Gazm

Hi folks,

A friend of mine is selling a [url="http://www.rockingrooster.co.uk/productRolandVS2400CD-217-197.html"]Roland VS-2400CD[/url] digital studio. He's was going to start up a mobile recording studio but has now changed his mind and is selling up.

Anyway, he has offered the unit to me at a good price and I'm struggling to decide whether to go for it or not. I play in two bands and think it would be great for recording rehearsals, making demos etc.

What do you think, is this bit of kit an overkill? Will the novelty of lugging it about and connecting it up where off too soon?

Please help me to make up my mind

Pete.

I purchased some Rotosounds from [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/Catalogue/default.aspx?categoryId=356"]Strings Direct[/url].

They sell the High C .035" separately.

I also bought a set of the [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/Catalogue/default.aspx?categoryId=358"]half rounds[/url] with a separate High C but haven't tried them yet.

Pete.

Well done mate, result

Pete.

There was a thread where one of the Hercules twin stands collapsed damaging a bass.
I can't remember who posted it and it doesn't appear in the results if you search for Hercules, might have been on BW. Anyway, I use two of the Hercules single stands and think they're great.

Pete.

[quote name='Paul Cooke' post='60556' date='Sep 14 2007, 06:29 PM']makes it easier to play consistent finger style between the pickups or between the pickup and the neck... effectively makes the pickup very wide...

[url="http://www.garywillis.com/pages/bass/bassmanual/theramp.html"]http://www.garywillis.com/pages/bass/bassmanual/theramp.html[/url][/quote]

Thanks for the reply Paul, never had a problem though - guess I'm lucky.

Pete.

[quote name='MB1' post='58735' date='Sep 11 2007, 02:02 PM']MB1.

None of these look particularly strong enough for a BMX?...[/quote]

Was thinking similar here... so, what does a ramp on a bass do?

Pete.

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='59535' date='Sep 12 2007, 08:09 PM']1 Rickenbacker 4003 (I'm seriously thinking of getting rid of)[/quote]

Keep it, you know it makes sense (will in a few years when it's worth 2x its current value).

My 4003 has also taken a back seat to my Stringray, but it does have its moments and I wouldn't part with it unless I really really had too.

Pete.

Currently I have 10 basses and 2 guitars.

Pete.

[quote name='BOD2' post='57745' date='Sep 9 2007, 01:54 PM']Option three is much more serious, especially as it requires you to source new capacitors of exactly the same ratings. This is not something to undertake lightly[/quote]

The ratings need not be exactly the same. Similar ratings (+/- 10% maybe more in my opinion) would suffice. Different replacement types will even work without a major change of tone (ie. polycarbonate/polyester instead of ceramic). However, make sure the voltage rating of the replacement is at least as high as the existing cap especially for electrolyic/tantalum bead and ensure polarity sensitive components are correctly polarised.

Pete.

PS. I would change the capacitors first not last, especially if the amp is aging a bit.
PPS. [quote]It's time consuming and there's no guarantee it will fix the problem[/quote]+1 on that but won't hurt to do so!

[quote name='Shaggy' post='56717' date='Sep 6 2007, 08:56 PM']Hot Stuff Donna Summer
Boogie Oogie Oogie Taste of honey
iAn't no stoppin us now McFadden & Whitehead (FAB!)
Blame it on the Boogie Jackson 5
Lost in music Sister Sledge
Ladies Night Kool & the gang
Boogi Wonderland Earth Wind & Fire
Bad Girls Donna Summer
Superstition Stevie Wonder
Lady Marmalade Labelle
Le Freak Chic
That's the way I like it KC & the sushine band
Disco Inferno Trammps
Get down on it Kool & the gang
Nutbush city limits Tina/Ike Turner
Boogie Nights Heatwave (nice bass intro)
Shame shame shame Shirley & Co
Carwash Rose Royce
Rock your baby George McCrae
Shake your body Jackson 5
We got the Funk George Clinton/Positive Force
Boogie on Reggae Woman Stevie Wonder (Marcus Miller did great take on original Moog bassline)
Streetlife Randy Crawford/Crusaders[/quote]

That list reminds me of why I like punk so much and why it came about

The output on my 4003 is definately hotter than my other basses (active or passive).
I think the pickup height route sounds the way to go.

Pete.

You need to take a look through [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=270"]this thread[/url] then.

Pete.

+1 Got mine from [url="http://www.amplifiercoversonline.com/"]http://www.amplifiercoversonline.com/[/url] excellent quality and service.

Pete.

[quote name='alexclaber' post='55139' date='Sep 4 2007, 09:34 AM']I have bought a tambourine!

Alex[/quote]



I think we're overdue some more sound bites.

Pete.

Well my initial GAS has thankfully subsided, so for the time being I think I'll stick with my electric basses.

Pete.

[quote name='goingdownslow' post='54982' date='Sep 3 2007, 08:45 PM']Also worth a read:- [url="http://sonido.uchile.cl/articulos/tenbiggestliesaudio.pdf"]http://sonido.uchile.cl/articulos/tenbiggestliesaudio.pdf[/url][/quote]


Superb.

Pete.

I think they look horrible, and I like Marmite!

Got it!

Sounds surprisingly good and plays well.

[quote name='jwbassman' post='52233' date='Aug 29 2007, 10:38 AM']I've played bass with Gerrard Kenny (wrote the Minder theme tune) on piano[/quote]

Nah, he's pulling your leg.
Haven't you ever seen Little Britain

Pete.

I don't think the opinions for the national bash location will be very balanced given the title of this thread.

Just my 2p.

Pete.

Well I've just paid the customs charge of £98 and should receive it tomorrow.
Total price around £540.

Pete.

That's not a southpaw though.

In the past I've found a high fret by moving a steel rule up the neck in line with the offending string (A string in your case) and rocking the rule from end to end. Worked for me, found the high fret and dressed it

Dunno how it should be done properly though :wacko:

Pete.

Sounds like someone cocked up.

Thanks for this thread, a good reason to listen to some RHCP.

If anyone can help the plight of us poor unrecognised and underrated bassies, Flea can but don't go calling the poor bloke for overplaying! Fret w*nkers tune an octave higher than us, don't forget that

Pete.