Lozz196

1 hour ago, Nicko said:

 

 

 

Weatherspoons.  Generally crap pubs and they have a blanket ban on dogs, even outdoors.  My dog behaves better, and is considerably more hygenic than many of their customers.

 

Andvwill def have more teeth 🦷 

56 minutes ago, casapete said:

Thanks, I hoped it hasn’t seemed like showboating though - just thought it may have been of interest

to see what being in a theatre band was like. All through my time doing this I’ve also kept playing pubs,

cafes and private gigs ( mainly with my duo), so I’ve always loved the contrast between the two scenarios. 

Doing the smaller gigs has meant I’ve never taken the wonderful old theatres for granted, and I will miss

playing them a lot. 

 

( Tonight though I’m in an ordinary town pub on the outskirts of Hull playing requests for a small and often

inebriated crowd. 😆) 

Never seemed like showboating to me Pete, your gig reviews have always been great imo, especially when including things like the long hours on the road afterwards, something that can often be forgotten about, details like these made the reviews nicely balanced.

The Bowel Unloaders on tour!

Thanks Pete, I forgot to put the EVO-IV part in

5 minutes ago, ahpook said:

 

All the current users.

 

 

 

 

And all those looking to buy as well

I’m a recent convert to short scale basses (Mustangs). As well as the weight reduction which was the primary reason for switching I’ve found that they just really suit me, the sound, the practicality of having smaller lighter case to cart about/fit in the car, everything. Sure not every instrument will be right for everyone but those that say short scales are rubbish & dead, well that may be the case for them but certainly not for me. 

From the not wanting something with a lot of upkeep/that can’t be fixed comments I’d look at Ashdown, especially as you’re in Essex (as are they). In my opinion Fender & Ashdown work very well together. But I’d def look at used gear, really maximise your options.

The other thing I’ve found is that if it has the three foldable legs position it in front of you as in the Y shape. Then if someone comes flying forwards into it it goes to either the left or the right due to the leg that’s pointing at you.  Whereas if you position it like an upside down Y it hits you straight in the face.

I tried watching it as from the ads it looked great, sadly lasted 15mins and gave up.

31 minutes ago, bassbiscuits said:

How come you’ve decided to part ways with all of these @Lozz196?
 

I was encouraged reading about how much they’ve been helping you with your back/shoulder issues. 
 

What a fantastic set of basses. 
 

Sadly it’s due to arthritis in the knuckle on my left thumb, reducing neck width to Jazz dimensions really helps so I’m still Mustang as they do really help with the back issues, I’m just MIJ rather than JMJ now.

4 Hipshot USA 1/2inch Ultralites.

In good condition, less than 2 months old. All fixings/screws included.
 

£85 inc postage in UK

2 x Ashdown PRO NEO EVO-IV 210, £250 each

In pretty much new condition, only ever used them once, essentially they’re a lighter ABM sounding cab.
 

Both come with Roqsolid covers. One has rubber matting on the top to prevent amp slippage. 
 

Size: H: 514mm(inc feet) W: 501mm 😧 342mm
Weight: 14.5kg
Watts: 300
Impedance: 8 Ohms
Speakers: 2 x 10” BLUE LINE PRO NEO
Horn: 3 Way Variable HF Driver

Collection/meet up only 

Three Fender JMJ Mustang basses, £1000 each. 

2020 (blue silks) at 3.9kg

2021 (green silks) at 3.7kg

2021 (red silks) at 3.6kg - trade agreed

All come with a spare black scratchplate.

No cases or packaging materials so collection/meet up only.

21 minutes ago, Ashborygirl said:

Teenage Kicks. Eulogized by the sort of psueds that make up the Later With Jools Holland audience, I could pick a dozen better songs from The Undertones.  

I have to agree, whilst I don’t dislike Teenage Kicks there are much better songs from The Undertones, You’ve Got My Number, Wednesday Week, Julie Ocean to name a few which are all quite different showing just how good a band they were.

I can’t see that happening, none of them will have credit cards to use for food/drinks/toilets/use of emergency exits……

Well that’s a good question, I think I have to go with head rather than heart and take the Mustang for live work.

Just got in from a Spacewasters rehearsal, going through 3 songs for recording tomorrow. Used my fave Precision as figure best to record with the instrument you play best. Went well, all sounding good. Then we get the call that it’s had to get cancelled due to the engineer having a family problem. Shame but we’ll reschedule.

Edit - I should also point out that a full scale bass (both weight & size) really isn’t the right choice for me now, and although my Precision is my fave bass in all honesty my Mustangs suit the sound of the band better. 

For me it was Ashdowns ABM amps. I’d heard them being used and the people using them always had them set to that warm mushy “woolly” sound so I’d never bothered with them figuring that was all they did. But at a gig the provided rig was an ABM500 and matching 2x15. Precision & Sansamp plugged in I was amazed at the depth of sound available, and dare I say the H-word, heft coming from it. It wasn’t far short from the same Precision & Sansamp through a full Ampeg fridge set up. 

26 minutes ago, MacDaddy said:

 

We hear this phrase a lot, but I don't think there was any hiding. People knew what was going on, maybe not the general public, but certainly within the industry, and as long as the perpetrators were bringing in the money the behaviour was tolerated.

Good point, from what I understand was the same as with Saville

Congrats, I had one of the Tony Butler Sigs and it was a really good bass, forget for the money just a really good bass. 

Great song, we started doing it a couple of months ago, got a really good groove/feel to it. And that break-out part, well it showed me where Is it Just Me by The Darkness may well have got its inspiration from, Dan Hawkins being a major TL fan.

I reckon the neck may have been shaved down as the nut width on those should be 44mm, with a shallow depth to it. Great looking bass btw, never got round to owning a Road Worn Precision but did play a couple and loved them.

I think Dave is soon going to have his own fan club here on Basschat. I’ve always had great dealings with him.

My intention is to learn a whole load of JJ/Motown material when I retire, give me something to aim for. 

Pretty much the same as the above post. I missed out on the item that Ander bought but Rhys messaged me about another one he was selling so the deal was done. Good comms throughout and swift delivery.