BassBod

I've gone retro recently, even though most of my work is pretty small scale. 20 year old GK 200MB combo, SWR Baby Blue and Electric Blue head. My Euphonic Micro was fantastic, and it was tiny....but I always had to put something (Sansamp, Sadowsky or Aguilar) rougher in front. I think its something to do with the newer power amp module vs old style tranny power. What surprises me is that I like a cleanish sound, and I'm certainly not a rocker....most often I'm playing for diners and trying not to get in the way. Mind you, I doubt if anyone else I play with would notice the difference.

Just bought a gig bag from Phil - goodt communication, quick responses and provided tracking info etc. Great packing job, sent in good time and the bag was exactly as described - a credit to BassChat traders!

Looks good, even though I'm not an EMG Expander enthusiast. My first thoughts are...does a mahogany body add much weight..is there any sonic benefit over alder/poplar....love the truss rod adjuster.

Cafe Walter battery amp. Nice and simple and very good sound (for iPod and bass). Gets through batteries if you use it a lot, and they are much more expensive now, as exchange rates have gone up since I got it. I only use it these days when I have to learn something in a hurry...but when the kids were young it got used a lot more. Now I'll play an acoustic bass rather then plug in.

Yes, that's why we all stick with Realists. Not perfect, but it usually works!

Yep...no mic can be that isolated in a gig setting. It will pick up all sorts, especially as the stage volume rises during a performance (as it always seems to!) Very bass specific mics like the Schertler stick on thing and the DPA aim to get as much as they can from the bass, and are designed not hear anything much beyond a very limited range, but even so you will probably have a low feedback threshold if the stage level is anything like high. The double bass is a pretty gentle giant acoustically, and that makes it a lot harder to amplify with microphones in anything but acoustic isolation.

I for one can happily live with MK being a gear whore. Just think of all the used Try Sellingits, JayDee's, Ashdowns, Goodfellows, Stati etc that we've bought as they've been moved on by their first owners. Then there's the Alembics. I think he should get a BC medal for services to gear addicts everywhere. Its his job, let him get on with it, and use the stuff that does what he needs at the time.

You know Klaus too? Small world.....

Its probably quite a decent body under the paint - maybe even mahogany? Worth a strip back to a natural waxed look...sounds like a nice bass in need of some TLC. Might also be worth considering an EMG for it - no poles to line up to, and probably a simple retro fit? Post a photo and someone can probably tell if its a Schaller or DiMarzio (the two most likely).

Love 'em...but not keen on wearing one for two hours! Seriously nice designs and so glad JD are still in the business.

I bought/sold a '98 thru neck for a notional £800 a few years ago - sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Nice bass, and I really wanted to keep it, but it wasn't the one for me.

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1343134103' post='1745784'] Good job I didn't mention I work in a bank [/quote] Hehe...I remembered that...but I was feeling generous today.

My sympathy ran out when I saw the spare Kolstein ....and holidays??? When I wer young etc etc etc

Yes, they just supplied one for an SWR Baby Blue combo (about 20 years old and a very different shape to the current version) and it was here in a few days, great fit and all the protection it needs for schlepping in and out of the car. I was also very impressed with the turnaround time on the enquiry - very efficient and much appreciated.

I'm currently refusing to count the years...but I'm still doing it, and getting paid...so I'd better not stop now.