paul_5

I might have a go at a Timmy later this week… thanks for the suggestion, Nick and dudewheresmybass

Chord do a BOD-50 (Boss ODB3 clone) that's not bad at all. it's got a really useful blend control, and is built like a tank - cast metal case etc… http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chord-BOD-50-Bass-Overdrive-Pedal/dp/B003GSNUKU But then of course, there's the BDI-21...

Gigged with mine over the weekend and I had real trouble hearing myself. I might have a dabble this evening...

I've got a Hydrive 410 as my main cab. Does everything I need it to. I've never met anybody who actively [i]hated[/i] Hartke kit.

Loud (as always) and heavy (as always). Had the age old problem of having to stand too close to the amp to hear myself, but other than that another blinder from the chaps in "Slander". Been asked back in November, but before that it's back to the shed before make a start on album No. 2 next month... Lots of compliments from punters etc… were the icing on the cake.

The HA500 is a much more versatile amp, with the mid control on the LH series being effectively 'cut only'. The HA will let you biamp too,so you can send low frequencies to one cab, and high frequencies to another - particularly useful if your two cabs are 10s and a 15.

You've got two of the essentials (as far as I'm concerned) with the pre/dirt box and the tuner. The only pedal I really don't like gigging without is an octaver. I really love the old Boss OC2s, but there are loads out there - even better if you can play about with effects on a computer to find out what you really need (or want) without spending a fortune buying different units.

I started by deliberately playing the starting note of my vocal line high up on the bass - you know - just coincidentally at the end of a run or similar... At the start simplify the bass line too, unfortunately it's the least important thing to most punters.

I was chatting to Drew too about these too. Frankly, I fear for the safety of my wallet, I played through one last year at an audition and it was IMMENSE!!!!

What you're after is a one band Parametric EQ - the EWS BMC pedal does almost exactly what you've described. It's a pedal though…

Closer to the neck will deliver a warmer, rounder sound, closer to the bridge will give you a 'springy', more 'toppy' sound. That's about all I know!

Boy, that Reggie can [i]play[/i]! Kudos to Drew from Manchester Bass Lounge for setting this up - a grand time was had by all.

Oops, double post.

I gig a bass that I put together for less than £150. For me it's the best playing bass I've ever had. Admitedly I built it to be just that, but I know that I can turn up to a rough venue and not worry about having to use it as a weapon at the end of the night.

cheers for the linky, I'll have a gander a bit later...

Good do. My eldest starts drum lessons next week. We're both very excited!

[URL=http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/paul_510/media/10544365_705556289499554_5496143272536643309_n_zpseabfbbd2.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd471/paul_510/10544365_705556289499554_5496143272536643309_n_zpseabfbbd2.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Bring plugs - we LOUD!!!

I'm away to the Manchester one tonight. Really looking forward to it!

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1411577011' post='2560863'] Or of course you could fit brand new US spec CTS solid shaft pots & matching knobs there's someone here who makes lovely kits I'm told [/quote] I read that on the internet too - so it [i]must[/i] be true!

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1411472685' post='2559803'] Would love to hear the Bass Rangie and see the schem too if you have it available? Cheers Si [/quote] This.

What you'll need to bear in mind is that the screw lugs on MM style pups are on the top and bottom of the case, and J pickups have them on the left and right (long sides), so there might need to be a little bit of woodwork to accommodate this. I think the 'sweet spot' for the MM pickup placement is 52 or 53mm from the saddle of the G string to the centre of the pickup. Hopefully this is of some help.

I've got a few Sawhney tracks on an old "Hospital Radio" compilation. Good stuff!

I'm not sure of the protocol now; does this thread get locked or what?

Sadly not for me. I'm just down the road but this weekend is the Ramsbottom Festival http://ramsbottomfestival.com and we'll be chocka.