BassTractor

Hello James (?), Welcome to BC! I'm sure you'll soon be feeling like a bro' here. Has the sound of it, at any rate. Great story, but [b]did[/b] you support Maiden at Wembley by 16, or did that come a tad later than planned? Enjoy the site! best, bert

Congrats, Gaf, and a belated good luck at the audition! best, bert

Welcome, Nick. This is a temporary site issue. In the mean time we could always volunteer and put you out of your misery the traditional way. Only kidding of course. We're far too creative to use the traditional way. Anyway, hope you get something out of this site. Enjoy! best, bert

[quote name='Kongo' timestamp='1354070545' post='1881776'] Good intonation then. :-P [/quote] Hehehe. Great try! And how positive!

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1354094120' post='1881874'] Thanks guys, good to see some love for the place. [/quote] Love from me alright. Been there up to six times a year. Sadly no longer. [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1354094120' post='1881874'] Looking forward to seeing the flying camper van [/quote] Just wait for a windy day. Looking forward to landing on your lawn. [quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1354098267' post='1881943'] If so I may have flown with you [/quote] You haven't, but you did transport me through Holyhead a few times. Recognised you immediately. best, bert

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1354058724' post='1881661'] WTF Bert - do you have a flying camper van? [/quote] Only on South Stack I do! b, b

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1353965004' post='1880392'] Oh yeh - forgot to say......... it rains a lot here [/quote] Just move to Holyhead. There, the rain blows away, keeping you dry. [written in my camper van on South Stack, just seconds before landing again - in Valley] best, bert

[quote name='lefrash' timestamp='1354041609' post='1881347'] Another update. [/quote] Thanks lefrash! You expressed what I couldn't. ...but if I could've expressed it, then of course I could've expressed it a lot better. Me, I couldn't hear the difference between the real seventies big muff in my head and this emulation. Then again, I reckon it's the single most easily emulated effect, seeing as we're talking sum and difference frequencies, or what those are called in foreignish. best, bert

[quote name='bremen' timestamp='1354032278' post='1881147'] It's only fair - he's shown a picture of his tractor :-) [/quote] Hey! That's my CAT you're talking about!

Hey Camille, Welcome to BC! You want serious chats, eh? I'm outta here! I hope you enjoy the site and the multidirectional information flow it channels. When everything on the site works again, then please show us a picture of your bass, yes? best, bert

[quote name='mentalextra' timestamp='1354005381' post='1880596'] only to stumble and do a backwards roll into my other shed! [/quote] Arthur!? Are you really Arthur Jackson? BC is honoured, I'm sure. Get well soon! best, bert

Cool stuff! Looking forward to the next one, with grape jelly, marshmallow spread and peanut butter. Subscribed. best, bert

[quote name='Leen2112' timestamp='1353968047' post='1880435'] Yeah Bert, how is that progressing then? [/quote] Sorry, Leen. Nothing has happened. I do have the string lying here, but haven't put it on yet. Too busy trying to sell the bass. I guess nobody wants a bass with three roundwounds and a flat B.

[quote name='Tuono' timestamp='1353956644' post='1880280'] Thanks Leen. Fifer eh? My wife is a wee bit familiar with Kirkaldy [/quote] Ouch! I came in too late to warn you: Don't mention the war! Don't mention Kirkaldy! Sorry, mate! Edit: Demmit! Leen beat me to it! Hate you, my friend! best, bert

Hey Tuone, Welcome to BC! Great introduction you wrote. Thanks. You'll fit right in here, I'm sure. [quote name='Tuono' timestamp='1353953646' post='1880222'] I am a great believer in keeping my bass lines simple [/quote] Ah! Adam Claytuono! Should have named your other band, though. That modesty is not becoming. Anyway, enjoy the site and the banter! All the best, E-bert (I still only play the low E, but have just received a tip on trying a flat B or something, Idunno).

[quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1353800537' post='1878659'] Eh, decided its not for me unfortunately. Now up for sale. [/quote] Hey Shock, Could you say more 'bout that? I'm convinced it's interesting to others. best, bert

Separates for the win! Others have already told why. In part due to my bad back, I sold my MAG 300 combo with 4*10 that was roughly 44 kilos. Then bought a Little Bastard (14.5 kg) and two LB-112 cabs @ 14 kg or so. Three light lifts is better than one heavy one, and, more importantly in my case, gives better spread and direction to the powers that else would ruin my back. Very satisfied. best, bert

[quote name='Leen2112' timestamp='1353888584' post='1879517'] as soon as you staart pumping out those fat bass lines [/quote] Sorry, Leen, but "staart" is not Welsh.Try: "as soon as you dechrau pumping out those fat bass lines" best, bert

[color=#ffffff].[/color] [color=#ffffff].[/color] Helo, mister Oldman, syr! Croeso! You must be a man after my heart: [quote name='welsholdman' timestamp='1353882570' post='1879446'] Must admit i don't play 'traditional' ukulele type songs and have a lot of fun seeing how far i can push the sound of an electric ukulele using effects and technique. [/quote] I've done likewise ever since I found the spring reverb in my first electronic organ, and up to playing classical music with prepared pianos. Lotsa fun. You being Welsh and old and having that bassy things hankering, you'll fit right in. Ask away! I'm sure millions of BC'ers are in line already to help you get a good start. Enjoy what BC has to offer! Or is that "offr"? Hwyl be upon you. best, bert

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1353869471' post='1879184'] Strange..! I don't recall having played drums with you before..? (...[i]but you've certainly got the right attitude..![/i]) Where have you heard me..? [/quote] But Dad?!

23RD PSALM FOR BASSISTS: The Lord is my drummer; I shall not rush. He maketh me to lay out in tasteful places; ... He leadeth me beside cool meter changes; He restoreth my "one." ...He leadeth me to the right repeats For His name's sake. Yea, though I read through the trickiest road maps, I will fear no train wrecks; For Thou art with me; Thy ride and Thy snare, They comfort me. Thou setteth up a solo for me In the presence of mine guitarists; Thou annointeth my lines with drive; My groove overflows. Surely good feel and swing will follow me All the tunes of each set; And I will dwell in the pocket The whole gig long. AMEN!

Hey Xock, Welcome to BC! Yes, there is a lot to learn here. The site is very large. I hope you will enjoy it. best, bert

Kevin Gilbert & Thud: "Waiting" - live Kevin Gilbert is way, way too unknown. Inspiring craftsman. This video prob won't show that, but here it is anyway: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJNzI_42rpw[/media]

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1353753186' post='1878063'] Are they pretty easy to use then? [/quote] I think so. But I also think one must read a little in the manual to get a good start. For example, the earlier made rmark about the sensitivity is very important. It's a real steal, and I think everyone understands that, but this thread contains a lot of uncertainty. My take: it's a well-made machine of great usability, and with overall good sound. It will never do better than a range of separates, but in my mind it is a steal already at 400 quid, let alone at 109. That and the tube really [b]glows[/b]! Worth the price of admission alone! That's enough! I'm gonna pull it out right now, and experiment s'more! b...