bassicinstinct

[quote name='mcnach' post='1290306' date='Jul 2 2011, 05:43 PM']I had never tried Chromes, and in the recent months I decided to explore the world of flats a bit. I have just re-strung my Squier Classic Vibe 50s P-bass with a set of D'Addario Chromes. WOW! It sounds amazing, so punchy, so fat... Definitely my favourite flatwounds so far. So... thank you to everyone who has recommended them at one point or another![/quote] Been using them for years and absolutely love 'em. Glad to hear that you are a convert. You may never go back.

[quote name='SteveK' post='1293581' date='Jul 5 2011, 04:43 PM']I assume that you will be making use of Derek's services. I would normally invoice Derek for 25% (my standard agents fee), but as we're all mates here on BC, and to save on paperwork, you could send the commission directly to me (PM me for details of my offshore bank account) This will, of course, benefit you, as I am prepared to reduce my commission to 20% (saving you 5%). A win, win situation for all. [/quote] You're too kind!! Leastways I [i][b]think[/b][/i] you are!! Let me get back to you..................... (Note to self: Count fingers before logging off.)

[quote name='SteveK' post='1293551' date='Jul 5 2011, 04:13 PM']Seems to me, Ryan Larson is to music, what [url="http://www.derekpyephotography.com/index.php"]Derek Pye[/url] is to photography. Check out "Derek's Photos" [/quote] Magnificent!! I shall pass it on to my daughter who is due to get married next year. ( Hang on - that makes me the "brides father". Doesn't that involve hideous expense and/or 2nd mortgages? )

[quote name='davey_one_visits' post='1293483' date='Jul 5 2011, 03:13 PM']I'm not sure I'd find it funny if it was a joke..... its side splittingly funny if its genuine.[/quote] Mmmm. That's a very fair point. Sadly, I'm not sure that we definitively prove it either way. Regardless, I find it truly hilarious.

[quote name='davey_one_visits' post='1293470' date='Jul 5 2011, 02:59 PM'][url="http://ryan-larson.com/"]http://ryan-larson.com/[/url] I can't work out if he is taking the piss or not. Someone help.[/quote] Dear God, I do hope so!! He has one hell of a "poker face", that is for sure!

[quote name='Johnston' post='1293281' date='Jul 5 2011, 12:28 PM']Do you have to play Regge with all the fret buzz?? I' would love to try his lesson but I can't be arsed to lower the action on any of my basses.[/quote] Think it may [b]something [/b]to do with the fact that he is fretting [b]on [/b]the fret a lot of the time, rather than behind it!! Comdedy legend for sure.

[quote name='silddx' post='1293295' date='Jul 5 2011, 12:45 PM']This is my current favourite from him He's a legend![/quote] Dammit!! I need to change my trousers now!! Excellent stuff.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1292436' date='Jul 4 2011, 05:07 PM']I am sure you are all aware of Roqsolid, [url="http://www.amplifiercoversonline.com/zencart/index.php"]http://www.amplifiercoversonline.com/zencart/index.php[/url] they've just finished and sent me a cover for my Ashdown Drophead, looks pretty cool, I didn't need any side pockets because I could stash loads inside the cab itself, here is what it looks like: [size=4][u][i][b][url="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=CaptMoto&target=ALBUM&id=5625525556944347121&authkey=Gv1sRgCK7-uoSz3LmKvgE&feat=email&mode=SLIDESHOW"]Ashdown Drophead LB 30 Cover by Roqsolid[/url][/b][/i][/u][/size] It's available here: [url="http://www.amplifiercoversonline.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=107_2&products_id=2052"]http://www.amplifiercoversonline.com/zenca...roducts_id=2052[/url][/quote] Luvverly looking piece of kit. The cover's not too shabby either!

There is a very fine line between cool and looking bored shitless.

[quote name='wez' post='1286497' date='Jun 29 2011, 02:57 PM']Yeh i clicked that to, it would be intesting to know how much it go's for. as for mine, it's not for sale the missus has said to me in the past i should sell it but i just cant bear the thought of being parted from it [/quote] I think you're a wise man.

[quote name='wez' post='1286487' date='Jun 29 2011, 02:45 PM']Thx for that. What a horrible colour though, but the price is around what I payed 20 years ago.[/quote] Horrid colour indeed!! I see that there have been 3 offers which, if genuine, must be encouraging for you!! Having said that, we have no way of knowing what the offers were. Just spotted that it is a "Best Offer" situation.

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' post='1286425' date='Jun 29 2011, 02:01 PM']There's no reason you couldn't get a wonderful sound with that bass and your Ashdown. When they were being designed, the Fender Jazz was used as the test bass throughout, so it's really as if the amp was designed to make that bass sound great. One question though - what strings do you use? If the jazz has decade-old flats on it's going to sound pretty indistinct from the off... Also, my hint for the Ashdown heads - I always found them to sound best with the shape preset off- which, weirdly, has the switch pressed in. A little bit illogical if you ask me. When I first got the head I did a whole tour with the shape EQ engaged, all the while believing that it was off. Should have just trusted my ears I suppose.[/quote] True dat!!

[quote name='wez' post='1286456' date='Jun 29 2011, 02:21 PM']Ok, so I bought this bass (or more rightly my then gf now wife bought it as a xmas present) in 87/88. It's a Fender power jazz bass special, active PJ style bass MIJ. The thing is when i got it being 19 at the time and not knowing any better i went for it purely on looks and because it sounded nice. It never came with its manuals which i have since found on the fender website and i cant find any info about it online or very little. Also seem to remember it had to bridge options although i could be wrong on that. So basically what i want to know is whats the body made of (thinking basswood?) Am i right about the bridge? how much are they worth now? And were they any good compared to a standard jazz/precision of the 80's. I know this may seem a bit lame to have a bass over 20 years and not know anything about it, but thats just me unfort. By the way I love it and would never sell it. So guys over to you. [attachment=83685:DSC_4700.JPG][/quote] This may be of some interest to you: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1987-FENDER-POWER-JAZZ-BASS-SPECIAL-ELECTRIC-GUITAR-MIJ-/290533159857"]Fender Power Jazz Bass 1987[/url]

In all honesty, I struggle to chew gum, breathe and play at the same time. A while ago I was involved in a band situation which required me to mime backing vocals ( and keyboard bass, but we won't go there!!! ) and I even found it impossible to convincingly lip-sync, never mind pitching my voice etc. I'm truly full of admiration for players who can do it well!!

Fabulous!!!

[quote name='kedo' post='1286263' date='Jun 29 2011, 11:51 AM']Hi bassinstinct. Thanks for your comments. I have been taking stock of various comments received in response to my posting and believe I should persevere with the Ashdown. I have had a couple of helpfull suggestions as to how to set the amp controls for a better sound. I also think I have been loading too much bass into the eq and also with the 4x10 on top of the 1x15, it has been too much in my face. With both cabinets on the floor and more attention to eq, the sound is what I'm looking for. I've also been playing too loud. Thanks for your usefull comments. Jack[/quote] Glad to hear it Jack!! I suppose the other thing I should have mentioned is that I do tend to play with the volume on the amp relatively high[i][b] but [/b][/i]with a[i][b] very[/b][/i] light touch. This seems to help produce a decent "punch" to the overall sound. I would also echo what I think someone else has already suggested - take your 1x15 out of the equation altogether and see how you like it. It may very well be yet another situation where less is very much more.

[quote name='kingbee' post='1279106' date='Jun 22 2011, 09:52 PM']Ummm - forgive my complete ignorance, but the question has to be asked. One or two of you may recall that earlier this year I replaced my Hartke / Ampeg rig with a Hartke Kickback combo (which is very good, I have to say), because I was going to be involved with a band where everything - including my bass - would be going through the PA, with my combo DI-d to the mixing desk and me using the combo as a monitor. To date that has all worked very well in practice, but I'm finding that in many situations I don't need the combo for monitor purposes - I can hear myself fine from the back line. So, assuming this state of affairs continues, can someone recommend a little DI box I can plug my bass into which will XLR directly to the PA without the need for monitors or pre-amps or anything else? Only reason I ask is, as I get older (now 62+) I'm looking to carry as little kit as possible, and if I can avoid lugging the combo (which I'll keep for home practice or for gigs where a monitor really is required) around in favour of something I can stick in a coat pocket, as it were, that'll do for me. I don't want to just walk into a music shop and be sold any old sh*t, especially since I'm sure that some or other forum member will, as always, be able to give me the best advice on the right way to approach this. Sorry for the daft question, but when it comes to this sort of thing I really do not have a clue. Bit like my driving: I know where things are INSIDE the car, but don't ask me to show you the spark plugs ......... Thanks. Bob[/quote] Another vote for the SABDDI here!! Never had any issues with mid scoop. Use the Treble and Bass controls to counter it, or get one of the more up to date models with a Mid control.. I am a little confused though: You say you don't need you combo because you can hear yourself "through the back line". If you leave your combo at home, which part of the back line will you be hearing yourself through? Don't mean to be dense, but I genuinely think that the part of the back line your hearing yourself through is likely to be your combo doing it's job as a monitor!!?? Or am I missing something very obvious??!!

Just to add a bit more balance to the Ashdown "carnage" above, I've been using the brand for well over 10 years now with no issues at all. I certainly have never found the sound either muddy or boomy or indistinct, although I've no doubt that it [i][b]could[/b][/i] be given inappropriate EQ settings, but then so could everything else I'd have thought? I'm now using a Superfly Rig including a 2x8 and a 1x15 cab, so I'm also getting the benefit of lightweight gear too, so I couldn't be happier. Ihave the amp set totally flat, although I do go through a SansAmp BDDI and a few pedals before my rig, but I only tend to EQ on the amp to reduce particular frequencies rather than to boost them, FWIW. I did try, and fail miserably, to get a decent sound out of a MarkBass rig in a rehearsal studio some time ago, but that's a whole different issue and a whole different thread!! Frustratingly, it's all very subjective - which is of no help to you, obviously, but I just wanted you to be aware that there are some of us who actually like Ashdown. Equally , there are those who detest the brand so, ultimately, you pays your money and you makes your choice I'm afraid.

[quote name='philsimmonds' post='1283545' date='Jun 26 2011, 11:58 PM']Little vid from a set a Glasto with jessie J.. Hope ya'll enjoy [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyHI2YA7itc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyHI2YA7itc[/url] Phil[/quote] The buggers!! It's bloody gone!!!

[quote name='Al Heeley' post='1277290' date='Jun 21 2011, 04:45 PM']What other options are avalable for a hard shell JB case?[/quote] I would strongly recommend that you at least try calling the Hiscox factory. They do have an incredibly tight QC system and their runs often produce a couple of "seconds" which they sell on at VERY attractive prices Definitely worth a punt IMHO. I've bought two LiteFlite cases in the past and I honestly can't see what is wrong with either of them!!

Lovely intimate venue with a helpful Sound Engineer ( depending who is on duty ). Break-a-leg - you should have a great time.

[quote name='silddx' post='1274800' date='Jun 19 2011, 03:03 PM'][url="http://soundcloud.com/kit-richardson/how-to-breathe-underwater"]How To Breathe Underwater[/url][/quote] Totally stunning.

I'm astonished that, well over 5 hours into the thread, nobody has posted to totally rubbish the iPad. It's what normally seems to happen whenever an Apple product is mentioned!! I have no experience of either the android or iPad, so I'll be interested to see what the opinions of our brethren might be.

The auction has twenty five days to run!! I strongly suspect that the price may have edged up slightly by then.