police squad

I supported the Glitter band in about 1988/89. They were superb

49 minutes ago, Owen said:

Oooooft! I might struggle to stop myself. 

Me too lol

Don't like the antiga one they've released. Dont like blocks on maple 

17 hours ago, bubinga5 said:

Of course we dont just like bass do we. My favorite musicians are not bass players. A thread for your favourite musicians who dont play bass because we are mature and appreciate music as a whole. Anything from brass, drums, piano, guitar, synth or any stringed instrument. Anything that makes noise well.... Is all good here.

 

This guy is just a MONSTER. Ive yet to see or witness a guitar player who has this much on the guitar.There is no doubt Norman Brown could probably play anything written down in front of him. Of course its subjective.But his feel and touch. James Ross is his bass player who is also a MONSTER... 

 

very nice, very george benson, lovely feel too

the music and concept was great

he is an evil man and as someone has already said, hiding in plain sight

despicable 

3 hours ago, Andyjr1515 said:

Yes - I'll be doing that as well, I will pop a couple of panel pin holes in the nut slot.  I'll take a photo when I get to that bit. 

Cool. Ill follow this i think

2 hours ago, Andyjr1515 said:

Camera battery is recharged

 

Here are the side dot holes:

 

 

I have a cunning plan...

ah I see. The holes are in the f/board and the neck, (in the words of Dave Lamb)   CLEVER

I've heard of people drilling tiny holes through the fingerboard to the neck and using those as locating holes (under the dot markers I think)

@Andyjr1515  how do you know the fingerboard will go back the exact correct place please

(I have a cheap Vintage Geoff Whitehorn signature guitar that the truss rod socket is knacked and I would like to change the truss rod myself, without breaking the bank. It's a biflex rod btw)

cheers

because of my 80s duo, in effect a silent stage, I had a behringer 205 tiny monitor. This really helped my singing, as I could monitor at a lower level.

Then came the IEM which made it better again. They've made me a much better singer to the point that I would rather sing than play bass.

As i've carried the iem into bands I play with, it has improved my bass playing as I can actually hear what I'm playing, I hit the strings not so hard which makes my playing more dynamic, as I have somewhere to go if I need more volume. My bass sounds great in my ears, more inspiring to play.

I suppose that I am lucky, the KZ fitted my ears and gave me a good working system with the P2 all in under 100 quid.

I now use the MI-Pro 58 wireless kit, which works brilliantly and sounds fab and obviously is wireless.

All brought about by a tinnitus issue that I don't want to get worse. The information on this thread, with the input of you excellent Basschatters has changed my world and if I win the lottery, I'll send you a few sheckles

52 minutes ago, EBS_freak said:

Digitech FreqOut

oh my god!! Really?

I have to check this out

I am totally loving the IEM experiance and will not play without them from now on.

I recently did a gig using my Hofner CT500/1 violin bass and it sounded wonderful in my ears.

Using KZ and sonic foam tips is working perfectly too, maybe I'm lucky.

The bands that I work with are all IEM too except one, which does one big outdoor gig a year, all into the PA so I just set my own IEM up and they use floor monitors and again it works for me.

As a guitarist I understand that loud is great, it helps with getting your guitar to feedback and resonate better but in my duo (80s) I have to put up with the fact I can't get that experience, so I just play round that problem.

23 minutes ago, jardin9 said:

That's a shame because they do look amazing! Don't suppose she fancies selling it... 🤣

no I don't think so. It was a vallentines present to her, I think she still loves me😅

24 minutes ago, jardin9 said:

Yeah I just find he hasn't been responding to my questions with much detail. Asked for more pictures as there's some big looking scuffs on the bottom but he said no with no explanation, seems odd. Almost feels like I'm trying to persuade him to let me buy it at times.

leave it then mate

this is why I now use Ashdown gear. A british company with astounding customer service

I imported one from japan in 2008, for my wife. An excellent bass it is too. She still has it but it's been unplayed since her Bravewood arrived 11 years ago

that looks lovely

4 hours ago, Geek99 said:

Since when on basschat does having exactly no horse in the race prevent anyone from speaking their mind about those horses loudly ?

agreed!!🤣

1 hour ago, Al Krow said:

 

Did you consider any alternatives when deciding Ashdown and, if so, what tipped you in favour of this one? 

I really like my RM500 and I like the Ashdown ethos.

The amp is simple to use and get a good sound from so I presumed the preamp pedal would be good. It sounds great in my practice room and at some point I was going to A/B with the RM, both into my desk and then to my IEMs to see if there's much difference

I have recently bought an Ashdown Pro DI pedal to do exactly this.

I normally use the RM500 evo2 but with my Police tribute going IEM I feel I can ditch the bass amp and cab

I havent actually tried it yet (at a gig) but it sounds good in my practice place, I just need to mount it to a pedal board or maybe just used it as a table top thing (so it doesnt get mucky)

Just now, Al Krow said:

 

Oh dear...I seem to have started something...gonna be in so much trouble if you guys are not hearing the upgrade benefit of the ZARs over the ZS 10s I'm finding - albeit from purely a home A/B and pre-gig! 😂 

like you say, less than 50 quid, worth a go

I quite like the ZS10 that I have but am happy to try some other flavour too.

Best thing I ever did was go IEM, I enjoy playing so much more

22 hours ago, Al Krow said:

 

Haha nice one! Look forward to finding out whether your view of them vs the ZS 10s ties in with what I'm hearing 😊

 

I've just ordered a set too

I'm thinking about a bass vi for a bit of fun.

What are the thoughts of the BC  massive.

Cheers mart

1 hour ago, Mykesbass said:

TC Helicon is a cracking piece of kit. It works stand alone as a vocal effect, but can also add harmonies which it will work out if you plug a guitar into it. Worked with two very good singers who use them to very good effect.

I used one of these with great success. Took a bit of time to work it out but it was very good

It also has effects on it too

29 minutes ago, casapete said:

Sounds horrible - hope you get it sorted soon. 

thanks mate, I had a similar thing last year and managed to sort it, fingers crossed

16 hours ago, solo4652 said:

 

Would this help at all?

 

https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/492156-diy-walk-up-performer-stand-design-input-and-suggestions-please/

 

hi mate, not really. It isn't weight issues I'm having atm. I think I have a disk out of place and it's pressing on the nerves. It's more a positional thing.

ATM I can't get out of bed in the morning and stand up until I've taken the cocodamol and waited about 15 minutes because of the pain. Then I could get up and hobble about. (it's actually quite scarey not being able to stand)

Physio tomorrow but lots of rest today/ tomorrow

yep, deoxit is the stuff