Linus27

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='530481' date='Jul 2 2009, 12:16 PM']Oh go on then, seeing as you asked. Cant you just take the woolly jumpers that are covering the drivers out of the cab and it might sound better and be a lot lighter [/quote] Oh, such a poor effort. Obvious comment with the wooly jumper remark and only able to raise a small smile. 1.5 out of 5. Must try harder [quote name='dave_bass5' post='530481' date='Jul 2 2009, 12:16 PM']Seriously, im also looking to get (or maybe try) one of Alex's cabs to replace my 1210R so ill be keeping an eye on this thread. No more silly comments (unless it gets even hotter here at work;-)[/quote] Don't do that. I know a great Ashdown cab you can buy and it would be much cheaper. Plus, after a month, you will be stronger and fitter with muscles the size of houses.

[quote name='silddx' post='529691' date='Jul 1 2009, 04:09 PM']Cheers linus Basschat seems to be brilliant for everything, maybe Ped should open a BASSCHAT kebab shop, they would be the best kebabs out there, he could call it BassBabs or something. Glad your band's going so well, I remember that thread![/quote] HAHAHA Basschat don't do beer, but if they did, it would probably beer the best beer in the world :) Reminds me of an advert.

Congratulations on getting the gig. Let us know how you get on and when your gigging. I to have recently found comfort in the arms of a new band thanks to the help of others here with the audition. Things are going great so far for me so I wish you all the best also. Good luck.

[quote name='Buzz' post='529299' date='Jul 1 2009, 03:16 AM']Obbm for leads. General consensus around these parts are the Dunlop straplocks are the best, however Schallers come a very close second, just be wary that you need to use threadlock on the nut to secure it 100% as depending on strap thickness, there's not alot of turns left, and that the screws that Schaller use are ever so slightly thinner and shorter than Fender's at the very least.[/quote] I just fitted 2 Schaller strap locks to both my Laklands last night. The screw that came out of the body was fatter than the one that Schaller provide. So I had to re-use the Lakland screws. However, the Laklnad screw is too big to go through the Schaller fittings so I spent the next 2 hours filing by hand 4 Lakland screws and the hole where the head goes through and the screw goes through on the Schaller fittings. My hands today are now dead :)

I thought GAS was something I suffered with but I have since found its more to do with just finding what I am happy with. When I was learning to play I went through a few basses but most of those were upgrades to better basses. Washburn, Tokai, Fender MIM etc and I stopped at an ESP 400 series Jazz which is truely remarkable. When I got my first advance, I bought the basses of my dreams, a Musicman and a 1977 Fender Precision. I also bought a 1973 Fender Telecaster bass. I had no desire for any other bass. When I stopped playing, I sold everything (bad move) apart from the ESP. Since starting up again a few years back, it was like everything was re-set and I had to start again. I bought and sold a Telecaster re-issue bass. Great bass but not the sound or feel I was after. I then got another Musicman which is amazing and I did use it a fair amount but again, not the sound or feel I need and so, rather than sell it (I've learnt my lesson) its packed away. I then bought a Lakland Duck Dunn. Amazing bass and the perfect Precision sound for when I need it. However, it's not the sound I need. I kept going back to my ESP Jazz so I bought a Fender 1975 Classic Jazz. A great great bass with a wicked neck but the sound was not right. It should had been my main bass but my ESP sounds better. So, I sold that and have just bought a Lakland Darryl Jones and OMG, this is the perfect bass. It plays and feels amazing and the sound is on par if not maybe a little better than my ESP. I have reached my goal. So for me, its more of a case of finding the right bass from a practical point of view rather than wanting more from a desire stand point. I have the perfect Jazz, the perfect Precision, my Stingray which was always my dream bass and my ESP as the back up bass. In theory, I want no more basses. However, if money ever allows, then my perfect collection would have a Fender Telecaster/51 re-issue bass in blonde but I am not gassing for it.

Easy one this for me. When I was learning to play bass, my dream bass was a Musicman Stingray. When I got a record deal and our advance, I went and bought my dream bass, a brand new Teal Green 3 EQ Musicman Stingray from the old Bass Centre in Wapping. It was a beautiful bass and the best neck ever on a Musicman. I loved it. I recorded with it on our album and toured with it. In a moment of madness I sold it and I regret that so so very much. It was not my main bass and it did not suit my style but the memories of it, especially as it was my dream bass that I bought with my first advance gives it so much sentimental value. Just wish i still had her. Oh well.

[quote name='BigRedX' post='527727' date='Jun 29 2009, 01:50 PM']From experience I know that Fender-style bases simply don't suit me and place far too many restrictions on my playing style for me to ever consider having one. By the time I would have put right all the problems I see with a P- or J-style bass, it would have so little in common with the instrument it started out, that I might as well have something that's been design properly from the ground up to be different. Also (not a criticism aimed at anyone - simply an observation) I find it fairly depressing that for many people claiming to produce original music their originality hasn't extended to their choice of instrument.[/quote] One mans wine is another mans poison as they say. Would be interested in hearing what you would change or whats wrong with say a standard Fender Jazz bass. I am currently using a Lakland Darryl Jones which, along with my ESP 400 Series Jazz, are the best two basses I have ever played and I really can't fault them. Would be interesting to hear what you would change.

[quote name='BigRedX' post='527529' date='Jun 29 2009, 11:00 AM']You be needing to have a good read of [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=5525"]this thread[/url] then![/quote] HEHEHE OMG, I am far too boring to like any of them. I think I have been well and truely sold the commecial product. If it does not look slightly like a Fender then I don't like it

[quote name='BigRedX' post='527498' date='Jun 29 2009, 10:29 AM']If I was going to expand my range of available basses, I'd be looking at the following: Spalt Hybrid Norton Pagelli Ritter Raptor and probably another Gus (5-string fretless this time)[/quote] I've not heard of any of those basses

I may be at my dream collection already which is, Lakland Darryl Jones Jazz Lakland Duck Dunn Precision Musicman Stingray What I would get to compliment that would be, Fender Telecaster/51 Precision Washburn AB40 Acoustic Bass Lined Fretless I would also get a an electric fretless but not sure which one at this moment.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='526978' date='Jun 28 2009, 07:45 PM']Im guessing the ABM 4x10 is about 79 pounds ish then? Hmm....thats still a lot lighter than a fair few non-neo 4x10s. My Orange is about 98lbs! hahahahah. Ampegs are roughly about that as well. Anyway, if you still want to go 4x10, id go for a Berg AE410.....but that only saves you about 17lbs and some bulk. I practice with my Orange 115 and thats much lighter and can easily handle a lot of power...but its still 60 ish lbs. Id maybe...maybe suggest looking at Schroeder.....1212L or 1212BMF. Ive not tried one but I hear they do a very good job.[/quote] Yeah, 79lbs or 36kg. Thats the thing, I could lift it ok and carry it ok and it did not feel any heavier than cabs I used to own around 10 - 12 years ago when I was out gigging lots, but I do suffer with a bad neck and shoulders and I am really suffering today. I think the age thing has caught up with me now and the neck and shoulders have had enough

What about the Nemesis range by Eden? They do a lightweight 4 x 10 which also seems a very good price. Anyone got any experience of them?

[quote name='Uncle Balsamic' post='526802' date='Jun 28 2009, 04:16 PM']You mentioned Barefaced, but really, if I was to buy a cab nowadays that's what I'd get.[/quote] It is certainly on my list of ones to consider. That is for sure.

I have an Ashdown ABM EVO amp which I run through an Ashdown ABM 4 x 10. It sounds superb. However, I used it for the first time ever in rehersals yesterday and today my back and shoulders are killing me. The carrying it in and out was a nightmare and I really struggled. Out of the back of the car, across the car park, twisting through two doors and through the rehersal room. This thing weights 36kg and I do suffer with a bad neck and shoulders but I have never had a problem before but nothing has ever weighed this much before. I was hard work. I think at my age now (39) and with the possibilty of gigs coming up, I think the time has come to go lightweight. I think I will keep my Ashdown ABM EVO head as the sound suits me and is superb but I need to change the cab. Idealy I would like a 4 x 10 or 2 x 12 and it has to be lightweight. However, I fancy something that is not going to colour the Ashdown amp to much. I know Alexclaber - barefaced bass stuff is supposed to be uncoloured and is on my list but just wondering if any others that would do the job. Markbass is also light but so far I get the impression that the cabs are not that great and do tend to be coloured. Its been a little frustrating as I have only had the cab a couple of weeks and it does sound amazing. I should had listened to my wife when she said it would be too heavy for me and to go for a lightweight cab but then I am male and stubborn. She is currently enjoying saying, "I told you so" :) All I need now is dave_bass5 to join in with the Ashdown comments So any recommendations would be really appreciated.

[quote name='Buzz' post='526425' date='Jun 28 2009, 12:34 AM']Pitch and put Wayne? [/quote] OMG!!!!!

Really sorry they strung you along but it sounds like you are better off without them. Just don't give up ok. Bound to be a band out there wanting a great bass player. Took me 6 months to find my band.

[quote name='Rayman' post='517205' date='Jun 18 2009, 10:11 AM']Superb basses. I've had both a JO4 and a DJ4 and they were both faultess, outstanding instruments. That DJ needs a white pearl guard on it to finish it off IMO.[/quote] Yep, white pearloid scratchplate for the DJ4 is on the list

[quote name='51m0n' post='514917' date='Jun 16 2009, 12:46 AM']Well, back from audition. Being the first of three they auditioned tonight I cant tell you if I got the gig until tomorrow, but I certainly dont think I disgraced myself at all, kept in the pocket, didnt do anything silly and made sure that the pants remained on 'swing' for the whole time. Job well done. Damn they play Fire fast in the flesh though! Dont think they noticed any errors in their stuff, except the ending of one of the tracks which has a load of surprising stabs that I've not heard (not on the edited versions on myspace that I had to listen to) - that was a highly entertaining moment as we all discovered the limits of my telepathy. On the plus side the other edited track I nailed the ending on, to the point where no one mentioned it. Now that was a classy moment At this point I either get it or not, but either way I had a blast this evening. The horn section (what was there) were as tight in the flesh as they are on the recordings, very very cool indeed! They're a nice bunch, very well organised, if I get the chance I will be saying a definite yes. Fingers crossed! And thanks again for all the support and advice - it was much appreciated chaps... P.S Played through some god awful peavey rig. It was plop, the Roscoe still sounded amazing - caught the barri player eyeing up the headstock all evening trying to figure out what it was, left him guessing - he was also a bit nonplussed by the whole 3 finger RH technique that was going on, ace!![/quote] Good stuff. Sound like you played as well as you could so if you don't get it, then its probably nothing to do with your playing. If its not to be then it was not right for you is the attitude I always take and something better will come along later.

[quote name='Thunderthumbs' post='514791' date='Jun 15 2009, 09:38 PM']The blue strings on the DJ really make it stand out.[/quote] Yeah, I did not even know you could get coloured string. This is Happy Jack's old bass and he introduced me to the strings. I am going to try and get some red ones for the Duck Dunn if thats possible

Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones in Lake Placid Blue and Lakland Skyline Duck Dunn in Candy Apple Red. Two of the best basses I have ever owned.