Mr Bassman

[quote name='bassadder' post='1021593' date='Nov 12 2010, 03:43 PM']Dear All I'm selling my Coda R, it's the latest spec etc. see the link [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=110515"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=110515[/url] Many thanks Laurence[/quote] I'll take it Laurence, I need a friend for my Kolstein, hope they'll get on!

[quote name='walbassist' post='1019565' date='Nov 11 2010, 12:33 AM']Hi Keith That's be great, thanks very much! The Spiros will definitely be for sale. The speaking length of the strings is fine and they stay in tune well, but the silks are fuzzy and there's some loose tape up around the top end on a couple of the strings. Not really sure what to ask, but maybe we could PM about that? Cheers Gareth[/quote] As soon as I find the Honey D I'll post it on. (I've put it somewhere safe!)

[quote name='walbassist' post='1019531' date='Nov 10 2010, 11:47 PM']Hello all General bit of advice please, from those more versed in the dark art of upright than my nascent fublings.... I was using Silver Slaps on my Aria EUB and absolutely loved the tone, feel and tension of those strings. However, the BSX 5 string I've just taken delivery off came strung with Spirocore Weich, which while quite nice don't have the same "grip" under the finger and also have a higher tension. Due to the small body, the tailpiece is much closer to the bridge, even though the scale is 41.5", and as such the BSX uses 1/2 scale strings for EADG and a 3/4 scale string for the low B (this string is furthest from the nut, above the E and A tuners). Innovation don't make Silver Slap in a 1/2 scale (yes, I have asked) and I'm pretty sure a custom Silver Slap low B would be too floppy and unarticulate, so since they also have a synthetic core I was wondering if a set of Innovation Honeys would be a suitable halfway house between Silver Slaps and Spiro Weich in terms of tension? Or is there anything else out there that can give me "grip" and low tension in a 1/2 scale? Cheers Gareth Hi Gareth, My Kolstein takes 1/2 scale I ordered a 1/2 sized Honey D to try out which didn't suit it. You can have it to try out if you want to. Let me know if and when the spiro's are for sale. 'best Keith[/quote]

Well done Clarky! And how are the fingers today?

[quote name='Mr Bassman' post='1001931' date='Oct 27 2010, 12:28 AM']Thinking I might sell my Kolstein as I'm not playing it as much as I thought I would, due to a change in circumstances. (not transporting a keyboard player and his gear + p.a. and my stuff as often as I used to) If you fancy a day return to North Yorkshire you're welcome to come and try it. Sometimes there are cheap deals on the train to York or Leeds, or if you want to drive it's do-able in a day, or you could stay over and we could have a bass party![/quote] Sorry Clarky, just played my Kolstein for an hour or so and decided to hang on to it. Good luck with your search, If you are lucky enough to find one over here you won't regret it!

[quote name='josh3184' post='1001918' date='Oct 27 2010, 12:09 AM']especially if the electronics are buggered[/quote] probably just needs a new battery even a Wal distorts with a flat batt!

Thinking I might sell my Kolstein as I'm not playing it as much as I thought I would, due to a change in circumstances. (not transporting a keyboard player and his gear + p.a. and my stuff as often as I used to) If you fancy a day return to North Yorkshire you're welcome to come and try it. Sometimes there are cheap deals on the train to York or Leeds, or if you want to drive it's do-able in a day, or you could stay over and we could have a bass party!

I've just seen the other thread so you've probably watched these before, but I enjoyed seeing them again anyway>

[quote name='Zach' post='1000637' date='Oct 25 2010, 11:19 PM']Due to agreeing with the examples that multi double bass can be awesome (not a fan of multi bass guitar), could people please put some examples up.[/quote] Here are a few [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHu7ow9Kepw"]Cris McBride & Niels Pederson[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzBJoX7hlgw"]Ray Brown, McBride & John Clayton[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF1wngoCX9A"]Brown & Ped[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXsLwBxwfOo"]Brown & Ped[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI6ld2tSkQc&feature=related"]Clayton & Patitucci[/url] enjoy Keith

Glad you like it Steven

You're only a few miles away from me if ya fancy coming over for a pick up a / session sometime

I've got a Full Circle on Dave Swift's recommendation, I fitted one to the Kolstein Travel Bass I bought from him and it suits it well. I tried the F.C. on my Yamaha SLB100 & 200 & wasn't impressed on either. Underwoods seem to work on any bass with a buffer pre-amp and are easier to fit unless you already have adjusters fitted.

Just met up with Steve today to hand over some amplification that he paid me for in advance. Nice chap, the missus took a shine to him too! Thanks Steve, hope the gear does what you want it to! Keith

[quote name='Beedster' post='976452' date='Oct 3 2010, 09:37 PM']SLB-100 incoming. Thanks for your help guys, especially those of you who tolerated my PMs Cheers Chris[/quote] Just got in from a gig and really enjoyed playing my SLB100 again. Hope it works out for you! And you can stay up all night playing it without getting any complaints!