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    PM'd Mace and Essexbasscat! Alex
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    Where are you based, please? Need a backup, and this'd fit the bill perfectly! Truckstop
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    Hello all, Got loads of leads need shifting. They're all working fine and they're all clean. Most could pass as brand new, some actually are brand new and unused! Deals available for multiple purchases but bear in mind that these are priced to sell; no offers please! Because of the amount of leads there are, I've decided not to include photos of them all, however I have taken some photos so if you want some, PM me with your email address and I'll send them along to you. Postage will be determined on a case by case basis, but as a guideline think £1.50 per long cable, £1 per short one. Here's what we have for your careful deliberation: [b]2x10m Jack-Jack[/b], black, Neutrik jacks, high quality unbranded cable, 2.5mm - £15 each [b]2x4m Female XLR - Jack[/b], black, unbranded cable and jacks - £6 each [b]2x10m Speakon-Speakon[/b], black, Neutrik speakons, high quality unbranded cable, 2.5mm- £15 each [b]2x5m Speakon-Jack[/b], black, Neutrik jack and speakon, high quality cable - £10 each [b]2x2m Speakon-Jack[/b], black, Neutrik Speakon and Jack, high quality cable - £8 each [b]1x approx 6m length of grey Proel cable with Jack plug on one end leaving the other end bare -[/b] £8 each Check out my feedback and get in touch! Cheers Alex Edit: the 'unbranded quality cable' turns out to be Lynx brand cable.
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    [quote name='CHRISDABASS' timestamp='1355611936' post='1900670'] Always wanted to try one of these!! [/quote] Try not; do or do not!
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    Yeah that OP is totally illegible. So you got sacked because you humped all their gear around and had to take a taxi to gigs? Anyway, whatever's transpired, I'm very sorry to hear about it. It's always a pain in the arse when you've spent a lot of time and effort into trying to make a band work and then it all just ends. Hope there's better news for you soon mate! Alex
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    Yeah, the laminations dont really lend themselves very well to a natural finish. Nothing wrong with the sound at all and can sometimes keep the weight down considerably. Truckstop
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    Really loving 'I Wish it could be Christmas Everyday' at the moment. The band love really rocking out on this one and the chorus is just infectious as hell. I love the whole Glam galloping riff style, feels really natural and when you're in the pocket it just feels and sounds awesome. Truckstop
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    I'd hardly call an RBX775 a substandard instrument! How would you know anyway? You've never played one! I would much rather own a 775 (even a 375) than a Jazz 5. Better built, lighter, more frets, more flexible pre-amp and, IMO, better necks. You're considering buying a new Fender 5 string Jazz without ever having played one and despite Fender 5 strings being amongst the poorest in mass production these days. I don't know anyone that owns one, and I know plenty of bassists that use 5ers. Just get out there and try as many as possible! Even if you don't want something "substandard", for your budget, you could get a second hand Warwick, Roscoe (if you're lucky), Sadowsky Tokyo, Goodfellow or Shuker. All much much better in my opinion. I'm just saying, diving in at the deep end doesn't always end well. Worst case scenario, you buy a new Fender 5 string and you end up hating it/not using it and end up losing £500 off it. At least maybe try a second hand Fender first? Truckstop
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    Why not try something like the Ibanez SR505 or Yamaha RBX775 etc? Seeing as you have a massive budget, why not spend a few hundred on the aforementioned (second hand) to see if you can actually get on with a fiver and then move them on at no loss to yourself? I find 5 strings very personal. I've owned Stingrays and Fender 5's and hated them. The ESH I have now is pretty close to perfection for me even though it's certainly not as expensive. It's just a really well designed 5 string! Truckstop
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    Ha ha In your end-o Truckstop
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    <filler> Truckstop
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    I literally went out this morning to replenish my cable supplies The tension is unbearable! Truckstop
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    Why not take this opportunity to develop your pick skills? I used to be anti-pick and then a few years ago had to play a few songs that were crying out for it and now I think I'm a pretty strong pick player. This way I didnt end up having to compromise my finger style and gained a new ability. Anyway, if you don't want to start using a plectrum, there are a few things you could try: Try a scooping the EQ on your amp, boost bass and treble and drop the mids a little. You could try skimming the strings with your finger tips; takes practice to get the feel right, but this way you shouldn't have to play hard and end up with loads of clank or fretbuzz. Try raising the action a little so you can play harder. Add a touch of OD/Distortion. Should pick up the 'click' without you needing to change your playing style. Good luck! Truckstop
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    Chi Cheng. Huge sound, groovy as hell and cooler than the cold side of the pillow! Truckstop
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    I saw a band in Leicester a couple of weeks ago and the bassist was using an Ashdown MiBass with the matching 1x12 cab and it sounded huge. I'm pretty sure it wasn't DI'd but it cranked out some serious bass! Personally I'm not keen on the looks, but when they start appearing second hand I'll be seriously lookin at them. It's the first time I think I've actually liked the tone from an Ashdown rig. Of course it could be to do with the bassists fingers.... Truckstop
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    What's the difference between the Explorer and the Jackson Kelly shape? Also, really likings Gibsons efforts recently. New Thunderbird looks awesome, G3 RI's and now the Explorer. Very cool! Truckstop
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    [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1355216693' post='1895368'] .... and rolling around on the floor of the marquee. [/quote] That's fine with me! Ha ha, no I also shared your concerns but I figure that if they ever so get nasty I can simply get rid of one (underhand I know but I'm trying to run a business here!) and if they decide to run off with each other (fnar) then I'd hope they are conscientious enough to give me notice and I can recruit a couple more singers! Either way I don't think I can turn this opportunity down; I don't think I've ever been in a situation where I've found not one, but two great singers first time!! Don't look a gift horse in the mouth and all that! Yeah gonna need a keyboard player sharpish. I'm thinking I should go it as a five piece for a while, build up a reputation, get all the promo stuff sorted, get a dep for recordings and stuff and then when I have a business together then I think it'll be a lot easier to find someone. Thanks for all your input guys! Alex
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    Well that's just gorgeous!! Love the neck, really striking Truckstop
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    I'm thinking more of girl band kind of stuff; Girls Aloud, Spice Girls, Pussycat Dolls etc. Beyonce, Katy Perry and such like also becomes possible due to having female backing vocals. What is nice, is the older one has a really mature Etta James-esque voice so we can do all the lovely old Motown-y soul stuff justice and the younger is certainly influenced by newer pop singers; she's got a really clean, straight style. None of the acrobatics that I've come to expect from other amateur vocalists so we can get the pop tunes down pat. There's certainly lots to think about!! Truckstop
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    I agree you should invest in a decent amp. The Gallien Kreuger MB range of combos (head and speaker cab joined together) are excellent value for money. You'll be looking at no more than £250 for a 2x10/1x15/2x12 combo and they are pretty good. Bags of power, reliable and lightweight. I wouldn't worry about effects. Unless the songs you're playing actually use effects, you should be able to emulate the original sounds using a decent onboard EQ (the controls on your bass) or the EQ on the amp. The only effect I'd consider buying in your position would be an EQ or compressor. Using one of those, you can adjust your tone vastly without compromising your playing style or messing with the amp settings too much. For a Geddy-ish tone, you'll want to boost the mids on your amp, dig in with your fingers and use the bridge pickup on your bass. For a nice woody, thuddy tone, play the strings softly close to where the neck joins the body and boost the neck pickup. Killing some treble and mids will also help. For a nice chuggy rock tone, leave the EQ flat, max out both pickups and dig in! Don't forget, sometimes bass isn't supposed to sound good to your ears when it's solo'd. You really need to pay attention to how the bass sounds in the mix with the rest of the band. And as Doddy says 90% of your sound comes from your fingers! Truckstop
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    Well I got in touch with both of them and offered them both the job! Looks like we'll have to see how it all pans out!! Have first full line-up rehearsal this Friday evening. Well looking forward to it! Thanks for the advice everyone! Alex
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    [quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1355158575' post='1894786'] If it weren't for the inevitable end of evening madness trying to get everything away and safe before Johnny Tosspot and his mates start asking pissedly for a quick go I would agree wholeheartedly [/quote] Oh, you know Johnny Tosspot too? He comes to loads of my gigs! Back to OP though, yeah I get immense pleasure looking at everything all set up ready to be used. It really builds the tension in the room. Truckstop
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    Jazz III or stubbys depending on what im doing at the time. Truckstop
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    I would say that that sounds like a massive pain in the arse. So, you'll need to have two sets of strings all the time (rounds and flats) which you'll need to change over everytime. You'll need to adjust the truss everytime due to differences in tension between flats and rounds. You'll need to leave the instrument alone for a few days everytime in order to let the neck settle before doing a complete set-up and you'll need to keep fiddling with the bridge all the time. Also, a good bass might not necessarily be a good fretless. Truckstop
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    I meant no disrespect at all mate, I assumed you were a start-up band seeing as you were taking gigs from a guy that clearly has no interest in promoting bands or the live scene where you live. Sounds like you have your foot in the door a little at the moment and gigs like that really kill the momentum don't they? All I'm saying is, is instead of relying on promoters, do the legwork yourself! Truckstop
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