Noisyjon

Metallica tonight at the o2 Arena \m/ \m/

[quote name='JimBobTTD' timestamp='1507404381' post='3385318'] I had to apply for a certificate as an importer. This could not be done before Warmoth had sorted an export certificate. I am currently waiting for my certificate. I shall post back when everything has been done. [/quote] Wow, OK and thanks for the update. Good luck and look forward to hearing all about it! Cheers, Jon

[quote name='JimBobTTD' timestamp='1499883576' post='3334331'] I don't know - I shall have the neck sent to me here in Sweden (I had planned on having it sent to the UK). Both the UK and Sweden say that you need to apply for a certificate. But again...information is conflicting. I shall call the relevant authorities here. [/quote] Hi JimBob, A bit of a thread resurrection here but how did you get on with your Warmoth CITES import situation in the end please? ATB, Jon

Nik, Jack, et al, Is there enough power sockets at the school for all the amps being brought along - If there's any 16/32 amp outlets there I may be able to bring some cables and breakout boxes to 13A sockets? Please PM me by Friday lunch time if you want some help. Anyway, added myself to the list! [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Updated list:[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]01. Hamster - Tea, coffee, pastries etc. Might also bring my Parker Fly 5 and Gibson EB5, maybe my SVT-2 Pro and Barefaced Big Twin II[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]02. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Hayman 4040, Schecter Diamond P5, Ampeg V4BH amp &amp; 115 Classic cab[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]03. TheGreek - not sure what I'm bringing yet...[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]04. Happy Jack - I'll be there with a love that will see you through[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]05. JapanAxe - probably everything in my signature. Orange Valve Tester - get your tubes tested for free![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]06. Macdaddy.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]07. obbm - Sadowsky UV70 & HPJ, Mesa Prodigy, D800 & Bottle Rocket, Berg CN112 + a few cables[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]08. Billy Apple. Spectors, Marshall valves and EAD[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]09. Nancy Johnson; Thunderbirds/Whatever amps I'm running.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10. TrevorR - Wal MK 1 Custom, Wal Pro IIE (well, I had to...!), Ariapro2 SB700, Markbass LM2 and Traveler 2x10 and 1x15[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11. Bluejay - cameras, video equipment; no basses, unless someone asks to see a specific model. I will also be there as BGM's reporter[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]12. NickD - Maruszczyck Elwood L5A, TE Series 6 1x15 Combo, Zoom B3.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]13. Rumblefish - Rumblefish Bass,Fender Roadworn Jazz, Acoustic 370 amp,Acoustic 1x15 cab.Copy of Herbie Flowers single.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]14. Bottle - the usual: Ibanez bass, 1x12 Cab, 1x10 Combo, Pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]15. alexclaber - Barefaced things and a RIM Custom 5 and maybe an old Warwick Streamer[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]16. Ordep - Fbass, Zon, amp, pedals etc[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]17. moooper-Warwicks,Sei Flamboyant 6,Genzler Amp,Eden maybe[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]18. chimike[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]19. Sibob (tentative) - '71 Precision, Xotic XJ-1T 5, '83 Squire JV Jazz. If I'm gigging, my Markbass/Barefaced rig [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]20. timmo - Clover Avenger, PJB Bighead[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]21. louisthebass[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]22. Graham - G&L Tribute L2500, USA SB2, GK MB500, EBS Neo 2x12, can bring an EBS HD350 too if anyone's interested (<--- YES PLEASE! - ChunkyMunky).[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]23. sockdeluxe_mikey - Custom Shop Fender Jazz Bass, pedal board with goodies on it, Markbass/Barefaced[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]24.WalMan - PB1680 well it would be rude not to [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Probably 2 x US L2500, Gen3 BigBaby2 &amp; Tonehammer 350 as they'll be going straight out in the evening[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]25. Cetera - Wal Mk1 Geddy Lee &amp; fretless, Spector NS2, Spector Euro, Hamer Impact, Yamaha BB3000, GK800RB, GenzBenz Neox212, Pedalboard[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]26. Grangur - I'll bring some Warwicks (see sig) and a One10 &amp; LM3[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]27. Stingray5 - Tune Basses: TWB-6 and SWV-4. SWR WorkingPro12 combo. BOSS GT-6B.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]28. Jabba_the_gut - Not sure yet.....but something home made[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]29. zero9 - Strata + 4 x PJB cabs + Acoustic Image amp[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]30. Barneyg42- Status s2 5-string headless + Markbass LM3 + Schroeder 212pl and possibly my old post office red series 1 Status 5.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]31. EssentialTension - Lakland Decade, Peerless Retromatic B2, Takamine B10 (probably for sale if not sold by then), Mesa Walkabout Scout.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]32. Churchie - Retrovibe Vantage, Ashdown ABM amp, Ashdown 210 &115, various pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]33. ChunkyMunky - Musicman Bongo 5HH, Yamaha TRB5ii fretless, Genz Benz Shuttle 12.0 (maybe a Barefaced Big Baby I, if I can get it up there).[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]34. Andy - Wal JG Custom, Wal mk1, Sandberg Electra TT4 (incredible bass for the money!), Phil Jones Briefcase 150w or Markbass 2*10 l[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]35. Markstuk - Active Dingwall ABZ and Z3, Barefaced S12T with a mesa prodigy four:88 (if i've still got)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]36. Walbassist - Franz Sirius fretless 5, ACG Krell 33" fretted 5, Tecamp Bonafide and 2 x Tecamp XS115 Classic cabs[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]37. Denigar - Bergantino B/AMP and two Berg' cabs. Roscoe Custom 5 and Sire Marcus Miller V7 4 string JB plus pedal board.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]38. seashell - Fender P[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]39. hen_barn - status kingbass, status s2, status s1 5 string and Marcus Miller sure! . Tecamp puma and vanderklays 4x10!!![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]40. 51m0n - shiny Barefaced Big Twin II, a Roscoe Century Standard 5 string, a Markbass sa450 and assorted shizzles.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]41.Captain Rumble - xotic xp-1j 4, Tonehammer, Barefaced S12[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]42. Wolverinebass - Wal Mk2[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]43. noisyjon - Fender CS MB P/J bass, Lakland USA Bob Glaub, Mesa Boogie M6 Carbine & a Barefaced Super Twin.[/font][/color]

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1473937799' post='3134285'] How about the original prototype Barefaced Big One? It's lurking in our business unit waiting for the day we have a Barefaced museum but I'd rather it was getting used! [/quote] That's awesome Alex! Anyway, my addition: [b]For Sale Items:[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]01. Ashdown Rootmaster Mag 212T cab - £60 o.n.o. (silverfoxnik)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]02. Trace Elliott AH300 head - £120 o.n.o. (silverfoxnik)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]03. Mesa Boogie Four:88 with footswitch (markstuk) if not sold by then[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]04 Cort A5 Custom SP. (markstuk)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]05.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Allparts Jazz 70's in off-white with maple board/blocks, Wizard pickups & Gotoh bridge (Cetera)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]06.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] DeArmond (Guild) Pilot Active Bass (Cetera)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]07. Mesa Boogie Bottle Rocket pedal (obbm)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]08. Hard Rock Cafe suede/ wool jacket (TheGreek) - size large[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]09.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Overwater/Tanglewood Inspiration Bass[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10. Line 6 Sonic Port Interface for iPad/iPhone/iPod (obbm)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11. Knackered blue plastic case containing non-knackered amp leads, guitar leads, a patch lead, and a speakon lead (MacDaddy)[/font][/color] 12. Warwick Rockbass Streamer Standard 5 String 12. Fender Jimmie Vaughan Tex Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck and Fender gigbag - £550 o.n.o. (noisyjon)

Does anyone have a Tech 21 VT Bass 500 amp they can bring along for a listen please?

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1467466433' post='3083891'] No intention to argue. It's like the government wants to charge to breath air. No idea who IFCOM are but reckon it's an agency that had the electromagnetic field pattended. [/quote] I get your point SH73 but working in the field I can only say we are spoiled by having OFCOM managing radio spectrum for us. In the EU and especially the USA it's a very different story in terms of time & cost implications trying to clear frequency space to use. IMO&E the charge for the Channel 38 license is well worth it knowing you're good to go, interference free (from Freeview, 4G, etc), UK wide. I guess this is where the 2.4 GHz equipment neatly caters for those that don't want to pay for a license and where it doesn't matter e.g. jamming at home.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1467458284' post='3083808'] Reading back, I don't think anybody has mentioned 823-832 and 1785-1805 that are now included in the 606-614 shared mic license (as of March 2015) [/quote] Good call EBS_freak, I'll update the OP.

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1467443014' post='3083675'] Predictive text. If I played with wireless system at home, surely the licence law does not apply. Or does it? [/quote] Ha ha, fair enough! If you're transmitting lower than 862 MHz then legally you need a licence of some kind, regardless. Cheers, Jon

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1467403418' post='3083538'] Surely if I play at home wireless know will ever know? [/quote] ?

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1466155341' post='3073684'] Photos from my dad will hopefully be forthcoming this Sunday. Although my the time I get to upload them, probably be that I send them around on Monday Si [/quote] Thanks for the update Si and looking forward to seeing them!

+1 to all this! [quote name='NickD' timestamp='1465151091' post='3065645'] Many thanks to everyone for a great afternoon out! Looking at basses - check! Playing basses - check! Watching other people play basses - check! Talking about basses - check! Listening to other people talk about basses - check! Cake - check! Friendly faces all round - check! You pulled off another blinder Mick... bloody well done! [/quote]

[quote name='Chienmortbb' timestamp='1461020365' post='3030802'] Thanks Jon. Are we talking old Shure, Sennheiser, Trantec etc rather than the cheap new ones n EBay? [/quote] Yes, that stuff is all good. I'm not sure of any newer VHF stuff but I have heard that there's digital systems being developed in the VHF range so that will be an interesting development.

[quote name='Chienmortbb' timestamp='1461001692' post='3030558'] With the plethora of UHF mics on 863-865 and 2.4Ghz, are the free VHF bands now less crowded with less interference? Is the equipment good enough? [/quote] Hi Chienmortbb, If you can find some good quality gear there's nothing wrong with VHF at all. The only downside is that you can only use 3, possibly 4, frequencies at once in the available RF spectrum. ATB, Jon

Yes, more visible would be good Dood. That QSC amp looks great. If/when I am going to go for one I'll check out all the options I think!

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1442945900' post='2870878'] Issues 35 and 36 are now on! 130+ gear reviews as it stands! [/quote] Flippin' 'eck Dood, had no idea this treasure trove was sitting there! Well done. Just had a quick butchers at the Matrix GT1600FX review. Are you still liking it? It's a lot of bang-for-buck on paper. Cheers, Jon

[quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1451676130' post='2942391'] 13, i got the Lars question wrong [/quote] Exactly the same here - 13/14 with the Lars question wrong!!!

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1446297977' post='2898430'] I've just been asked to make a cable for a Takstar WGV-601 wireless system ( [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/TAKSTAR-WGV-601-GUITAR-WIRELESS-SYSTEM/dp/B006AZDN3A"]http://www.amazon.co...M/dp/B006AZDN3A[/url]) which seems to be sold by Amazon for about £50, and on Ebay from the Far East. The spec says that it operates in the 220MHz-270MHz band. Surely this is not legal in the UK? [/quote] Hi Dave, Sorry to be late to the party but you're right - That kit isn't [u]freely[/u] usable legally but there seems to be a window of [font="Arial"][size="2"]224.00625 - 224.49375 MHz [/size][/font]that could be licensed from OFCOM on a non-interference basis. The frequency range of that kit clashes with the stuff below (quoted from OFCOM's website): [font="Arial"][size="2"][b]217.5-230.0 MHz[/b] BROADCASTING[/size][/font] [font="Arial"][size="2"]Band allocated to T-DAB. The band 225-230 MHz agreed for civil use in the NATO band of 225-400 MHz. PMSE occupies 224.00625-224.49375 MHz on an NIB (non-interference basis) basis.[/size][/font] [font="Arial"][size="2"][b]230.0-328.6 MHz[/b] FIXED MOBILE Radiolocation Radio Astronomy Mobile Satellite S5.111, S5.199, S5.254, S5.255, S5.256[/size][/font] [font="Arial"][size="2"]Government Radio Astronomy uses the band 232.0-236.0 MHz at Darnhall, Defford, Jodrell Bank, Knockin, Pickmere, and Wardle. The band 326.5-328.5 MHz is used at Jodrell Bank. EPIRBs operate on 243.0 MHz. Mobile Satellite Services operate in the band 312.0-315.0 MHz on a secondary basis.[/size][/font]

I traded some gear with Graham today and it was a very smooth deal. As mentioned above he's a top bloke and a recommended BC'er to deal with.

[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1439141620' post='2840362'] I ordered one from Warmoth. Their's are great as it comes down a little bit more south (towards the bridge), so you can get the P pup in the same place as on a Precision. I had a regular jazz with P rout guard before that but the P pup was too far north and sounded too wooly. The Warmoth pickguard was the only one that I could find that actually has the P rout in the sweetspot, basically. [/quote] +1 for Warmoth or give Martin a call/email at Sims Custom Shop in Kent

I still have the eternal Wal Mk.1 fretted 4 GAS but the most recent do-able GAS is for: Tech21 VT Bass 500 amp with a Barefaced Retro Two10 cab