jwbassman

[quote name='alexclaber' post='12574' date='Jun 5 2007, 04:12 PM']I have an Avalon U5 enroute at the moment. It'll be here in about 10 days, will update once I've given it a whirl. Alex[/quote] Hi Alex - great would appreciate it, looking forward to hearing your review John

Main gig is playing in a Big band and listen to mostly big band CDs - but my collection is very varied, there's allsorts in there The wife makes great choclate cake

[quote name='mic mac moe' post='15605' date='Jun 11 2007, 02:24 PM']Feedback all good mate.Top quality guitar and accessories.Early at the meeting place too (i was hopelessly late!).Would strongly recommend[/quote] Thanks Mick Good to meet you, glad your happy with your purchase, hope you get more use out of her than I did, just happy she's gone to a good home All the best... John

Hi guys Not got any feedback just yet, but delivering my Squire Fretless 4 today so hopefully there will be some in here later

Rant away... hope you feel a little better now, no it doesn't change a thing but if you feel better then it's worth it

[quote name='BeLow' post='11577' date='Jun 3 2007, 09:04 PM']I have used various makes but was impressed with Overwater Nickels - must buy some more soon.[/quote] +1 on the Overwater Nickels - I find the nickel gives a warmer sound than the stainless steel and is a bit easier on the fingers too... has anyone tried the Ritter Swordsteel? ordered a set just to give them a try, not had chance to fit them yet, maybe tomorrow...

Digitech Jamman - great fun and so easy to work with even I can use it John

Hi and welcome - good to have you onboard John

Nice one mate - you make it look so easy

Pictures of [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=128&view=findpost&p=2616"]my Overwater[/url] (from another thread on Custom basses...

[quote name='jazzbassmm' post='13060' date='Jun 6 2007, 02:01 PM']Hi to everyone i am new here and the first thing is that i am sorry for my bad english i am italian....then may I know what kind of bass strings i should buy to have a really deeper, deeper sound good to play Jazz??? I don't like bright sound at all, i love the double bass sound or fetless bass sound so I am looking for some strings that finally make me happy and i wish have some advice from somebody here!! MY BASSES [url="http://www.schizzechea.it/MM/COPPIA_A.jpg"]http://www.schizzechea.it/MM/COPPIA_A.jpg[/url] The strings that i have right now are: Fender Marcus Miller: D'Addario Pro Steel Gauges : (.050, .065, .085, .105) Squier Jazz Bass Vintage Modified : Fender Super 7250M, Gauges: (.045, .065, .085, .105) Thank you so much![/quote] Hi and welcome... Obvious choice would be a set of flatwounds - as for the manufacturer, that's your choice, most of the main producers have flatwounds available...

[quote name='Dan_Nailed' post='12541' date='Jun 5 2007, 02:09 PM']I used to have a Sansamp PSA-1 and that was both warm and sterile at the same time, very odd! Then I switched to an Ampeg SVP-Pro and was a lot happier with my overall tone. Tube preamps vary quite a lot in range, my Ampeg only cost me £250 off Ebay but you can buy stuff like Demeter or Aguilar that is pretty boutique so shop around. You really do have a lot of options here! I'd look into either of the two BBE preamps, the Sansamp RBI, Ampeg SVP-Pro and SVP-CL and the EBS Classic 1.[/quote] Just to throw something else into the mix - I was chatting to Laurence at Overwater yesterday and he suggested I should try the Avalon U5 - any of you guys ever used one?

[quote name='presoulnation' post='12382' date='Jun 5 2007, 09:58 AM']I have always been curious about Overwater stuff. A mate of mine was offered an endorsement with them a while back and I have always liked the look of the Progress. Just never had chance to play one![/quote] Where abouts are you? If you can get up to Carlisle then the guys are more than willing to let you try some stuff out, really helpful too...

Glad you like it I'm not into flash - just quality;) It's a great bass to play and sounds awesome - I'm trying to save up to get an Overwater fretted jazz 5, but I'm along way off right now Easily the best bass I've owned, not that there have been many but it seemed a logical progression, and to think I initially only went to get a padded strap! Laurence could sell ice to the eskimos This bass is quite possibly the best piece of musical gear I have ever bought - and can't recommend them highly enough - check out the websites [url="http://www.overwater.co.uk/"]here[/url] and [url="http://www.overwater.co.uk/"]here[/url] I should be on commission

Bump - for anymore thoughts/feedback

Gig Update Just got in - what a great gig - Liane Carrol, amazing! Played to a full house (approx 250), closing the festival, a good crowd, band played well and everyone went home happy John Next gig is on Wednesday - 'D' Day at Newburgh in aid of Douglas Valley Lion Charity - optional 40s fancy dress , no seriously...

It's in the book and I'm looking forward to it already... How much is it and is there a limited number of tickets available? Cheers John

[quote name='BassBod' post='10590' date='Jun 1 2007, 02:03 PM']Hi jwbassman I'm going in the opposite direction - I loved my SWR rack, (90 lbs cab and 30-40 lbs of pre/pwr amp). It always sounded good. But, I really appreciate the newer lighter stuff (EA esp) and don't use the bigger rack gear unless its a tour/big venue and there's plenty of people to load the van or its a really important recording where someone might appreciate (or even notice) a better sound. Whenever I've used the sansamp for recordings I've always been very impressed, in fact surprised, that it performs so well. People think of it as a fuzz box, but it can be more subtle. Enjoy looking for your solution - there's a lot of good rack gear out there - I'd recommend the SWR Grand Prix (very clean), any age of Alembic F1X/F2B (warm as toast) or the Trace GP12SMX. All great and sometimes available on evilbay.....or here? BB[/quote] Hey BB If I go through with this I'll be selling my EA iAmp 200 if you're interested - need to raise £500 on it - as you're proabbly aware they're £1300 new... John

[quote name='BassBod' post='10235' date='May 31 2007, 09:36 PM']I'd suggest that you try a sansamp bass driver in front of your existing EA. You can (with a bit of adjustment) use this to warm up the sound, and make it sound "older" if that makes sense? I did ths for ages with my SWR (Grand Prix or Studio 220 into 800 pwr amp) for blues and rock gigs. I've also done the same with an iamp500 / cxl112 and get very good results. It may not be a purist approach, but I've always found it works well and you don't have to cart extra heavy rack boxes about. Maybe I'm just getting old and lazy..... BB[/quote] Hey BB Thanks for the advice - the Sansamp has been recommended to be before, so there must be something in it I'm still not 100% sure about my setup at the moment, not sure whether it's the GAS kicking in or there is genuine need to try something else. I've always played it save I guess, so maybe now's the time to try and experiment a little - at the end of the day if things don't work out I can always sell the stuff here or on eBay - think it goes something like this, nothing ventured - nothing gained

Hi Chris - quality, another Overwater player

Hi OG Not sure who's in charge of booking the acts - but I can make an enquiry for you if you like... my understanding is it's not the easiest place to get a gig, I think we've been trying for a couple of years now - that said we've more recently become involved with the SMJC (Southport Melodic Jazz Club) and I think this may have helped - have alook at their website... [url="http://www.jazzinsouthport.co.uk/"]here[/url] and I've just found you a direct link to the organisers... [url="http://www.southportjazz.co.uk/contact.php"]here[/url] Good luck... John

Hi guys - seriously leaning towards the BBE BMAX F right now but not sure what to power it with or what cab to go for - the EA cabs are still looking (and from experience, sounding) good, but also considering a EBS 110 or 112 - but open to other suggestions... as for a power amp I'm liking the look of this [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160119295561&rd=1&rd=1"]1U rack mount[/url], any thoughts or recommendations? cheers John

Bump... for a good gig at the Southport Jazz Festival at the weekend...

I've been reading alot on here recently about OBBM - next time I'm looking for a new cable he will be my first port of call for sure