leonshelley01

That's really good, I love the use of harmonics and double stops as well.

[quote name='Tee' post='556909' date='Jul 31 2009, 10:33 AM']Just ordered from the bass centre for the first time. A pedal that's in stock. I'm wondering how long the process will take. Any ideas?[/quote] Ordered a Dunlop 105q Wah that was "in stock" from Bass Centre on 30th June. They duly took my money and after many phone calls and broken promises, apparently it may arrive next week.

That seems very reasonable. Update us when/if you get a response!

When I have sat on it after three hours rehearsing it has certainly been very warm, but then it was backed up against the wall so partially blocking the venting. If it was getting as hot as you describe yours though, I am surprised the thermal protective muting didn't cut in. On the plus side, my old Valvestate guitar amp does much the same and still going strong after 9 years.

The Dunlop Bass 105q Wah I paid the Bass Centre for 27 days ago and am still yet to recieve.

Very basic setup for me really; Bass/Guitars: Line 6 TonePort GX using both PodFarm and Gear Box software, Drums: currently courtesy of Guitar Pro 5.2 RSE, all into Cubase Essential 4. Does decent enough demos to take to rehearsal, but nothing to write home about.

Very nice, great looking bass!

Much better than I could do! Love the tone as well.

I've never had a problem with any other Marshall product I've previously owned (AVT100, DSL401) and the amp itself has never been an issue, so I may well get the MBC115 anyway seeing as their service department has always been helpful and I live within 20 miles of Bletchley anyway if there is a problem. Whilst moving production overseas is bad for the British economy, I completely understand it may be essential for some brands to survive. What I fail to understand is the poor quality control in some cases. You hear about some really dodgy MIM Fenders, but I have yet to hear a complaint about Chinese VM or CV Squiers.

There seems to be a pattern here. Maybe I won't buy the 1x15 cab then! I don't really need it as I've never had the volume on the MB4210 past 4 anyway and I love the tone as is. I was only going to get one to raise the height of the amp. Maybe I should just get one of those Quicklok amp stands instead?

I have had excellent service from Octave in Dunstable, Machine Head in Hitchin, Academy of Sound in Norwich and Coda Music in both Luton and Stevenage. The shop in Milton Keynes Xscape (I can't remember what they were called) was utterly awful however. Unfriendly, unwilling to answer questions, I felt like I was in a Tescos rather than a music shop. No loss when it closed.

I use a Marshall MB4210 and I'm really pleased with it. Having tried an Ashdown, Peavey and Line 6 in the shop when I bought the Marshall, it had the sound I was looking for and is hugely versatile. I have had no problems with it either gigging or rehearsing in the past 18 months and am now getting the matching 1x15 extension cab just for giggles.

I'm looking to add an MBC115 to my MB4210 this month (just so I don't have to bend down to adjust the volume!), but this is a little worrying. When it was working, did you rate it?

I tried all three Mex basses in stock at the shop when I bought mine. The first was okay, probably just needed tweaking and mine was great off the mark, but the third was terrible. The action was colosally high, the fret ends protruded and the 17th to 19th frets were loose and rattled. On the flip side, the one I got felt better than the American standards they had in! It seems the quality control on the MIMs is pretty hit and miss, whereas the couple of Geddy Lee Jazzs I've tried in shops have always been excellently finished and set up. I think with Fender more than any other manufacturer you really must try before you buy.

EHX Bass Big Muff Dunlop 105q Wah EHX LPB-1 (just to boost for solos)

When I play with a pick (about 20% of the set) I use Planet Waves Medium (green .85 mm). Flexible enough for alternate picking yet stiff enough to push the string. Only downside is the the green dust all over the bass afterwards!

[quote name='BigAlonBass' post='526080' date='Jun 27 2009, 05:08 PM']When you're stood on stage naked, painted blue with yellow polka-dots, hair on fire, slapping the strings with your erect p*nis, and people are STILL watching the flaming Lead Guitard and Singer. [/quote] [quote name='Zoe_BillySheehan' post='527090' date='Jun 28 2009, 09:18 PM']If it means growing a beard so i can keep playing bass.. bring it on haha Z x[/quote] A bearded lady playing bass would likely get more attention than the lead guitard. Maybe I'll wear a dress next time we gig.

D'addario XL 45-105 Nickel on the Jazz. Long lasting, great tone. Rotosound Swing 45-105 Steel on the Precision. Great attack and tone but don't last as long as the D'addarios and feel as rough as a badgers arse.

Black Aria Pro II SB-1000.

[quote name='steve-soar' post='526125' date='Jun 27 2009, 06:00 PM']When you're the only one who knows whereabouts you are in the song, when you keep having to nod to the guitarist to come in. [/quote] Oh so true! when at rehearsal you get shocked looks at suggesting maybe, perhaps, in just one song at some point as a special favour, we all play in time together.

I agree, find one you like then tinker. For the same amount you could buy a complete second-hand MIM Jazz and the tinker to your hearts content.