tauzero

We're playing the Tamworth BotB yet again this year. When I say "we", that's Second Time Round, aka Mrs Zero and I. This time, I fancy doing it as a bass and vocals set. Doesn't cost us owt, we get to play on a nice big stage with a nice big sound system, and we annoy anyone whose musical spectrum of likes starts and ends at metal. What's not to like?

My Behringer powered mixer (PMX3000) has blown up. The guitarist's one (next model up - PMX5000) wasn't really powerful enough, just about coped with the one gig we used it at. I'm currently using a Behringer EP2500 which weighs a ton but can pump it out, driving the mains (pair of Eurosys 2s) on one channel and the monitors (cheap Skytronic speakers) on the other. Also using a Yamaha MX12-4 mixer.

Glad to hear they're sorting you out. You couldn't just say that you lost the top bit, could you?

[quote name='ash' post='1231907' date='May 15 2011, 01:16 PM']Megan - "I understand it can be a matter of concern to have a listing removed from the site. I've checked your account and your listing was removed on the basis of past breach of the policy."[/quote] I'd suggest creating a second Ebay account and listing it as you have most recently.

It looks the same as the Mk II I have hanging on the wall a few feet away.

[quote name='Clarky' post='1229662' date='May 13 2011, 09:28 AM']Just wondered, given the multitude of DB pickup and preamps on the market, why noone does a rack-mounted DB specific preamp (as in with DB-specific features like notch control, phase switch etc)? Would have thought one of the specialist North American companies at least would make one.[/quote] A potential disadvantage for those of us with piezo pickups and passive on-board electronics is that you have a longer cable run into a high impedance than if you ran the output to a pre-amp that was located close to or on the DB. That's a Bad Thing as it increases the potential for stray noise.

[quote name='dood' post='1229908' date='May 13 2011, 01:49 PM']As an observation, it was interesting to see that my Harpejji thread got lots of love - but as soon as a Bass comes along that *doesn't* have as many strings, it's deemed a freak of nature. I wonder if people's perception of what a Bass should be is creeping in to the equation just a bit here?[/quote] Well, a Harpejji strapped to your front would look far more ridiculous.

That's silly, no-one needs more than four strings.

At least he doesn't play fretless, so he doesn't get charged an extra $500 for them to leave the frets out.

[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='1228522' date='May 12 2011, 10:37 AM']Anyone else had this happen to them on the NS EUB's? [/quote] Not me, but there were a few stand failures on the WAV4 - I think there was an uprated stand after the first ones shipped and started falling apart. Um, if you're going to be throwing that top bit away, could you throw it away in my direction?

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1229480' date='May 12 2011, 11:34 PM']Seriously who is that? He must 'win' some kind of award for that pic.[/quote] [url="http://www.lordonly.net/lojtbas3.htm"]Lord Only[/url] - John Turner. Having listened to a few minutes only, ISTR I wasn't very impressed - I can't play any stuff off their website now (IE or FF, so I think it's their website that's knackered). The bass is by Conklin.

[quote name='dood' post='1229470' date='May 12 2011, 11:29 PM']I...I.. Nope, I actually can't bring myself to post any response.[/quote] Mustang Sally sounded really good when I played it on the Doodlebug.

[quote name='risingson' post='1229157' date='May 12 2011, 06:46 PM']That is unpleasant to the eye.[/quote] Yes, but the bass is quite attractive.

[quote name='Faithless' post='1227986' date='May 11 2011, 08:25 PM']The funny thing is that, at least, to my ears, he sounds literally the same as he did on his 'old' instrument.. You can't beat one's own voice.[/quote] Could be the limitations of Youtube or of my sound equipment what I am playing it through, but, compared to when I saw him live, it sounds like the strings are dead.

[quote name='AttitudeCastle' post='1228330' date='May 12 2011, 01:36 AM']The bass behind is this one! 12 string headless bass![/quote] Great video of Reg Wooten proving that it's possible to ignore 7 of the strings.

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1227196' date='May 11 2011, 09:53 AM']A simple smile goes a long way.[/quote] If that fails, give them a bunch of carrots.

[quote name='burray' post='1228647' date='May 12 2011, 12:27 PM']I'm struggling to sell the bass in my sig, which surprised me as it's great. Thing is, I'm hesitant to hit eBay as it's a bit more hassle and I'd rather it go to someone from here who will look after it and use it properly.[/quote] Don't see the logic in that. Does it mean that if I buy a bass on Basschat, I'll use it more properly than if I bought it on That Ebay?

[quote name='geoffbyrne' post='1226960' date='May 10 2011, 11:54 PM']It's been reported.[/quote] At least twice then...

Donning my Ashbory anorak, this now raises the big question - how many Mk IIs are there? There were supposed to have been 80 made, but if that means there were 80 neck/body blanks, then this is one of them and only 79 (max) were actually made for sale, so that's raised the value of my Mk II by 1.25%.

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1226388' date='May 10 2011, 04:29 PM']If you play chords especially those incorporating 3rds on a fretted instrument that doesn't have [url="http://www.truetemperament.com/site/index.php?go=0&sgo=0"]true temperament[/url] the tuning between the notes of the chord is always going to be something of a compromise. Guitarists with a good ear will fine tune for each song depending on the chord voicing they are using to give the least musical offence.[/quote] If you think that's why my guitarist can't get it right first time with a tuner, you're sadly mistaken.

If you've got a pretty rigid timeframe to sell it in, That Ebay is probably the best bet. I generally offer stuff here, then move it over to That Ebay if there's no interest in a week or two.

[quote name='paul_5' post='1222680' date='May 6 2011, 10:28 PM']...and yet someone has bid? I blame the parents.[/quote] It's not going to be much work for the lucky buyer to take the three extra tuners and strings off and fill in the holes...

[quote name='Blademan_98' post='1223373' date='May 7 2011, 04:21 PM']Somebody must have been happy to pay £550 postage as the BIN has been activated![/quote] It's been relisted.

I think it's lovely, except the colour. Natural is the only way to go.

[quote name='Slipperydick' post='1226337' date='May 10 2011, 03:50 PM']That not what I mean by a noticeable difference. How about if you were in your 50s or even 60s, and the rest of the band were around 21 ? Where do you draw the line, come to that, at what point would the rest of the band ? How old is too old ?[/quote] The singer in one of the covers bands I'm in said he's thought about getting us to do his mum's 50th birthday. I'm 53. Anyroadup, what I value most - musical ability in those around me, drive, and the right level of ego. Too little ego and you go nowhere, too much and it all crumbles.