Linus27

[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.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='514031' date='Jun 15 2009, 12:05 PM']Ah, i see where your coming from. Play the DJ through the Ashdown and i wont get all excited about it. ;-).[/quote] HAHAHA good come back

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='514007' date='Jun 15 2009, 11:40 AM']That would be the nail in the coffin LOL.[/quote] You can also play in through my Ashdown and see what your missing and then sell your over priced and over hyped Mark Bass stuff

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='513985' date='Jun 15 2009, 11:22 AM']Ah right, thought i hadn't seen it for sale. Glad its still working. Yes, those two Lakland's make a very nice pair. Im starting to feel like i need a change because of seeing your DJ so please dont post a pic of the two together. I cant afford it LOL.[/quote] HAHA will do tonight for you and don't worry about not affording, I could not either As always, your very welcome to come and try the DJ at any point.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='513967' date='Jun 15 2009, 11:04 AM']Blimey, what happened to the DD?[/quote] Duck Dunn is still going strong, it just does not suit the band I am in. I needed a Jazz tone and its perfect for this band. The Duck Dunn will be played at a couple of gig in August and I can't wait. So in my lounge I have a beautiful vibrant red Duck Dunn and an uber cool Lake Placid Blue Darryl Jones. They both look so cool next to each other.

Up to date one of me with my brand new Lakland Darryl Jones which I bought on Saturday from Happy Jack and is the best bass ever.

[quote name='boabskiboab' post='482335' date='May 7 2009, 07:25 PM']Just bought a sweet MIM 70's Jazz from Linus27. Bass is exactly as he described it. A bomb could have went off in the delivery van, it wouldn't of damaged the bass it was packed so securely. If i had a question it was usually answered within a few hours. My first purchase thru basschat, and it was perfect. Cheers Linus27 [/quote] Thanks Boab, only just seen this thread. Had no idea it existed so thanks. Great dealing with you also and really pleased you are happy with you new bass.

[quote name='saibuster' post='511654' date='Jun 11 2009, 10:20 PM']Here is one from last saturdays' gig in the middle of Watford high street. [attachment=26904:bass1.jpg][/quote] Thats a very good photo actually.

[quote name='NancyJohnson' post='510696' date='Jun 10 2009, 10:23 PM']Going back to the original thread, I use a fishing trolley I got from Argos. If I don't use that, my drummer carries it out to the car (seriously). He's soooooo keen. P[/quote] As in this?? [url="http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001501&langId=-1&searchTerms=fishing+trolley"]http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/s...fishing+trolley[/url]

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='510312' date='Jun 10 2009, 04:07 PM']After doing some more research, I have found out that it is infact, the weight of the magnets in the speakers that are responsible for the weight. What I would suggest is that you remove the weight of these magnets from the cab by removing the speakers. That should make the cab more manageable. That and a lick of white paint... ...and you should be in business! ROCK THE HOUSE DOWN![/quote] Thats just crazy. Why put magnets in a speaker cab? Don't they know thats just going to make it heavier. Good plan, I'm just going to take the speakers out, chuck them in the bin, paint the cab white and jobs a carrot on the end of a fishing rod.

[quote name='peted' post='510275' date='Jun 10 2009, 03:37 PM']I would suspect the cable if the head is silent until it's plugged in. How is the hiss with no cable, and the valve drive + volume at full?[/quote] With the valve dial on full and the input and output on full with no cable attached it is silent. With a cable plugged in, the valve, input and output set at 9pm, you can hear a hissing sound. If I turn the valve to full, or increase the treble dial, the hissing gets louder. I have tried different cables and there is no difference in the hissing sound

I think its conclusive that unless i can train the Squirrels in the garden, the best bet is going to be a trolly.

[quote name='51m0n' post='510211' date='Jun 10 2009, 02:38 PM']I have a team of 43 midget Ghurkali warriors for the cab and 15 tame trained shrews for the amp..... I carry my bass and leads bag myself though (cant find the staff)[/quote] I have an Ashdown head also so 15 just won't be enough. I wonder if I can train some squirrels to do the lot

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='510062' date='Jun 10 2009, 12:17 PM']No. It will "colour" the sound.[/quote] HAHAHAHA good point

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='510106' date='Jun 10 2009, 12:59 PM']Get some white paint and paint it all over the cab. I've heard that the lighter a cab is, the easier it is to carry.[/quote] This man is a genius. Why other companies don't do this I don't know