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Long time ago now but here goes :- [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Location/Venue: Ex-school disco (i had left school but guitarist was still there)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Your age: 17[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Year: 1977[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Your bass: Columbas Jazz[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Your amp: Sound City head and 2x12 cab[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The set list (some of it): Ships In The Night by Be-Bop Deluxe, Rocking all over the World by Status Quo, probably a Deep Purple song ?[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Dave[/font][/color]

I have the Geddy Crafted in Japan version and the neck is very impressive. It has a thin depth of neck in comparison to any other bass i've had including my 80's Jazz altho memory of that is maybe a bit vague these days. I'd say its closer to my Warwick Thumb 89 with regards the depthe of the neck. Its my goto bass for everything these days. If i find it doesn't suit the music or band i'll look at another bass from there. Quite fancie putting the white tortosie pickguard on mine but not sure where to get one that would fit perfectly without modification. Dave

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1506549879' post='3379557'] I'm now finding it works for camera lenses too. [/quote] I thought all you needed was a long and short lense I need to investigate this further Dave

How do we know that's your hat. ? I think we need to see a pic with you wearing your hat and holding your bass. That could just be a random image of Marcus's own hat. Out of curiosity what style of music are you playing ? Dave PS I'm more the mullet image i'm afraid.

If you know an electrician with a multimeter he could check the ohms at the back jack socket. Otherwise you need to take the back off and look at how they are wired. Each speaker should have a rating on the back. Most cabs have 2 sockets at the rear to let you link a 2nd cab. If your cab is 8ohms and you add another 8ohm cab you'll get 4ohms in total. With most amps that would increase the output from the amp. As a very rough guide it would approx double the output. You probably won't notice an increase in volume to much but you would notice a greater "presence" on stage Dave

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1507191266' post='3383760'] Fixed. [/quote] How true is that statement now. Brilliant. Dave

Found it Jacko. That's an impressive bass set up you're using. Alembic bass with Mesa rig. Nice. Dave

Sorry Jacko i think its a guy from Carluke that was playing The Stonehouse. What's your bands name ? Dave

[quote name='jacko' timestamp='1506693203' post='3380481'] Good luck Dave and let us know once you start gigging. Always happy to support local bands (and hopefully find new venues into the process). Graeme [/quote] Oddly enough Graeme the guitarist lives in Forth I only know his 1st name tho as Dave or more commonly in Forth "Dov" I'll keep you posted although you might see it on FB as i follow your band too. Meant to get to your Hamilton gig Stonehouse but something came up and couldn't make it so keep me posted and here's hoping. Dave

May be some confusion on this one. Is the OP not asking what we all do when selling. ? I'm not sure he's asking what we would do in his specific situation. Or is he asking for advice on both ? Dave

If i agreed to sell to someone and we agreed a meet for sale then i def wouldn't sell to anyone else unless they never showed. Any delaying tactics i would look at the next offer. I think you need to use some common sense and allow the buyer some time to make arrangements. Dave

[quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1506961010' post='3382337'] Rubber bungs on her heels? I use bright green cables and a smooth hound wireless setup. It seems it's not popular to have coloured cables but it helps at break down time especially when you have a band member with a 'bad memory' for which cables are theirs. All my black speaker and mic cables have yellow cable ties at both ends for the same reason. [/quote] My own gear cables go in my own bag. I set up and dismantle my own gear to ensure no confusion over what's mine. I paid a lot for good quality leads especially my OBBM ones and don't want some dim witted guitarist who unlike us professional bassists on BC just don't give a sh*t about such things and would unwittingly put in his own bag if left unattended. I believe all guitarists should therefore be tethered before, during and immediately after the gig until the bass equipment is securely locked away from sight thus rendering their stupidity inconsequential. PA cables all goes into one box rather than individuals having their own mic cables. Most bands i've been in the PA belonged to one person usually the guitarist for some odd reason but maybe i've just been lucky I guess if everyone has their own colour coded cables it makes a lot of sense. I kinda like that idea even if its only coloured tape at each end or as you say coloured cable ties each end. Dave

Not knowing your band set up here's a few questions How often do you change pedal settings during a set ? Do you only make changes between songs or during a song ? Is it possible to have your pedals towards the front and at the side of the drumkit where its accessible while playing yet out of the way from singer. Failing that long cables round the edge of the stage altho i do like the idea of rugs over the cables. Dave

[quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1506949993' post='3382194'] My Musicman Sabre weighs about 12 1/2 lbs. (Just to put that in perspective, I weigh about 140lbs...so what's that ? A leg ?) [/quote] Brilliant

Have to say i've liked them since they were first released. Nothing to far out in design but enough so that its not a Fender clone. Loving the finish on yours Dave. Very nice. How does it feel compared to your T bass. Does the neck feel similar ? Would have to try one before i bought one as i've never played a Gibson bass. Dave

My Overwater 6 string fretless and my Warwick Thunb both a bit too heavy to gig with but could never get rid of them. Overwater i had built for my 50th and my warwick i've had since new in 89. Dave [attachment=254830:DSC01642.JPG]

[quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1506785812' post='3381128'] 2 hours before I need to leave I begin to get ready - shower, shave, get changed, cook and eat dinner, sit down with a coffee then I finish off with whatever music I'm loving at the minute. I hate rushing about so if I take my time preparing I am totally relaxed for the gig. I don't think about playing until I am on stage - after 30 years that just happens by itself About to have dinner now and watch this: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeUosbClag8[/media] [/quote] Cheers for that wee VID clip. Not seen that one before. I like to be relaxed and that means enough time to set up, sound check and then some time to relax before playing. I'm usually driving so no alcohol but bite to eat and a coffee or a juice of some kind. Dave

[quote name='Salt on your Bass?' timestamp='1501302111' post='3343894'] Back to all valve and an amp I've listed over for years. Fantastic combination. Love it in my doom band after one rehearsal so far: [/quote] Is it just the light hitting the front panel or is the front face bent a little ? Beast of a set up. Would love to hear it live. Dave

[quote name='cetera' timestamp='1506330600' post='3377861'] A fantastic day - so many great people and instruments/gear. I've always said that bassists are the greatest musicians to be around - No airs and graces - just nice people and this was proven tenfold on Saturday! As said before - big thanks to Nik, Colin, Ped, Mrs Hamster and all involved in organising the day and keeping it running smoothly. Big ups to Davey, Lee and Steve for their great talks too Same time next year?! [/quote] With your background in Rock and fair collection of basses it would have been nice to hear you give a talk even if it was just on the tribute side of the music. You must have some great stories of gigs too. You've played a few first class one Gary. Dave

[quote name='Painy' timestamp='1505936393' post='3375389'] Unfortunately, even a very cheap second hand AD200 is out of my price range at the moment. Having enquired today with PMT as to what they'd give me for my AG500 as a trade in (not generally the way to get the best deal obviously anyway) I'd still have to save up for a couple of months before I could manage even the OB1 300! Oh the joys of paying for bringing up 3 kids! [/quote] Trade the kids in for the AD200b. Should get a good deal on them. Dave