OldGit

My SXy P bass has a big loud tone but it's a tad lacking in the bright department. I've got some of my normal Elixir lights on the way to replace the Fenders it came with but I have read about the wonders of the "SPRAGUE .047mfd ORANGE DROP CAP" tone capacitor What's so great about them and what does using one do to the sound? Cheers, OG

I went around this loop as well The Jim Deacon 62 rosewood sunburst P bass is nice and as good as the SX's I've tried. [url="http://www.jimdeacon.co.uk/Products/Basses/FPB62.html"]http://www.jimdeacon.co.uk/Products/Basses/FPB62.html[/url] They are selling for about £130 here. I also tried to get the SX manufacturer them to ship them direct to me in the UK but no luck. The Spanish guy doesn't reply. The Irish one does but he's the same price as Rondo when you factor everything in, and has less stock or choice. They must be aware of the interest here though. The UK distributor of SX basses does the non-fenderish ones and the packs (avoid!) but isn't going to bring in the nice ones .. Maybe we shoud lbe pestering him.

[quote name='bassace' post='126754' date='Jan 24 2008, 11:10 AM']Stagg's fine, although it's been superseded by a Steinberger EUB. However, I still like it a lot, it's very easy to take to rehearsals and I use it for those. I've made a simple effective stand for it which I'll bring along to the Bash.[/quote] Cheers. I fancy a go on one.

[quote name='Ant' post='126569' date='Jan 24 2008, 12:10 AM']i just paid the deposit for my shuker yesterday!!![/quote] Good man! Don't worry, the Shukers are a tiddly bit better than the SX basses

[quote name='tauzero' post='126532' date='Jan 23 2008, 11:19 PM']+1 for Si's advice. I revamped our websites, concentrating on the barn dance one, using a lot of his advice (was precluded from using all of it as I didn't have the necessary material) and last week got four enquiries which have led to at least two gigs (maximum would have been three as two of them were for the same time on the same day). Still got some tweaking to do.[/quote] Glad it's workng, Tauzero Si

[quote name='ped' post='126377' date='Jan 23 2008, 07:16 PM']Even [i]more[/i] like one you mean, you crazy crazy predator lookylikey ;0)[/quote] +1 I'm sure someone loves his helmet

Thought add in a little bit on passive and active content from a marketing standpoint: In a nutshell [b]Passive[/b] content is the factual stuff and [b]Active[/b] content is someone else, with as much cred as you can muster, saying how good you are. Passive: The band is based in Birmingham The band plays Mustang Sally the band is available for weddings Joe is the band's bass player. He has a Fender Jazz, An ashdown XP3.0 Amplifier (the one with the gold screws) and a 8x6 Schleperstein cab. He uses Ernie Ball strings and Dunlop plectrums. Active: "Best pub band in Birmingham" A pub gig attending fan "They play the best Mustang Sally I've ever heard" - A Punter "Thanks guys, you really made our reception special. Everyone thought you were fantastic and really enjoyed the dancing, We will recommend you to all of our friends" A Bride and Groom "You were so entertaining at our Christmas do. Thanks so much" A Relieved middle manager "bass player sounded pretty good" Emo punter on your noticeboard For function sites you need that as short quotes all over the website and longer versions on a dedicated testimonials page. Have at least two examples of each type of function you want to get - Weddings, Birthdays, Corporate events, forces bases, etc... For following-building bands you need stuff like that in your Myspace comments, your messageboard, your youtube comments section, etc ... Obviously an empty messageboard is a disaster to make sure that doesn't happen on your. Active content can also be reviews of your band, gigs, CD whatever on review sites linked back to your site or myspace. Was that useful? I may do some more snippets like his if you want some OG ...

[quote name='Sercet' post='125772' date='Jan 22 2008, 09:49 PM']If I make it, I'll bring one, two or three of Acoustic Image Focus amp, EA Wizzy cab, Takamine upright, Pino precision, 1962 precision, Rickenbacker 4001c64. Do you have to be good at playing bass to attend, or can you just be an enjoyer? Steve[/quote] 62 precision? You could be a guitarist playing drums with mallets an you'd still be welcome mate ... What's it's serial number, by the way?

[quote name='nash' post='125485' date='Jan 22 2008, 03:06 PM']anyone from south wales going? if so i want a lift. i will also ask dave ddf the we might drive.[/quote] if go I'll have room. OG

[quote name='bassace' post='125456' date='Jan 22 2008, 02:19 PM']I'll come and bring a Stagg EUB. Anyone interested in any of my URBs? - see below - It's a bit pointless lugging one along if there's no call.[/quote] How is the stagg?

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='124727' date='Jan 21 2008, 04:13 PM']Got a wedding on the Saturday (which we'll be playing at) but intend to come along. I'll bring the Markbass and Schroeder and by 75 Mocha P-Bass if I come along. Somehow I don't think my 5-String P bass will be ready by then [/quote] The new under construction Shuker P5? Shame .. Guess I'll have to bring mine then:) If I can swing it then the Shukers P5 and Modern 5 and I'll bung in the SX P too for a laff, like. Probably have some seats available too .

[quote name='ped' post='126025' date='Jan 23 2008, 12:25 PM']It needn't be anything decent - a tin of peas always goes down well. Actually I suppose bass related things would be useful.[/quote] [url="http://www.mcld.co.uk/oddmu/tincanbass/"]A Tin Of Bass[/url]

[quote name='ped' post='126078' date='Jan 23 2008, 01:42 PM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=11857&hl="]*cough cough*[/url] ;0)[/quote] Oh you youngsters are so cheeky! Change the top post on this thread too? So much traffic on this forum that the new posts dissapear fast from the list ..

Are we at the date / time / venue / fee stage yet chaps?

Seems the wearing of black extends beyond the stage for a lot of us ... Bass Bash pic

[quote name='dood' post='123048' date='Jan 18 2008, 07:07 PM']I'll be doing one on how to acquire a new 175 gauge F# string free of charge. and how to get away from an unstable suspension bridge, undetected.[/quote] Got a couple or three suitible candidates for your attention over here Dood .. Some of the strings even light up

I've tried a couple of sets but I whipped them off smartish as I'm a southern wimp and prefer the soft strong and very, very long texture of Elixirs ... The nickles sounded a tad more dull than the Elixirs too .. Shame 'cos they are very reasonable. Why do they come in such odd gauges though? Most excellent customer service though, and nice chaps ...

[quote name='lwtait' post='125743' date='Jan 22 2008, 09:17 PM']I've got one like this coming up soon. I just asked if my other band could play, too.[/quote] Now that is smart thinking!

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='125731' date='Jan 22 2008, 09:06 PM']Out of interest did they come up with any real reasons. I've wondered the same thing really as although I like them and would still go to see them live I've not really rated any of their stuff since One Hot Minute - which ironically is when they hit the big time (Californication).[/quote] "heard one, heard them all"

First (confirmed) gig in the diary wins ... I organise the wedding/function band and we're booking 18 months ahead sometimes. You just can't let people down so we honour what's in the diary. There's no other way to do it .. We dep in for our guitarist now and then as he is in 2 other bands as well but we have a regular dep who also plays as the extra member of the band now and then for special events ...

[quote name='Pearl_Jammin' post='125098' date='Jan 21 2008, 10:40 PM']Haha same when they played here in Cheltenham last year sometime ...and +1 to Electric Eels Shock too [/quote] Ho ho ho Tonight Radcliffe and Maconie were wondering why RHCP had done so well.. Stuart suggested the socks were the main reason ..

[quote name='hatori' post='125563' date='Jan 22 2008, 05:07 PM']I personally prefer the dark chocolate nutty magnums and, using Nigel Tufnell as my model (I forget the Spinal Tap bass players name) I shall continue to dazzle the assembled ladies......your all just jealous![/quote] If only I'd known the magnum trick when I was single!! .. files that tip away, just in case, like .............

[quote name='matt_citizenbass' post='124386' date='Jan 21 2008, 10:10 AM']oh cool, thanks ! so much for the shuker eh? [/quote] Cheeky!