Lozz196

[quote name='Clarky' post='884657' date='Jul 3 2010, 10:49 AM']Did the same thing myself back in 2006 after a 25 year gap! If you are well rehearsed it will be like putting on a pair of old slippers and from a few seconds in it will be a blast! Enjoy [/quote]
Good luck mate, hope it all goes well.

[quote name='Kongo' post='882608' date='Jul 1 2010, 12:08 AM']Yep, Rotosound are here on my scale: [Sandpaper]<---(Rotosound)---------------------->[Polished Glass]
Warwick Red label are the MOST sandpaper-ish strings I've EVER played...
My friend startin using Roto's on his guitar "I cant tell the difference from D'addario" he said...Last week I stated his strings sounded dead already and he agreed. "Must have played more than I remember" he says...He restrung it next day and calls me "Yeah I see what you mean about Roto's...I jus put em on and there already dead, not much improved from the ones I took off".

Case closed...[/quote]
I`ve tried many different brands, and have established through this that I`m a Rotosound RS66 user, heavy gauge 50 - 100. Just tried a set of regular gauge Rotos 45 - 105, as none of my local music shops stock the heavies, and really can`t get on with them - so its back to stringsdirect/heavies for me!

[quote name='Bassman101' post='881469' date='Jun 29 2010, 11:07 PM']Hey, not sure if anyone here wants these, but ive put them on gumtree so i may aswell put them here


Anyway, i have


20" Sabian AAX Stage ride
18" Sabian Virgil Donati Signature Saturation crash
16" Sabian AA China
14" Sabian AA el sabor Hi Hats


Looking for £300 for the lot. thats alot alot alot cheaper than they sell for second hand, and these are in brilliant condition


Also have a Tama Rockstar kit for sale, with Roadpro hardware, including hardware, i only want £150 for it. Im sure the hardware is worth alot alone, but i just need to get rid of it to make some room in my room.[/quote]
PM`d

[quote name='bumnote' post='877624' date='Jun 25 2010, 05:58 PM']Mine I couldnt resist[/quote]
That was a sweet deal, am sure you`ll be v pleased with it. I got one of these new a couple of wks ago, and am very impressed with it.

[quote name='oldslapper' post='877355' date='Jun 25 2010, 01:23 PM']Defo.
Got a S/Burst P with aged white pearloid, think it looks gert lush.[/quote]
I`ve got tortoiseshell on my 3TS Precision, and think it looks nice and vintage.
Did have a 3TS Jazz, with black scratchplate, and that looked real good too.

[quote name='Lozz196' post='869412' date='Jun 16 2010, 08:32 PM']I`ve used the Hot Slag in a Tokai Les Paul copy, and yes, its very good for hard rock, loads of dynamics/pinch-harmonics etc. It was however a bit high-powered for me, as I prefer to get the gain from pushing the amp, rather than from the guitar itself. I`ve not used the Hot Iron Bridge as I ordered a pair, as there was a deal going at the time, with it only being a couple of quid in it for either a single, or for the pair, so went for the deal. I`ve currently got the neck model in my Tokai, and it too is surprisingly good for the money.[/quote]
Bumping for the weekend

[quote name='Lozz196' post='873111' date='Jun 20 2010, 11:06 PM']Thanks for the recommendation, its a fantastic bass, and I agree, I think it`s priced very reasonably.[/quote]
As the sun is out, and England ARE going to go through to the next round, MID-WEEK BUMP

[quote name='EskimoBassist' post='872796' date='Jun 20 2010, 05:36 PM']MXR M-80 FTW![/quote]
For a cheap option, that`ll get you through a gig, the Behringer BD121 is an option. Assuming that this is money you`re going to be spending, on something you hope you`ll never have to use, its £40ish, to stick in yr gig-bag. Whilst the Sansamp, MXR etc are better, they also cost a fair bit more too. A lot of cash for something you hopefully won`t need.

I went the Behringer option, figuring that the money I saved on the pedal would be the money I would put towards fixing my amp, should the worst happen. It is sound-wise, however very "tubey" - which suits me fine - may not suit all though.

[quote name='badboy1984' post='873243' date='Jun 21 2010, 08:48 AM']I don't have my bass rig anymore because I just sold my 2 Ashdown MAG cab and I only got my Little Mark Bass 250 head at home but no cab to play around with.

I'm always into Mark Bass stuff and also the Fender Bassman TV combo also cought my eye out as well.

I have two choice now since money is abit of a problem to buy a full stack. Either buy a used Markbass 2x10 Std Cab (8ohm) so make it a half stack Markbass Rig.

or

Buy a pre Gibson Trace Elliot 4x10 (8ohm) and make it a half stack as well.

or

Buy a used Marshall VCB 4x12 and make it a half stack as well but the cab is 4ohm so it can bring out the Little Mark 250 to full power

or

Sell the Little Mark 250 and buy either the Fender Bassman TV Duo Ten ot Fifteen.

What you guys think? Of couse if money is problem then the Fender Bassman TV option is cheaper but the Mark Bass cabs is abit expensive than the combo.[/quote]

Out of the above I`ve only experience with the VBC 412, but I thoroughly recommend it - I`ve submitted a review on Basschat, so rather than write all my comments again, you can find them there. And of course, as you say, this would bring out yr amp to full power.

[quote name='Marvin' post='872777' date='Jun 20 2010, 05:25 PM']Oooo, I'm hurt.
[/quote]

Bruce Foxton - The Jam
Glen Matlock - The Sex Pistols
JJ Burnell - The Stranglers
John Deacon - Queen
Adam Clayton- U2
Sami Yaffa - Hanoi Rocks
Duff McKagan - Guns `n` Roses
Nikki Sixx - Motley Crue

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='871703' date='Jun 19 2010, 01:44 PM']OMG this is a great price for this. Someone snap it up.[/quote]
Thanks for the recommendation, its a fantastic bass, and I agree, I think it`s priced very reasonably.

[quote name='RichardH' post='872836' date='Jun 20 2010, 06:11 PM']Shameless plug time - I have a Boss CS3 with the Monte Allums mods applied to it [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=91594"]for sale at a very reasonable price [/url][/quote]
I`ve just recently started using the Behringer compressor, used to also be not keen on compressors, but, tried it out, and have now been converted. Think the problem was my previous use of on-board compressors that literally seemed to remove all dynamics, as many others have said here.

With the Behringer, I have output on full, sensitivity on minimum - it seems to just add some punch/snappiness to the notes, but removes "overspill" of the previous note. Have also noticed that this really emphasises how "on the beat" or not you are - so maybe even for the not so keen on using it live, compression could be a good thing to use at practices, to keep tight.

[quote name='dr1' post='871639' date='Jun 19 2010, 12:18 PM']I would go for BScotch aswell. btw, very lovely gear you have! my kind;)[/quote]
Ditto on the BScotch

[quote name='Rosh' post='851129' date='May 29 2010, 02:08 PM']I'm really interested, just gotta see if I can scrape the funds together -- I have a birthday coming up so hopefully that'll help![/quote]
Weekend Bump

[quote name='FLoydElgar' post='870828' date='Jun 18 2010, 02:41 PM']I have 2 month old fiesta red P bass for sale!

Paid £560
Selling £400
Weight is 4kg!

It has a scratch in the scratch plate! around 1mm deep next to the trus rod but you can't see it as it's all gold lol!

Man I shopped around to find one of these babies!
And this one had the "Tone"

I've got a Overwater Jazz bass which is a pure hybrid

Therefore this bass sitting in the case doesn't do it any justice!

Anyone who want's her any time soon then I will do an ultimate bundle!

P bass, PW Circuit breaker lead 20 ft right angled, PW 10 ft lead, gator hard case... £450[/quote]

Just bought one of these new (tho in honey-blonde) - just my luck.

Seriously people, these are damn fine basses for the brand new price, for the above, an absolute bargain.

[quote name='basskay1' post='870637' date='Jun 18 2010, 11:35 AM']Hi

Welcome I just signed up about a week and a bit ago and its been a pleasure so far even a smooth transaction for a practically new SansAmp lol
nothing to worry about here. Enjoy your stay

Kay[/quote]

Welcome to Basschat Sam

I`m fairly new to this myself, though not that new to playing bass, but have found it to be a great forum, plenty of advice on basses/amps etc, and a great place to find some really good musical equipment. Certainly a great place to look for yr ideal bass, once you`ve established what yr after.

In answer to yr question - when did I start calling myself a bass player - probably, when at a band practice, one of my mates at the time, said he thought my bass playing was like that of Bruce Foxton, from The Jam (this is going back to the 80s, when The Jam had only just broke up). To say I was chuffed would have been a severe understatement. Before that time, I wd have just said that I could play the bass, but after, hey I was a bassist.

[quote name='Bloodaxe' post='870433' date='Jun 18 2010, 02:26 AM']Welcome aboard.

Seek out possibly [i]the[/i] master of understated bass playing - Cliff Williams of AC/DC. Most of their stuff is pretty straightforward with the occasional curveball thrown in when you least expect it. (Word of warning though, the Bon Scott era stuff is often de-tuned a semitone)


In my opinion, the Quo are worth a look too. Coghlan/Lancaster were a cracking rhythm section:


Both examples of good solid driving playing - nothing flash or fancy.

& then there's Rory Gallagher's sidekick, Gerry McAvoy:



Have fun with it, that's the key.

Pete.[/quote]

Welcome to Basschat - looking at your list of bands that you like, I think yr gonna really enjoy the bass.

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' post='870270' date='Jun 17 2010, 09:52 PM']Got 9 basses, but will be offloading some soon due to lack of space,& not using enough.
Answer to the question has to be , a Kubicki ex factor,a headless zon, steinberger trans trem..
better stop now [/quote]
Although a Fender Precision Man, due to my Jam/Bruce Foxton worship I`d have to add a Ricky to the collection if money were no object.

[quote name='bassman2790' post='870451' date='Jun 18 2010, 06:53 AM']Two very differing perspectives there. From my experience, there's not a lot of difference between 300w and 500w. I used to run a Laney B1 which is rated at 1500w into 2ohms IIRC. I was expecting so much power that I'd almost be afraid to turn it on, but because I ran it through two 'chip-as-chips' Marshall MBC410 cabs I had to turn it up to the point where the protection circuitry kept cutting in (very annoying). IMHO, the efficiency of your cab is far more important than the quoted power output of your amp.[/quote]
Yes, very good observation there.

With my Marshall MB450H I used to, at gigs, run it through a Marshall MB410 Cab, and a Peavey TVX 210 cab, volume on 4. having bought a Marshall VBC 412 cab, I now use the same amp, same eq settings, through this one cab, with the volume on 2 - and the sound is so much "bigger/fuller". Bass that is felt, as well as heard.

Marshall VBC 412

4 x 12 speaker cab, with no tweeter. The cab is the same size as the regular guitar 4 x 12, so looks the same, as the front is tolex, not grilling. Comes with castors, which are needed, as it is fairly heavy, 49 kg, plus, wider than the usual Hartke/Peavy/Ampeg cabs - dimensions 765 x 760 x 383. Power handling 400 watts at 4 Ohms.

I use a Marshall MB450 head, and previously used the matching MB 410 speaker cab. With the 410, all eq set flat, I had to have the volume on approx 4 with my band. For gigs I also added a Peavey 210 TVX cab, to get a larger, not louder sound.

This VBC 412 has changed all of that. I now at gigs can`t have the volume on any more than 2, and the sound is much deeper, and more well-rounded. This cab really fills out the bottom-end and lower-mids, whilst the highs are certainly not lacking. It is a very old-school sound though, so probably wouldn`t suit everyone, but for punk and classic rock, this cab excells. In addition, for those wanting one powerful cab, rather than a 2x10 & 1x15, or 4x10 & 1x15, this I have found to be the answer. In fact, the surface area of 4x12 is the almost the same as 6x10, so same air being pushed, easier on the back. On its own, it is more powerful than my previous 2 speaker cabs combined, and with a far better sound. I suppose you have to expect this, when you spend £500 on a cab, as oppose to £230, but this cab has blown me away as to how it performs. It really is that good in my opinion.

Marshall may not have a reputation for bass gear, but I think that is largely due to their success in the guitar-world, and many assuming that a company can only excell in one field. So, for those considering Marshall gear, let your ears decide, not any preconceptions. Lets make Marshall big in the bass world!

Fender Classic 50s Precision Bass, Made In Mexico, in Honey Blonde, gold anodised pickguard, maple neck. The pickup is the same one as Fender put in their US models - on another bass forum an e-mail from one of Fenders guys was displayed, showing this.

I bought this bass after GASSING for one for ages. Had decided to sell my Classic 70s Jazz bass to fund it, but, after having contacted many suppliers, who all seemed to be out of these, and not able to get any more from Fender for a while, decided to get it now, and still sell the Jazz later on.

Bought it unseen from GAK, and, like many other reviewers of this particular model, found it to be perfectly set up out of the box. I always change the strings to Rotosound Heavy Gauge, 50 - 100, and afterwards checked the intonation and it was still spot on.

The increased width of the neck wasn`t too difficult to get used to (I am a Precision Man, after all), indeed, after having it for just over a week now, it feels very comfortable. The vintage sized frets make sliding up and down the neck an easy task.

Soundwise, the best word I can use is smooth. It has a lovely sound, almost as if it has decided that as honey is its colour, the sound should be as smooth as honey. I used it at a band practice, and was very pleased with the results (usually use my US P-Bass with the band) - had a good presence in the mix.

I bought this bass purely for my (meagre) collection at home, and will still keep with my US P-Bass for live work. Overall, this 50s bass is just fantastic, and I have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone.

[quote name='bobbytodd' post='869466' date='Jun 16 2010, 09:32 PM']steer clear of the marshall mb stuff its not good and it wont take you long to find a few threads on bass chat about people having problems with them myself included[/quote]
I use the Marshall MB450H, used to have the matching MB410 cab, but now use the Marshall VBC4x12 (much better cab). The head has been used at least once a week for the past 2 yrs, and have had only one troublesome incident where the pre-amp tube became dislodged (our guitarist sorted it for me, I`m not a technical person). Even in that incident, I just used the other "modern" channel which got me thru the gig. Lovely warm sound on the "classic" channel. I know some have had probs with these, but I love my Marshall MB & VBC.

[quote name='nick' post='869364' date='Jun 16 2010, 07:43 PM']My 80's Tokai Hardpuncher has got quite a slim fast neck.
Though not jazz-like, it is totally opposite to my '62 RI, which makes me work a bit more, but I do like both.

Another option could be an Ibanez Blazer; slimmer, faster & less chunky neck (IMO) than the usual P-Bass.[/quote]
Might be worth looking at the Fender Duff McKagan Precision - if u don`t mind signature models that is. P-Bass, but with slim profile neck, and J pickup for added versatility. Or, as Arsenic says, the Aerodynes are also good for slim necks - I had the Jazz version, which had the precision split pickup in - nice basses, those Aerodynes.

[quote name='WHUFC BASS' post='869393' date='Jun 16 2010, 08:17 PM']I use Irongear Hotslag pickups in a Washburn Idol Custom shop guitar and I have to say they are for the money the best pickups out there by far. I was really shocked at how good they actually are. Seriously good value for money and the Hot Slags are great for hardcore / punk / metal and also clean up nicely too.

The name is great too.. !![/quote]
I`ve used the Hot Slag in a Tokai Les Paul copy, and yes, its very good for hard rock, loads of dynamics/pinch-harmonics etc. It was however a bit high-powered for me, as I prefer to get the gain from pushing the amp, rather than from the guitar itself. I`ve not used the Hot Iron Bridge as I ordered a pair, as there was a deal going at the time, with it only being a couple of quid in it for either a single, or for the pair, so went for the deal. I`ve currently got the neck model in my Tokai, and it too is surprisingly good for the money.

ITEMS NOW SOLD

Iron Gear Hot Slag humbucking bridge pickup.
Black, open-coil, high performance humbucker, great for installing in mahogany guitars.
DC Resistance: Bridge = 16kOhm
Pole Spacing: Bridge = 52mm, Neck = 50mm
Magnet Type: Alnico V
Conductors: 4 Conductor
Format: Humbucker

Follow this link for soundclips/further info
[url="http://www.irongear.co.uk/irongear_018.htm"]http://www.irongear.co.uk/irongear_018.htm[/url]
Retails at £24.95

Also, gonna throw in with the price, an Axesrus Hot Iron pickup
Black, open-coil. The Perfect balance between power and performance.
An incredibly hot bridge (15.5k (+/-10%)) great for chugging rythmn work.

Follow this link for soundclips/further info
[url="http://www.axesrus.com/axehumbuckers.htm"]http://www.axesrus.com/axehumbuckers.htm[/url]
Retails at £22.00

So, for £20.00, you get both pickups. Price includes postage/packaging within the UK.
Payment by Paypal, please.