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[quote name='BigRedX' post='429244' date='Mar 9 2009, 12:10 PM']Just as a side note, I have recently joined a covers band for the first time (up to now I've always done 99% originals) and I've made a point of learning all the songs in such a way that I use no open strings and on a 5-string so that if we need to change the key of a song to suit the singer I can simply move up or down the required number of frets, all my patterns and shapes remain the same.[/quote] I've always done that, and I think its a positive side effect from playing some the crap basses I started on. I realised very early on that the only way to get an even volume and tone across the strings on some of those Jedson and Satellite catalogue specials I started on was to use fretted notes rather than open strings, and fortunately that was one habit that has stuck with me. Its very useful when you need to transpose because most of the time as BigRedX says, its simply a matter of playing the same shapes in a different neck position.

[quote name='Eight' post='429101' date='Mar 9 2009, 09:50 AM']I bought my second bass a little while ago (Cort Curbow4) and have it tuned to C pretty much all the time. Works for me, and most of the stuff I'm trying to play. The problem is, I'm currently having lessons and most of this is in standard tuning. Still learning the E fretboard so I havent really tried to learn the notes in C yet. My other bass doesn't really like C, so its only the Cort I can use for that; but it seems a shame not to play the Cort all the time. I wondered if anyone can recommend a good pitch shift pedal - so that in theory, I can shift the C up a major third to E when I'm in lessons or practicing lesson material? What would the sound quality be like - I'd be looking to using the 100% affected signal. Cheers guys.[/quote] I've not come across an octaver that shifts any number of steps, normally they are either an octave up (rare) or an octave down (common). The Akai Unibass does an octave up with either the straight octave sound or the octave with a lower fourth or upper fifth plus distortion if you want it. I wouldnt have thought that an octaver would have been acurate enough for lessons though as the tracking on some can be a bit dodgy and the output normally sounds a bit 'wobbly' if you know what I mean. If I was you I'd just invest in a good tuner and re-tune for lessons/practice.

[quote name='YouMa' post='429017' date='Mar 9 2009, 07:32 AM']I use a lot of VST and VSTIs as far as i am aware there is no suitable driver for vista,to be honest if you are using a lot of music software i would save yourself the hassle and just switch back to xp.[/quote] I'd love to switch back, but unfortunately the laptop isnt mine, it belongs to my work who have standardised on Vista.

[quote name='Eight' post='429078' date='Mar 9 2009, 09:18 AM']Do you have another midi interface? I would expect, if you take the midi out from the Carillon into the midi in of a Vista compatible midi interface then most of the important features would work i.e. the keys and assignable pots/faders etc. should still work. I don't know that controller too well so couldn't guess what you'd be losing; but it might be an option for you.[/quote] Cheers matey, thats my next port of call. I tried the Oxygen 49 driver which windows refused point blank to recognise, so my next thought was to abandon the USB port on the keyboard, get a midi interface with Vista drivers and try that. A quick trip to sounds live at lunchtime seems to be in order.

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='428914' date='Mar 8 2009, 10:24 PM']Ooh, and another thing, did you test the USB installation on your PC with all the other periperals unplugged? MIDI devices and webcams can sometimes be incompatible with each other for some reason.[/quote] I tried it with only the keyboard hooked up and still no joy. According to a few internet searches, it seams the problem is actually with the Vista USB device driver which doesnt recognise midi keyboards very well. Apparently the Carillon is very similar to the M-Audio Oxygen 49, so I think I'll try the driver for that next. So much for plug'n'play eh?

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='428804' date='Mar 8 2009, 07:42 PM']Kev, do you need a USB driver?[/quote] Yes Steve, its the USB driver I'm after. In my frustration, I missed that bit out of my earlier post!

Hi Folks, Recently bought a Carillon Control 49 midi keyboard second hand which was working perfectly on the sellers Windows XP machine. I cannot get this thing to load on Windows Vista and all I get is a code 10 device cannot start error. I have tried two hotfixes available from Microsoft to no avail. Carillon went bust sometime ago as they were appparently part of the Sound Control setup. Anybody know where I can get a driver for this keyboard for Vista? Ta

[quote name='Marcus' post='423849' date='Mar 3 2009, 07:40 AM']Yep it's shaping up to be a belter Bass Doc brought it along in it's lovely natural Tulipwood state, the only decision to be made was colour..... Shorline gold was an option but went for Antique white with torti.... classic ! Spec is : 1992 USA Fender Jazz 22 fret neck (Actually used to be mine over a decade ago) Tulipwood Body USA Jazz Pickups J. Retro Circuit BadAss Bridge Custom (Doc) Made 4 ply Torti guard Coming to a Porn Section Near you soon ! [/quote] Similar'ish spec to my Overwater J V which also has a tulip wood body & J-retro, but with EMG Ultrajazz pups and a Hipshot C bridge. The antique white will look stunning imho especially with the tort plate.

Great afternoon, some stunning gear on display and to try and more slappers in one place than a hen night in Blackpool Nice to meet so many NE Basschatters and to talk bass with so many talented people. Roll on the next one eh? Thanks again to WoT and Warwickhunt for the organisation etc. and thanks to Dave Wilson for the kind donation to the running of the event.

Just spotted this thread, so here's one of my SWR rigs, Since this was taken, I've added a second Goliath III (just waiting for a new chrome grill for it at the moment) so that I have the option of the 2 410's for the bigger rock gigs and the 410+115 for other stuff Ooh, and I've also added a new kitchen for Mrs JPJ

Try a Phil Jones Bass 'Bass Buddy' pre if you get a chance. Lovely warm tone, enough eq for most situations and probably the best most musical compressor I have ever used (and I've owned a few ) and all on one knob.

This was such a highly tailored and one-off spec that I guess there was always a risk that the first attempt wasn't going to be exactly what was required. The good news is that you have a stunning piece of woodwork and finishing on which to try the options. Let's face it, we all go through the 'I wonder what pickup x will sound like in my...." question with stock basses, so in a highly customised bass like this, there was a distinct chance that something would have to change after delivery. Anyway, if it gets too much for you, I'll take it off your hands for a tenner

Are we there yet? Are we? Are we? Nearly time for the bassbashbosh, looking forward to it. I'll be bringing, SWR750x Schroeder 21012'a'like Overwater J 5 Home build P 5 Leads, cables, pedals and various other bits'n'bobs which clutter up my gig box Was going to bring the SWR cabs but my back is still knacking from putting them away last weekend and besides, the Schro'a'like is still in the boot from last night

Congrats CK, absolutely stunning. Must be quite a worry when you commission something so personal, so I am really pleased it all worked out for you. One string to many for my limited talents I'm afraid, but I'll be really interested to hear how the midi works out for you.

I'm there, but then again, I might already have said that at the other place. If so, I'll be there from here, not there, ok?

Hmmm this looks interesting. I thought Isobaric was when the two drivers faced each other and were out of phase, but I'm probably be wrong. Didnt Ampeg make an Isobaric 2x15 where the speakers faced each other at about 45 degrees? I'm sure Alex or Bill will be along shortly to add the physics lesson I will be very interested to here how this works out.

[quote name='Toasted' post='393405' date='Jan 28 2009, 09:11 AM'] *sproing*[/quote] Very very tasty. That's the finish I have in mind for my latest project build, though I doubt I'll achieve Sadowsky quality

[quote name='bumnote' post='411790' date='Feb 17 2009, 10:47 AM']Excellent [/quote] +1

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='411473' date='Feb 16 2009, 08:43 PM']OK Jon says the wiring has been completed and the bass will be ready for collection this weekend!!! He's left the finish matt for now because he didn't want to mark the gloss finish while he was working on the electrics. But it will be glossed up later in the week. He's also going to try and finish both guitar bodies for me this week so that (hopefully) I can take them back with me as well. It'll be like bloody christmas at my place on Sunday with various guitar parts and stuff to play around on. Growing up is overrated.[/quote] Just make sure your digi cam is fully charged that you have plenty of space in your photobucket account. I'm not saying that we are desparate for finished pictures of this baby, but it would be such a shame if you were attacked by a basschat lynch mob so soon after taking delivery of your new bass. Remember, we [u]KNOW[/u] where Peterborough is

Bought an OLP Stingray V with Status Graphite neck and numerous other upgrades from Thunder Fingers. Great bass, very honest and accurate description of condition, packaged very well, great friendly communications, fast turnaround. All in all a pleasure to deal with and highly recommended. Buy from this guy with confidence.

[quote name='lateralus462' post='411172' date='Feb 16 2009, 03:03 PM']How about adding another 8 x 10 and having more of everything?[/quote] Like more trips to the chiropractor

[quote name='urban Bassman' post='410132' date='Feb 15 2009, 04:16 PM']I used to play through a GK700RBII and 4 ohm 410RRX You can lay-waste to vast tracts of civilization with that combo, never felt I needed a 15". You get masses of low end rumble from the 410, even with a 5 string. So unless you feel that you need to make more a visual impact than a sonic one I reckon the the 410 is all you'd ever need... Hope that helps![/quote] Whilst the 4x10 + 1x15 setup remains fashionable, I have found that in a practical gigging situation, the 1x15's slower reaction time (somebody will correct me on that I'm sure, but thats what it feels like to me) coupled with the higher output of the 4x10 means the 1x15 adds little to the rig other than height. I'm currently gigging 2 4x10's which gives monstrous low end, crisp mids and well rounded highs.

[quote name='BigRedX' post='408321' date='Feb 13 2009, 10:21 AM']It's known as the Overwater Original. Just to whet your appetite here's my two... The fretless is apparently the first 5-string Overwater made. Maybe time for an Overwater thread in the porn section?[/quote] As far as I recall, this is the Overwater 'C' bass. I almost bought a fretless one off the bassist with Lindisfarne about ten years back, wished I had now. I have a J series 5 string (35", tulipwood body, flame maple neck, rosewood board, 3tsb, Ultrajazz pup's, J-Retro) and its the best bass I have owned by a country mile and then some. I'll be gigging it tomorrow night and grinning sickeningly like a cheshire cat throughout.

I only dep for others, as due to family/work/life reasons I cannot commit to one project full time. As to the special ingredient argument, sometimes a dep can freshen things up and kick the band on a notch but I guess this depends on the quality of the dep.

Thanks again Dave, Another bundle of cables arrived two days after the order. Fantastic customer service, great prices, great product and I particularly like the new bassic bits collars on the cables, nice one! cheers Kev