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Newbie question, what pickups for a jazz bass copy??
BassTractor replied to blue meenie's topic in Introductions
Hey Meenie, I have NO idea. Full stop. But welcome to BC! Don't be a stranger, eh? best, bert -
Hi Jay, Welcome to BC! I can imagine you liked what you saw here. I like it too. Congrats on the Jazz! I'm a believer in them. Now be a good boy and do some posting here. best, bert
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How has your day been as a bassist?
BassTractor replied to charliethornton's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Blademan_98' timestamp='1351530064' post='1852240'] I have spent the day in London with my other half Still managed a visit to Wunjo bass lol [/quote] Pix of the other half and all the basses you bought, please. Trust doesn't come for free, ya know. best, bert -
How has your day been as a bassist?
BassTractor replied to charliethornton's topic in General Discussion
As a bass player: As a bassist though: (ordered 3 basses, 2 amps, 2 effects, 1 board power supply, 2 cases. Will suffer for this. [b]Will[/b] enjoy the stuff.) best, bert -
At what stage do you call yourself a bass player?
BassTractor replied to Blademan_98's topic in General Discussion
You made me realise that I've seen myself as a bass player from day one: when I decided that the bass was to be my new main instrument. Never thought about it. It was just like that. Probably has a lot to do with the fact I left organs, pianos and synths that day. Fun thing is, I could find myself not playing synths for years, and not care at all (though I was always thinking about music). Now, with the bass, a day is lost when I haven't played it. best, bert -
Little Bastard vs. Terror Bass as to sound quality
BassTractor replied to BassTractor's topic in Amps and Cabs
[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1351424504' post='1850989'] I recently enquired about a pre-owned LB212, and the owner kindly weighed it for me. It came in at a fraction under 28kg, which is twice the advertised weight. Be wary if weight is a deciding factor. [/quote] Whoa! Thanks, mate! Weight is essential, as the friend who's gonna borrow everything is a petite lady who works in IT. Happily, she [b]is[/b] able to press down the keys on her keyboard, and win over me in a catfight. best, bert - fetching his LB30 tomorrow morning and plugging it in a MAG410 for the time being. Sceptical about that, but hey. -
Somebody else who hates introdutions but here goes...
BassTractor replied to itsmedunc's topic in Introductions
Hey Dunc, Welcome to BC! Share some wisdom and buy some basses! best, bert -
Little Bastard vs. Terror Bass as to sound quality
BassTractor replied to BassTractor's topic in Amps and Cabs
Thanks very much guys! This has really helped. Not being able to test them, I'm going for the Little Bastard that is on special offer. Can always get hold of an OTB later should I want some serious wattage. [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1351242553' post='1849064'] And the matching LB212 cab. A match made in heaven...... [/quote] Ah! There you have it. I'd been wondering about a special cab for the LB, and here's my answer. These are not imported to Norway, so I'd never seen one. On the Ashdown site both the LB 112 and the LB 212 are under Legacy, and under Dual Tube one can find the VS series. I notice the VS models weigh quite more than the LB, and have a "road-ready" description. They seem a lot cheaper though. LB 112: 09 kg VS-112: 17 kg LB 212: 14 kg VS-212: 31 kg Q: would the LB 112 do as well? There are some left in UK shops. Q: would the VS series do as well? (I already just ordered a super cheap VS 112 for a friend of mine, but ... well ... ya know ... GAS) best, bert -
Little Bastard vs. Terror Bass as to sound quality
BassTractor replied to BassTractor's topic in Amps and Cabs
Thanks very much, guys! My listening experience in a shop today taught me again what I'd forgotten: that amps may well need a lot of volume before showing their true character. Can't test these two though. I have planned on using the new amp almost exclusively at home only, so I don't need the OTB's 500W. I'm guessing the Little Bastard will sound well in the living room, and that the "overkill" aspect has to do with price, yes? There's one on offer locally where I basically get it at half the price of the OTB, which makes it more tempting. Would the OTB sound well at low living room volume, you think? I guess it won't. best, bert -
Hi, Disregarding wattage and the like, are there strong reasons [b]soundwise[/b] or [b]buildqualitywise[/b] to choose one or the other? Anyone know? I'm looking to have two rigs: one "trad." and one "Hi-Fi", and then experiment and learn. The choice between these two also depends on their traditionalness. best, bert
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[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1351022472' post='1846393'] Not enough people listen to music on Basschat IMHO, or watch eachothers' videos for that matter. [/quote] Wholly agree, and guilty as charged. "I'll listen this evening... tonight... tomorrow morning..." Yes, I'm a procrastin
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Covers band top ten/iPod shuffle function mash up
BassTractor replied to The Admiral's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1350982644' post='1845732'] Empty pub.[/quote] Not. I'm asking for an encore of Plain Truth. You played that very well, guys! best, bert -
Does this Big Al count? I have no idea. best, bert
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The basses you love to hate thread.
BassTractor replied to StephenFerguson's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1350985994' post='1845787'] [/quote] Brilliant! -
The basses you love to hate thread.
BassTractor replied to StephenFerguson's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1350951629' post='1845592'] It's a strap isn't it? [/quote] What's a strap? Seriously though: sorry for pulling your leg. I didn't mean to, but just thought a winkey was superfluous. Will be more careful. I suppose Stu meant a strap with extra resistance so neck dive gets less impact. best, bert -
Help playing with an injured left index finger?
BassTractor replied to Themrperson's topic in General Discussion
You'll need a medicine called Placebo. Get some help in the Off Topic forum. Got my coat. -
Hey Jim, Welcome to the surface! Keep on enjoying the fora. best, bert
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Hi Lee, Welcome to BC! best, bert
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The basses you love to hate thread.
BassTractor replied to StephenFerguson's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1350944402' post='1845536'] [/quote] Don't wanna be a negative force on BC, but would it be too much asked for you to tell the rest of us what that object is? best. bert -
Covers band top ten/iPod shuffle function mash up
BassTractor replied to The Admiral's topic in General Discussion
Punky's Dilemma - Simon & Garfunkel Crazy Love, Vol II - Paul Simon Alone in Paradise - The Zombies Mindless Child of Motherhood - The Kinks It's Time to Leave Her - Mike Tingley Harlequin - Weather Report Revolution I - The Beatles For My Father - Andy McKee Intermezzo from "Karelia Suite" - The Nice Finalvals - Lars Hollmer That is what shuffle will do fer ya: very unrepresentative stuff, and also wouldn't play it in a covers band, mostly. best, bert -
Silly man! Don't talk to the wife about it. Remember it's a lot easier to get forgiveness than consent. BTW, the headless stays. dammit! But seriously, of course you sell the one that can be replaced with something similar when money is better again. That or the one that gives you the amount wot you need. I wish upon you the strength that's needed. best, bert
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Hi Jair-Rohm, Welcome to BC. I too look forward to you becoming a valued member. For that to happen, you take part in the banter, share som wisdom, give us something to laugh about, send me your basses and give us all of your bank account info as well as its login codes. Simples! Seriously though, I hope you'll enjoy these fora. Edit: visited Fiverr (what silddx says) and iTunes, and immediately started downloading some exquisite noise. This really i da sh*t, man! Thanks for making the noise These days I'm "celebrating" 30 years without making stuff like that professionally. Sad, eh? best, bert
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[quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1350814652' post='1843653'] The ideal compromise is to have the main body of the bass at about belt buckle height. [/quote] I concur
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[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1350765557' post='1843351'] Sorry mate not actually sure what you meant by this post![/quote] There are some grave mistakes on yer T-shirt, spellingwise or otherwise: [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1350764101' post='1843326'] [size=4][b]M A R S H A L L -->[/b][/size] [size=4][b]M A R K B A S S[/b][/size] [/quote]
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Unless you were only joking, to me this seems like a real problem indeed, and you should correct it. Here's some initial help. PM me if you need more. [size=4][b]M A R S H A L L -->[/b][/size] [size=4][b]M A R K B A S S[/b][/size] best, bert