LiamPodmore

Bump for a brilliant little amp. I used to use one of these at school and it handled anything i threw at it well, including active basses with sh**tty EQ.

Liam

I used to use 1.5 and 2mm picks, but i wasnt comfortable with them(Except 1, which i still have, Dunlop Tortex Sharp 1.5mm). I now use Jim Dunlop Tortex 1.14mm and also occasionally some 1mm (I think) Claytons. They feel more comfortable and actually give me a good tone.

The sharp (EXCELLENT for speed playing, im gonna try the 1.14mm soon)


And the Tortex 1.14's


Both awesome, but i prefer the 1.14mm, i think thats the right thickness for me and what i want.

Liam

I have heard someone get pretty close with a Boss MT-2, but that was a while ago so my memory of it may be abit off, i never managed it with my MT-2 but yet again i didnt try too hard.

Liam

Welcome. Another punk lover i see, thats always good.

Liam

AKG WMS40 Pro Flexx Wireless (Unless i find something better)
Sterling by Musicman Ray 35
DR Neons
Some new straps
A few pairs of straplocks
Bass Case
A hefty stash of Dunlop Tortex 1.14mm picks
Some custom A Little Bit Outlaw picks
More Gigs

Liam

WOW. That is one niiiceeeeeeeee Jazz bass, something like the one i have planned for when i can afford it. You've got yourself a damn good bass there it would seem.

Liam

That is one nice looking bass there. I wish i could afford a Bongo, but a schoolkids bank balance doesnt alow for £1500 basses. I agree with the scratchplate change also, that was one pretty hideous tort plate.

Liam

[quote name='munkonthehill' post='1067261' date='Dec 22 2010, 09:56 PM']Ok chaps, just a small update. Due to the most hideous pearloid scratchplate on my bongo, I really wanted to get shot of it.

However after a bit of searching and a bit of a wait,,,,I finally got my replacement scratchplate. In my eye this really makes the bass so much better.

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The Ibanez GSR200 is a brilliant bass for the money (I payed £150 in '07 for mine) especially for someone just starting out on bass, so i recommend one of those, but as always, go and play some basses in your budget and pick which one feels and sounds best to you.

Liam

[quote name='xreporter2004' post='1067068' date='Dec 22 2010, 06:51 PM']Hello,

Everything I read so far were really helpful. I used to play guitar a few years ago and i have an acoustic bass as well but I haven't played for a few years and I want to buy an electric bass and start from the beginning again.

I've done a lot of research on basses on the internet but I haven't been in a shop yet ( which i will do soon).

My budget is 200 pounds. Any recommendations for a new or used bass.

I've also seen a few interesting models :

Tanglewood 4PB/4 ST
Ibanez GSR180, GSR 200JB, RBX170
Yamaha RBX170,RBX270J
Peavy millenium 4BXP
Washburn T14 CG,XB 120TR

If you have any knowledge on these instruments please make a comment or please tell me your thoughts.

Thanks[/quote]

I use Venom Cables at the moment and my 20ft Sidewinder has lasted me a good 18 months so far. For £6.49 off ebay, that is rather good. Gonna get a cable or two from OBBM when i have some spare cash though.

Liam

[quote name='Truckstop' post='921065' date='Aug 10 2010, 09:33 PM']I actually still have and use the thin crappy black nylon strap i got with my very first ever bass (a Squier P-Bass with a 15w amp and viper cable nearly 10 years ago!) on my Washburn with Grolsch washers.

Truckstop[/quote]

Same here, without the washers. i only used it on my main bass for about a year and a half but its now on my Ibanez and still gets used at my gigs. Its lasted 4 years so far. It's too short though, but i only need that bass for about 4 songs so i can cope.

Liam

Welcome to BassChat. You'll now spend every bit of spare time you have on here, i can promise you that.

Liam

I know it might sound abit stupid, but the book "Bass Guitar for Dummies" is actually really helping me at the moment. I'm also 15, play in a band and have been playing for about 3 and a half years (Can play to a grade 8 standard, not so good at theory) and its actually got some useful stuff in it.

Liam

I think a stingray should sort that out to be honest, too bad im skint.

Liam

[quote name='lowdown' post='1064876' date='Dec 20 2010, 06:18 PM']Both Pups on together or a Humbucker will sort that out.



Garry[/quote]

Lord of the Low notes, or as my band myspace puts me "That humming thing in the background" but out of the OP's 3 choices i'll go Bassist.

Liam

I play mainly 5, i could easily live without one, just after playing one for a year and getting used to playing songs on it, it just feels easier, and also i think i look wierd with a 4, it looks too small on me, so theres abit of aesthetic in there too. My next bass is either gonna be a 5 or 6, unless i find a REALLY good deal on a MusicMan Stingray 3EQ.

Liam

[quote name='RhysP' post='1062792' date='Dec 18 2010, 07:10 PM']If it's a US bass the size is very unlikely to be metric.[/quote]
True point. It'l likely be something close to that though.

Liam

Crackin' Video, Awesome song. Thats just been favourited. Thanks for posting.

Liam

If i remember correctly the hex hole on the screws is 2mm, i can't remember the rest of the details.

Liam

Fortunately (in a way) played our last of the year last Sunday, so we have no gig to miss. The snow here's about 6 or 7" though, but the roads are just slush.

Liam

Buy used from the For Sale forums on here, and go for atleast a 410 i'd say, maybe add a 115 or another 410. Don't need to get a really powerful amp, 400w or so should be fine. All IMO of course. Hope it helped.

Liam

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1058981' date='Dec 14 2010, 08:59 PM']Squier Deluxe Jazz Bass V Active + buy the Mrs something special with the change = very under-rated brand new fiver + a guaranteed xmas blowie. [/quote]

I agree. One of these with new pups and pre, and new hardware if you want, and a setup, you will have yourself a nice 5'er for under a grand.

Liam

Bump for it being tonight.

In reply to my 2nd post we are not headlining as they found another act, but we're on 3rd (Around 9:30) so we've got to put on a good show. Half original half covers (Ish) set so it should be pretty fun. Hope to see some of you there.
Doors: 7pm Tickets £6 on the door.

Liam

[quote name='51m0n' post='1051202' date='Dec 8 2010, 12:56 AM']However two days to get a track recorded and mixed is really getting a move on, especially with backing vocal, I can see why he wanted to minimise the fuss!

I'd want the tracking done in entirety before lunch on day 1, so the lead vox can be done int he afternoon, bv's and overdubs morning day two, mix down afternoon day 2.

If your drummer used his own kit (rather than just his snare and cymbals) then you probably didnt have time to do anything but the path of least resistance on bass IMO. Getting great drum sounds takes serious effort.[/quote]

You guys take 2 days for 1 track? My band managed to do 3 tracks in one day, using our own drums, bass with DI and Mic, 2 guitar tracks per song, 3 takes per person per song, and backing vocals. Actually turned out pretty good (Its in my sig)

Liam

Think the best i can put forward is my band not recieving a single bad comment at practically every gig from our 3rd onwards. Also, being told that i am too good for my band, and i need better players. Not bad for me age.

Liam

I use pound shop cheapo gloves (Always warm) that i have cut the end of the thumb and first finger off on one glove, so i can hold a pick and i wear them at band practice, its definately a good idea. If you dont use a pick you could always just put gloves on and play like that, i found it actually gave a nice tone which is wierd.

Liam