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  1. thepeanmachine
    [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1338936023' post='1681521'] If bands are willing to pay-to-play then why not go the whole hog and hire the venue as well? If a band can't bring in enough punters, then why would a promoter want to risk their own money? Once, perhaps, but never a second time. I'm not arguing [u]for[/u] pay-to-play, just trying to recognise the difficulties and risks on both sides. [/quote] Fair point, but there's a lot of bloody brilliant bands out there that could really help put a venue/night on the map. I just think this is a better, more long term way of going about things. Having said that, I'm obviously not a promoter - so I've not wasted lots of money looking at an empty bar with a brilliant band playing!
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    The prog band I used to play in were part of this 'Manchester bands against pay to play' thing, I would suggest setting up a similar thing in your relevant town. I also used to play a lot around the Preston area, where this pay to play bollocks just didn't happen. Like a few people have already said, it only exists because of crappy bands with loads of mates being preferable to booking someone decent, trying to build a name for the night/venue. Mad Ferret in Preston is amazing purely for this reason, promoters there actually work hard at finding bands of a certain calibre to play. Don't get me wrong, the odd sh*tty band who's mates with the promoter still makes it through every now and again, but on the whole it's well run. Make a stand! Totally agree with MusicMan20 - I'd rather have a band practice too!
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    Jubilee bump!
  4. thepeanmachine
    Replied...still up for sale
  5. thepeanmachine
    Replied!
  6. thepeanmachine
    F2 arrived today, it's great does the job, slightly annoying spring that stops it from staying in the full volume position, nothing a bit of moding can't fix!
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    bump n grind
  8. thepeanmachine
    Still available folks...
  9. thepeanmachine
    Nice one, cheers for all your help. Will keep my eye out for them. Still a couple more items higher up the wishlist at the moment (blackstar HT5 and a RE 20 space echo if anyone wants to shift either of these, please let me know!) - then its compressor time!
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    I was wondering if anyone knew of a compressor pedal that could do the job for both? I do a fair bit of recording and production and as you use the same VST compressor for any instrument, I figured there must be a pedal that also does for both guitar and bass. Does anyone know if this exists? And more importantly does anyone have experience of such a pedal, and is it any good? Thank you kindly for your assistance!
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    Went for the Alesis, got one shipped in really good nick for £37. Will post on what it's like!
  12. thepeanmachine
    Bumpty bump
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    Sorry it's really heavy, shipping wouldn't really be an option.
  14. thepeanmachine
    Sold a bass synth wah pedal to Ben, fast payment all went swimmingly! Cheers Pete
  15. thepeanmachine
    Bump!
  16. thepeanmachine
    Ok, so the time has come...she's up for sale: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/176862-for-sale-1995-fender-mexican-precision/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/176862-for-sale-1995-fender-mexican-precision/[/url] Just not playing it, and after a clean up and re-string today I've decided someone should really be actually playing this, rather than it sitting in its case!
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    [u][b][size=6][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]SOLD[/font] PLEASE REMOVE[/size][/b][/u] After MUCH deliberation, I have come to a very difficult decision....I'm going to sell my first ever bass. She's a '95 Mexican precision in wine red. I know I'm massively biased but I think this is a cracking bass which I believe to be superior to newer ones (that I've played at least). I'm based in South Manchester, so if anyone is interested let me know happy for people to have a go to check it out. The bass is in very good condition, with the 2 dings in the finish featured in the pics. Cleaned it up, polished the frets treated the fretboard and put a new set of strings on it today. Why am I selling I hear you cry? Well I just don't play it any more. I have a Jazz that just suits what I'm playing and I find it so versatile that the Precision needs to go to a new home. Nothing sadder than a nice bass not being played in my opinion! Comes complete with hardcase, please note broken handle on the case. Probably easily fixed by someone a little more DIY minded than myself! I'm going to list this at [size=6][u][b]£300, incl. case - PRICE DROP TO £280[/b][/u][/size]
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    Mine's a pretty short list but here goes! 1. Calsbro Colt 45w keyboard amp 2. Trace Elliot Boxer 65w - still got it! 3. Laney RB4 4. Warwick Pro Fet ? through a Warwick WCA 411 5. Changed the Pro Fet for an Ampeg B5R 6. Markbass CMD 121P Somewhere in between I stupidly purchased a Laney Fartcore practice amp...man that sounded horrendous! Must say I'm enjoying not having to lug a washing machine in and out of venues!
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    Thanks for all this guys, the EB is obviously great, but I'm not sure I want something quite that heavy! I know it seems a bit daft, but I've been trying to downsize my gig gear (must be getting old!!!) Will keep my eyes peeled for the boss, especially if I can get one for £50! [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1337431342' post='1659817'] how about the [url="http://www.alesis.com/f2"]alesis F2[/url] ? [/quote] Have you used one of these? Looks like it ticks all the boxes, but can't seem to find a price for one. No indication on Alesis' website to say if it's out of production or not. Cheers
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    Sold and shipped!
  21. thepeanmachine
    Howdy Does anyone know of a decent volume pedal that can also be used as an expression pedal? I'm after a volume pedal mainly to give a bit of a boost for solos, but I would also like to use it as an expression pedal with a boss space echo. Seems like a bit of a minefield, so thought I'd consult the experts! A lot of people like the ernie ball pedals, but they're really heavy and a bit pricey for me. Looking to spend £50 max. Cheers
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    Ah ok thanks guys, bit more than I thought. The newer Mexican precisions I've played haven't 'honked' quite like mine...but then I would say that wouldn't I!!!
  23. thepeanmachine
    Howdy folks. Was wondering what these go for these days? It was my first bass,and Im not too keen on selling it, but it never gets played and so wanted to test the water. Does anyone have one/bought something similar fairly recently? Pete
  24. thepeanmachine
    Bump up the jam
  25. thepeanmachine
    Time for a huge price drop i think...100 quid and she's yours!
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