jwbassman

[quote name='theboakster' post='924441' date='Aug 13 2010, 10:14 PM']jwbassman - used to live about ten mins from KGV college, (mis)spent my youth in Palm Court/Manhattens/Floral Hall. Where you based? Good luck with house move![/quote] I went to KGV - albeit a while ago... currently live in Churchtown. Was never really one for going out in town though, I've heard it can get pretty rough of a Friday and Saturday nights these days so tend to stay well away. Thanks, got a viewing tomorrow so let's hope they like it, it's a good house that just doesn't meet our requirements anymore...

[quote name='theboakster' post='924407' date='Aug 13 2010, 09:30 PM']jwbassman - I grew up in Southport! Small world![/quote] Indeed it is - where abouts? [quote name='theboakster' post='924407' date='Aug 13 2010, 09:30 PM']sell your sofa, they're worth it!![/quote] Currently trying to sell the house! - if that happens you never know I might have room for one!

Hi Sarah and welcome - I've always fancied playing DB but simply don't have room for one I'm sure you'll find lots of encouragement and advice on here - just keep practicing, it will come in time Do you sing when you're playing?

Jon's just had a set of used TIs off me - easy transaction, instant payment, many thanks

Thanks Jon - appreciate it

My music room could do with a bit of brightening up - I'm sure a quality calendar would fit the bill

[quote name='Doddy' post='852209' date='May 30 2010, 11:11 PM']I've just come away from seeing Kyle Eastwood play at the Southport Jazz Festival. What a great player. There seemed to be a bunch of people there who were only there because of his last name,but they had there preconceptions changed. The band was tight and killing. If you get the chance to see him,you should chech him out. I think I'll have to go see him again in Newcastle Under Lyme tomorrow.[/quote] I was at that gig too - what fantastic playing... I've seen him twice now (last time was also at the Southport Jazz Festival, a couple of year ago). As you rightly say the whole band was great and there was a great connection between all the guys on stage. It was just a shame that the acoustics in that room are so poor (I did a gig with the Swingshift Bigband in there earlier in the day - the on stage sound was terrible but we struggled through). I met him after the gig and he signed a CD for me too - he seemed like a really down to earth kinda guy

Rob is a pleasure to deal with - great comms and fast shipping. A man of his word, he said the CDs would be with me by the weekend, and they arrived yesterday

It's not a Shuker but my custom OW EVO 5 is a trans red with a maple board and black hardware so these may give you a good idea of how they look together... For me it's a winning combination... [attachment=48817:JW_EVO_01.jpg] [attachment=48818:JW_EVO_02.jpg] [attachment=48819:JW_EVO_03.jpg] [attachment=48820:JW_EVO_04.jpg] Getting a bass built to your specs is brilliant - hope it turns out to be awesome

Been following this thread with interest - keep up the good work

I did a few months around the Med about 10 years ago - I'm glad I did it and my playing seriously improved, playing every day and reading for different acts each week really helps. Ultimately I found it quite a lonely experience - I didn't know anyone on the ship and the rest of band and dance troop already knew each other which made it difficult to 'fit in'. It would be cool to do it as a band with a group of guys you really get on with

As with all these things it comes down to personal preference and the type of sound you want or need for a particular situation. Clearly there will be variations in terms of different amp/cab combinations, eq settings, basses, room acoustics etc etc. I'm sure there are many more knowledgeable than I who would be able to provide a more scientific explanation of such variations. To a large extent I've found it's trail and error until you find what works for you in any given situation - for me the experimentation is part of the fun with any new gear. Personally the Epi is currently working for my situation - it may not suit yours, but thats for you to decide. I don't know about you guys but I've found getting people to give you honest appraisal of your sound is one of the most difficult things...