pete.young

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='107183' date='Dec 20 2007, 04:26 PM']I've never actually seen a 330, so I can't tell you if it was lined.[/quote] I have one, and it isn't. Just a few dots up the side.

OK you Omni 10 users, Have any of you tried using a pair of these cabs to handle PA? It looks as though I'm going to need to acquire some PA gear in the near future, and I'd rather have something that I could also use for a bass rig.

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='104661' date='Dec 15 2007, 02:33 PM']Hopefully I should have a very tight, clean and powerful sounding set up on stage. I've decided that the Trace V8 isn't powerful to drive the Acmes in a way they need so I'm going to try and replace them with one of these: An EBS 212 neo, I'm going to be on the look out for a 210 neo to match and maybe I can take the RB700 head out of my combo if I need to use it with the cabs.[/quote] An excellent choice. I've gone one and it works really well with the Burman. No it's not for sale ;-) Have you tried using a Burman to drive each of the Acme cabs and slaving one off the other? Best, Pete

Just bought a Dunlop brick from Higgie. Very smooth transaction, goods in excellent condition and well packaged. Recommended.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='99701' date='Dec 5 2007, 04:40 PM'][b]If a member has something to sell I'd EXPECT them to flag it up for sale both on the eBay and for sale section![/b][/quote] So would I, although there are plenty of people who would disagree with us because they don't like the idea of using the For Sale forum to advertise Ebay links. My understanding is that your proposal would prevent the posting of links to auction items in the Ebay forum, which would stop BCers from advertising their auctions. Is that what you are seeking to achieve? In which case, what would be an acceptable use for the forum? I'd be very sorry to see bassassin's entertaining and erudite threads disappear as a result, for example. And as Beedster points out, many of the dealers who this forum was set up to prevent picking up bargain BIN items are now registered on the forum and should presumably be included in your notion of a BC community.

[quote name='Weird War' post='99547' date='Dec 5 2007, 01:31 PM']Why don't we put this to the vote?[/quote] Simple majority? The forum has approx 1900 members, so that's roughly 950 votes in favour required. That's not gonna work. I think we went down the path of 'how many votes is enough' on Bassworld, without coming up with a useful answer.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='99301' date='Dec 4 2007, 11:50 PM']'IF' one of my (our) fellow BCers was selling the item then surely the more coverage and higher bids the better... So that's not particularly well thought through![/quote] The point , not very well made, was that some BC might be very happy to have an item he was selling highlighted in this forum, and your proposal would prevent it. [quote]You may not agree with my point of view as is your prerogative. Highlight all the links you like; all I'm trying to point out is, it may well hack you off if you happen to come across an item of particular interest to you, that you're hoping to bag at a bargain price, when a 'fellow BCer' points it out to all and sundry thereby ruining any chance of you getting a bargain![/quote] File under 'sh*t happens'. I suspect that in reality there are very few 'bargains' that go un-noticed . [quote]I'm simply playing Devil's Advocate as nothing so far highlighted on this section of the forum has ever pertained to anything that I am watching but I am aware of others that have been less fortunate... let's hope it never happens to you.[/quote] I don't think I have either. I also don't think I've posted anything in here which has prevented someone getting a bargain. If the mods start to block that kind of posts, they're only going to crop up elsewhere on the forum, where people who are not registered will be able to find them with search engines.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='99118' date='Dec 4 2007, 08:08 PM']As it has been pointed out most regular eBayers hang fire till the end but my point still stands... are you doing any fellow BCers any good by highlighting an auction style listing?[/quote] Maybe one of your 'fellow BCers' , whatever that means, is selling the item? I don't agree with your point of view, and reserve the right to highlight what I think are interesting listings.

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='98694' date='Dec 4 2007, 11:41 AM']Albino Cubana are an nine piece Latin/World Music band with Vocals (x2), guitar/tres, keyboards, bass, drums, percussion, trumpet and trombone - very dance orientated but funky as f*** and the horns are a delight. I DARE YOU TO SIT STILL!!![/quote] Sounds good. I'll be there if I can get a pass-out. Maybe I'm not the only person in Suffolk with a columbian Tiple after all!

[quote name='beerdragon' post='97282' date='Dec 1 2007, 05:05 PM']Kent the garden of England.[/quote] Don't get carried away, Beerdragon. He might be from Maidstone.

[quote name='Jase' post='98631' date='Dec 4 2007, 09:55 AM']... I'd rather rely on a drummer who has good natural timing,[/quote] Uh-oh.

[quote name='fretmeister' post='98027' date='Dec 3 2007, 11:49 AM']Cool. I could do with a 5 - thought I'd start cheap and cheerful but with plenty of upgrade options.[/quote] You have a PM

[quote name='fretmeister' post='97970' date='Dec 3 2007, 10:02 AM']Anyone know if a Status neck will fit on the 5 string? ta[/quote] I think it will, because there used to be someone on Bassworld who had one with a Status graphite neck. Can't remember who it was though. There's also a rewiring mod to get rid of the 2 volume controls - do a search in the 'Repairs and Technical' forum. I never got around to modding mine yet. There's also a Nordstrand pickup available for these basses.

[quote name='nick' post='97708' date='Dec 2 2007, 06:22 PM']Has anybody ever tried using a PA for bass with any success, & does anybody know anything about FAL?[/quote] Some people have had varying degrees of success with Simms-Watts PA amps. FAL were made in Cornwall, 70's / 80's I think. I have an old FAL 50W 4-channel transistor PA amp somewhere. Never tried putting bass through it. It's not great, tbh.

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='97961' date='Dec 3 2007, 09:52 AM']What's that book, Pete?[/quote] Ultimate Slap Bass, by Stuart Clayton, www.basslinepublishing.com . Stu posts on this forum occasionally. It's an excellent book IMHO, which starts from absolute basics and goes right through to stuff in the advanced section that I can't get close to, like double thumbing. Includes 2 CDs and interviews with some of the usual suspects. Stu, if you're reading this used fivers will do nicely ;-)

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='97940' date='Dec 3 2007, 09:16 AM']I have listened to Jeff Berlin's 'metronome rant' for over a decade. I kind of know what he means about time but I think he is missing a trick. I think the device has merit in that it teaches you, as a developing player, to LISTEN to another sound source whilst you are determining the validity of your own 'time'. In short, if you are playing straight quarter notes solo, I have no doubt that they will be in time (as per Jeff's 'numpty from the audience' trick) but, unless you have something to refer to, you will not be able to determine whether or not your RELATIVE time is good (are you racing, dragging etc).[/quote] +1 for that. Another good trick is to play along to a track and then have someone drop the sound source out for 8, 12, 16 or whatever bars and see how close you are to the original beat when it comes back in. I think metronomes can be useful when you're starting out, and I find them handy things to have around when I sit down with a score and it says 'crotchet = 152' to figure out how fast it has to go. I'm not impressed with Jeff's attitude either - I saw him at the London Guitar Show a couple of years ago and we got 2 minutes of bass-playing (supposedly demoing Markbass) plus a 10-minute rant about how you don't need to spend loads of money on lessons about how to play slap bass, just buy a book. Just for the record, I have Stu Clayton's excellent book but I'm still struggling with the 'why' question rather than the 'how' question ;-)

[quote name='Bloodaxe' post='94894' date='Nov 27 2007, 01:25 AM']fit 1/4" router bit with bottom-mounted roller bearing, cut round & round in circles until the bearing stops up against the pickup rout,[/quote] Ah. Sound of penny dropping, very loudly. [quote]PS. It's now gone black - hopefully have some piccies next weekend.[/quote] Looking forward to seeing it finished.

[quote name='OldGit' post='95539' date='Nov 28 2007, 11:37 AM']"Still after a date with Kylie" My mate played sax in the band on the Tiutanic for the Dr Who special she's in.[/quote] Did they play 'When the boat comes in' ?

[quote name='Jim' post='95076' date='Nov 27 2007, 01:51 PM']oopss sorry...http://www.flightcasepro.co.uk/Gig-Skinz/Gig-Skinz.php[/quote] I also managed to order one from Chemical Records in Bristol yesterday at 3.00pm, and it was delivered this morning before 11.00 ! Excellent service if you ask me.