BassTractor

Hey Rob, Welcome to the surface! Don't be a stranger now. Also, thanks for buying a U-Bass. You U-Bass guys make that I can get nice strings for the Ashbory. Enjoy bantering! best, bert

PM'ed for the pics then. best, bert

[quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1359412162' post='1954511'] Does that rig sound any good with a bass? [/quote] Me, I lurv it with that Squier CV P at least. Haven't tried another bass yet. I dig the following: Playing almost to the right of the bridge, bass volume on full, bass tone somewhere in the middle or so, amp gain on full, amp tone I don't remember and amp volume as applicable. Definitely in Rickenbacker territory, and The Stranglers wouldn't throw me out either. Well, they would, but for different reasons. I dig it big time, and don't miss the low frequencies for one second. The overtones do their work as they should. BTW, the bizarro photo was for a competition that I'm sure to not win, but it was fun to do. Very quickly, mind. best, bert

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1359392266' post='1954072'] I think 40 was the recommended. [/quote] [quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1359395752' post='1954127'] yes, 40 with original tubes, 20 if you replace the tubes with lower gain jobbies. [/quote] Thanks, guys! best, bert

Badass, I don't get what you're after. I use two 112s. So do I answer 1*12 or 2*12 ? I also use two 108s, which is not one of the answering alternatives. I also use combos. Are they to be counted in this poll? I have ordered a 112 plus 115 as my main rig. Is that what you call a "combination"? Then what do I answer? "Combination" only? best, bert

Ash, am I detecting an E-bow on one of the pics? If so, what sayest thou 'bout it? I've read earlier that people modify them to better fit the bass, and/or tap the strings to start them moving. best, bert

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1359366128' post='1953462'] It doesn't suck other than that it is too loud - but you can fix that with a £5 XLR attenuator! [/quote] Cool! Would 10dB do? 20? Thanks, bert

Hi. Welcome to the surface, and feel free to continue stealing. I always find it funny when people lurkalot and even then still decide to surface. They must be as crazy as the rest of us. But kudos for it. Are you new at this stuff, or already famous n stuff? Do you have bass gear that would be interesting for us to see pictures of? Pics of the wife? Credit card number and codes? Enjoy! best, bert

Hey Kev, Welcome! So you're old enough to settle down then, and talk some sh*te with our bunch? Great career move. I hope you'll thrive here. Loved your list of basses. Didn't like your list of amps n stuff, but that's only coz I'm a noob and don't know them. The thing in your avatar would be the Leduc? Looks like it has character. So you've hidden 10 basses from the wife then? OR? Anyway, Enjoy! best, bert

Hi Brian, Stay with it, I'd say. You mention you got the Yammie "recently", and I think it's the keyword. Adapting is all about playing experience, so-called muscle memory and being used to having to adapt. Practise and don't limit yourself to one "feel" only. The latter IME is murderous for your ability to adapt. This stuff is in fact my reason for collecting basses faster than 1 bass per chapter in Bass For Dummies. To me, a task is only mastered when it's mastered on every bass - including badly set-up ones. As a teacher, I've always made sure my pupils had to change instruments and other conditions, just so they would become sturdy in their craft. Piano pupils for example would be asked to play the same tune on an electronic keyboard as well. Helped them a lot. best, bert

Of the five amps mentioned upto now, I only know the RedSub in its Beta Aivin BP35 guise. I've been going on an on about that thing here for its flexibility and sound that seems to be from a wholly different price range. imHo, it does mwaah as well as slap, and needs little tweaking of the eq to get a different sound. I found it so endearing that it made me sell my Ashdown Mag 300W 410 combo that sounded indifferent despite a very flexible eq section with a function I love: setting the filter frequency as well as the amount. BTW, I now have a Little Bastard 30W with two 112s instead, and that thing rocks. Somewhere, I think twas on here, someone reported that a RedSub combo sounded better than its Ibanez or Beta Aivin version. May be worth a search. Good luck! best, bert

Hey Sam, Welcome! I'm sure you'll have fun with this site and the banter here. Great story you wrote. Loved the ukelele/cool bit. The StingRay looks great in that colour! Mine's boring black (but then I have a sick green Bongo). I sure hope you'll be satisfied with that thing. It's a monster bass, and one of the true classics. Enjoy! best, bert

Hey Tony, Welcome! So you're staying then? Good idea. We've got limited amounts of strings, limited self-esteem and limited success with the ladies, but we could always learn from a guitarist. [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1359313495' post='1952966'] I can only count up to ten... [/quote] Don't matter, buddy. Twas a great bonercover at any rate. best, bert, Count Tofour

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[quote name='DiMarco' timestamp='1359305171' post='1952779'] Today I fixed what Fender should have. [/quote] What stuff is that, Marco? Copper/alu tape? It looks like it's easy to apply. That, or you're a master. Garoets, bert

[quote name='tedmanzie' timestamp='1359229227' post='1952003'] Your reply is pretty weird! [/quote] Intelligent people get that a lot. I found his reply witty and to the point. best, bert

Hey Romulus, Smart move. Welcome to BC. I'm sure many here will try and help you to help her, and succeed. Pick our collective brain and it won't hurt so much. Good luck, and enjoy! best, bert

Hey Xray, Welcome! Both to BC and to the Wise Fools Club. Personally, I'm happy you're only a part-time worship bassist. 40 hours a week could be a bit much even for bassist worshippers. God, Art, Surfing? You've got GAS! Enjoy! best, bert

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1359126764' post='1950303'] Sounds like Tesco to me. [/quote] Damn you! I was sooo looking forward to writing that! best, bert

Hey Tim, Welcome! Great user name, but I'm most in awe of your avatar. You'll find that a lot of bassists here started out on - or still play - the guitar, so there's company to be had here. Not me though: I'm a classical organist and (com)poser. Are you an experienced guitarist then? Any trouble with the thicker strings and wider spacing? Anyway, Enjoy the forum and its banter! best, bert

Wayne! Why ruin what could have been a perfectly joyful, intriguing thread?? . . [b][i]Why?[/i][/b] best, bert

Hey, Wilson born 1923, Welcome! The interwebs seem to tell me this is a custom option, and indeed rare. Enjoy the site if you're staying bantering. best, bert

For those who haven't seen it yet: . . LOL @ "[size=4][b]milk it![/b][/size]" best, bert

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1359067338' post='1949540'] I've used Real Electronics [/quote] Yeah, they're unreal! Good to see ya back, G! b, b