Jump to content
Why become a member? ×

stewblack

⭐Supporting Member⭐
  • Posts

    8,783
  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    18

Status Replies posted by stewblack

  1. Hey, i saw your posting about chorus pedals from a while back.

     

    What did you end up with?

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      Apart from the ones on various multi effects, my favourites are the Joyo from their iron man range and the Ampeg Liquifier

    2. (See 1 other reply to this status update)

  2. Yeah, that's just what you want at bed time isn't it... back pain that gets worse when you lie down. Great. :(

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      I have been recovering from a lower back issue and tweaked it yesterday. You have my sympathy Rich. I couldn't roll over in bed last night and was concerned I might never move again it was so bad. Luckily my back support was within reach and I managed to get it on. This at least enabled me to move again.

    2. (See 2 other replies to this status update)

  3. Have I just ordered the blingiest pedal ever?

    3CEA3505-8484-40ED-9B2E-B7BE2B907C7E.thumb.jpeg.11c490f8a544becf0110b747eeef0c93.jpeg

  4. Teebs signing off.

    Thanks for all the memories BassChat.

    :) 

     

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      Oh no. Reconsider... please... you're one of the best. 

    2. (See 12 other replies to this status update)

  5. There are two things I can tell you about rotator cuff tendonitis.

    1. It hurts.

    2. It really, really hurts.

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      It does get better with the physio (at least mine did). Good luck Rich.

    2. (See 8 other replies to this status update)

  6. A6B049D7-E87E-4617-9ACA-3DC167094B16.thumb.png.a0da74b0b1a137778f8ab4f25ceb69bc.pngA6B049D7-E87E-4617-9ACA-3DC167094B16.thumb.png.a0da74b0b1a137778f8ab4f25ceb69bc.png7BB1AC34-243D-4544-9537-46078F6A60E4.thumb.jpeg.b7689c1395c5a9b46a275503fb360b30.jpegHi all . I hadn’t picked a bass up since I was 19 and I’m 56 now but due to being furloughed I decided to record some songs that I’d written . I need a bass and found this on Facebook market place for an absolute snip at £25 reduced from £100. It’s got some scars and the neck was all over the place  but after a total strip download clean and professional set up I must says that it now plays like a dream and sounds great . The guy who was selling it was moving house and didn’t play and just wanted rid of it . It had brand new strings on it which he put on to help sell and a very newish Fender strap. There is C278E457-E346-44AD-9948-8B38AEE75259.thumb.jpeg.3ed45724a348c94bfce2c9f9f124745c.jpegno identification on it apart from Tanglewood and as I wanted to find out something about this range of basses I contacted them and they sent me pictures from their 1997 brochure with my bass type in it . They told me that it was probably made between 96 and 99. Now I can’t put it down and I’m enjoying bass playing again . Has anyone else got one and what’s your views . By the way we spent more than £25 the night before when recording on pizzas and beer .

    296ADE8F-F33C-40F3-99BA-80E5F6567956.jpeg

    F2E804A9-07B4-4F30-B236-B88BE48D8CFE.jpeg

    24129906-1486-4852-A7EE-63A035F31F8C.jpeg

    1DE9C36F-4513-4E00-9016-C6D3AD2668FB.jpeg

    847A54BA-9210-42C9-BB0D-24077E75C89C.jpeg

    9023AAD9-5AC0-40D2-95EA-628D72DAFB4F.png

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      We should have a deal of the moth thread - I reckon you'd walk it!

    2. (See 5 other replies to this status update)

  7. Had a low profile on here recently....Mum died on 27th June following a stroke and bleed on the brain.

    Her suffering has come to an end.

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      Desperately sad news, hope you're OK. You have my number. 

    2. (See 31 other replies to this status update)

  8. Please may I have seven more follows on my (new) YouTube page so I can finally get past 100 subscribers?

    @DanVeallBassist

    This is my own page, which is rather empty as all of my gear reviews are hosted on the Guitar Interactive Magazine website and YouTube channel @GuitarInteractiveMag

    So, mine is a bit empty. I'm starting from the ground up and need your help :)❤️ 

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      These celebrations for all the Johnny come lateleys! Standing on the shoulders of giants every one of 'em

    2. (See 18 other replies to this status update)

  9. Well, I got a zoom b1x four and what can I say beyond "now I can't feel the fingertips on my right hand" it sure does give one the confidence to dig in. The octaver is a nice thing and there's a lot of bleepy bloop in that box AND it connects to linux just fine.

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      Ha ha - I have no idea unless you play Hellraiser by Sweet which ends with a bang. The ToneLib software is very good, better than Zoom's own in my opinion.

    2. (See 3 other replies to this status update)

  10. Well, I got a zoom b1x four and what can I say beyond "now I can't feel the fingertips on my right hand" it sure does give one the confidence to dig in. The octaver is a nice thing and there's a lot of bleepy bloop in that box AND it connects to linux just fine.

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      It's a wonderful piece of kit. hardly scratched the surface of mine yet

    2. (See 3 other replies to this status update)

  11. So, the ever present question: Do I sell all these bits of kit that I don't actually use anymore, or keep them on the off chance that a band (job) might require them in the future. I could do with the cash frankly, but the value of the kit could mean that if I buy again in the future, I could end up paying more in the long run. Hmmmmmm

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      You my friend are facing the greatest dilemma of this or any age. All I can do is to paraphrase the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers ...

      ffff.jpg.fe5a13283befdc09c83dc691c715106d.jpg

    2. (See 16 other replies to this status update)

  12. My Trans-themed MJT-aged Bass arrived. Assembly begins: Allparts neck’s bolted on w/threaded inserts, Seymour Duncan pups are my go-to for most builds. If all goes well I’ll be playing it for the 1st time on the 12th @diyspace4london,

    B25E213E-8043-469F-AC7D-C1019BDDF206.jpeg

    EB4B28AE-E4C7-4B0C-8B4B-3396523A4378.jpeg

    35C0B0D7-B754-4940-B258-436C1214D7F9.jpeg

    DA06D7E7-B778-4BE0-83C0-72CA28B0378D.jpeg

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      Just the one string? Yep the purists won't like that 

    2. (See 9 other replies to this status update)

  13. My Trans-themed MJT-aged Bass arrived. Assembly begins: Allparts neck’s bolted on w/threaded inserts, Seymour Duncan pups are my go-to for most builds. If all goes well I’ll be playing it for the 1st time on the 12th @diyspace4london,

    B25E213E-8043-469F-AC7D-C1019BDDF206.jpeg

    EB4B28AE-E4C7-4B0C-8B4B-3396523A4378.jpeg

    35C0B0D7-B754-4940-B258-436C1214D7F9.jpeg

    DA06D7E7-B778-4BE0-83C0-72CA28B0378D.jpeg

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      Really nicely reliced. I love the colours. Put a rosewood board on that and it would be great 😉

    2. (See 9 other replies to this status update)

  14. NAD!!!!

    Trace Elliot AH300 SMC - sent straight to my amp tech for a service. 

    Another one rescued and rehomed in a loving environment.

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      You do such great work. Have you considered opening your place to the public? I'm sure folk would pay to see these rehomed Trace Elliots in their natural environment, lovingly saved and cared for. Maybe a series on TV like Monkey World did. I bet Chris Serle would jump at that.

    2. (See 2 other replies to this status update)

  15. Elvis fan?  Stewblack, if I'm right you're an Elvis Costello fan.  In this case can you explain his receipt of an OBE?  Not just why he got one but also why he accepted it, as I don't believe his "my mum told me to" story for a nanosecond, mainly because of his unfathomable ego.

    I normally like to be positive but this bothers me somewhat.

    Cheers

    Davo

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      Personally I feel he is half what he used to be without Bruce. It was the marriage of his lyrics and BT's bass which moved me. 

      As to his life choices, I try not to judge. I am not without sin myself 

    2. (See 4 other replies to this status update)

  16. Elvis fan?  Stewblack, if I'm right you're an Elvis Costello fan.  In this case can you explain his receipt of an OBE?  Not just why he got one but also why he accepted it, as I don't believe his "my mum told me to" story for a nanosecond, mainly because of his unfathomable ego.

    I normally like to be positive but this bothers me somewhat.

    Cheers

    Davo

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      Hello mate, been a long time admirer of his lyrics and music but hadn't heard anything about this. 

      I do know anything he tells the press should be taken with a pinch of salt. 

      It does seem odd doesn't it? For the author of Oliver's Army who once described England as 'the whore of the world' to accept the order of the British empire. 

      At the end of the day it's none of my business of course. A personal decision which, for all we know, he might have made to make his mum proud. 

      Stew 

    2. (See 4 other replies to this status update)

  17. I've been grounded with flu lately. Just emerging from the shadows but very weak and wobbly. So today is patch cable day! Yay! 

    IMG_20190808_130103.thumb.jpg.55cc05c7e1b061542beaa7e0e95bcc04.jpg

  18. I've been grounded with flu lately. Just emerging from the shadows but very weak and wobbly. So today is patch cable day! Yay! 

    IMG_20190808_130103.thumb.jpg.55cc05c7e1b061542beaa7e0e95bcc04.jpg

  19. Popped a TC Spark Mini on my board so I can switch between a couple of basses with very different outputs without changing pedal settings. Perfect, super quiet, super transparent, sorted! :)

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      I bought a Bigshot 1/0 for similar purpose. Has tuner out too which is nice. Input 2 has a volume control I plan to use fretless on some tunes but not all so makes changing quick and slick

    2. (See 2 other replies to this status update)

  20. Off to see Wilko Johnson tonight! With the superb Norman Watt-Roy on Bass & Dylan Howe on drums. Glenn Tilbrook supporting :)

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      Damn. Cheltenham. Not too far from me...

       

    2. (See 6 other replies to this status update)

  21. Off to see Wilko Johnson tonight! With the superb Norman Watt-Roy on Bass & Dylan Howe on drums. Glenn Tilbrook supporting :)

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      Dream gig! I would watch Norman Watt-Roy grouting a bathroom. Man's a hero.

       

    2. (See 6 other replies to this status update)

  22. Now accepting new private students in the Bristol area - check profile for links to my work and message me for more details! 

  23. Wondering whether I should be annoyed that a bass I agreed to buy at the asking price and collect at the sellers earliest availability has been 'sold' to someone else without the buyer telling me......

    1. stewblack

      stewblack

      While I never encourage annoyance or anger as we only ever hurt ourselves with such negative emotions, I do believe you have the right to be miffed.

    2. (See 10 other replies to this status update)

  24. Hi all! 

    I'm looking forward to share and obtain bass related stuff and to meet other low end addicts.

×
×
  • Create New...