Bassmonkey

One feedback too.....reaches for wallet....

Just been having fun in Hamburg over the weekend. Found a bar called Zwick (a kind of hard rock cafe type place). The bar was festooned with Bass Guitars. On the surface, looked amazing but when you looked closer, there was a real motley crew of guitars. Lots of really cheap copies, unbranded copies, a double sized headless Warwick look a like, some weird things with Ricky type bodies and Fender type heads. Interesting but bizarre. Oh, and a Baldwin. Anyone else been? Was like the Mos Eisley of basses

Picked this up recently. Lovely. I like Nancy's view around how it makes you feel, its long, feels properly rock n roll but plays really well and sounds great.

Here is my black beauty, Gibson Les Paul. Yummy blackness.....

[attachment=158106:WP_20140320_10_47_06_Pro.jpg]My lovely Ska P Bass, maybe it could marry Wayne's Ska Jazz?

Perhaps they've employed a young lad called Townshend in their test department?

Had the pleasure of seeing Wilco at The Shepherds Bush Empire on Tues night. He was joined by Roger Daltrey, Mick Talbot (ex Style Council) and of course the magnificent Mr Norman Watt-Roy. The night was great but I could not take my eyes of Norman. Have seen him before but usually through a crowd of bodies whereas this time, I was on the balcony so could watch him do his thing with a perfect view. He works his @ss off. What a player. Big respect and obviously to Wilco. On the night my pals met up with Messrs Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond sporting a groovy tweed jacket and jeans look! Nice!

I feel you pain brother. Back in the 80s, my band was beginning to get a bit of local recognition and we were offered a gig at my fave venue The Warehouse. We were a tad giddy. On the night though, we had to be there at about 6. Went on at about 12 by which time I was completely pissed. Needless to say, I was awful. I remember thinking that someone was way out of key, yes....was me.....shame Needless to say, we were never asked back, the band fell out with me and as a result I now never drink ever when gigging. Oh ...... the 80s.....

One of my pals who I play with at a bi monthly open mike night has asked that we do this. Next Sunday is the day. Luckily I have both shorts and baseball cap. Just as well cos I couldn't grow the beard! What could possibly go wrong.......?

Had the pleasure of meeting the great fella a couple of years ago. Was a really nice guy, very humble but would talk freely about his glorious past. I was trying to reign it all in and stop myself from gushing like a teenager. RIP Trevor

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1392218201' post='2366076'] Here's a recent picture of the rack part of my rig: From the top: Basspod XT Pro Peterson StroboRack SFX Microthumpinator Tech Soundsystems Black Cat All in a Boschma 6U rack case There's a Sony DWZ-D30GB wireless receiver squeezed in there as well now [/quote] Very nice young man!

Owl give that one a miss......Sorry

The Black Bull Horsforth. Damn right Dirty Leeds!! He he

When I saw the title i thought you must have known! Gigging at a local pub known to be a bit "lively" last Saturday, we were treated to a pair of very drunk girls grabbing the mics, falling over monitors, spilling drinks over the front line. Gave em the hard word and they behaved a bit better. Next thing, 4 guys descended on them and much snogging, groping etc. Next thing the 2 girls started snogging each other for ages - cue giddy lads, hand in pants - YIKES!!! Eventually the rest of the dancers bundled them off the dancefloor. I berated them but to be honest they didn't care. Ended up all 6 leaving doubtless we'll see the end product on Jeremy Kyle at some point in the future. Dirty twisters!

Should have added, the person that gave that advice works in a local music shop and our guy was in looking at PA equipment. The shop guy was desperately trying to get us to change the whole lot ha ha. I am now using a Mackie SRM150 monitor on a stand which gives me the ability to squeak up a bit while playing if I should need to. Works better for me than the trad floor wedges I have used in the past

Thx guys - kind of what I thought. Just wanted to canvas opinions. Roon - not surprised you have view ha ha ha (by the way, i love that Jazz, it's my first choice bass now, it sounds and plays like a dream) Thanks again Andy

My band use our own PA, a relatively simple set up, mixer amp, pair of bass bins, pair of tops plus 4 monitors daisy chained around. The drummer controls the mix but post soundcheck, it stays pretty much unchanged unless anything needs adjusting (often people complaining they cant hear the vocals) We soundcheck by one of the guitarists walking out front once we're set up then usually leave it there. The issue I have is with the monitors. Usually get a "can you hear yourself?" right at the end of the soundcheck then that's it. Invariably I suffer to hear well enough (I am the singer/bassist) Typically, we just have the vox (3 of us sing) in the monitors but one of the lads has now been told that we should have everything in there and the sound should exactly replicate what is out front. Anyone have a view? There is only a single output from the mixer but we can vary the amount of monitor inclusion by channel. Thx in advance. Andy

Don't care how much it is. It is one ugly mother lover

[quote name='DaytonaRik' timestamp='1389277125' post='2332236'] Yeah I know - I was in talks with him about that exact one [/quote] Wondered if this was one of the ones you were referring to. I am pretty pleased with it. Does feel very long though, not too heavy, a bit of neck dive but pretty diverse spectrum of sounds. I'm hoping that the non-pristine state of it will stop me fretting about damaging it when playing. Keep on looking mate, something will come up.

I picked this up yesterday. Was on EBay. Is a 93 but came with a Hipshot bridge, replacement TRC/Pickguard, Hipshot down tuner and all original pieces in OHSC delivered for £800. It is V nice albeit, a bit beaten up. Looks to me like shoddy finishing allowing the undercoat to show through on touch points. It plays perfectly so is worth keeping a look out, they are out there.

I think he looks a bit like a muscled up Dee Dee Ramone! Great moves though!

Arrived today. Its a 1993 Gibson Thunderbird in black. Came with OHSC, replacement metal pick guard and TRC with cut outs showing stars n stripes, hipshot drop tuner, replacement Hipshot Supertone bridge plus all the original parts and even a set of included strap locks. Although it has its share of bumps and bruises, its all in great nick. The sound though is immense. I can't wait to put it through it's paces on saturday night. Well happy. Hope you like it.