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[quote name='bassboy115' post='29204' date='Jul 9 2007, 05:48 PM']What do u mean...i know they will atke money outta the gig but what do u mean all? dont u get paid with a promoter?...not saying that we have to get or anything i just thought you did[/quote] Different places, different rules. Majority of places, you just get a cut from the door after you get a certain number of people in. Some places charge you a "deposit fee" will you get back once you reach that magic number. (In my experience this is usually between 30-50). But my band have a strict no "pay-to-play" arrangement, and we tend to avoid these venues. Musicians Union believes it harms up and coming talent, and we agree. The question is, are you asking the right promotors. If you're getting "You have to do it through an agent", perhaps you're aiming slightly too high... especially if you're just starting out as an originals band. Simply, you have to pay your dues. My band has. We started out at the bottom of the ladder, and we've managed to get a few nice gigs through word of mouth with a handful of promotors who we are close with. So there's a good tip, find a promotor who likes you.

Posted only... no definte location within UK. Smells fishy to me.

Yes! I paid almost twice that for mine...

[quote name='kjb' post='28441' date='Jul 7 2007, 10:29 PM']The Gallery in Camden are getting some Incase bags in, they should arrive end of next week, if anyones interested.[/quote] emm... how much they gonna charge for those badboys? Would they be the only stockists in the UK then? Even Europe perhaps?

Yeah... with listings that say "Made in the USA", I'm always suspicious unless I see explictly it is an American Standard, etc. As far as I am concerned those who sell Highway 1 guitars and basses without explictly stating it, are scammers.

[quote name='Dragonlord' post='26185' date='Jul 2 2007, 07:38 PM']Well, just measured it... It might just fit, or might not fit by a little. My bet is it doesn't fit, but I won't be surprised at all if it does. I would email Sadowsky and ask about it, they might have tried it or know someone who does exactly that (I bet you're not the first one to think of it!).[/quote] Thanks mate, I appreciate the effort. I did email them, but didn't receive a reply. It would be great if Mark Bass released a gig bag that would carry both a bass and the MB LMII, plus a few bits and bobs. emm... I might just email them about that. Failing that, if anyone has any other suggestions for a good gig bag that would accomodate a Mark Bass head, do tell!

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='27950' date='Jul 6 2007, 03:39 PM']It'll be the strap locks then. ;-)[/quote] Elementary, my dear Watson.

[quote name='Toasted' post='28164' date='Jul 7 2007, 12:52 AM']Yes, 1970. For sale at the Bass Gallery, last time I checked listed at 2200. I'm sure you could get it for less [/quote] Yes... I occasionally browse through the Gallery website and longing lust at some of those basses, especially some of those vintage ones. It's not good for keeping that GAS firming in control.

Whoa... if I didn't have myself a MB LMII already, I'd be seriously GAS-ing after one of these! But the price tag is a bit of a shocker tho.

Hey... I might as well join in! Squier Precision* - (Bought for £20 from a stoned guy as I started my venture into the world of bass. Poorly made, but I still love her and bought "enhancements". On loan to a friend starting bass) Fender MIM Precision - (The worse bass I have ever owned. The guy sold cheap, I know now why. You could fire arrows from the neck) Warwick Ash Corvette - (Really loved the look and sound of this bass. Light and a nice tonal spectrum. Issues with straplock and nut.) Hohner B2V - (Got given this bass. It was nice to play with the 5 string, but it was lacking in depth. Loved the compact headless design) Warwick Thumb NT* - (This is the nicest playing bass I've ever owned. The neck is a joy to play) Fender Precision '79 - (Relieved some GAS. The nicest sounding bass I have ever owned. But the neck needed a lot of work, and I didn't want to bother at the time. Regret selling it) Musicman Stingray 2EQ* Trans-era - (The most beautiful bass I've owned.) Fender CIJ Precision - (Me expressing regret selling my 79'. Nice, but just wasn't the same) Musicman Stingray 3EQ - (Thought I had caught the SR bug, but then this came along...) Fender US Jazz* - (With custom vintage pups, a great bass and is becoming quickly my favourite) Fender Precision '83* - (Me expressing regret selling my 79' again. In lovely condition tho.) * = Still have

I got two of those extra wide Planet Waves ones.

[quote name='Mottlefeeder' post='24862' date='Jun 29 2007, 12:57 PM']I use the plastic version of the Grolsh washer - I think it is made by Dunlop. It is a plastic washer made of two parts, which vary the size of the centre hole as you move them against each other.[/quote] Yeah I bought the strap which has these on them for my guitarist's birthday. Like Warwickhunt I too had my heart in my mouth when his strap slipped off. He hated the idea of strap locks purely for looks (though I still maintain from far, no-one's going to tell), so I bought this for him. So that's one less thing to go wrong during a gig.

I am still looking for the perfect case solution for me. Basically I want a bag that's perfect for carrying in the Underground during rush hour when soundchecks usually are. I believe the InCase does fit the bill, apart from the fact you can't get them in this country! Anyways, this is what would be perfect for me: -Obviously good padding -Good support for pin strap at the bottom of the bag -Removable straps -Strong and comfortable side handle -Well placed front handle, high enough so one can carry it and it will balance -Enough space for a Mark Bass LMII If I could design one myself, I would also include a side handle higher up the bag. This is so you could walk with the bag against your chest whilst walking in tight squeezes. You see, I end up walking with the bag held against my chest and my arm underneath the higher top pocket (if you get what I mean). Anyways, I'm off to check out this Sadowsky Portabag. EDIT: It looks really good. But can anyone tell me if you can fit a Mark Bass LMII in the Portabag?

[quote name='ZPQ' post='24105' date='Jun 27 2007, 07:08 PM']I *think* you could fit the little mark but it would be tight - the pocket is quite long and wide but not that deep (if that makes sense). My mates Mark is in a purpose built flightcase and that wouldn't fit but I think without the case it should slot in nicely - no promises but I don't see a problem, Cheers John[/quote] Do you think there's a bit of space for a bit of bubble wrap around the MarkBass too? Thanks for trying it out for us btw...

emm... I didn't know that either. You learn something new everyday.

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='22882' date='Jun 25 2007, 10:27 AM']I've had, and know a few people who have also had issues with ordering from their website, for example them saying something will be in stock in 2 days, then shipped, then in 2 days it would say 5 more days, then in 5 days it would say 28 days etc.[/quote] +1 from me. I've heard the same from another forum. Moral of the story, phone them to confirm they have it in stock... no matter what it says on their website.

Wicked... this may be the answer to all my problems.

I [i]love[/i] that copper candy finish!

[quote name='ZPQ' post='23220' date='Jun 25 2007, 09:04 PM']It's very light I think, sizewise it's a little bigger than 2 gigbags, there's a little plastic frame at the base where the wheels sit that helps give it shape. Hope that makes sense John[/quote] I've got a few questions myself. How is it to carry via the front handle, i.e. can you walk with it comfortably holding it there? Does it have a side handle? If so, how comfortable is it and what material is it made out of? Have you used it on public transport? If so, how was it? How large is the front pocket. Do you think you could fit a Mark Bass Little Mark II? (http://www.markbass.it/products.php?lingua=en&cat=1&vedi=69) Sorry for the million questions. It's just I'm still looking for my perfect soft gig bag solution after trying so many different cases.

EBS MicroBass II. I have my "clean" channel which I like a bit dirty anyway when using passive basses. I then use my second channel to increase the gain a tad and boost my lower-mids too for a fuller fatter sounds. Nice to fill some space during the guitar solos as I'm in a three piece. I would love to go all out fuzz, but it just doesn't suit my band at all.

[quote name='obbm' post='21654' date='Jun 21 2007, 11:31 PM']I'll bring Lakland DJ5, Lakland Duck Dunn and Epifani rig plus whatever else takes my fancy.[/quote] Oooohh... I would love to get my grubby paws on that Duck Dunn. I'm really curious to see how it sounds with those Dark Stars. Good job on organising it! I guess if we're short on amps I can bring my MarkBass LMII + Epifani UL-110. Bass wise I might bring down my Fender Jazz. If I don't need to bring an amp, I may bring down my trans-era Stingray for some nice eye candy.

EBS MicroBass II into my computer. Gets the job done!