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I suppose it's a bit early in the game to tell them to go fück themselves with a traffic cone

As promised, they arrived late afternoon and I packed those bad boys up like a rabid mammal. They are officially “in the post” for tomorrow so no tracking numbers to have you refreshing and foaming. If it’s not in the post tomorrow then you should see it Saturday. It’s the kind of great system where you can’t track it until it’s delivered, god bless them. so it’s been a long wait, highs and lows, many posts, but you will like them. Ive just had a big go through a Matamp and two orange cabs. Yes my ears are stinging.

Sound like a bunch of bankers to me. Especially the sound guy. Why are they moaning about the size of the bass amp? Unless it`s a SVT and matching 8 x 10, what`s the problem?

The wheel of dUg arrived, and yes, I confirm you WILL sound like dUg now. Unless you happen to like the McCartney setting.

May I suggest the Fender Super Bassman all-valve head currently for sale in the marketplace? If I had the necessary paper tokens I'd be on that like a Weight Watcher on a Greggs Steak Bake. Mmm, Steak Bake... Mmm, Fender Super Bassman... punchier than a Geordie alcoholic. Edit: No offence, Michael.

May I nominate that for the Basschat Word of the Month award? I respectfully suggest for those who like to shorten words that the contraction narseness be adopted from this day forward. Narseness is like niceness only it's applied in an inwardly direction by shoving one's entire head up one's own fundament.

Chuck my tuppence in... I've been running blues jams for many, many years, and there are as many ways to run a jam as there are stars in the sky. Most of the basics have been covered, but a few things to bear in mind from the hosts point of view: We are there to attract punters; musicians and non-musicians into the venue to spend money on alcoholic beverages (and crisps). If alcoholic beverages (and crisps) are not purchased then the chances are the Jam won't be there for long. This is a careful balancing act Musicians want to play. Punters want to be entertained Get the balance wrong and you end up with a room of musos nursing a pint all night, or the house band playing a 3-hour gig for thruppence. What may look like a clique to you, looks to me like my reliables. They turn up every month without fail and without them there probably wouldn't be a jam. If you are new come and say hello Tell me what you like to play Be honest about your ability, if you're a bit unsure say so, I'll get you up with some experienced musos to help you along. Put your name on the list of jam and you WILL get called up Everyone WIll get at least 3 numbers, I can't guarantee when (see the balancing act), see above if you need to leave early, again let me know, I'll accommodate you in the grand scheme of things if I can I run Jams because I love playing with friends I don't get to gig with. I love watching something come together from nothing, from musos that may have never met let alone played with each other. I most certainly don't do it for the kudos or the money. So if you attend a Jam and it seems a bit cliquey, consider the internal political bollocks that may be in play to ensure that the Jam is there the next time you fancy a little no pressure play. Of course, some Jams can be really cliquey, I don't go to them either :-)

In the very early seventies, I had the look. Lots of hair, 27" waist and sprayed on pants ( as in trousers, not Y-fronts) I auditioned for T-Rex (drums) and got a second audition. Unbeknown to me, and all of us at the auditions, Bill had already been approached and had already recorded a few tracks. Anyway, obviously, I didn't get the job. My then wife to be however, still maintains to this day that I lost out because I was too good looking for Marc Bolan to have on stage with him. Well that's her story and I'm making sure she's sticking to it 😂 Probably did me a favour really as I suppose he could've offered me a lift home at some point.

Here's mine. Had a nice opportunity to test drive the appropriately-named Temple Drums from Soundiron and the new Ethera EVI vocal/synth library. Also in here are some amazing instruments from Sound Dust - Cloud Cello, Cloud Bass and Plastic Ghost Piano (which is mixed with a sprinkling of The Giant piano which you may remember from some of my earlier tracks). I went for the story that I saw in the picture - the German U-boat docking next to a mysterious temple as part of Hitler's obsession with the occult. The lone figure gets drawn deeper into the temple's mysteries and never comes back out.

Genzler Magellan, either the 350 or the 800 (just ignore the drive channel, although you're missing a trick if you do ). The clean channel has a massive weight and punch. It's also got on incredibly versatile and simple pre-amp. Just ignore the anti class D brigade, this thing punches like Tyson after 8 pints of Stella

Well mate I phoned saying saying I'd swap my imperfect sunburst they sent me last week for another one as I couldn't be bothered to wait for the Ebony ones to arrive. the guy on the phone said oh wait we've just had a delivery of Ebony ones in (I didn't have one on order) Today this arrived

You might wanna try the Quilter BB800, Little amp with lots of punch!

If it's all in good nick (i.e. no dings or scratches) you're best to key the existing paint surface with a grey scotchbrite pad. Give it a really thourough going over so that there are no shiny spots at all. Using rougher papers or abrasives will lead to scratches showing in the top coat. I bought one of these and repainted it a little while ago:

My one and only Shuker ...weighs a ton !!!

The earliest Trace 4x10 combo's were black Painted/wood finish (MKIII's I think?) Came with either a GP11 or a very basic GP7 Pre-amp. These combo's later got a covering when the MKIV's came along. With the introduction of the revised MKV range, the GP7 was dropped in favour of the now footswitchable GP11 pre-amp, The combo still had the moniker 1110 combo, up to this point a similar sized 1x15 version was available. Then along comes the GP12 Pre-amp in about '88, with the extra 30hz slider, so the Combo became the 1210 & a much smaller size 1x15 combo. The power was increased to 200 watts at 4 ohms as opposed to the previous 150 watts (Think you'd struggle to hear much difference as they were all punchy beasts?). The next in the 1210 series, introduced in the early '90's was the SMX (12 band graphic) & SM (7 band). The SMX series having the twin pre-shape contours & twin hi/low compressors, along with the valve pre-amp option. I think Fans were dropped in the favour of heat-sinks on the amps? A HF Horn was introduced as an option as well.. Trace Elliot then underwent a series of buy-outs, firstly by Kaman & then Gibson & later Peavey. The covering on the combo's changed from a black vinyl to a green carpet fleck, with a slight change to the face of the pre-amps. The controls remained virtually unchanged but I recall the compressor being simplified? That's about all I can remember of the 4x10 combo's?, apart from the fact that they all weighed a ton, They all performed brilliantly as a stand alone combo without the need for an extension cab for the majority of the time? You certainly found out who your friends were when it come to shifting one around if you didn't have a sack-barrow or fitted castors...

I'll just leave this here... https://ashdownmusic.com/collections/legacy/products/bta-400 ;-)

My mate was caught with that when he wanted something from the 'States. He'd got all the address details and delivery charges sorted out and something made him check. When he found out about an additional charge from PP he binned the transaction. He will not buy from North America any more because of the undisclosed additional charges. I bought a bass kit from Australia and was informed on the vendor's webpage of the additional import charges before I committed. In this case I was happy to accept having been given opportunity to consider. Good. Had I only found out while the goods were being held at customs I would have taken it as customs holding my goods hostage. Not good. Additional charges should be made clear at the point of sale in my opinion. It is the world wide web after all. No-one can really fall back on the lame excuse that because they are exporting they can't say what additional charges will be applied. Brexit or no Brexit it makes no difference. If a website can give you prices in your own currency there is no excuse for leaving out the import charge. Whoops. Pardon me for the rant. Thanks for the clip.

Last time I imported a bass from the states I wasn't charged a penny, until over ayers later a letter arrived from TNT with a demand for payment (it was still their first letter). If I had the foresight to move house in the interim I don't know what they'd have done... so there's that!!! Specify TNT and get your affairs in order!!

Thanks! I wanted to try doing recording and syncing the video with audio, which I haven't done before. I'll try and do a better one at some stage because I learned a lot from making that one! I also demonstrated only a few patches on the unit so will perhaps rehearse and plan a more 'professional' vid one weekend!! As you can see/hear, although my initial assumption would be that this bass would be a bit of a travel bass which I'd always use with an octave, it has become a superb sounding and playing bass in it's own right, and I only occasionally use it with an octave; and when I do, it has a really sweet synthy sound that works really well in a mix (which I'll try and demonstrate next time, too!!)

My band run a jam night at Tilwalds in Tyldesley, near Manchester. This is the blurb we post to get people to turn up: Musicians - please share! Putting the call out to all our musician friends. The Three host a regular weekly jam night on Sundays 7.00 - 10.30pm at Tilwalds, Elliott Street, Tyldesley, M29 8FJ. Acoustic players, solo artists, singer / songwriters of all styles and all ages welcomed. In the interests of everyone's safety, please bring your own microphones and guitars. Why not bring your band down to do 3 or 4 songs to a good audience and maybe get a booking at the venue? Bands are always welcome. We will make up numbers if you are someone short on the night. It's your chance to rehearse those new songs in front of an audience and have a few beers, too. Why pay out for a rehearsal room? Want to get up, but don't have a band? If we know the song, we'll play it with you. Tap the landlady up for a gig. TIMES: All acts get 4-5 songs, or 20 minutes (as the number of players allow), then the next act goes on, and so on. If time allows, we will go around the players again. Come on down and make yourselves known to the host band and we will get you up. GEAR: Top quality back-line amps for 2 guitars and bass are provided, drums and full PA for three vocals is in place. ** Please bring your own mics, guitars and basses. ** If you need a capo, please bring your own. If you're bringing a keyboard please arrive just before 7pm then we can get it set up and positioned rather than taking up slot time. The Three will be hosting the jam night every Sunday at Tilwalds. This is a live music event. Every bum note you will hear is generated by a living, breathing human. We do not do backing tracks and neither do you. I hope that we never ever get 'cliquey'. We are reliant on the people who turn up to make it what it is. The host band play for half an hour or so and may do another ten minutes at the end of the night, dependent on how many people have come along to get up and play. In-between that, we just want to keep things moving and get people up.

Hi Torby, That's not good. Can you let us know a few more details and we will have a look at what we can do to get you sorted. Amp Model - Serial Number - Date Purchased - Retailer purchased from -

Hello Everyone, I'm Jacob, I have been a lurker for quite a while so thought it was time to join the conversation. I used to play a lot when I was younger, but kind of fell off after I finished at university and started 'real life'. Anyway, I recently picked the bass up again and have really gotten back into the swing of things and am enjoying it, even thinking of trying out for some bands once I get a bit more confident. My gear is pretty random, I play a 5 string LTD F-205 with a pair of EMGs which makes me look like I am going to head out church burning, picked it up from a mate who was pretty much giving it away because he had overspent. I play it through a small Ashdown After 8 combo which is perfect for my needs. I am planning on getting another bass at some point but don't know what, mainly because I don't want a 5 string because I never use the B and the LTD is very uncomfortable to play sat down but am also unsure as to what sound I want haha! Looking forward to chatting with you and contributing where I can!

As Mick ' Crocodile' Dundee would have said had he been a bass player Call that a rig....? This is a rig! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Glockenklang-bass-head-and-two-cabs-for-bass-guitar/202306966525?hash=item2f1a6f53fd:g:RBkAAOSwN8Ja4fiZ

Re GK, get the 1001RB and you`ll have that clean punch for days, to get the grind from that amp you have to be pushing it and at that point it`s either stadium gigs or ears bleeding time. Even the MB range, Fusion especially will deliver a clean slam coupled with the right bass and cabs. The Fusion is a warmer, less clinical amp due to the preamp valves, but still delivers GK sound - unless you push the gain it`s still really punchy.

Close enough? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ashdown-Bta-300-valve-bass-head-with-flight-case/253610622120?hash=item3b0c5efca8:g:ZTEAAOSw5MBa8cCn

Hi all, I'm Dom. I've browsed through here over the years chasing threads and opinions on gear etc. so figured it was about time to sign up and say hello! I've been playing bass for 15 years, which I now realise is half my life. In that time I've been in a pop rock 3 piece and a pub rock covers band, helped a friend record some stoner rock original material and regularly played at a jam session in Missouri while working in the States. Currently I'm in 2 originals bands, one fightstar-esque prog metal and a hard rock 4-piece - both of these play with low and varied tuning which has shifted me out of my 4 string EADG comfort zone somewhat. I suffer fairly bad GAS and like odd things, so have a range of kit: Stagg BC300 (bass #1, a 15th birthday present that started it all) Dean Edge 4 (the same colour as a car I wrote off so bought to cheer myself up) Epiphone Thunderbird Pro IV (flatwounds) Musicman Sterling Ray 34ca Tanglewood Nevada P copy (drop C) Devil&Sons Shattercaster prototype#1 (P bass with resin-set broken mirror) Hohner HGV-B flying V bass (Dave Mustaine style - if anyone has any more info about this please let me know, I can't find another!) Peavey Grind 5 Amp-wise I've got an Ashdown MAG-C410T 4x10 200W combo, and effects-wise I'm running into a digitech bass whammy, then looping a Tech 21 SansAmp bass fly rig, EHX Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi and a wooly mammoth clone through a Boss noise suppressor. Previously all of my effects were handled by a Line 6 POD XT Live which was great for the range of tones needed in the cover band but wasn't giving me what I wanted for original tone. I'm on the hunt for a decent head in the near future for recording and on-stage monitoring purposes, and I'm continuing to refine the pedal board on the never-ending quest for tone - darkglass temptation is hard to fend off! That's enough waffling from me anyway. Looking forward to contributing to a great forum.

Another good clip here, even if it does sound a little bit like the theme tune to Inspector Gadget: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bik1QdqlAPd

This is at risk of becoming a punch-up. May the best cab win.

got mine as well, very impressed! Best £30 I spent.

A YT mix playlist.... 1. Superstition – Stevie Wonder 2. Word Up – Cameo 3. Brick House – The Commodores 4. Super Freak – Rick James 5. Atomic Dog – George Clinton 6. The Payback – James Brown 7. The Low Rider – War 8. Flashlight – Parliament 9. I’ll Take You There – The Staple Singers 10. Papa Was a Rolling Stone – The Temptations 11. Jungle Boogie – Kool & the Gang 12. (Not sure) 13. Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry 14. Dazz – Brick 15. Pick Up the Pieces – Average White Band 16. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) – Sly and the Family Stone 17. Little Red Corvette – Prince 18. Theme from Shaft – Isaac Hayes 19. When Doves Cry – Prince 20. Hollywood Swinging – Kool & the Gang 21. Family Affair – Sly and the Family Stone 22. Get Up – James Brown 23. Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag – James Brown 24. Give up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker) – Parliament 25. You Sexy Thing (I Believe in Miracles) – Hot Chocolate 26. (Not sure) 27. Superfly – Curtis Mayfield 28. Higher Ground – Stevie Wonder 29. War – Edwin Starr 30. One Nation Under a Groove – Funkadelic 31. Kiss – Prince 32. Shining Star – Earth, Wind & Fire

Speaker diameter doesn't come into it. I'm pretty sure that Super Twin (which is 2x12) is punchier than my EBS 4x10. It's more to do with the speaker voicing & cab design. There's a lot of good suggestions, though I thought the Orange Terror was not so good at "Clean"? Though having never played one, I wouldn't have a clue.

Now look what you've done, you've made me buy a 5 :). Rare as hen's teeth Hohner B Bass V. Only the 3rd I've seen for sale in 5 years of looking. Awesome sound, neck through, figured wood throughout - £180 + post.

I don't know what is original and not, but I bought mine about December 2015 second hand from BC and I think the seller said it was 6 months old. Lots of people have whinged since then about them being the "worst part" etc. As I said earlier, I agree they look a bit tin-pot, but I've never had any troubles with mine. Love my V7!

If your definition of 'punchy' is what I think it is I'd say the Orange Terror. I played through one a while back but found it far too aggressive and 'in your face' for my taste. The 1000 watt with not much gain would have masses of headroom.

I'd still have my V7 5 if it had a workaround for the fretboard radius. The radius is fine for playing, but it means the outer strings are louder than the inner strings. The B string in particular (which was excellent on mine, by the way) was very difficult to tame! If I was on the hunt for a workhorse 5 I'd consider another but either modify the pickups or have the radius flattened out to a nice 12" - 16" compound if the fretboard laminate would allow. Or I'd try the P5 (where I'd probably favour the P pickup anyway) where you can adjust the 2 halves of the pickup accordingly.

Definitely go with the five you already know, but learn five more so that you can deal with it if they call them unexpectedly (often happens) or if the audition goes really well and they don't chuck you out after 30 minutes but instead want to carry on playing (sometimes happens). Anyway, learning new material is always good.

This, well said sir!

Re: my gigbag issue, I’ve found something which *might* work: https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_urban_mini_strat_gig_bag_bk.htm will need to check dimensions to be certain but it looks like a strong contender. I’ll be wanting to make that F****r logo disappear.

Ian purchased my compressor pedal. easy no hassle transaction. His money was as good if not better than any ive seen before. top bloke!

I never needed one when I fronted a function band, and I was on guitar too. one of my main hates of rehearsals is when band members turn up not knowing their parts. It's a rehearsal, not a learning session. I have the same view for all instruments including voice. Learn the parts at home, so the rehearsal can be used properly. The only time I had lyric sheets at a rehearsal was in an originals band when the words were being tweaked all the time. Aesthetically the floor based autoprompt is far less ugly than a stand, and to be honest it looks like a monitor rather than a stand, but it still shouldn't be necessary. The references to music stands being "props" make me laugh - they are nothing of the kind. They are crutches!

Singers Christmas sorted. Ta

I have been to quite a lot of jam nights over the years. I think some can be cliquey, and some can appear so but actually the host is juggling competing priorities the punters don't know about, and they jump to the wrong conclusion. Certainly a long-running jam will grow to reflect the taste of the hosts as they will give longer time and more prominent slots to people they rate - that's natural and OK by me, as long as less able people at least get a chance to play at some point. I love going to jams if my band's having a quiet month as it gets me out the house and playing in front of people with no hassle/gear/organising. I also love how it develops my playing and overall musical awareness. Playing with a group of randoms of at-times extremely mixed ability is a great test of how your decision-making as a bass player can hold a fraying song together. Helping the drummer find the 'one' in a bar; sticking to roots to help a guitarist understand the key or progression; controlling the dynamics to encourage a guitarist to stop hair-dryering the front row with a blistering solo for a sixth minute - it's a fun, low-pressure way to develop skills that have helped me become a better group player. You really understand how quietly influential the bass can be in shaping the tone and colour of a song. It stretches your listening and reacting muscles in a way that another run-through with your well-rehearsed band doesn't always do. And occasionally there is some unexpected musical magic and you step down off the stage with the sense that you really made some affecting, spontaneous real music. That feels great. It's also the best way to meet/hear players who you might want to use in the future in a band, or who might want to use you, or to test out players you've found via ads without going through an excruciating formal audition.

I had one a while back. The black with tortoiseshell pick guard. It played fantastically and its built really well. Had a great sound too. Perfect combination of P and J. I think you'll be happy with it as its definitely underrated.

'Oh, it's a lot harder than it looks says guitarist'

Light still not very complimentary but here's a pic anyway.

Ian bought a pedal from me, he was great to deal with, very prompt with payment and communications. Thoroughly recommend A+++++++++++

I have just bought one of these in 250w form off here. It's heavy but the side handles make it manageable. But you forgive it the second you turn it on. It's LOUD for sure but it's the tone that gets you. I read a lot about how nothing matches the TE tone and I now know what they mean. I spent last night just noodling favourite stuff to just enjoy the sound. Mine was up at £150 so the price on yours isn't crazy. I would buy another tomorrow without a doubt or second thought.