nottswarwick

I have sent 4 or 5 to folk who are waiting to hear back from me....so, that is why you have not heard from me those concerned!

lol well, nothing received, so I am guessing something has gone pear shaped

Not sure where to post this, but I have sent several pm messages today, and they have not appeared in my sent folder, so was wondering if there is a problem? I have pm'd ped, but if it is not working this will not help (I dont think I am being a muppet, as I have never had a prob before....) Cheers all Chris

Hi all Thought I would make some observations in this forum... Basically, I have been revisiting my technique a bit over the last couple of weeks. I have been examining how cleanly I play, in terms of damping, even-ness of tone and volume, clarity etc, and have been a bit disappointed with myself. I have been using headphones, which obviously makes everything really noticeable, but have found that I get quite a bit of noise from my right hand thumb jumping from string to string (or indeed moving as in the "floating thumb technique" discussed elsewhere). And "live" in particular, bearing in mind my backing vocals and a bit of stage movement, I am curious how clean and controlled folk are or think they need to be? However, basses are quite physical to play (ie they are big) with big low sounds, so I am wondering how clean/accurate/precise everyone else is? I would consider myself a pretty competent player, able to cover most styles in semi pro, well paid function band settings, having played bass, guitar and drums for 20 years or so. I am a very clean guitar player, so maybe I am just being a bit over critical - at the end of the day headphones show it up, none of this comes over in the band mix, so is by no means a major concern. Just wondering, in the spirit of self improvement etc. I play 5 stings, whihc are a bit more of a handful, although I am comfortable wiht them. Anyone got any thoughts? Chris

he was off ill before xmas, but the guy covering sorted me a combo out very efficiently. To be honest, he is my "go to" guy for stuff, so hope ll is OK...

oops - forgot this thread. I am a bit happier now - I had a nightmare few gigs which I will put down to experience. I am looking at a 4*10 option to go with my 2*10. I have decided that I agree with my own previous opinion that low onstage vol is better. But I think that 4 or 6 drivers will spread the sound more, so that even at low/mid vol, the movement of air will be fuller and more audible. I think I was wrong to state that the LMii is not loud enough.

I have the mini 12" combo - the smallest one. It is great with my Std 2*10 or my traveler 2*10. Indeed you have pm'd me about the trav I think? See my for sale thread...lol Seriously, the std 102 hf is brill...in fact I think I will favour selling my trav cab, which would do the job well also.

Hi Things are a bit slow with my main band at the moment, so I find myself offering my services for (paid) dep work, project work etc. I have 20 years experience in gigging bands, and have played countless (probably thousands) of functions, wedding, clubs, parties etc. Very experienced with the function band scene and repertoire, having co-run such a band for many years in the past, and can cover most commonly required styles. Very reliable, pro approach, own transport, great gear. Can learn full sets very quickly, and provide BV if required. Based Nottingham, but will travel. So, feel free to email me on chris.pidgeon AT ntlworld.com, pm me, or 07966 849153. Thanks for looking Chris

Met Alan today, top chap, gave me a lift to the bank, great transaction.

apparently later ones didnot have the spring damping - proabably to save half a pence or something. So, great bass, but I have had to rectify 2 problems (I amn the second owner) - the above, and also had to get 2 longer saddle intonation screws to get the intonation perfect onthe g and d strings - promptly sent by G and L FOC, but surely not right at production stage? Anyway, all good now, the bass is a bad mofo and rocks/funks, growls etc. B string still not as good as the SR5, but all in all, no.1 gigging bass bar none.