and... no. No.

I believe Herbie Flowers' blue Jazz bass wears Rotosound Trubass tapes.

There's no counter possible with analytical criticism of that order.

Good heavens! *monocle drops out of eye...*

Ok looking like my Schecter journey is coming to an abrupt end! The London Westside store is now 1/4 of the original size due to cross rail and they have NO basses in stock ('cos they sell a lot more 6 string guitars). The 8 string would be a special order and would require a 20% non refundable deposit = nearly £200 They won't offer any discount so as not to undercut the stores they wholesale to. So £200 at risk to try before I buy is too much of a punt. I'll pass and make do with a Digitech Mosaic instead for now and see what other brands have them in stock in the UK...

Shouldn`t be a problem. If it doesn`t fit that`s unlikely to be the cause.

You can dance around this as much as you want, but if weight is starting to bother you that won't go away. 2 new light weight cabs is the right way to go.

call me puerile, but that name and website has made me laugh out loud!!

"No returns". Not bloody surprised...

Anal Seepage is a band name in waiting. Any takers?

Pre and FRFR!

I've just ordered ten. With a five pound saving on each one I've just saved fifty quid in a matter of minutes. I can now get a 'free' set of flats with the money I've saved, and still have some left over.

Pair of BFM Omni 10.5 cabs in the FS section for £210: Won't get a better deal than that if you want lightweight, great sounding cabs.

We've done Blue Hotel and had a couple of try's at Wicked Game. Guitarist in fairness nailed them both, soundwise and sparse playing. Hard to do vocally of you don't have his range naturally though. We bagged them both in the end. Thankfully our lad appreciates that silence is a note and also we never hear a peep out him between numbers.

A few weeks ago me and a mate went to a couple of gear shops in Bristol. My mate wanted to buy some for of drum machine. He'd narrowed it down to the Roland Aira TR-8, the TR-09 and the Arturia DrumBrute. We went into PMT first, they didn't have the DrumBrute in stock. But the guy was mega enthusiastic, without being annoying, he gave a brief and knowledgeable rundown of the workings of the TR-8 and then left us to it, popping back every 10 mins to answer questions etc. We had a quick poke about with the TR-09, but counted it out. Chatted about gigs and stuff with the PMT guy for about 20 mins and then we left. We then headed to Elevator Sounds, a synth shop a mile or so away. After being stood in the shop for 15 mins looking at things the owner sighed, looked up from his laptop and asked if we wanted to try anything. My mate asked about the DrumBrute they had on display. Owner sighed again, wandered over, switched it on and pointed at some headphones. He then went back to his laptop. Meanwhile I was looking at all the modular synth stuff. He had a used module I wanted at a decent price. I asked about it, he replied with no enthusiasm "urgh, If you want it that means I'll have to get it out of the rack... "Don't bother" I said I'm not interested now. I asked my mate if he was getting the Drumbrute. In a loud voice he said "F**k this guy, we'll go back to PMT". and off we went. I'll never go back to Elevator Sounds. EDIT: The guy lost nearly £600 in 2 easy sales.

Nice one. Although it works perfectly well with GB my preferred Amp sim app is Ampkit. This has not only the usual SVT/Fender style stuff but also Peavey/Ashdown and TE rigs, plus BDDI sim.

I personally won't leave home without one, compression has become an essential tool for me, and like you I've been playing and gigging for 30 odd years. Compression is a very decisive issue among bassists, some love it as I do, some people hate it and most people are probably indifferent to it. But as with most things there's no real right or wrong answer, just what works for you. However, I do think compression is widely misunderstood by some people who expect to hear it as an obvious effect - it isn't. Effective compression is subtle and not always obvious, until you turn it off that is! Some people when experimenting with compressors assume that they are not doing anything so tend to set them until they can hear the squash working, the trouble is by that time you have completely squashed the life and dynamics from your bass tone, which seems to be the main complaint from those who do not like them. Less is more with compression. Properly set up they do not kill your dynamics, but allow you a more controlled bass tone that sits better in the mix than an uncompressed one, in my experience at least.

I swapped my lovely 32" Squire MIJ P-bass with Marc's Flea JB. To be honest It took some time and loads of messages to take Marc's "virginity" in posting the bass abroad (and I don't blame him) but was well worth it. Not only because he sent me an absolutely lovely bass (that I can't take from my son's hands) in a bulletproof package but because I had the chance (through emails - so far) to get to know a wonderful person. A good friend material I would not be hesitant for a second to do business or have a drink (or two) with Marc. Actually I would love to. Thank you Marc. It has been an absolute pleasure.