Bassmonkey

Hi Ghost Bass. Have sorted it. Was the thread on the stem which had worn out. Ended up getting a new bit engineered. £80 though but will outlive me. Thx for trying to help buddy. Andy

I have a problem with my beloved Mic Stand. I unscrew the base after each use and found that when I last used it - after coupling the two parts (cast iron base and stand), the thread was just spinning. Hardly catching at all. I had to pack with tape to get it to stay still. It had never, ever even been loose before then. It makes me wonder whether it may have had some kind of collar to make the grip tight which has dropped off. Anyone got one and can check for me? If not, I am stuck. I guess i'd need to get a threaded insert made and graft on to the bottom of the stem? God knows where and how.....any thoughts? Have been in touch with Atlas - not them. There is a company selling em new in the US have emailed them too. Help...Thx Andy

I love em. Last Saturday we played an out door afternoon gig in the glorious sunshine then at night in a hot, sweaty and tiny pub. Anything other than shorts would he been hideous. Well........possibly Dick Venom's action slacks but that would have lead to multiple bouts of projectile vomiting from the audience so best avoided for my band I think.....

Ha ha ha - sorted, thx Andy

Hi - am planning to swap the control plate on my Jazz. Have removed 2 of the control knobs BUT having loosened the S1 grub screw, can't see how to remove the whole knob. The outer part spins freely but the switch its self is still attached. Anyone know? Thx (probably being stupid but can't work it out) Andy

Never mind Where's Wally - Where's Wayne? has he abandoned us?

After much deliberating and speaking to other users, I have bought the Shure SE535s. Hoping the triple driver will manage the bass better then I can add the rest in. The shop reckoned you can get moulds made too at about £100 so remains an option. Saturday night will be the acid test

Thx gents. I can see an across the board support for moulded sets but I'm nervous about relying on just the IEMs for all I can hear. This is mainly because I am also the singer and need that audience and band member rapport. Have so far only gigged 3 times with the system and only have vox in. The Shures I'm using let me hear the rest of the band (although a bit muffled) hence considering the 535s. I guess the challenge is, I could get the moulds, put the whole lot in and mic the audience then hope I can get on with it OR spend £300 on the Shures which should give a better experience than the ones I'm using now. Decisions, decisions.....Great thread though

Anyone used the Shure SE535s? Having just bought an in ear system, I have borrowed some 215s they're great but the bass distorts. Wondering if the 535 triple drivers will improve that?

So far had vocs only in. There is enough of the instruments audible to let me do just that. Tried bass in tonight. Was really distorted and I took it back out. Batteries lasted about 4 hours then failed. I now know how long to expect. To be honest, I'm really happy with the vocals in. Need to do some more playing to try different mixes but still thinking about whether to invest in proper fitted earphones which will cut out the back line stuff and will mean I need them in my ears.

Opted for the T Bone IEM 200 system from Thomann. Arrived in just 2 days. So far so good - mounted in my rack. Read the manual - looks pretty straightforward. Tonight is the night though - I will see how it goes. Fingers crossed

Glenn was the singer in Heaven 17. Can defo sing. Doesn't try and sound like Bowie which could have been hideous.

I saw em last year in Sheffield. Really good. Especially the non MWSTW set. All old classic Bowie. You're in for a treat. Still may go to the leeds gig. Marc Almond joining em apparently

I feel your pain brother. The drummer insists on setting up in the middle of whatever space we have. The guitarist/keys then gets in on the left. The other guitar is on the right. I go between drums n guitar/keys. Have to wait while drummers stands are all in then squeeze in. Am constantly trying to reduce my gear so in ears mean no monitor and second mic stand for it. Watch the "other musical items for sale" forum. They'll doubtless be on there soon ha ha

I always struggle for space at gigs. I am last to get my gear in every time as drummer, keys, 2 guitarists set up. I then get the bit of space left. I hate cables around my feet so use a wireless system but have a Mackie personal monitor. This was knocked over twice recently at a gig by a drunken bint and is now kaput. Have therefore decided to go in ear. Have read the content here and, having discussed with other users, opted for a T Bone system. Our PA has a spare monitor output I can use so can have my own mix. As long as I can get on with them, I plan to get some Minerva ear phones but will try with the stock ones to begin with. My only concern is that I hear the audience sufficiently as I am the front man too so need to engage. I may end up micing the audience but will see how things go. Excited. Will letya know. Andy

Steve was a lovely guy. I miss the old website. Always good to see the occasional fall out between posters/bands/Steve too ha ha ha RIP Steve

Above Average Weight Band

Any band attempting Livin on s prayer. Cue "Whoa we're half way there......" Holds mic to audience. Even freakin Bon Jovi can't hit that note. Please guys, please

The Killers was nicked from the New Order Crystal video

I have been after a neck for a Musicmaster for bloomin ages. Bid on a few, always in the US, but so far not won. Finally one comes up, price ok, had a couple of exchanges with the seller and looks good so bid. 2 days to go, suddenly disappears - no longer available. Pisses me off. Either auction or don't. What is the point? I thought this was the one man, thought it was the one.....

When I saw The Boiler being mentioned - it rang a bell, I googled the lyrics and immediately remembered it and why. It is truly harrowing. Couldn't bring myself to listen to it again. Left a lasting impression. Also, went to see Therapy? on Weds night, they were amazing and covered Husker Du's Diane. I was merrily singing along without understanding the context. Again pretty disturbing. Gonna stick to One Direction from now on, now they're a bunch of lovely lads!

Top chap. Bought his Jazz Pick Guard. Double quick delivery, happy buyer. Buy with confidence. Andy

Mr Brightside. Always raises the roof for us. And it's last in the set too by which time the audience are suitably Razzled.

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1427746426' post='2733875'] Perfect for the Flintstones themed band I'm thinking of putting together. . . [/quote] Abba Dabba Doo?