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[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1416764126' post='2613336'] If he had kept the blowtorch on it any longer it would definitely have been nothing but ash! [/quote] Is this a Limelight(er) relic?

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1416717428' post='2612879'] Am I the only one who finds his videos annoying ? I think it's the repetition at the start telling me to go to the website for more lessons on every one. [/quote] Nope, I'm with you! Scott mumbles and stumbles through what he is saying far too much for me. I understand the advertising bits as he needs to let people know what he is doing to keep them subscribing but I never found Scott's stuff that useful, engaging or professionally presented (particularly the earlier stuff!). He is a great player but he always seems like he is just recording a lesson 'on the fly' without having thought about what it will involve or having a structured lesson plan. This means I very quickly get the urge to want to skip through the video to the bit where the actual content is. Obviously this is just my opinion but I went and picked up Janek Gwizdala's online courses and feel like it has progressed my playing massively (although I imagine Janeks style will not be to everyone's taste either).

David bought my Laney RB3. Arranged to meet half way for both us, had a great chat and everything went smoothly. A credit to basschat and I wouldn't hesitate to deal with David again. Thanks again :-)

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1416668394' post='2612503'] aaaaaah, it's a seeecreeet Barrie at BassGear was excellent. We exchanged quite a few emails, talking about this and that, offering suggestions, alternatives... He also talked to other people, including Tommy at TKS, with my ideas/expectations/wishes... and it all finally converged into something rather exciting. Of course, once the exact cabs were chosen, another nightmare starts... - what do you mean "choose your finish"? Aaargh... so many options! I had a pretty good idea I wanted a specific colour... but... cloth grille? which? or no cloth grille? frame? if yes, same colour? Oh, there are other very tasty colours too? TOTAL NIGHTMARE, I TELL YOU!!!! I went for their covers too. They look good quality. So, about three weeks from now, they estimate... [/quote] I'm feeling guilty now as I too bombarded poor Barrie with emails about my order lol. Mine got to Bassgear yesterday and will be arriving with me on Wednesday :-)

Looks like my S112 will be landing in North Yorkshire sometime in the coming week :-)

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1416505971' post='2611002'] I love this idea, but can you imagine the secondary market that would spring up in the Gents Toilets with people trading slapping coupons for picks & strings ... [/quote] True. I suppose we'd have to also have a 'shiny' coupon, just to help with trade values. 'Shiny's could entitle the holder to 1 free kettle lead, allowing them to 'pull the plug' on whoever they saw fit!

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1416509424' post='2611040'] No sign of Dave Swift in the Jools Holland and Band Christmas Aldi Ad. Wish I'd known 'cos I was in Greenland a few weeks ago and was free.... Edit: wonder if he went to Iceland by mistake? [/quote] His bowing arm is in briefly, as is his double bass... And no, that's not a euphemism!

I think you were beaten to it! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/249644-closing-down-auction-ofdistribution-centre-for-peavey-trace-eliot-and-budda/page__p__2609594__hl__peavey__fromsearch__1#entry2609594

[quote name='Christian Houmann' timestamp='1416412213' post='2609947'] I like mine [URL=http://s113.photobucket.com/user/Houmann/media/IMG_4205_zpsedd0feb0.jpg.html][IMG]http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n216/Houmann/IMG_4205_zpsedd0feb0.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] Wow! The wood on the bass in the middle is stunning!! Is that Bolivian rosewood?

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1416428578' post='2610181'] It's not like I'm predictable or anything... [/quote] Nah, just enthusiastic about your TKS gear! Part of the reason I went for a S112 was because of your demos, enthusiasm and because you have similar gear tastes. I'll let you know what I think when it arrives :-)

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1416428252' post='2610170'] I was just wondering why TKS have their own sub thread in this section? I'm not trying to knock them in any way, just curious. It would seem more logical to be in the Affiliates thread, no? Have I missed something? [/quote] They are not affiliates, they are forum sponsors (if I'm not mistaken!) which I imagine means they contribute donations to the running of the site in exchange for the benefits of a subforum to help highlight their products? I'm sure waterofthetyne will be alone to explain property as soon as he spots this! *edit* he was!

[quote name='Joeyfivebags' timestamp='1416340176' post='2609238'] I hope to god that this isn't a real advert. Not anyone on here by chance? http://www.joinmyband.co.uk/classifieds/supple-tits-t696583.html [/quote] Looks like they could do with some decent support (acts) :-P

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1416359609' post='2609459'] It would be really interesting to see how just a single cab works live. . . [/quote] I'll let you know in a week or so :-)

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1416399884' post='2609745'] Speaking of Mark King, could you not ban "Slapping" from the Exhibitor Stands....? [/quote] How about giving every visitor 4 x 5 minute slapping coupons. These can either be redeemed for 5 minutes of slapping a bass... Or 5 minutes slapping someone who is slapping the bass. That would sort it out in no time!

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1416396477' post='2609688'] Ep 5 - did I spot some serious Ric abuse around the 25 min mark? [/quote] Apparently that's the best sound it has to offer!

[quote name='StringPing.com' timestamp='1416307630' post='2608812'] D'Addario do have coloured ball ends, but some of their strings do have silked ends. These are D'Addario Chromes, apparently. Does that look similar? Here's a link - in one of the pictures we can see the coloured ball ends on the back of the bass - http://antebelluminstruments.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/c20022013-hot-rod-fretless-sting-p-bass.html [/quote] They also don't fit on the bass! What's that all about?! Surely you'd notice and take them back BEFORE fitting them?

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1416345531' post='2609320'] ACGs are their own thing, no point comparing them. They're fantastic, and whilst you can order a similar spec, it won't feel or sound like a Fodera, which is a good thing. I should know, I own a 33" singlecut ACG lol Si [/quote] Great diplomatic answer. You're going to need a bucket load of those to help you bat away the countless Fodera haters lol!

[quote name='bluesparky' timestamp='1416078822' post='2606703'] To cut a long story short, whilst continuing to further my musical education I came across a piece described as being an etude. Some dictionary definitions of an etude are: "a short musical composition for a solo instrument, esp one designed as an exercise or exploiting technical virtuosity" "a short composition for a solo instrument; intended as an exercise or to demonstrate technical virtuosity" "an instrumental musical composition, usually short, of considerable difficulty, and designed to provide practice material for perfecting a particular musical skill." Is there anything that you guys would consider to be a "bass" etude i.e. a classic piece of bass playing or a bass piece of considerable technical difficulty that you've had to study for ages to master and nail it note-for-note and that you're proud of being able to play - not necessarily in public, but maybe simply for your own pleasure? It needn't be a universally difficult track that everyone struggles with, just something that you personally have spent a considerable amount of time working on in order to master it. For me, When I was younger I had a book of Bach's solo pieces by Josquin Des Pres. After that I spent ages on Jaco's Portrait for Tracy, Led Zep's Lemon Song and then Jaco's Donna Lee. Currently (once I've taken the Trinity college exam I've entered and finally stopped having to practice YYZ!) I'm looking at the Yellowjackets "Man Facing North". I've always been a fan of the track and I know it's going to be a mission but I'm looking forward to working on it. I also have a book called "Excersises and Etudes For The Jazz Instrumentalist" by J J Johnson which has a wealth of pieces to have a bash at in future too. [/quote] Have a look at '60 Melodic Etudes' by John Patitucci. That's a great resource for stuff like this!

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1416140351' post='2607220'] A PLEK setup doesn't do anything that a decent guitar tech can't do, and for less money. [/quote] Unless the instrument is Plek processed during manufacture (such as Gibsons, Suhrs and Martins). Agreed that a decent guitar tech can do the same thing for less (if it is needed after purchase) but it's not always easy to find one...

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1416136874' post='2607165'] You don't need any frets at all to get harmonics since you're touching the string with the fretting hand at the appropriate position for the harmonic rather than holding it down against a fret - you can get harmonics on a fretless bass (and slide them along a string too when you know how). AFAIK having the frets levelled/dressed will allow for a slightly lower action; it depends how bad the original fret dressing was at the factory. I've got two Squiers and have no complaints whatsoever. Finding the open string harmonics is all about accuracy; after which you have the technique of false harmonics... (which I've yet to master!). [/quote] Also, the Plek processing only dresses the frets and nut to ALLOW for a lower action. You would have to set up the instrument for a lower action after the Plek processing to have it playing to the individual player's taste. Plek processing does not automatically give a low action as suggested in an earlier post. Personally, every guitar or bass I've played that has been Plek'd (Martins, Gibson custom shop, Gibson Memphis Custom shop acoustics and electrics) plays very nicely and with a quick set-up adjustment to taste, is playing what I would consider to be my version of 'perfect'.

Screw the Plek! Use your fingers ;-)

[quote name='bassmachine2112' timestamp='1415179603' post='2597416'] I changed over to super bright steels and they are just what I,ve been looking for. Great feel and grip,no overshooting or almost reaching a slide if you get what I mean. Very good especially if you get the buy one get one free. I think they are aimed at the slap brigade but you get the slappy sound with a pick easy peasey if you want it,good dynamics,might not appeal to everyone if your after the thud flatwound experience but you can roll off the tone and they thicken up nicely. Had them on for over a month now gigs at the weekend and practice through week and still sound great,maybe better now there run in,played in.Very stable holding tune very well. [/quote] I've had mine for a while and love them too! The stable tuning is because they are pre-stretched :-) They also have lower tension than most brands and have a relatively high wrap ratio which means they feel smooth. I'm a total convert (and I rarely play slap, which they are designed for!).

[quote name='M@23' timestamp='1415645767' post='2602368'] My two S112 and LM3 are perfect for this. Use one or two cabs as required with a clip on tuner for an easy load in/out. [/quote] +1 At the moment I have an Aguilar DB112NT with a LMIII and I haven't found a gig it won't do (that doesn't offer substantial PA support!). I've ordered a TKS S112 without a tweeter and will likely move the Aguilar on and add another S112 and that'll be my setup. Lightweight, reliable and capable of all the gigs I'll ever need it for. Sorted!