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    Android App for creating a setlist

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1403177771' post='2480480']
    ... my plan was to hang it off the back of the PA speaker.....
    [/quote]

    Careful, PA speaker = big magnet = trashed data storage on your tablet.

    I too am interested in a set list app and have found "Setlist helper and songbook" on Play. Only read the details so far but keen to see if it does what I need it to :)

    Case for stands

    in Accessories and Misc

    Posted · Edited by Acebassmusic

    I use a "golf bag" bag. 6 mic stands, 2 speaker poles fit in easy. It has lots of padding, big zip opening, strong handles and wheels on the bottom for ease of moving. Something like this <£20 [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PADDED-GOLF-BAG-FLIGHT-TRAVEL-CASE-COVER-WITH-WHEELS-LIGHTWEIGHT-HOLIDAY-NEW-/321201766470?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Golf_Bags&hash=item4ac91e0046"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4ac91e0046[/url]

    New band name.

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Deja Vu

    Works in both languages, you're doing covers so its all stuff people have seen before :lol:.....hey didn't that just happen?

    I could offer to licence (for a grand total of nothing) a variation on my bands name "Groove Creuse" :D

    Détendre (kick back / relax)
    [size=4]à l'abri (under covers)[/size]
    [size=4]Copie Chat (copy cat - ideal for covers)[/size]


    [size=4]Mike[/size]

    AKG Perception series are not repairable.

    in Recording

    Posted

    Although your based in France I'm sure there some similar EU type law / guidance / ruling whatever they call it that we apply in the UK regarding "fit for service". If a TV or washing machine goes but within 5 years, although its out of the initial 12 month warranty, you can argue that its not fit for purpose and get a replacement. I would check on this and get back to the supplier arguing that mics under normal use should last more than 3 years. Might be worth a try.

    niceguyhomer feedback

    in Feedback

    Posted

    Just bought a DR Bass cab off Alan. I think he made a mistake and sent me a brand new one because this one looks too good! :D Very easy deal to do and lightning fast shipping. Thanks again.

    When is a bass considered a "high end" bass?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1399971186' post='2449378']
    There seems to be quite a bit of resentment coming out in a few of the posts on this topic.

    I'm closer to the end of my playing career than where I began. That fact alone makes me quite sad, but I have quite a few years ahead of me to enjoy yet.

    I have a few basses, only a couple of which could be arguably considered high end. I don't consider them to be, but others might. None are custom to my spec, so I don't look at them that way. I have worked and played bloody hard over the years to earn the money to pay for what I have. I am considering ordering a Wal, which I guess some would consider "high end". I will pay for it outright with my own money, which I earned. It might have gold hardware. It might not. It might have a quilted maple top. It might have an ebony fingerboard. I don't know. I haven't decided yet. I know I'll have fun putting the finer details together if it happens and I know I'll enjoy playing it even more. I also know that I won't give a flying f*** what anyone thinks of me when I turn up down my local with it for a Saturday night pub gig.

    I'm not a postman and I don't have a swimming pool.
    [/quote]

    +100000 :D

    ** SOLD ** Conklin Sidewinder Custom “Melt-Top” 5

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by Acebassmusic

    Price drop : Now down to [size=5][color=#FF0000][b]£1,650 [/b][/color][/size][b] :swoon: [/b][b] :D [/b]plus shipping

    For sale or trade is my original USA made Conklin Sidewinder Custom “melt-top” 5 string. Lovely bass and I have enjoyed our time together but I’m looking for a change……

    I bought this bass from the original owner in the States and have played it for just over 2 years. It was built for him in 1992 and although this is a 22 year old bass I would give it a 9.5 / 10 for condition. No major dints or marks that I can see only some slight surface “scratches” on the battery cover which I couldn’t get to photograph!

    Bartolini passive pickups
    Bartolini XTCT-LZ tone control module handling treble, mid and bass
    Bartolini DTA1.3 dual buffer preamp which controls the volume and blend controls
    9 volt electronics
    5 piece neck through construction
    String spacing at bridge 18mm
    Nut width 48mm
    Scale length 34”
    Ebony fretboard
    24 frets
    Gold hardware
    I believe the melt top is a combination of flamed cocobolo and flamed maple
    Neutric locking jack
    Edge mount fret markers
    Weight 10lbs
    Serial number 8110-01
    Flight case

    Most Conklins you see in Europe are the Groove Tools Korean models. Have a look at some of the crazy work they do here: [url="http://www.conklinguitars.com/"]http://www.conklinguitars.com/[/url]

    Trade wise I'm pretty much sorted for basses at the moment but ones I could be interested in are Fodera Emperor, Mayones Jabba Custom, JCR CM or ST, Shuker, Alembic Rouge (only if it weighs less than a small planet....lol), Sei Flamboyant etc. It would need to be a 5 string with active electronics, 24 frets, 17 / 18 mm spacing and strangely enough I do like a highly figured wood top. :D








    Electronic Drum Kits - any advice?

    in Other Instruments

    Posted

    We alternate between using an acoustic kit and electonic. The electronic is great but everybody in the band needs to appreciate the differences in using one. We are all used to standing next to an acoustic drummer where you hear and feel the [s]noise[/s] ....er music they are making :rolleyes: . When you use an electronic kit the sound comes from a different direction / area and may not be as loud on stage as they are used to.

    Ideally we have found that the drums are best coming through the FOH PA as this can handle the full range of frequencies. You will also need to feed some back through the monitors for the rest of the band. It doesnt need to be much but enough for good cues and level. If its too much you both defeat the advantage of reduced stage volume and are also working against the vocal foldback. The monitor mix can get mushy. For the drummers foldback we take an aux from the mixer to their headphones so he can hear the kit and vocals as loud as he wants :)

    If the drummer is providing his own backline then it needs to be full range for a good sound. It also needs to be positioned behind him. If its to the side or infront he will think its too quiet and keep turning it up!!!! :o

    If you can, get the full band set up in a decent size rehearsal room with the line up as if you are playing a gig. This will allow you to trial run all connections and level so that the sound coming out front is the sound you want it to be. Then when you do gigs it should only be little tweaks needed.

    One thing we found was that the pre-set sounds that were great in a pair of headphones on their own didnt sound that good out front. Through the PA they became quite bass heavy and boomy. I set the PA up in band formation and got the drummer to tweak his sound module until the levels etc sounded good in a band context. Once I was happy I turned the PA speakers around so that he could then hear what would be going out front. When he heard the difference between what he got in his headphones against the PA sound he was back to being a happy bunny again :D

    Feedback for JPJ

    in Feedback

    Posted

    Just sold[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] a QSC PLX1602 power amp to Kev. Great deal, very friendly communications and fast payment. I forgot to add the spare earplugs for the neighbours if he gets too "enthusiastic" with the volume knob! Hope you have fun with it. Great Basschatter, deal with him with confidence.[/font][/color]

    Thomastik Infeld IN346 - Strings - 3 Sets *SOLD*

    in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale

    Posted · Edited by Acebassmusic

    As it says on the tin....I have 3 sets of new Thomastik Infeld IN346 strings for sale. They are long scale, 6 string bass sets but at this price you could also use them for 4's or 5's and chuck the spares away :D Guages are .030 .045 .065 .080 .105 .125

    I'm looking for £45 for ALL 3 sets! Shipping in the UK is probably a fiver.

    Here's a link for the strings: [url="http://planetbass.com/shop/thomastik-infeld-in346-6-string-set/"]http://planetbass.co...6-6-string-set/[/url]

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