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I wish i'd seen this thread earlier, i've just come back from a music shop where the first thing i did was light up my trusty crack pipe, then I started morris dancing, and in the excitement i shät myself, and with all the energetic morris dancing it sprayed all over the equipment in the shop. When the staff tried to stop me, they took me by surprise and I accidentally assaulted them by throwing excrement at them. It all worked out in the end though because I apologised and purchased 1 used plectrum for 9p.4 points
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After acquiring and really liking the Mesa Subway Preamp pedal, I decided I would like to buy a Poweramp - ideally small - to give me a small but powerful gigging set Ultimately ended up buying this: GSS Sumo 1000 Thus far I am blown away by the size and power. My Mesa MPulse 600 is a very loud amp, the Subway/Sumo combo is easily as loud whilst giving me the Mesa tone I like at a fraction of the weight. Pretty good on “girth” too! Still needs lots of road testing etc, but so far so good!3 points
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...and I've just played Streets of London with Ralph McTell. Just him, me, and a choir. It was gorgeous.3 points
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Cheers! Here's a few more I took later yesterday. A shot from my stage position Some flightcase porn (this is only a tiny part of it!) The backstage village (basically, the producer needs all the cast members to be in this area at all times. It has to run like clockwork) One of the millions of camera shooting it. There's cameras everywhere, and GoPros all over the stage Alan Clark, a fantastic keyboard genius who I'm sharing a riser with. In April he's being inducted into the R'n'R hall of fame with the rest of Dire Straits. An today is showday!3 points
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Definition: Bass Bash is a term used for a day hiding from your so-called loved ones (family) to spend with your true love ones (instruments) and other like minded individuals in a secret location known only to those who play the aforementioned gear and frequent these forums. There are the odd exceptions, Happy Jack/ Bluejay, Grangur and Mrs Grangur, and Silverfoxnik & Hamster whose lovely wives (only one each) support these events with copious cups of tea and cakes. However, normally they are populated by sad old gits who want to talk about a subject (The Bass guitar and equipment) that no other band member or "normal" member of society can even bear to. Along with the attendees, you will find some beautiful examples of the luthiers' art which are available for the aforementioned sad old gits to try and discuss at their leisure. Other features of Bass Bashes are seminars and gear trials, (seemingly) never ending Raffles, and of course a great review by our own Bluejay which is generally better than the event itself. Stay tuned to the "Events" thread for details of your next/nearest one.3 points
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Here’s a murky shot of playing Video Killed The Radio Star with Trevor Bloody Horn :-D2 points
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Squire are one of the worst brands available these days. It's a real shame. Then again, how can one be surprised, them trying to cash in on almost copying the name of a really good competitor (Squier). I hope bankruptcy will be their fate.2 points
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I refuse to play anything unless they provide me with a music stand.2 points
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Funnily enough it’ll have a maple top with transparent coloured finish probably so your suggestion is bang on where I was headed! Builder? Maruszczyk2 points
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Thanks again for all your get well messages, I’m very grateful. i have a hospital appointment tomorrow to assess the damage. Hoping the doctor will have some good news for me.2 points
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Always fancied one of these...2 points
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A few pics from a couple of years ago just to give a little taste of the SE BassBash. Me and the lovely Herbie, the main rig room, John Rhino Edwards from the Quo trying my bass and John Bentley from Squeeze giving a talk and playing some. Sadly I was too ill to attend last years!2 points
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Did anyone mention cake?2 points
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Best bass hang out ever, bassically (see what I did there). A chance to do all the things you mention... ogle and try out gear you’d never find in one place anywhere else, jam if you want to (I’ve never actually got round to that), meet other BCers in the real world, chat, listen to interesting and varied seminars if you want to... I first went three years ago, ostensibly because Silverfoxnik asked me to do a talk on Wal basses. It’s been a fixture in my diary ever since. Great bass day out. The second year I went Herbie Flowers was chatting - I wasn’t to miss that! John from Squeeze was fascinating. Last year was Davey Rimmer from Uriah Heap. I’ve no interest in the band but it was fascinating to hear his thoughts on playing and stepping into big shoes like John Wetton’s and Trevor Bolder’s. Steve Lawson was random, philosophical and amazing too. For a flavour you could do much worse than checking out Bluejay’s excellent photo blogs on the Bashes... https://silviabluejay.blog/2015/10/05/basschat-south-east-bash-2015/ https://silviabluejay.blog/2016/10/05/basschat-se-bash-2016/ https://silviabluejay.blog/2017/12/08/basschat-se-bash-2017/ Basically, get it in your diary and I doubt you'll regret it.2 points
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I'm part-way through a big long epic of a day today - more of the stars have arrived, so we're working though the tunes with them at various allotted time-slots. It's a huge production and logistical operation, with a massive crew - the band are just one cog in the wheel. Every song has to be rehearsed for lighting, camera positions, VT cues, walk-on choreography... if one part isn't right, we do it again! Like I say, I can't give anything away, but I've had a couple of OMG moments today... and I get to do it again - for real - tomorrow. Get in :-) Here's some arty shots I took during stolen moments...2 points
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Dear colleagues, I’m honored to officially announce that the great drummer Marco Minnemann has joined my new album and has started the recordings. It will be a very long prog rock ambient track You can read more at www.albertorigoni.net/evorevolution/ Check out this video teaser below 🙂 Thanks for your attention! PROG ON!!! Ciao! Al1 point
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Hello, here's for trade my Fender Precison Custom Shop Pino Palladino Signature. The year of build is 2009. The bass is mint (considering it's a relic model) and comes with its hardcase and certificate. Specs: http://www.fendercustomshop.com/…/pino-palladino-signature…/ Trade for: vintage Fender Jazz bass (not reissue models) years '76-'78 plus cash on my side, only maple neck. Preference to Mocha Brown or Black. Might consider other offers or better saying "variations" on fender 70s jazz bass but this is what I'm looking for. Also I might be interested in a Fender Jazz Custom shop ('64 reissue preferred with volume volume tone configuration). Feel free to write me a PM. Thanks for looking1 point -
Almost finished the 'guitardrobe' in my music room... Just needs sanded and painted. Just missing my Dano in its case and Pedaltrain Jnr bag (in my boot) but everything fits like a glove Sorry about the guitar in there. haha1 point
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*SOLD* VALENTI J4 £750 (No offers please, this is really cheap already!) Here offered for sale is a Valenti J4 in Vintage Sunburst. **NOTE: THIS BASS IS ALSO FOR SALE ELSEWHERE AS OF 18/2/18. Swamp Ash Body '59 Burst Finish Graphite reinforced Maple neck 1 1/2" @ Nut Aguilar OBP-1 Preamp w/VTC (18 volts) Nordstrand Big Singles Tortoise shell Pick-guard 12" Fretboard Radius Chrome Hardware Hipshot B Style Bridge (20mm spacing) Hipshot HB-1 Tuners Contoured heel for easier access to upper frets Hiscox hard case Really nice bass, light weight (8lb according to the Wii balance board), I'd say 8.5 to 9lb to be safe. Lovely bass to play, light weight and well balanced with nice big Jazz Bass tones from the Nordstrand Big Singles and a very nice slap tone. It has Nordstrand Big Singles, Aguilar OBP-1 Preamp w/VTC (Sadowsky) (18v). Really nice condition, nothing much to say really, a few surface scuffs from popping but that's really it. I haven't gigged it and to be honest I don't think the guy before me did either according to the shop, it's in really great shape. I'm selling up as I'm packing up playing live due to a long term shoulder injury and I only really need one bass. Nice Eden Metro 2x10 combo for sale here too. https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/320325-eden-metro-combo-2x10/ I also have three other handmade custom type basses for sale on here at the links below, (links to follow), all four basses are offered up here on BC at £750 each, which I think is very low money for what they really are. It would be easy to find far lesser basses than these at much more money online. https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/320306-fodera-style-handmade-bass/ https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/320300-zoot-iceni-custom-top-5/ https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/320303-paulman-j6-custom/ I'm based near Biggleswade, Beds BTW and would prefer collection as it can be viewed in the flesh then too. £750, cash on collection. (Including Hiscox hard case)1 point -
Come to daddy!1 point -
Yep - different finish.1 point -
I was a BFM authorised builder for a few years. This is an absolute steal for a cab that will outperform so many top end boxes. Discreet did a brilliant job on his build and it's worth £160 for the build thread alone - not to mention the driver that's in it. If you're looking for a compact one cab solution at a frankly silly price then look no further.1 point
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I'll bring my Greenboy/Fearful 1x12 if that's the case.1 point
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I swapped out my Roswell pickup for a Henning one, although the Roswell sounded fine: reminds me must put it up for sale in the For Sale section.1 point
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New board is finally complete. Powerful and portable. signal chain: cali 76 > providence BFX-1 (L1: Boss OC-2 octaver / L2: Chase Bliss Audio Brothers / L3: RMI Basswitch Sonic Spark / L4: Strymon Mobius) > TC Polytune mini powered by 2x Strymon Ojai R301 point
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These cabs (IMO) are the best value full range cabs on the market at this price point. I owned them from new and only parted company with them to downsize to PJB C 4's.1 point -
Yeah that ugly "Sting" is stiil on my ears. And on my mind. But it's difficult to find one.1 point
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And here is an alternate opinion on flats! I was not a fan of the tension on the flats, so I would plump for LaBella flats, the white tapes are awesome, even the black Deep talking bass ones. i can’t Argue with @TJ Spicer too much, he is in the south west of England like me and we are always right down here!1 point
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As said above, there are many variables other than the wood and it is hard to predict how much and what contributions the wood would bring to the end result. I'd personally choose alder with a fancy top FYI, Roger Sadowsky has a great article about his experiences with the main tonewoods and their combinations. https://www.sadowsky.com/wood-and-sound-in-amplified-guitars-and-basses/1 point
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Maybe so - but who wouldn't want to look at the Mona Lisa over and over again? I'll happily pay to see Bobby Vega / Steve Lawson and Guy Pratt 365 days a year!1 point
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Haha!! What I'm saying is, I wouldn't go near a bass with say low rattly action which the owner thinks is fantastic but I'd rather play one with my ideal setup. Happy Sunday!!1 point
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I've had both and preferred both. I like good definition with snappy, punchy and warm mids, but it's the overall sound of the bass that I listen to. That's why I'm not a good candidate for a custom build. I'm not sure woods fall neatly into traditional definitions anymore. Seems to me that the difference will be in the resonance of the particular pieces of wood and the pickups you have to choose from. Either way, Mert, I'm sure it will be a great bass.1 point
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I can't even play this!1 point
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We supported Midge Ure a few years back, he really does use out of the box Vintage Midge Ure Signature guitars he played through a Marshall Bluesbreaker pedal into a stock Vox VT120 amp......a set up that would be sneered at by many pub band players, it just shows how talented he is as a guitarist1 point
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Plectrum!!! Yeuchhhhh!!! I'm just jealous! Thanks for sharing, cool kid.1 point
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Yup - all looking good! As you've described, that'll work for you. That will give you a perfectly serviceable setup - and it'll sound great.1 point
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Whenever I buy a car, I test drive it by first revving it as hard & long as I can, hoping that people notice me. Once I have their attention I attempt a doughnut manoeuvre I saw on YouTube (I stall quite a lot, but I think I look cool). It never occurs to me to check if the breaks, clutch, gears, lights work, or if the cars structure is sound...or, heaven forbid, it fits any practical needs. OK, so my cars never leave my garage (but no one in the showroom knows that, they all think I'm the Stig maaaaan)1 point
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Just back from the first soundcheck... so far, so good. Tomorrow's going to be a long shift: 9:30am to 9-30pm... ish.,1 point
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....well...actually, ...I know that it's not the same thing, but it kind of is. I have an old MIM Fender deluxe PJ from 1996, and despite being constantly told that it can't be good because it's a MIM, it really is a great bass in every way. If that bass is doing it for you then then why buy an expensive imitation?1 point
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Gently tip a small amount of baking soda into the E and A slots until you have about as much lift as you need. Then pour in a couple of drops of superglue and let it solidify. A surprisingly effective fix. Doesn't sound like it should work, but my chemist friend tells me that they combine to form a sort of basic cement.1 point
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Their "prize" was getting a record contract and getting to spend their lives making music. This is just one more thing to stick in their mansions for the maid to dust.1 point
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First rehearsal today - six hours' worth. It was loads of fun. The show's being shot for DVD, so everything has to be spot-on. We've got a week in the rehearsal hall, so we'll have the monitor mixes pretty much there by the weekend, so hopefully the check in the arena will mostly be tweaking stuff. The band is great.. the drummer's from Lindisfarne, the keyboard player's from Dire Straits, the other keyboard player and sax player are from The 1975's live band, the guitarist was a touring member of The Arctic Monkeys, and one of our vocalists sang on 'I Would Do Anything For Love' with Meat Loaf. And then there's me. I daren't pinch myself. Loads of pics here: https://www.sundayforsammy.org/sunday-for-sammy-2018-access-all-areas1 point
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If there is a 1x12 shootout, I have a trusty old SWR Bass Monitor 12 I could bring along. Would be interesting to see how it measured up to the (much) younger upstarts!1 point
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As a member of a band who also wear ridiculous costumes I'm with Rammstein on this one. I always think of it as a bit like wearing a tuxedo - it feels great when you put it on in your room, and it'll feel great again when you're at the event, but you tend to feel a bit of tit wearing it on the bus there.1 point
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In my experience there isn't any particular rule about this - some bands like to hang out, some don't (and apropos of bands not wanting anybody to speak to them, a mate of mine was working doing fencing at a festival and had to put one up so that nobody could see Rammstein walking between their dressing room and the stage...then had to take it down after their performance for the next day's headliners, Iron Maiden, who far from hiding from everybody wanted to hang out and put on a BBQ and handed out beers), but it tends to be up to the headliners to set the tone Without knowing exactly what went on, it does sound a bit like the headliners wanting to a put a better than anticipated support act in their place - I've seen/had it a couple of times, nice to your face, then snidey comments to the crowd to reestablish their position.1 point
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Guy sounds like a total Rooster. I knew a guy who worked backstage at the old Academy in Birmingham (the one that used to be the Hummingbird). He told me that certain bands specifically requested that the staff didn't talk them. He once said something along the lines of 'sorry mate' to the singer from quite a famous American band when they happened to be passing in a narrow backstage corridor before a show and the guy just completely blanked him, despite the fact they both had to turn sideways to get past each other.1 point
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I'm another one seeing The Damned on tour, but for me it's Bristol. As much as I love Elvis and the Stones I try and keep up with some of these younger groups!1 point
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The Damned at Folkestone Leas Cliff, they’ve recruited the mighty Paul Gray back in for bass duties, listen to the black album there’s some great playing on that.1 point
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I'm a huge sucker and fan of the Silver Face Bassman gear. This 2x15 is a great compromise for a full vintage sounds yet still really quite compact. Bargain too, the 135 is a very loud amp and capable of any gigging situation. GLWTS1 point
