jwbassman

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

I'm not really into slap playing either, probably because I could never do it plus it is never required for the sort of music I play... Not sure of any pure finger players of the top of my head, but I'm sure you'll find that the great players (like Victor), can use all the techniques, if you want groove Victor is a great place to look - check out his clinics on bassplayer.tv

Depends on the shop - I went into the local Rimmers Music at lunchtime to try and get a box for shipping a bass in and they said no - in fact the manager has a policy of not giving away the boxes at all as they consider ebay a direct competitor, personally i can't see how me selling 1 guitar is going to have any great impact on them but there you go. Guess I'll have to get some cardboard from elsewhere good luck, if you find a source let me know

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='9038' date='May 30 2007, 09:35 AM']YGWYPF[/quote] I fully agree - if I'm honest I think I'll just have to shelve the GAS for now and save up some proper money

Yeah - I was looking at that bass last night, I've got a squire fretless 4 on eBay at the moment, once that's sold and there's only a couple of days to go, I can think about getting something else

Hi I had the fretless version of the Yamaha - the TRB5F - it was my main bass for a number of years (certain amount of sentimental value to as it was my 21st birthday present from my Dad) Until I moved up to my Overwater I was well built as with all Yamaha products - it maybe doesn't have the appeal of some of the other bass brands but it was a solid performer and I've still got it as a back up. Yes, It's mass produced but to a very high standard, maybe lacks some of the refinement of other basses in it's price range but very reliable and versatile... John

Hi guys - I'm thinking about a fretted 5 at the moment and I've seen this on eBay [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Shine-Warrior-Deluxe-5-String-Active-Bass-Guitar-Honey_W0QQitemZ270124733627QQihZ017QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]link[/url] does anybody know anything about these? Looks pretty decent and is nice and cheap, but does that mean it's going to be crap Thanks in advance... John

Hi Mike Bass solo has a real cool vibe to it, but you need to get a better drummer John

Just come across another one on ebay... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WESTONE-THUNDER-1-A-BASS_W0QQitemZ260123676164QQihZ016QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]link[/url]

Guys, i saw this and thought of you ... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WESTONE-Thunder-I-Bass-1984-Matsumoku-Japan-Classic_W0QQitemZ300115394819QQihZ020QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]link[/url] John

Hi Andy and welcome... more about me [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=167&view=findpost&p=1108"]here[/url] and [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=314&view=findpost&p=2143"]here[/url] Currently at work - still, finishing early today, so not all bad news Cheers John

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BigRedX - if you want info on your Overwater get in touch with Chris up in Carlisle - contact details on their [url="http://www.overwater.co.uk"]website[/url] He should be able to tell you a bit about it as he probably built it... Cheers John

Hi Pete You're been PM'd John

I've been thinking about one too... I gave Overwater a call about it a few weeks ago and they had pre-sold the majority of the first shipment they were expecting. I'm not sure whether to go down this route or the pre/power amp + cab, food for though at the moment. I've currently got a iAmp 200 combo, so with regards the tone shaping options on the other iAmp gear, i've found it can be very useful, particularly in some of the pretty crap acoustics we end up playing in, gives you really good control, but I guess at the end of the day it just depends what you put into it - tone is one of those very subjective areas. I'd like to give the new iAmp micro a try just to compare