BassTractor

As to impact, I think I know a little, but still not enough. A friend of mine had undone his belt and slept lying in the backseats when the car crashed doing roughly 50 mph. My friend was in a coma for half a year or so, and has sustained damages for life - unable to work or move freely, and unable to attract females. Myself, I had some plank in the car once. Had to brake to avoid a front to front collision. The plank stopped inside the other car, luckily avoiding both me and the other driver on its path. Carefully strapping any gear or using real solid prison bar systems sounds like a great idea to me. best, bert

Sorry, I can't love it, as I don't know how it's done. That said, I've loved the low end as long as I can remember, and have used every opportunity after that to move the wires on every bass I could get my hands on. As relayed earlier, I "taught" a friend how to play "Games Without Frontiers" without being able to play the bass myself. Even was the "bassist" at one or two very short performances when a band's real bassist wasn't there. That was a matter of remembering where to place my fingers, and not actual bass playing. Invested in my first own bass last October or so, making my attempts history one of nine months. best, bert Did I say I'm loving it?

[quote name='spinynorman' timestamp='1342432225' post='1734617'] What actually was the problem using it with Android?[/quote] Reportedly, and also IME, stuff just lags too much. Personally I've had a lag of 29ms, which is not very musical. I don't know whether it's the OS workload or the presence of too many background programs which one can't shut down without a degree in Android, but reportedly it's not the main processor that is the problem here. Maybe a specialised side processor - if present. Idunno. It was interesting to hear that people are satisfied with the iRig / AmpliTube combination. I may try that. Since we're talking apps and cables anyway, how about trying to get an overview? Unless it's been done here before, that is. I can try and compile a list of cables and amps with their features. best, bert

[quote name='bottomfeed' timestamp='1342438624' post='1734812'] Google google.......... blimey! [/quote] I have the luxury version with zero fret. Great low B on these, coz it's all down to build quality. best, bert

Wow, that became a great story. Thanks for sharing, and congrats on the experience. You've got that in your pocket whatever happens next. best, bert

Hi Chuggs, Welcome to BC! I feel you're a natural here - not being able to dance 'n' stuff. Enjoy! best, bert

OK, so they're the most important band of my life, but that doesn't mean I have to endure everything they did the last fourty years after a fantastic burst between '71 and '74. I'm definitely not even going to check it out, as I've zero belief that there's anything remotely interesting on there. Relayer - now that's a different story! And songs like Siberian Khatru! Awesome! I even like Going for the One, Tormato, ABWH and Union as well as some 90125, so it's not as if I'm impossible to please.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1342223182' post='1732175'] Mr Bungle..... everything and anything.... [/quote] Bah! You only say that coz you love them as much as I do. best, bert

Samla Mammas Manna, a Swedish prog band. Their music ranges from humouristic folk-like stuff to Henry Cow live craze, and they know exactly how much to deviate from theory - both compositionwise and playingtightwise. I lurv them to death. They go under three names: Samla Mammas Manna Zamla Mammaz Manna von Zamla Here's a nice, sympathetic something from the von Zamla period. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciZNnO3XQlE[/media] best, bert

Bonjour Julien, Bienvenue au forum! Votre anglais est très bon, mais nous ne comprenons pas ces lignes: [quote name='boz_j' timestamp='1342275110' post='1732669'] Lakland 55-94 delux bass Ampeg SVT 4 Ampeg PR-410HLF Ampeg SVT 210HE Ampeg SVT15E Vovox and Fodera jacks. [/quote] C'est trop difficile pout nous. Va bien, et à la prochaine fois, all the best, bert (ca veut dire: bertrand)

Wow, what a tone, WB. I think someone secretly slid some tonewood into your bass. best, bert

If you have an iPhone, then the Gallien-Krueger app might do for you. You'd need a cable that most probably is more expensive than the Amplug, but OTOH, this is way more flexible and gives way better sound. Other apps do roughly the same, like GarageBand and iShred Live, which both incorporate a choice of amps and effect pedals. best, bert

Hi Noia, Welcome to BC. Thanks for reminding me that SD Curlee existed/exist. Pics? Enjoy the banter! best, bert

Hey Dan, Welcome! Enjoy the talk, and share your wisdom freely. all the best, bert

Hi Jack, Welcome! Hope you enjoy the site.

Hey Elrub, Welcome to BC! Your English is OK. No worries. Enjoy talking with us.

Great news. Thanks for posting. One has waited six years for this album to surface, and reportedly the wait was worth it.

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1341981928' post='1727330'] I meant of the bass being picked up! [/quote] OK. Here you go:

Hi Dacro, Welcome! What Gust0o said, plus: make sure the bass is available for testing, and let people know where it is.

[quote name='cloudburst' timestamp='1341837908' post='1724813'] If it makes you feel any better, the serial number of my Bongo is F12647. [/quote] [b]SHED![/b] I've got a cheap Nigeria clone!

[quote name='cloudburst' timestamp='1341941828' post='1726711'] ref colour, mine is Sapphire Black.[/quote] Thanks, man! [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1341946599' post='1726878'] The HH Rays have the bridge H in exactly the same place, same with the Sterlings.[/quote] Ah! Thanks for correcting me.

Another great, inspiring read. Thanks for posting! If this continues, I'll stop smoking BC and will start injecting it straight into my veins.

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1341941026' post='1726672'] [/quote] OK. Here you go:

Hi PR, Great to see you enjoy BC. Keep enjoying!

[quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1341915435' post='1725967'] Am I getting something different than hitting up an HH Stingray? [/quote] If I understand what's written on the Music Man forum correctly, then the StingRay HH has retained much of the typical SR H sound in its pushiness, despite the bridge humbucker being closer to the bridge than the original H was. Same forum tells me that a Bongo can never imitate an SR and an SR will never do a Bongo. The Sterling is said to be inbetween them. In my noobly experience, the four band eq on the Bongo is especially important for the two mids when choosing character. The bass and treble regulators are just that, and of course important enough in their own right, but still. It's not too difficult to come close to a P sound for example, so whatever the deviation, functionally it will do old Motown. Remember: noob talking. Part of the joy in owning a Bongo is the comfort for the plucking hand. For me personally it's also the nitro neck paint that feels very quick and very secure at the same time. Haven't tried with sweaty fingers though. Plus it's a Bongo fer cryin out loud! Y M Does V