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Couple of gigs at the weekend. Friday night was playing at a wedding with the blues band - I know, I couldn’t quite get it either. Venue was a nice country hotel that I’ve done many times before in my old function outfit. Arrived in good time to find another band soundchecking, hadn’t realised they were on as well. Good thing though, as it meant we could set up in front of them, play an hour as guests arrived and then quick pack down and out. We played the more commercial stuff in our repertoire and actually got a few up dancing, but it was a bit of a strange situation - the bride and groom are fans of ours so they called the shots on who they wanted I guess. I used my Precision Lyte into the Rumble 500 combo, and it was fine as usual. We got packed down fairly quickly, and then myself and the drummer availed ourselves of the rather nice hot buffet whilst listening to the function band. Home by just gone 10pm so not too shabby. Sunday evening was another of our trips up to Scarborough with the acoustic duo to play at The Lookout cafe bar on the pier in the harbour. Weather was great despite storm warnings, and another full house at the venue including an old friend who sometimes joins us on bigger gigs playing keys. Usual request format , with standout tunes being some jazz standards ( All the way, Moon River and They can’t take that away from me ), our version of ‘Green Onions’ (which I’m unsure that the requestee knew was a Hammond organ feature), and finished up with some Floyd - ‘Wish you were here’ into ‘Another brick in the wall’. Another enjoyable evening, and we return there in a couple of weeks. 😊13 points
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Very rare dep gig for me on Saturday; a private birthday party at a village hall, playing a drummer-less acoustic-ish mix of covers and the band's originals. The audience seemed mostly disinterested, and somebody had brought along a pogo stick to entertain the children so the entire set was accompanied by a sound not dissimilar to an industrial stapler... sadly not in time with the music. In any case, I was happy with how I played and kinda enjoyed the novelty and general stupidity of the whole situation, plus I was ferried door to door and given a big block of chocolate as a thank you. One of their singers seemed quite keen to do some more acoustic stuff and said she'd be in touch, which would be fantastic if it actually happened as she's got a great voice.13 points
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Stockton on Friday night. This is a fair old drive from Stoke. I'm not sure if I've fully ranted about our van #vantanamo on here before but it is absolute torture. Any other 6ft members here forced to endure a Transit Custom? Anyway this was a killer journey. We went straight to a premier inn to get keys and drop off bags. When we parked up the roadie flipped out. Apparently no-one told him we were staying over in Stockton so he'd not brought any toiletries or clothes! 🤣 The gig was at NE Volume Music Bar which is pretty cool. Stockton looked a little dire (and I'm from Stoke) so I didn't wander around town. A lovely rider of home made veg curry and an assortment of snacks and beers. The room was pretty full when we went on and they seemed to know all the words. Such a great feeling to be able to do this so far away from home! We played 1hr 30. It was incredibly warm on stage and I was fully soaked. I drank 2 litres of water and 660ml of Punk IPA on stage. I had a pint of beer after the set, then another after the load out. Too much information perhaps but I didn't need the bathroom until we got to the hotel! I was starting to get very worried but I guess I sweated all that out! One for The Road festival at Fulford Arms in York on Saturday night. A shorter 45 minute set at this one. I was cajoled into using the house drum kit again. I need to remember why I usually refuse. The hi-hat stand was basically broken and the bass drum wouldn't stay still. Terrible sound after a rushed line check. This is all stuff that would ruin my night years ago but we're so used to it now. We smashed the set and went down really well, although I don't think there was anyone there who wasn't already a fan. Long drive back to Stoke got me to bed at 2AM Sunday morning13 points
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A largely unheeded double over the weekend, which always tends towards a slump of the shoulders, but hey, we got paid. Friday night was in one of those increasingly rare pubs which are focused on live music (decent in-house PA, lights, small stage), which meant the load-in and -out was a Personal Gear Only delight, especially for me with just a rucksack full of Stomp/leads and my Mono. Sadly the crowd hadn't got the message (tho it was a grim and dreich night up in Darwen; even I didn't want to leave the house, and I was getting paid) and we played to a handful in the music side of the pub, while another handful of punters lurked around the bar side. The place was apparently open till 2:30am, so it may well have gone bonkers at 12:30, but by that time I was back on the road home. That evening's Pisht Mitherer was an older bloke who very very much wanted In The Ghetto, and seemed to think that by asking every ten minutes we'd suddenly all learn it by some kind of osmosis... The landlord (also a sound engineer, apparently) liked us enough to re-book us, and offered us a spot in next year's festival, so there's that. Saturday was a chi-chi bar in a converted mill, up two flights of stairs, this one with the D drummer, so I had a multi-tasking shift on playing, singing and keeping him on tempo, task, and starting and stopping within a bar or so of the rest of us. Bloody draining, is what it is. It's one of those transitional places (we were packing up by half eleven, most people had moved on) where people come in (notably gangs of half a dozen ladies) to meet for a drink or two and then go somewhere else so there's very little chance of any engagement with the crowd - I say crowd, but it's a very big room with lots of booths, so the 25-30 average of people were very widely spaced. Then there's the stairs to be tackled at the end of the night, too...again, though, we got paid, and it wasn't a super-late one. Next weekend is the Monthly Mither of the very lairy place on Friday (just for once I'd like to do a gig there without the 5-0 making an appearance; it's been three on the trot now), but then a private gig with the old trio on the Saturday, so that'll be a nice change.11 points
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I depped for the 1st time with the fantastic Duran Duran/Spandau Ballet tribute show 'From Gold To Rio' at Market Drayton theatre on Saturday night. Great band, soooooooo much fun and basslines that kept me concentrating for the full 2 hours! Looking forward to my next dep with them in December now!10 points
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After months of trying to hunt down a EBMM Stingray shortie in the UK I finally gave up. I’ve managed to meet my shorty needs with a Sandy Lionel and Sterling ss Ray, I was a bit wary on the Sterling but I’ve concluded that some decent pots and tuners will turn it into a more than decent bass. So with some money spare i decided some Starry Night goodness was required…..9 points
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Early 90's Squire Silver series precision bass,d'marzio P 60 pickups,absolutely super neck on these similar to a Jazz neck super smooth, Rosewood board,few bumps but nothing major,it is 30 year old.Pics show it with a black scratchplate which it came with when I bought it from Alain aka Ead on here,but now has the nice torte one and tug bar as shown on the last pic,,black scratchplate comes with it,I only have a gig bag ,so collection meet only.7 points -
Kay K-162 short scale semi hollow bass. Reissue of the 50s models but with a centre block to help with feedback in loud live situations. Great fun bass to play, has the original flatwounds on that sound lovely and warm through the single coil pickup. Toggle switch to bypass the tone control useful useful for quick tone changes, originally used so bass players could switch from electric to "upright" sounds. Bought from a fellow bass-chatter at the start of the year and had loads of fun playing and recording with it, but moving it on to clear a bit of room. Basstheworld vid below gives a good description of the instrument and its many uses. Great secret weapon for studio work and comes with the original case in good condition as well as the accessories inside. Cash on collection from SE London (near Crystal Palace). Offers welcome, of course. Would consider trades for a black JMJ mustang or other short scale delights! But also any trade offers considered.7 points -
Have you ever been to Marnhull? Have you even heard of it? Before I joined this band I hadn’t, but there’s an RBL club there in deepest North Dorset, and we’ve gigged there regularly, most recently being last Saturday. Its location is down a country back-road in the middle of nowhere so there aren’t any noise problems, but this time there were many ‘road’ (eg lane) closures for repair, and rumours of severe flooding in the area were rife. Anyway, I got there with no trouble and we set up in good time for a band chat and a few bevies before kick-off at 8.30. At this point the club organiser decided to alter our timings from 8.30-9.30 + 10.00- 11.00 to 8.30 – 10.00 and 10:15 – 11:30 so more raffle tickets could be sold, I think. After an exchange of views (especially as it’s the lowest-paying gig we do) we agreed to shift everything to the right by 15 minutes as a compromise, sticking to 2 x 1 hour sets. That said, the club is in a very up-together building with great acoustics, enthusiastic dancers and (amazingly) a nice green-room right next to the stage area, letting me change into my ska hat and shades out of sight before my sax set. I’m currently using the Squier Mustang bass procured from @WoodinBlack of this parish for the first set, replete with flats, changing to my H-B Mustang-a-like with rounds for the stompy second set; amp is AG700 with a Darkglass 212N 1000w cab and Nux radio link. For the saxoholics, I use my least-valuable but ear-splitting 1969 Conn 10m Tenor with Nux radio mic to ponce about with out on the dance-floor. In the end it was an enjoyable evening, with our drummer’s young teenage grandson playing ‘Wipeout’ with us to open the second set. It was his first ever public performance and that’s a real drum workout – kudos to him! My Satnav has an obsession with back-roads, so it decided to send me home via lord-knows-where to get onto a main road. This is bandit country, total darkness, no houses, and as it happened some prodigious flooding lurking around 90-degree bends, which had drowned several small saloon cars. Fortunately, the Jeep Cherokee once again justified its £710 road tax and got me through, no problem! Pix are of the stage setup pre-start with our lady singist checking the set-list, and then a long view of the hall with our promo poster!6 points
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from rehearsal yesterday, only the second time we've played together and things are going well! its my first time ever being in a band6 points
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Lost 37 years ago today...5 points
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I keep telling myself to stop acquiring more gear - anybody that knows me also knows that I don't listen!! Beautiful Maruszczyk (I'm going to have to learn how to spell Adrian's surname!!) Mensinger custom 5 with Poplar eye front, Mahogany body 30" neck and matching headstock. Came fitted with flats and plays like a dream...lovely low action and super smooth neck. Hope you fellas like it as much as I do...5 points
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Luxury. 'Back then', our 'tour bus' was an Ariel Square Four; we had to run alongside, each with an element of the drum kit tied with shoelaces to our backs, swerving around the telegraph poles, in t'rain, with no shoes, from Norwich to Cardiff, most week-ends. ...5 points
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2013 Gibson ES-335 Bass in the Cherry finish. The bass is in very good condition for its 11 years and has no major dings or scratches on it, everything on the bass is original. These basses were made in the Gibson Memphis factory, which has since closed, and come with a COA and a Gibson Custom setup/inspection checklist, these are definitely rare basses and are very well made instruments. The bass comes in its original hard case, which is also in good condition, with just a few minor marks from being moved about, but it has no tears and all the latches work. It’s a lovely bass, sounds great and plays amazingly, you can get a lot of tones out of it. I’m moving it on as I’m trying to make some room in my collection and it doesn’t get as much use as it should. I will ship the bass with UPS Standard fully insured.5 points -
Bit of a dull gig last night. 40th birthday party, again, in an echo-y barn (again again again) and no one listened to us the first set at all. Everyone went outside to watch the rodeo bull shenanigans they put on the same time. Bit of a crowd the second half, but the venue is a cider factory and it was quite clear birthday boy was only interested in getting absolutely plastered, and his speech at the start of the 2nd set clearly indicated he was doing a good job in that respect. Then on to today’s adventure, band call 2 for footloose. Starting to manage to rein in the md and excitable drummer with the tempos. Not playing my finest but too tired from day job. A couple of notable moments, after the rehearsal we head down to the pit, being a former municipal swimming pool is was formerly the deep end. The recent weather meant it was trying to return to its former role. And our beloved md, forever tinkering with the drum part, adding triangle here, cowbell there, (yes we all said it) asked the drummer to do a suspended cymbal roll and a fill at the same time. When the drummer replied he wouldn’t for the same effect with regular sticks the md asked- ‘do you have any double enders?’ Many double entendres followed.5 points
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Just got my old Sunn Mustang P Bass back I loaned it out years ago to my friend and low and behold he turned up with it out of the blue, I can honestly say I had literally forgotten about it and thought I’d never see it again lol, it’s still plays okay and I reckon after a bit of TLC it’ll be okay for a second bass, bit buzzy acoustically but can’t hear it with headphones, needs a new set of strings and set up but a pleasant surprise. I know there just a cheap Bass but it’s probably getting on 40 year old so definitely a vintage vibe going on, unfortunately it’s one of the original models with no truss rod but we’ll see how it turns out, fingers crossed, chuffed to bits it’s turned up after all these years.4 points
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Before the world collapses over a mono/stereo debate... We hear in stereo. So even if you send a FoH mix in mono, you get all sorts of reflections from the room which your brain will naturally give you some sense of being in a room as your ears will not be hearing the true mono L/R from the FoH speaker by the time it hits your ears. Also worth noting its the given practice to mix mono FoH. Why? So wherever you stand in the venue, you get a better chance of hearing a better, more balanced mix. Why not mono direct into your ears then? Because you aren't introducing any stereo information at all and not even any sense of ambient stereo. Humans don't hear like that. Stereo in ears, despite FoH being mono, is the way to go to give you that more realistic spacial experience, making it easier to separate instruments.4 points
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My latest pedals4 points
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Back in the day most of the band were in the back with no seats, just lying on top of the cabs... That wasn't so bad if we were in our usual roadie's hand painted black transit cos at least you could see out of the windscreen and the cabs were a handy flat surface to roll up on... But we once had a gig in Bournemouth and had to hire a van. The only one available was a Transit Luton so being in the back was a bit rubbish, especially as it took 3 hours from London with absolutely no clue where we were or ability to speak to the two lucky souls in the front!4 points
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As a teenager I remember doing a gig in Stockton in the early 90's (we only lived in Gateshead so it wasn't that far). We borrowed a Sherpa van (the smallest one). I was in the middle seat, but even at 15 I was already my current 6'3". I think my Dad was our roadie on that gig so drove the van, but for him to change gear I had to sit diagonally with my feet in the passenger footwell and the bass player sat in the passenger seat next to me with his feet on the dashboard all the way. He was about 15 years older than me and a serving police officer, so I figured we'd be ok with that configuration if stopped, (but not so good if in a wreck). Thankfully we didn't but it was a challenge even for that short distance..... Wouldn't get away with it now.4 points
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Don't know they're born, these modern kids - I used to get Chris Squire, his bass kit (2 speakers), most of the drum kit & some other bits in the back of a mini van (bass drum on passenger seat, natch. ........ 😎4 points
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Hi This isn't so much a build diary as its dead easy and quick, but it might help other people thinking of making their own pedalboard. I stumbled on this modular pedalboard. I think @SamIAm might have suggested it in another thread. https://github.com/indifferentengine/ModularPedalboard/blob/main/STL/Components/Handles/3 Rail Handle/Handle.stl I liked it and downloaded the STL and Fusion 360 and put a new roll of eSun Fire Engine Red PLA+ and printed it up. It took nearly 30 hours as the printed elements need to be strong and so had an infill of 60%. However I just left it on the printer for a day or so. I got some cheap aluminium 2040 (that's 20mm x 40mm) V-slot extrusion off Amazon and simply assembled it together using T-Nuts (supplied with the 2040 pieces) and some M5 8mm bolts. Top tip, 8mm bolts are not long enough despite what the website says. M5 10mm bolts are needed as you can only get perhaps half a turn on the T-nuts. I had M5 8mm on the shelf and stupidly assumed that the designers knew what they were talking about. I also printed two handles, they come in halves and need to be glued together, that's why there is a slight gap in the picture below as I hadn't glued them. That's a job for later today. It measures 400mm x 300mm so will fit into any number of 3rd party bags on Fleabay. This is what it looks like from the side. I have ordered some plastic end stops in black. I did print some but they were a nightmare to fit so decided to buy some to cover the ends up. This is it with the pedals I have. A Peterson tuner into a Mod Dwarf and then into a Tonex amp sim.I deliberately keep this minimal otherwise I'd end up with loads of pedals that I liked but don't really use. I have space for 2-3 more pedals (if I took the handles off). Not sure if I'm keeping the handles or not yet. # As the whole design is modular, I can change this as needed into something else.I could split the four rails into two small pedal boards. There are lots of other options on the website so I can't take any credit for any work here at all. The next problem I do have and would welcome input, is the PSU for this lot. There's quite a lot of space under the top and there are designs for a PSU. However the Mod Dwarf needs at least 1.5A at 12V and preferably 2A at 12V. I can't find a single pedalboard PSU that can put anything like this out. I was hoping if I mentioned @LukeFRC @LukeFRC @LukeFRC three times, he'd come in with some clever electric ideas Thanks Rob3 points
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Please note only available until week end. F/s My Laney Digbeth rig. All in excellent condition except for small mark on cab as shown in pics. The rig is just under 12 months old and is a power house. Reason for sale is I’ve just moved back to GK which I have played for most of my giging life. Any trial with various bass’s available . Collection from Stoke. Poss meet up distance depending.Possible trades for 5 string bass’s. What they say. The Laney DIGBETH DB500H is a stunning 500 Watt Bass head combining a classy vintage look with ultra-modern functionality. It’s no wonder that this is the bass amp of choice for the legendary Nathan East who relies on the DB500H’s range of FET and Tube tones to deliver night after night at some of the world’s biggest gigs. Nathan East knows great tone and demands it wherever he performs…Whether that is with Eric Clapton at the Royal Albert Hall, performing at Ronnie Scotts, or on the road with his jazz quartet, Fourplay. Nathan East depends on the DB500H for beautiful tones and the DB00H is dripping in them! The Laney DIGBETH DB500H is powerful, portable and has already become the new standard for bass players like ‘While She Sleeps’ bassist – Arran McKenzie, McFly bassist - Dougie Poynter, Tom Odell’s bassist- Max Gough, Dan Pugsley (Skindred) Bob Hardy (Franz Ferdinand) Kalan Adam (Attila) Charlie Fowler (Mahalia) Rudi Creswick (Tom Misch) and many more. So whether you play blistering Metal, jazz Fusion or anything in-between, the Laney DIGBETH DB500H has you covered. Don’t take our word for it though…listen to all of the customers who love the DB500H for its punchy tones, ample headroom, and user-friendly controls. Isn’t it time you joined our family too? The Digbeth DBV410-4 is designed for the bass player who demands a powerful and dynamic single compact cabinet set up. Loaded with 4x10” vintage-voiced HH Black Label series ceramic drivers, the DBV410-4 is designed to accentuate the impressive midrange punch and tone of the drivers working together in a tuned cabinet. It delivers superb top-end tone thanks to the 1” LaVoce Compression driver, and its warm vintage tone is at home on any stage or studio gig. The DBV410-4 matches with either the DB500H or DB200H Digbeth heads. Specs 600 WATTS 4 X 10” HH Black Label Ceramic Drivers 1" LaVoce DF10 Compression Driver Compression Driver On/Off Compression Driver Full/Half 4 Ohms impedance Combi Socket (Speakon compatible twist and 6.3MM jack) Side mounted grab handles 500 Watts RMS FET & TUBE pre amp sections - footswitchable Mixable FET & TUBE pre amp sections 3 band EQ Selectable MID pre-shape EQ curves TILT 'EQ Seesaw' function XLR Balanced DI out Pre/Post selectable 6.35mm phones out with level control 3.5mm stereo Aux IN - with level FX loop Tuner out Combi Socket (Speakon Compatible twist lock and 6.3mm Jack) Ground Lift Remote footswitch socket 2 channels FET Volume3 points -
As some of you know I've been trying out various different preamp pedals. Last night I used the Behringer BDI 21. At home it seems a bit meh. Doesn't really do much. At the gig it was amazing. A really full rounded sound with that little bit of mix cutting grit. Now, it may be one of those situations where the alchemy between pedals, bass, and amp produced the perfect storm. My always on was the JHS Pulp n Peel into the BDI. The bass my Cort with the built in MarkBass active circuit. Either way it worked. Lesson learnt; never trust the bedroom sound, always test it in a live situation.3 points
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Serial #E05729 ManufacturedNovember 19th, 1998 ModelBASS 5-STR RED TRN MAPLE Great bass, really punchy. Has the very useful 3 way switch which gives you series/single coil/parallel pickup options. Would prefer collection, can meet up in Dorset/Devon/Somerset. Otherwise can be boxed if you arrange a courier. Cheers, Simon3 points -
By which I mean that at 36 - and despite all he achieved - he was still a young man, and died at a time when addiction was not understood and treated in the same was as it is today RIP Jaco 🙏3 points
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Not quite got the hang of that after 45years . Best I practice with a few more pints until I've nailed it . I love basschat for all these great ideas . 🍺3 points
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I think you have to keep in mind that there are different voicings on Barefaced cabs, the 10s are more old school, ie boosted at 100-150Hz and some have tweeters, some do not. There is some discussion about how well BF implement the crossover/HF driver combination. So even without the different bass drivers, there are at least three different Barefaced sounds. That being said, they are extremely well built and lightweight although, as with GR cabs, the thin lightweight materials used in the construction arguably suffer from more resonances than more substantial materials. I suggest you talk to Alex at BF and chat with @stevie at LFSys. They are both knowledgeable and will probably give better advice, even than the esteemed Basschat cohort. Remember we a have our prejudices (yes even me 😇).3 points
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In my case 'flat' meant measured flat. We'd use RTA which is what you are describing to set everything objectively flat. You can only do that by measuring and a lot of digital desks have that built in. If not you can do it with a reference mic and a laptop or one of the DBX/Behringer type equalisers. Without getting into semantics or the real practical issues of achieving a flat response from speakers flat is not really a subjective thing, it's a matter of measuring. It's easy to get carried away with tests like this and to take them too seriously but I'm a science teacher and I do try and control the variables and to give people all the information about variables I haven't controlled. In this case the speakers weren't all at the same height and were places next to each other so not all coming form the same position. As I've already said the sub with the 10's wasn't properly adjusted and was too loud compared with the tops. John @Chienmortbb has pointed out that the RCF745's were louder on the midrange at least. We did try to measure the sound levels initially but the room was filling up and we didn't use test tones so that was of marginal utility. One variable I completely let slip was a spectacular pratt-fall. I used a trolley to wheel the subs in and then lifted the 43kg subs onto the stage. In doing so I stepped back onto the trolley which shot away behind me and I fell and dropped the 43kg sub from shoulkder height onto my arm and shoulder. I have some spectacular bruises I think @scrumpymike was the only witness or I'd be a Tik Tok sensation 😂 It did mean I was a bit slow setting up. So controls at 12.00 is a fair test in one sense but leaves some of the room variables in. I also tried, and was only partially successful in getting the volume levels equal. it gave people the chance to listen for differences in the way each system presented bass,drums vocals and so on. Some of the differences though were due to the room, which we could have controlled better with more time and proper measuring gear. More careful positioning or the subs would have helped, from my position on the stage there was a lot of boom which must have been audible FOH In the end you can't take the conclusions too far but the people there will have a little bit more information to go on when buying PA. Even on the video differences weere obvious. All three systems would have been perfectly adequate for a band performing in what was a very decent sized village hall and all had advantages and shortcomings3 points
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Played a 50th birthday for our singers other half last night at a pub in Kempston. Glad the road over was reopened after the recent flooding. Good lively evening and took the opportunity to play some newly learned songs.3 points
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Played a boozer in Worthing (the Egremont) with our AC/DC tribute’BAD BOY BOOGIE’. Hard to believe that the band’s been going for 30 years! We’re all old mates and it’s such a laugh. Only do about 3/4 gigs a year with it now but it’s always a craic and last night was no exception. Got a lift too so enjoyed having a few beers with it as well. We dress up with the wigs and all that and don’t take ourselves seriously but the audience always love it, who doesn’t like a bit of DC ! Actually got another one nxt Friday at the cavern in new Malden. Rock ‘n roll xx🤣3 points
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As you can see from the photos, it's a reddish brown colour. In photo 2, the sunlight coming through the window was stronger, which seemed to really make the colour brighter. I have mostly switched to Short Scale for gigging bass guitars, but the neck on this is slimmer than my P bass, and its not overly heavy at around 3.5kg. I'll hang on to this unless I come across a lightweight short scale fretless. Really enjoying playing this bass. But I promised Mrs S that I would reduce the collection. Now, someone please buy my P bass. 😀3 points
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Ariel Square four? You were spoilt rotten. 1968? Ford Thames van? Two seats? We were a trio! I had to sit on the engine cover in the middle!! Arse already on fire when we arrived at every gig!!!!!2 points
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I've got two of these brilliant little in ear monitor systems. They're perfect for small band set-ups playing pubs/clubs/weddings etc. Both systems are boxed with the carry bag, charging cables and xlr to jack adapter (when I took the pics I had the wrong adapters, correct ones will be included). Based in Chepstow. Asking £135 each including UK postage.2 points -
In the late 80s the band transport was an ex-coal board minibus with benches down each side in the back. All the gear went in the space between them and those unlucky enough not to be able to sit in the front (usually myself and the drummer) spent most of the journey sliding up and down the benches as we went round each corner. Also since everything in the back was on display someone always had to be in the van whenever we stopped for food and toilet breaks.2 points
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"Rare" doesn't necessarily mean valuable.2 points
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Why? Because it matters to me. Good for you both if it doesn’t matter to you 😊2 points
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Yamaha everytime . You won't go wrong2 points
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This USA made cab delivers an awesome sound using two twelve inch speakers and an adjustable tweeter. The cabinet is in good condition and the carpet covering has real no fluffy bits. The castors are not damaged and roll perfectly. The grill is unmarked. Aguilar cover included. Two 12″ cast frame woofer, 56 oz. magnet Phenolic tweeter with integral phase plug Custom crossover with variable tweeter control One Neutrik Speakon and two 1/4″ inputs Spring- Loaded Handle, Locking Corners 7 ply, void-free Philippine Mahogany 3 year limited Warranty Power Handling: 600 watts RMS Frequency Response: 41 Hz – 16 kHz Sensitivity: 98 dB 1W 1M Impedance: 8 ohms Dimensions: 22″ H, 21.5″ W, 16.5″ D Weight: 70 lbs Collection only, or can drive to meet at a reasonable distance to make the exchange more convenient2 points -
Oh shit I'm in trouble, I have a sunburst one already, amazing basses.2 points
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Changing the volume of each pickup quickly at a gig must be quite challenging, although removing that fourth pot must have made things considerably easier: Can you imagine what you might find if you removed the "pickguard"? It would be the luthery equivalemt of an autopsy.2 points
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Last night was third time out with my recently acquired Fender TB600 head, via my BF Super Twin. Bass was my AVRI 63 Precision strung with Chromes. Venue was a gopping estate pub outside Bristol but the staff and punters were friendly enough, despite medically inadvisable levels of inebriation among some of the latter. Suffice to say that I enjoyed the gig, thanks to (1) the sound coming out of my rig, (2) the playing of the lead guitarist.2 points
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Woo hoo! The bass is back in one piece and everything is working as it should. The new switch works perfectly with no glitching. After turning down the volume a bit, rolling off the tone no longer drops the volume The puretone socket is positive and doesn't push the jack to one side as it is plugged/unplugged. The copper shielding has silenced the small amount of noise that was there. All in all a perfect result which calls for a huge sigh of relief and a small glass of celebratory Whiskey.2 points
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There's a rock band that have to have all their gear set up *exactly* the same way at every gig, they're called OC/DC.2 points
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there's always the wig option Dave2 points
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We did a wedding gig last night - nothing fancy, mostly playing background music as the guests arrived. No pay, as the BL had signed us up as a favour for the bride. One requirement was that at the end of our set, before a ceilidh band came on, the bride's father was to join us on stage to play some blues harmonica. As it happens he was clearly sober and pretty good at it.2 points
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Mmm....I nearly sold mine last year . Thankfully I changed my mind . I would say anything up to £600 due to rarity now, and that in the past I've seen ones in good condition go for around that . I have seen some in not so good condition shall we say, get purchased for around £450 . I don't think they got a good deal there . I love the little clicks when adjusting the volume , bass and treble knobs . Well I did , until I got mine modified . ( more below) The output is thunderous , and very powerful from the status active pickups ( 9v battery ) . The sound is very bright sounding, and could be too much for rock bands . ( again more below) . In bands I've been in , I have been asked to turn down . What they meant was cut off the treble . Also, you cannot hide mistakes ( if you're like me ) , due to the bright tone . As for the body , it is " rich American walnut " and quite heavy . A bass of quality in terms of looks and build . The jack is not the greatest quality . A lot of headless designs are made with basswood bodies . I would like to think of your opinions of those . The reason being , is that I have a Jack Daniels bass made with basswood . It sounds great , and fantastically light to play . However although I have gigged it in the past , I do wonder if basswood would be as resilient and tough as my Washburn status 🤔 is the sound as good ?🤔 Anyway , back to the modifications on my Washburn status and why : 1. I got carried away in a rehearsal with a blues band , and I thumped the bass in a Rudy Sarzo like manner .😬 Took it into Denmark street and had a switchcraft Jack replacing the broken one . There were still issues . 2. I kept getting radio signals ,and local taxi services going through the pickups . So, Graham Noden at Denmark street tested the strength of them . I didn't need to change them . What he did was take out the active circuitry . This meant unfortunately (?) that all I need to do is plug and play . No clicks on the tone knobs anymore . Job done ! No more batteries , plus the bands I'd been in since loved the tone of it . what Graham Noden pointed out was that so many manufacturers followed a trend in the '80s by putting active circuitry in basses as standard . Words to that effect anyway . I say get one ! Headless strings and normal strings are compatible . Look fantastic ! I have a dimarzio strap with straplocks which take the weight off of the bass when moving around .2 points
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Decent gig. As you know when we do our acoustic thing we're merely background music. However we had a few people dancing. 5:30-8:00, I was home by 9:30. No pics this time. Daryl2 points
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Played the Brit club here last night, a surprisingly excellent gig. Not for any other reason than we weren’t sure how well a blues band was going down, but as it turns out very well. This is the first outing where it’s been a full evening of just us, we advertised it as an ‘evening of blues’ and an appreciative audience turned up. The guitarist introduced us with ‘if you don’t like psychedelic blues you’ve come to the wrong place’! Also first outing for the Marshall stack and sounded awesome. Went old school for this one, back line and only vocals thru the PA.2 points
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One day you need to own an ACG. They are the dog’s danglies2 points
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