D.I. Joe

An interesting conversation that I had at an open mic last week... According to the chap I was speaking to, you are more likely to blow a speaker by using an under-powered amp than by using an over-powered amp. I guess in the context of power ratings - whereby, say, a 1200w amp could happily power a 600w speaker at a reasonable volume whereas if the values are reversed, the amp tops out and sends a heavily clipped signal which causes the speaker to fail. I'll point out now that I do not know a great deal about the mechanics of speakers and PA systems. I know some basic principles, but don't know much about crossing/loading etc. and I guess the impedance rating of the speakers would play a part as well. I can see the logic - a speaker emitting a squared wave pattern will be moving more violently than one which is producing a sine wave. Thoughts anyone? Joe

Aha okay, no worries! Doesn't change the fact that I need to set it up by Sunday though!

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1352732460' post='1866652'] Oh, is it the one with the natural wood body by any chance? I'm after one of those... but i'm quite specific about the body type. Natural wood or white for me only. [/quote] It is indeed! I've only had it for about a month now and still haven't quite got round to setting it up yet, so I'll get me tools out before Sunday!

Think perhaps I might bring some gear to this thing... If anybody wants to try any of the following then give me a shout! Fender Highway One Precision (USA) Squier Vintage Modified Jazz V DHA VT1 Bass-Drive-EQ EHX Germanium Big Muff Morley Dual Bass Wah Zoom B3 Ashdown ABM500 EvoII Hartke VX 115 Hartke VX 1508 Most of it is fairly modest tbh, but if it is of any interest to anyone then let me know

Personally - index and little if its at the bottom end of the neck. More likely to use my ring finger above the 7th fret.

[quote name='bremen' timestamp='1352208058' post='1860077'] I have in my hand a smartphone. I tap it in time with the tune we're playing at its correct tempo. It remembers that tempo and saves it with the title of the song. I repeat that for each tune in the set. (Later, at a gig) I select the songs from a list and arrange them into a setlist.I put the smartphone on a stand that the drummer can reach. The display is showing the name of the first tune in the set I've just arranged. He touches the screen. The display flashes four (or eight, or whatever) times at the appropriate tempo for that tune. He clicks his sticks. Away we go. Meanwhile, the display is showing the next tune...and so on. Does this app exist, or can anyone help me create it? [/quote] You should keep ideas like this to yourself otherwise someone else might end up making a bit of money!

[quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1351110449' post='1847576'] indeed it is my friend! andy [/quote] Great! Rexington has expressed an interest too, if there is room for her?

Got the day off so now I'm free to attend!! 0175westwood29 - is the offer of a lift still open?

I've had a VM Jaguar (the first one with P/J pickups and stacked pots) and I now have the VM Jazz V. Both are amazing quality basses for the money. I like the Jazz just as much as my MIA P!! [runs for cover]

Yeah I'm happy to contribute some fuel money. Just need the time off work! Hopefully shouldn't be a problem.

If you Plymouth boys are up for helping us out with a ride then I'm up for the trip! I'm currently down to work that day but I'll see what I can do!

I'm all the way down in Cornwall! Bit far for me I think...

These have a tapered E and B and are apparently designed to fit through-body bridges. Has anybody used them on a top-loading bridge? I don't know if that would be a problem. Cheers Joe

[quote name='Musky' timestamp='1349386054' post='1825761'] Or in a band that corrects 'you' to [i]you're[/i] instead of [i]your[/i]. [/quote] All of the above!

[quote name='Kongo' timestamp='1349388917' post='1825840'] Stop telling me how good it is! Bah, must sell my Squier Jazz V (Affinity, apparently) to make room...as I never use it. This, although it has the same electronics, it has the aesthetics I find pleasing, and the headstock will carry weight due to those tuners...Plus, y'know, Maple fingerboard MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!! [/quote] I didn't think that the Affinities have Duncan Designed pickups?

I've owned 2 - the original Jaguar (with the stacked pots) and I now have the Jazz V (see seperate thread) and I must say - wow! Both have been incredible basses for the price - they play superbly and the Duncan-designed pickups sound great. Unbeatable value if you ask me! If they didn't have Squier printed on the headstock then I'm sure they'd be double the price...

I got mine today. Love it! Measures up really well to my Highway One P too playability-wise. We'll see how it fares in the mix on Saturday!

I think the Ric is protected by the law in the US hence why eBay are so strict. Not sure if it's protected over here though. Bass Centre make a Ric copy now too.

[quote name='Balcro' timestamp='1348864358' post='1819392'] Somebody must be wholesaling them, because I simply e-mailed the info line at stringbusters, and the "Brite Flats" I was after were delivered in 5 days. Just because they're not listed on the web-site, doesn't seem to mean that they can't quickly get product. Balcro. [/quote] Thanks, I'll try that. I've been thinking of trying the Brite Flats again too. Oooh decisions!

I've been thinking about trying these. Who is supplying them?

I'll be looking out for Kernow King - Bugger stole my coat!! It's a shame about the weather, especially after weeks of it being reasonable. Ah well, show must go on! I'll see you there

Not one of my best efforts but here goes... From the Reef/Empire of Fools gig at Cheese and Grain, Frome, in July. Can't remember the name of the third band on the bill but they were pretty good. Very generous in letting us use their gear too in light of the set-up running hours late! If I remember rightly, I'm using my pedals through an Aguilar head and Markbass 8x10. Spot the mistake!! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBcLY2KdDFg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBcLY2KdDFg[/url]

Besides, any self respecting bass player only listens to Primus

Personally, i like funk and reggae as styles. I enjoy playing both, but I am not intimately familar with any artists or performers. If i like what I hear then that's all there is to it, regardless of genre etc.