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We're out as a 3 piece tonight for the same reason. No fault of her own but our singer can barely speak and is having coughing fits. Done it a few times to gig when not everyone was available, it's scary but really enjoyable and you really have to focus. I'm sure you'll be ace, enjoy it 😃 Andy
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That's blueprint rehearsal rooms in Manchester. The room with the blue walls is where we rehearse. Nice place, as our singer put it 'They've even got girls' toilets!'. That's as close as we've ever got to being on telly!
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Just caught it on iPlayer. Outstanding work WoT, thought you guys sounded fantastic. What a great programme too. Andy
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Thanks gents. The ui12 GUI let's me assign the two headphone outs as extra aux outs so they can be mixed independently and used as third and fourth monitor channels. I hadn't thought about the pan left & right from one transmitter though, assume that would let me send different mixes to two receivers? Andy
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Hope you guys don't mind a couple of beginner questions about rack mounting - my band is looking at switching to IEM and I've been tasked with investigating logistics. We're a 3/4 piece infrequent pub covers band and not particularly loud, we've just moved to the Soundcraft Ui12 desk so can use individual monitor mixes for the first time Drummer already has his own IEM system and the rest of us are looking at the LD MEI100. If money was no object we'd go Sennheiser or such but it is, ho hum. I'm thinking a 6U case for the desk plus four transmitters will give me more than enough room. Power in the back for all of the above plus spare sockets for battery recharger and laptop which will sit on top of the case. So one plug socket out saves me lots of faff at setup time. So questions - The Ui12 isn't 19" and I can't seem to find any ears for it, is there any aftermarket stuff out there or failing that will a [s]bodge[/s] creative solution involving drilling the handle to screw into the mounting holes and adding a shelf with lots of velcro tape be secure enough? Secondly, the MEI has a rear antenna, is being inside the case going to affect range/reception? Finally, what have I missed? There's bound to be something. Cheers, Andy
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Wigan based rockers Kings of Leigh-on. Top tune JJB somebody.
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[quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1462894500' post='3046757'] ..and here it's mine [url="http://s105.photobucket.com/user/PauBass/media/IMG_4807_zps0bcqcrem.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Oh aye, well played.
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We've just bought the Soundcraft ui12. £230 from scan so a single gig will pay for it. Just had a single rehearsal playing/learning with it so far so I'll take the analogue desk to the next gig too just in case. Looks very promising so far though, very versatile and lots of options for customising each vocal channel and monitor outputs. Digital interface is more complex than the old desk but easy to navigate after about 10 mins. We'll use it as a 'set and forget' for vocals with a bit of kick and everything else back line so it seems to tick all the boxes so far. I'm pretty new at being the band 'pa guy' so any tips would be more than welcome.
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We've got the ts112A tops and one 15" sub. Very good value for money and perfectly fine for the pub covers band. Loud enough, clear sound and pretty light. We bought 4 tops and use 2 as monitors so we can swap out if there's a problem. Yes, the very expensive Yamaha or RCF etc etc will very probably be better but they're also a LOT more expensive.
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[quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1460131813' post='3022963'] Whenever anyone says, "What songs do you play?", my mind goes blank and all I can think of is 20th Century Boy, or something equally inane. [/quote] Thank God it's not just me! And I'm the one who scouts for gigs. I have to prepare my answers in advance!
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Person wanted ad - that's the way to do it.
colleya replied to colleya's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='blue' timestamp='1459291164' post='3015281'] Long ad, I'm thinking this is an example of a "for fun only" opportunity. Blue [/quote] Definitely, but the tone is bang on for the target audience. The humour also tells you a lot about the band, if you're answering a 'fun only' ad then it's good to see that the band like a joke. -
OK, so it's for a keys player, but this is (IMHO) how to write a wanted ad. http://nwb.co/blog/post/89061/phoenixknights/keys-wanted-for-60s-ish-side-project
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Did my first park run in Oct 14 after 6 years of zero exercise. Had to stop to say hello to my breakfast halfway round. Went back the next week, and the one after that. Since then I've run at least 5k per week and I'm signed up for a half marathon in Oct. I'm almost a stone lighter and feel miles better at gigs. The yoga is a good call, I need to build that into my week.
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I've just added a super compact to my G2 compact. Not for volume, just to move more air and thicken the bass sound out. Gigged them for the second time last weekend, never been happier with my sound. And they weigh less than a duck. The only drawback I can find is that the super compact is narrower than the G2, so they aren't the same width when stacked which isn't as aesthetically pleasing as it could be. Unfortunately, I don't have the ££ to replace the G2 with another G3!
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I get to gig this fella for the first time tonight. If you're Manchester based and want a closer look at one then you'd be welcome for a natter and a try at the Steamhouse, Sale, [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]M33 2DH.[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3][/size][/font]
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[quote name='keefbaker' timestamp='1455180049' post='2976635'] Phwoar!! I went for the blank board too. I'm tempted to call mine "disaster area". Points if you get the reference. [/quote] So you'll only be able to play it by remote control from orbit?
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And replied. Cheers for the nice comments folks. Pics are taken on an Olympus E-PL1 with me mashing the button on automatic setting!
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[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1454769857' post='2972818'] Well, you know what we always say, no pics, never happened. But now that has been rectified - oh my! Dribble, dribble, hubba, hubba! Those blocks just make it pukka. [/quote] It's the curse of Basschat. I didn't want or need a new bass. Then last week I stupidly looked in the for sale forum. Then I read this thread. Now I have one. [size=1]Glad I did though.....[/size]
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It's a properly top bass Dave. I can meet halfway if you're more Wrexham than Anglesey North Wales, or my sister in law's parents live near Conwy so they might be able to drop it off there next time they visit? Andy
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[color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]For sale - my fantastic G&L 5 stringer. These basses are often called the 'Swiss Army Bass' for their versatility and they don't disappoint. At some point in discussions about these basses someone usually says they that are fantastic for the money but I disagree, it's just a fantastic instrument full stop. When I bought this from Manchester Bass Lounge a few years ago I A/Bed it with the American versions and went for this as the nicest playing of the lot.[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]It plays beautifully and does loads of cool stuff. You can run it either as passive or active. The pups and hardware are the same as the US models and are MONSTROUS. I run it in parallel passive all the time and it sounds huge, but if the kids are acting up and won't go to bed I just threaten to switch to series mode and that normally does the trick. Weight is about 4.5 kg and string spacing is 17mm at the bridge[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]It's in brilliant condition, the only thing I found when giving it the once over was a small circular imperfection in the lacquer that's almost invisible - I'm not even sure if it's a ding or some sort of finish issue from when the bass was new. Anyway, I've tried to show it just to the right of the pickup in the close up photo.[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]So, why am I selling if I rate it so highly? Well I'm a shallow man and I don't quite get on with the natural finish, so I was tempted by a sunburst 5 stringer recently and it's one in, one out at Casa Colley.[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Price is £325 collected from Sale, South Manchester, or I can post in a hard case for £350. Of course, you're welcome to come round and try it out.[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color]
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[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1454744228' post='2972509'] Do they tighten up your groove? [/quote] Surely that is NOT a desired feature? -
[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1454773668' post='2972880'] There should be a little bag of tools in the gig bag..? [/quote] Got it 2nd hand so it came in a generic hard case, no little bag.
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Oh dear, I appear to have killed the thread. Best try to revive it with some pics. Afraid I can't compete on the sofa front though. And while I'm here, does anyone know what gauge allen key you need to adjust the bridge? My smallest is too small and the next one up too big in both metric and imperial.
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Are they any good for metal?
