stingrayPete1977

[quote name='artisan' timestamp='1362349619' post='1998869'] Good man how excited are you,hell i'm excited for you. [/quote] Very, It is being delivered to my folks house and I have told them to be [b]delicate[/b] with the box, my dad is a bit crazy with stuff like boxes being left about!

Is it possible that rig was just for the European leg of tour? RHCP were not that big in Europe at that time and the default touring band hire rig would of been just that.

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1362340973' post='1998691'] Blimey if it gets up to Stafford on the 23rd I will probably have it next! I've got gigs in Newcastle under Lyme on the 30th of March and Stoke On Trent on the 13th of April. [/quote] I am not far from you Chrismuzz so if it could get to me before the 23rd of March I could get it to you before the 30th

[quote name='slapmonsta' timestamp='1362352868' post='1998947'] Ha ha...the old "I hate slap bass at music shows" thread.Only the date ever changes. Forgive me for saying it-but aren't "trade shows" entirely designed to attract players to check out the manufacturer's wares close up,and get their hands on the gear at close quarters?Does it really matter if the guy plays a dodgy version of "Love games" on a coffee-table bass-if he's ultimately helping to keep the retailer and distributor in business-and thus allow future shows to commercialy viable? Obviously the volume aspect needs addressing- but it seems that some peeps would rather use it as an excuse to moan about a playing style they don't and a "stereotype" punter rather than look at any positives! [/quote] This is what I feared really, these shows should be called slap fests or something IMO.

I cant understand why anyone shops at Waitrose? You can burn money at home for free without even driving there!

[quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1362346942' post='1998818'] Agree, this is something that should have been in place before last years show. [/quote] This idea was discussed at length after every Manchester bassdayuk, Stevie (who does a great job) annouced that there would be a real shake up before the last one I attended, went along to find an identicle setup to all the previous years even the same guys slapping were spotted from previous years one even identified on here as someones teacher at the same stand (not by request) 3 years on the trot! This is these guy's 'gig' OK as Ian says I was not as this show but I am sure a coffee table bass slapped full belt through a Mark Bass rig sounds the same 150 miles south

Could you have the fret lines drawn on wonky GW?

I'm reading with interest about the preamps and stuff as I have no idea at all

Amazing price for a carved front bass

The slapping does ruin these shows and most if not all the stands encourage it by hiring the services of people to do it continually if no one is near their stall. I would still go to see the master classes as bluejay says but the last bassday I went to we had a quick scan around the gear then went to the cafe between all the acts. On the other hand most of the gear on show probably sells to the 40-65 year old mark king fans that are making the din (appologies to those here who fit that description) in a way I just feel like I'm encroaching on their show.

Sounds like a bargain that g4m bass, I never get deals like that!

Oh and 35 1/4, green eyes, balding.

Had a 7 hour band practice yesterday! Swapping from 4 string to 5 string and upright bass all day. I tend to have fads, my new upright is on its way from germany so that will be the novelty for a while, hardly practiced elec bass since november last year other than at rehearsal every thursday night

Cool!

Ok mate I will but I bet there will be someone ready for it before then won't there? Ta

Oooh I have a gig on the 23rd in Stafford if it's nearby by then?

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1362323365' post='1998334'] I just did another rehearsal with my Gedo and it sounded great. Enjoy. [/quote] Which model have got Bilbo and is it any good for moondance?

[quote name='alistair Sutcliffe' timestamp='1362319938' post='1998298'] Nice one Mr Stingray! I think mine took 3 or 4 working days to arrive so hopefully you'll have it soon [/quote] Fingers crossed

It's going to be a long week!

Well I would have a Ray obviously, and maybe a bigger amp, and 5 strings, and a good tuner, and I only like EBMM strings and at least 500 watts of amp......

I have done it (I still blame Alistair as it was his thread that started it) Here is the link they sent me so as to raise a special item that could be ordered online, note the adjustable bridge and Spirocore strings, shipping was 95 euros, I am waiting to see what that has cost me all in with todays exchange rate [url="http://www.gedo-musik.de/shop/product.php?id_product=802"]http://www.gedo-musik.de/shop/product.php?id_product=802[/url]

I found Status necks a bit lifeless, and I have seen a total codge done by Status when asked to fit the tuners for the customer but that is another story and not mine to divuldge really. Graphite necked Musicman= Modulus IMO

For the majority of us here (me included) a decent Jazz bass of Squier upwards quality and some form of quality amp with at least either a 2x10 or 1x15 cab will get you 90% there, after that its for the fun of it and if your enjoying your nice gear you will enjoy the gig, if you enjoy the gig others will enjoy watching it

I have seen him mentioned before but as I said at the time he needs a better website, nothing too fancy but a decent SLR camera and an up to date stock list is a must IMO