Bassmonkey

Fumps assume was Brudenell? I was there too. Bloody amazing

I saw Blondie start a song, completely balls if up then all stop and start again. I like that. As human as me after all

Ash is everything that is good about this forum. I made a plea for Musicmaster bits. He came through with some for FREE !! posted em quickly and only charged the postage. What a man. Can't praise highly enough. Cheers bro Andy

Play from 9 till 11.15. One long set. We aren't the cheapest locally but do bring customers in so are considered worth it. We rarely have to seek gigs. Pubs ring us. It's good fun and working well.

I agree - I like it a. cos its tiny. Previously used 8x10" Ampeg cabs and 450 W heads (2 man lift) and b. simple to get the sound out of, basic set of knobs to turn - just sounds like a bass should in my view. and c. Its bloody loud Yeah - I too suffered through the 80s with enormous rigs. First one from JSG in Bingley - like a wardrobe! ha ha ha - sound like the Monty Python 4 Yorkshiremen ha ha

Hey Spacey - good to see another Leeds Basschatter. Good point. In fact I bought it in 2010 and had 3 years warranty. Looks like its always gonna be best to return to Orange rather than risk a local repair (which may not carry any post fix guarantee) Am happy though. Andy

WOW - Orange came through on this one. I returned the poorly amp to Orange about 3 weeks ago through PMT. They asked for a £50 payment to cover transport and fault diagnosis. Would then let me know via PMT the final repair cost. Well had a call to say completed but with no cost known. Went in today with no idea of potential cost and Orange have repaired it at NO additional cost. HAPPY BUNNY - can't complain at £50 All is well that ends well Andy

Eeewwww - that is truly hideous

Ha ha ha - I knew you'd like this. Think it has cured my GAS for a while. Although still fancying a Victory Artist. One will come up at some point. The sound is a bit bizarre. There are loads of combinations available. At home using my Little Bastard rig it sounds really trebly. When on stage though, using my Orange Terror Bass it is bassy enough. It is heavy though and incredibly short. The guy I bought it from was surprised I was gonna play it. I kinda get that and obviously wouldn't want to damage it BUT it isn't an ornament. If you're ever in Leeds - come and have a play.

My latest Gibson. 1976 Gibson Les Paul Triumph in the rare white finish (yellow almost now) Bought it to play and it plays amazingly. Perhaps would benefit from a refret but that's for another day. Enjoy

Here is my 1976 Gibson Les Paul Triumph bass which is short as can be! included a newer Les Paul to show the difference in length (118cm versus 108cm) Hope you approve (well - not really bothered if you don't! ) Cheerio Andy

Give the bands end times rather than start times. So you will offer them say 40 mins ending at 6.00. That will focus them on getting on asap rather than fannying about setting up then still expecting 40 mins (or however long they've been offered) The 5 mins notice before the end advice is good too. NEVER let em do one last song past their time, that impacts on whoever is following them. Good luck

The prognosis isn't good. The power module is buggered. Off back to PMT tomorrow to return it to Orange. Lets my Little Bastard have a turn though. Let's hope Orange are gentle with me.

Thanks guys. Once the tech gets back to me, I will have a better idea. Still hoping it's something easily fixable (based on possibly foolish optimism and the fact that the valve cover had detached) I will go directly to Orange if it's a more complicated fix though.

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Thanks Subthumper. Yeah - kinda expecting that's exactly what will happen. My fingers are crossed but not confident. As long as Orange aren't too extortionate I will end up having the repair. Just waiting with bated breath now.....Will update once I hear. Andy

Have had my Bass Terror 500 since 2010. Been used at least weekly since then. 2 gigs ago, I discovered a rattling as I carried it in to the venue. Turned out to be one of the valve heat shields had come off. I took the top off and put it back. That gig - it cut out mid song. No power light. Thankfully came back on shorty after so got through the gig. Same happened on Friday. Then Saturday too - this time in the first song of the set. Luckily had a spare amp so used that. Went to PMT - now out of warranty (worth a try) then to local amp repairer. He suspects is one of 2 modules which seemingly Orange won't supply. BUGGER. Waiting to hear but options seem like either back to Orange for repair (presumably not cheap), hope the guys finds its not as bad as he thinks, buy another. At least if I buy another, it's gonna have had the DI output running hot issue fixed but I would rather not spend £500+ right now....

Rock Factory in Castleford has a lot of used stuff. Worth a look . Andy

Mackie SRM 150 for me. It is tiny and can position on your mic stand either via a bracket or between the upright and the boom. OR on a short mic stand so can be adjusted to any height. It is the best solution I have ever had (although am sure in ears are better) Recommended. Andy

It is stunning, gorgeous and cool as hell. Thx guys. Am gonna keep the bridge cover on, looks fab in my opinion. Has lovely elliptical strap buttons but will need to swap for Schaller ones otherwise, nothing at all to do. Happy boy

I have been seeking one of these for literally years. Always wanted the cream version. Found this on ebay. Dealt with the owner and schlepped down to Denmark St today to try and buy. It is 100% lovely. 1976 Gibson Les Paul Triumph. It's in great condition. Lots of different tonal variants but plays like a dream. Deserves to be in a museum but I'm gigging it tomorrow night and I simply can't wait. Maybe this will cure my GAS? hope so.......hope you approve.

Not entirely the same but we once played at a pub. Set up and started, people were coming and going but it then started to literally empty and the periods between being busy and quiet got longer, Ended up jus 2 people left. The guy gets up to leave and I jokingly told him he couldn't leave, he replied was just going to the loo. 2 mins later, his missis grabs their coats and runs out ha ha ha......no one left. I asked the barman what he wanted to do and he said just finish if we wanted. Still got the whole fee and was tucked up in bed by 11. Reeeeeesult Those crazy Pontefractians (or whatever they're collectively known as)

The last ever charity gig we did was at a football tournament in York (30 miles away) on a red hot sunday. Loads of people there. ALL watching footie. We played 30 mins to absolutely no one. After 30 mins, I lost the plot, packed up and buggered off back to join all our pals who were merrily enjoying the sun. Never, ever again. The few times I have agreed to do these gigs, they have alway been a shambles. I maintain, if they're not paying you, people don't give hoot about how you get treated.