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I have both an 800RB and a 700RBII and find they are not massively different soundwise.

Although I prefer the 800 for it's tone,simplicity and portability, the extra headroom with the 700 makes it my
'everyday' gigging amp. Both amps have been 100% reliable (contrary to some apparent issues with GK stuff),
and apart from my old Ampeg SVT rig have been my favourite amps in 30 years of gigging. The 800 was often the
alternative choice for backline by touring US bands after the SVT, and for an all transistor design still managed
to sound quite old school 'valvey' IMO.

Think it is still possible to get the 800 new in US voltage spec, not sure if Euro versions are still available. Electro Music at Doncaster had
the 800 listed in stock for a while (around £580 IIRC),but have n't seen any advertised lately.

Vauxhall Astra 1.7 turbo diesel estate. Tons of room even with the back seats up - will take a 4x10 plus amp head,leads,stands etc along with 4 passengers. What I like about it is the flat load area, which some estates don't have i.e. they have a lip which prevents heavy stuff beeing pulled out without lifting too. With the backs seats down, there is a large completely flat van like load area (even takes an Ampeg 8x10),so you get the best of both worlds.
I've always had estates - can't understand why not really. Have seen bandmates ruin cars by trying to jam gear in through rear doors of hatchbacks.

Worth mentioning that insurance companies may choose not to pay out if you have an accident in an over/dangerously loaded car, or if you have n't declared that you intend to use it as a gigging musician. Also small cars with too much kit in are dangerous in case of sudden braking etc, and tend to attract unwanted attention from Plod too.

Love it - kinda like a bass version of Albert Lee's Musicman signature guitar?

Great looking tonal options too...

[quote name='Paul S' post='472009' date='Apr 25 2009, 08:18 AM']A few days back I was the only bidder on a whole pre-Gibson Trace Elliot rig - AH300-12, 1153 and 2103H cabs - and got it for a steal at £650. It is in near immaculate condition despite being 10 yrs old. I couldn't believe it. That's the good news.

The bad news is that I have to try and shift my Ashdown kit which, even though only 4 months old, I suspect I will have to take a massive loss on it. When balanced out I guess what I didn't have to pay out for the Trace Elliot gear tips the balance on what I will lose on the Ashdown but it is never nice.

Buyer's market on pretty much anything at the moment.[/quote]


Its that same old thing like you get with the car market - the price of your part exchange and the price of the new one are somewhat irrelevant -
its always the price to change that is important.

Like with motors, everyone will probably be hanging on to their gear until the current financial situation alters. Best deals to be had will be if
you've nothing to sell/part-ex that may only go for less than it should.

[quote name='Brother Jones' post='471213' date='Apr 24 2009, 12:56 AM']'ABC' and 'I want you back' by the Jackson 5. Very similar lines, geat fun to play. Also 'I wish' by Stevie W.

PS Never, ever try 'Sir Duke' live because [i]everyone[/i] will fluff the break....[/quote]


Easy? Blimey....

Bump - anything?

[quote name='noisedude' post='469726' date='Apr 22 2009, 04:35 PM']How far east into East Yorkshire are you?[/quote]

I'm in Hessle, which is 5 miles west of Hull. ( 2 mins from Humber Bridge on the north bank of the Humber.)

Leeds is about 45/50 mins drive away from here - hope this helps?

Cheers.

Due to the lack of short scale bass action at the moment, I might just take you up on that.

Cheers Matt

Pete.

[quote name='overwater#1' post='468943' date='Apr 21 2009, 07:20 PM']How much do you reckon postage might be, if that's an option? You don't fancy a trade for a Marshall practice combo at all?
Matt [/quote]

Looking to resolving the hi-fi thing really thanks. (However still looking for around a 30" short scale bass!)

As they're quite bulky/hefty too I don't think postage is an option either.

Cheers
Pete.

Pair of Eltax Liberty 5+ floorstanding hi fi speakers for sale.

Rated at 100 watts RMS each (or 150 watts music power),4 to 8 ohms,freq response 40 to 22000hz.
Bi-wiring capability (4 spkr posts per cab), rear ported, panel for optional sand damping ( though never used this! ).
They sound great - have'nt been driven hard (as I live in a terraced house!)

Only selling due to downsizing my system.

Both speakers are absolutely immaculate and indistinguishable from new.

When I bought these 3 years ago they were on offer at Richer Sounds for £120, think the retail was around £200 then.

Am looking to replace them with a pair of speakers that are a max height of 40 cms/16" (to fit in my bookshelf) so any swaps out there?
Or will sell for £50 - bargain!

I'm always amazed by the price of PA mixer amps compared to bass amps.
PA amps -6 ,maybe 8 channels with full tone controls,maybe 2 graphic eq's,digital effects,2x300 watts output etc etc,yet costing same or even less
than bass amp head- 1 maybe 2 channels,1 graphic eq,no fx,1x300 watt output - you get the idea. Is this just economy of scale or what?

A while ago I had to use an old Peavey XR600 PA amp into my bass cab, and it sounded bloomin marvellous! Loud as hell, great tone too!
Think I remember a well known jazz/blues guitar player using similar set up too - clean and loud, thats whats needed.
So if you see a bargain PA head anywhere, bag it for a spare bass amp,and you may be impressed.

You could try this - www.youtube.com/watch?v=N51LoewE175

The bassist plays the solo, then it is shown at how its done at a number of slower tempos.
I know because its on my list of stuff to learn too!!

Good luck.

[quote name='thebeat' post='464973' date='Apr 17 2009, 01:20 PM']While i love listening to music and playing it, i have to say that i would never dream of having a band practice in my house and am amazed at some of the comments coming from people about how the neighbour should have approached you before going to the council and how they're some sort of anti-noise extremists with no lives because they want some peace and quiet when they're in their home...why should the complainer have to approach the noise maker? It should be bloody obvious to the poster that someone was gonna get pissed off eventually...i mean a whole band in an unsoundproofed living room? c'mon! no wonder they didn't bother approaching you, did you bother approaching any of them before you decided to have practice sessions in your house?

Everyone should be entitled to live in peace and quiet in their own home without some selfish person making their life hell...[/quote]

+1 to the above.

I live in a Victorian terraced house, and the lad next door used to rehearse with a full acoustic drum kit every night just when my
girlfriend just got in from work/early evening. I think his parents thought I would be tolerant knowing I was a pro musician,
but as I tried to explain to them it was like coming in from a noisy factory and still hearing it in your home! We could hear every part
of his playing, was just like being in the room with him, no kidding!

Despite many friendly attempts in person to compromise with them over this, I eventually rang my local council who were very helpful - gave me
a basis on which to attempt to get it stopped. After writing a polite letter to the neighbours stating the next step was to involve the council, the drumming
ceased. Unfortunately the whole family have since blanked us, which is really sad but thats the outcome. Think the parents bought the lad an electric kit with headphones - pity they had n't shown this consideration sooner really.

I try to adopt a 'live and let live' policy regarding noise. Occasional birthday party celebrations/house warmings etc are all part of our lives.
Do think though that regularly making neighbours lives a misery however you do it is pretty selfish behaviour, and does cause a lot of trouble.
Like the previous post, I also believe we should all be entitled to a peaceful home environment.

( God-hope this does n't sound like the Daily Mail/Express readers posting on here!!!!)

[quote name='Jobiebass' post='462336' date='Apr 14 2009, 05:55 PM']My gear MASSIVLY outweighs how good I am.

But I have a lot of spare cash and I like nice things so why not spend it on things you love?
Check my sig.. you would have thought id have been in a band at some point gigging.... oh no, 100% bedroom use. (Edit: and down the practice room.) closest ive got to a gig is the other night I asked a bassplayer after their set what bass it was cause I play... she threw it on me and made me play infront of everyone. bit unnerving to say the least as it was a 1955 Gibson Les Paul Bass and ive never stood infront of 150 people and played before. ive got a pic of the bass on my phone if anyones interested.

But yeah, im a sh*te bass player compaired to my gear...

to prove a point, I just paid £875 for a 2nd hand Roland electric drumkit even though I cant play drums. But how I see it is like this... you buy 2nd hand, play it for however long you want then generally you can sell it for the same price you bought it. Much better then money in the bank.

edit: Cheeper Gear seams to loose value much more then mid/high end 2nd hand stuff.[/quote]

Think someone's having you on with the 1955 Les Paul bass bit - Gibson did n't make 'em till 1969.

After years of hiding the fact that the love had gone, the last child moved out of the house and Mum&Dad announced they were getting a divorce.

The kids were distraught and as a last resort hired a marriage counsellor in an attempt to keep their parents together.
The counsellor worked for hours, trying all of his methods, but the couple still would n't even talk to each other.

Finally, the counsellor went to a cupboard and brought out a beautiful double bass, and began to play. After just a few moments, the couple
started talking. They discovered that they were n't actually that far apart and decided to give their marriage another try.

The kids were amazed and asked the counsellor how he managed to do it.

He replied - "I've never seen anyone who would n't talk during a bass solo".

PM sent.

Absolutely.

Thats maybe why we all love a modest bit of kit that 'does the job' though isn't it ?
I love reasonably priced basses and amps that are up to the mark more than exotic overpriced stuff that scares you silly
when you take it on pub gig.

The trumpet player in my band is clearing out some bass gear ( after buying it a couple of years ago with the intention of getting more gigs!)
He's asked for some help in selling it. The stuff is listed below - do you think the prices are realistic? I feel they may be optimistic in the current climate.
All the stuff is in top virtually unused condition.

Fender Standard Squier Jazz Bass - in antique burst,with gig bag -£150
Behringer 4500H amp head - £130
Harley Benton 4x10 cab - £100
Acoustic/electric bass - will find out the brand,but will be budget!with gigi bag - £60


Any help / advice will be much appreciated - cheers.

Try www.wdmusic.co.uk

They currently have some for around £25,depending on which Jazz you have though.
If they can't help,then their US site may have some.

Heard a story about a Black Sabbath roadie falling out with Geezer Butler shortly before a big gig.

Mr Butler apparently walked onstage,the band then launched into their first song (which was in E), to find his bass had all four strings tuned to Eb.

[quote name='99ster' post='456441' date='Apr 7 2009, 02:24 PM']This is the stuff you want - [url="http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0990512000"]Fender Color Restorer[/url]
I've had great results with it...perfect for restoring the finish on vintage guitars.[/quote]


+1 - did the trick for me on an old Hofner.

Voted for Precision - maybe not as versatile as a Jazz, but just has the right vibe.
Love 'em both though. Fender truly defined things with the Precision&Jazz,( as well as the Telecaster and Strat gui**rs).
Despite trying lots of others, its always a Fender or a close relative (Musicman / G&L etc) that I revert to.

Freddie King - there's a great compilation called 'Stayin' Home with the Blues'
B.B.King - 'Midnight Believer' album, with The Crusaders
J.J. Cale - some of his songs are great to do, as are Tony Joe White's.
Bobby Bland
Bonnie Raitt
Eric Johnson
etc etc...

I've got a black no-name strap with a pocket for plectrums built in near the neck strap button end.
Probably for gui***ists but works for me if I have to use a pick.

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='454992' date='Apr 5 2009, 10:49 PM']I have constantly griped about this in several bands (and sometimes get support from others). Over and over again I say 'It's too fast, it's got no dance, it's just running off, no feel'.

Sometimes, if I'm copying the original bassline which for a standard tune I might well do, I have to say 'I can't play this line that fast' and then before I'm accused of being not good enough to play it 'that fast' I have to point out that the line was not written to be played that fast and if the song was going to be that fast it would have had a different bassline. If you are going to play a song at a faster (or slower) tempo you won't necessarily use the same line at that altered tempo, it may need a different line. Am I right?[/quote]


Spot on.
Lots of soul/Motown songs are examples of this - play them too fast and the wonderful basslines lose all their meaning/relevance to the song etc.
So often I have to adjust the line accordingly. Stuff with a 16's feel seems to get drummers off on one! And songs played in 8's really suffer from being too fast!

Maybe we should compile a list of tunes that suffer the most from excess speed (!) - will kick off with a few obvious ones from
my experience with covers bands -

Honky Tonk Woman
Everybody needs somebody (Blues Bros)
The Best
Living on a prayer
Mustang Sally
Chelsea dagger
Like a virgin
My girl
Sunshine of your love
Smoke on the water
Signed sealed delivered
Summer of 69
etc etc.......