Roland Rock

I don't think you can beat a sealed cab for punch, speed and controlled bass. How about the Berg NV115?

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1412524430' post='2569567'] The Neotech is a good strap - I used one for a few years. Had to have it modified by the local seamstress to shorten it because it was too long for me... but I don't think you'll be disappointed. Very comfortable. [/quote] Thanks, that's reassuring. My Bear strap is spot on for me at around 48", which sits nicely within the Nanoweb's specified range.

Been strap shopping so thought I'd resurrect an old yet relevant thread. I happily gigged my 11lb P for eleven years with a thin leather strap (Duck, Son & Pinker written on it - great name) but for the last two years I've almost exclusively been playing my lighter W&T bass with a nice thick leather Bear strap. However, two weeks ago I managed to cycle very quickly into a tree and pop my shoulder (AC) joint, and there is an associated muscular pain down the left shoulder blade, especially with fatigue. So, with a long gig coming up, I thought it would be prudent to get a more comfortable strap. I'd go for the Mono but really dislike the look, and then saw great comments about the Neotech Mega Bass strap. Just ordered one £30 posted from Amazon. Here's hoping it does the job!

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1412504503' post='2569355'] What's your band ? [/quote] Musical Youth :-)

[quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1412499097' post='2569272'] In case you missed it: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/246416-spotify-best-bass-lines-evaaar-playlist-get-involved/page__view__findpost__p__2568122 [/quote] I did miss that - great stuff, thanks :-)

Played on Stevie's left hand, Boogie on Reggae Woman has one of the best bass lines ever IMO - quite Jamerson influenced in note choice, but with that lovely glitchy/gated Moog quality.

There are some seriously high end class D amps in the BC marketplace at the moment: Loadsamoney: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/242739-walter-woods-blue-light-1200w/page__p__2561081__hl__walter%20woods__fromsearch__1#entry2561081 More realistic: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/244167-fs-glockenklang-blue-soul/page__p__2559794__hl__glockenklang__fromsearch__1#entry2559794 Not sure if this package is able to be split, but they are reportedly superb amps: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/246483-feeler-demeter-minnie-vtbp-m-800d-signed-edition-plus-ea-nl210/page__p__2568639__hl__demeter__fromsearch__1#entry2568639

[quote name='Jamiexsilver' timestamp='1412401480' post='2568582'] ...he had packed it like he was expecting a bomb to drop on it! [/quote] [quote name='Tuco' timestamp='1412238560' post='2566953'] very well packaged [/quote] Cheers folks. I'm loving my special inflatable pedal cases (reused medicine packaging from a pharmacist friend) - you could play football with it and it would still be fine :-D like zorbing for pedals!

Ooooh - really hoping for some serious electronica to listen to this month

I've had email correspondence with both Carol Kaye and Chuck Rainey - both lovely helpful people

[quote name='Salt on your Bass?' timestamp='1300869446' post='1172919'] Bought an Iron Ether Oxide from Tuco [/quote] He must have missed that lovely fuzz, cos he's just bought my one! Great chap, I'd happily recommend him.

I sold a pedal to Jamie and it all went swimmingly. Fast payment, good communication. I'd happily deal with him again.

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1412021965' post='2565036'] I was most pleased to get a vote so early in the proceedings, many thanks , I normally seem to land one right at the death , I think there is a vote fairy that soothes my ego for my really dodgy entries [/quote] That was me :-) I thought Dad was going to get my vote as he won me over quite quickly with a great tune with lovely deep bass, but then I heard yours: I love the mood of the jazz tune, and adore the morse code beeps. A really great contrast which is both quirky and effective. Well done the rest of you too :-)

Two for me - a W&T 5 and a '78P. I've never had the desire for a fretless or a sixer, so these two do me fine. Of course, if I won the lottery I'd have a Gretsch Billy Bo, a Ritter R8 5 and a Status Kingbass 5 just for fun :-D

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1410788848' post='2553119'] I've got a Mono M80 and I find it very uncomfortable to wear for anything other than a 5 minute walk due to the fact that the straps are too close together at the top [/quote] This [quote name='Westie9' timestamp='1412094391' post='2565594'] Protect Contego [/quote] and this. It's heavier, but much more comfortable than the Mono. Also, after an unfortunate backstage flooding incident, I can vouch for the waterproof capabilities of the Protec!

I saw Low Leaf playing last night - eccentric, talented, spiritual, avant garde and very enjoyable. Her set was a lot more synth/soundscape than I was expecting, but she apparently was saving her voice due to illness. She warmed up nicely though and blew everyone away by the end. A truly unique talent - catch her if you can!

Re. Getting the hole in the correct place, I've done the following with great success: - get a nice sharp forstner bit - drill a hole in a 12mm (or thicker) piece of MDF and sand the edges on both sides smooth - clamp the MDF over the headstock with the hole exactly where you want the new headstock hole to be - drill using the MDF as a guide. The MDF makes sure that the forstner bit stays exactly where it should.

I like the wheels on my Super Twin, but do have to stoop down to wheel it around - in fact I've considered attaching a sort of strap extension thingy. Never bashed my shins though

I'd love to do this, but struggling to think how I'll cope with a four string at the gig - will give it some thought

My amp originally had the EHX 6550s in it, but one of them died pretty quickly. I replaced them with JJ KT88s and they are still going strong eight years later! I recall preferring the tone of the JJs but don't remember why now

Our debut E.P. is out now! A bit of ska/reggae/dub/allsorts £2.37? Bargain! :-) Available on Amazon, iTunes etc. [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NMVKCFW/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp"]http://www.amazon.co...=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp[/url] [url="http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg580/christopher_brown14/UJahm%20Shots/TTRmedium_zpsff2429ae.jpg"][/url]