david_l_perry

[quote name='4000' post='577846' date='Aug 22 2009, 08:48 PM']My mate uses a single GS112 with a Markbass LMK in a regularly gigging cover band, doing stuff like Springsteen, Eagles etc. I think he hardly gets the rig past 2 or 3. Feel free to chime in Stu![/quote] Stu's band plays fairly low backline levels, pretty sure that was the main reason for using the single cab. I bought Shauns (4000's) 2 GS112's off him, great sounding cabs, but didn't for second suit his Rick tone at all. We go for massively different tones. I like a very modern twang, I like having the horn. At a gig where the backline was our pal, Stuarts 2 GS112's and Mark bass head, the first bass player had a tone to me that was superb (active warwick dolphin from memory...great player as well), shaun's passive Rick through the same rig just didn't do his playing any justice at all. I have been gigging recently with just the one cab, mainly as it is plenty loud enough for the small gigs I have been doing. but have to say the two cabs paired together are superb. As always, one mans tone is another mans bag of washing..... Dave

Another vote for Flightcase Warehouse. Fairly well priced and quick turnaroud. Had lots of cases off them in the past for PA related bits n bobs... Dave

[quote name='crez5150' post='482781' date='May 8 2009, 10:49 AM']I will admit that I wouldn't usually play for less than £250 for myself per gig.....[/quote] And at this point I feel you are perhaps in a [i]slightly [/i]different sort of venue...... Out of interest (and this is genuine interest) what sort of venuess/gigs are you taking this sort of money from ? Dave

Well said Mr Sugden Sir....... Great photos as well !

[quote name='7string' post='467893' date='Apr 20 2009, 10:25 PM']....there was never any kind of competition either in chops or gear.....[/quote] Yep...we were all crap...the gear was all shabby......

Well, had great weekend roadtrip. Went up for the Saturday night, had a great night drinking beer and eating curry and talking nonsense till 3.30am...sugden went to bed around 9.30 with his slippers and ovaltine... Hats off to Alan for being a damn good host, and organising a great room Its a great location, easy to find, easy to load in and separate quite place to try out stuff without the war volume It was just a shame that more people did not turn up to help start off what could turn into a [i]really [/i]good event. .....basschaters....you is one lame set of monkeys...!!! Hey ho, it was a small turnout but to be fair still a cracking weekend. Highlight for me (other than the superb curry) was the curry...no wait...probably noodling on 7strings 9 string. surprisingly easy to play, and it sounded stunning. Alans DR Bass cab sounded great as did Ou7shined's Schroeder. Shuttle 6 - any body say lightweight !! not to mention the ludicrously bright set of Blue LED's. Great to meet and chat with Ou7shined, neepheid Eude, 7string (never met these guys before - top chaps, and great players) Very nice collection of basses to be played even with the modest turnout. Only thing is my head was still hurting from the massive lack of sleep and excess Beer....... Dave

[quote name='skelf' post='445767' date='Mar 26 2009, 11:36 AM']a car load coming up from Cumbria on the Saturday for a curry and a pint or two. Alan[/quote] Indeed..... I'll bring the North/South divide phrasebook.....basically its a big megaphone so we can try and be louder than you Scots in the pub

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='432168' date='Mar 12 2009, 09:34 AM']Nice one Dave - so pleased for you. Where and when's the gig? If I can make it, I will.[/quote] Cheers Alan Its the Hop pocket, Chorley next friday.....See you soon pal if not at that one

OK...just got back from the band rehearsal......and first chance to crank it up... Bloody hell Alan...its a monster.... I was so concerned about getting the tone I like with this new bass.... As soon as I plugged in I obtained one of the best and most articulate bass tones I have ever had the pleasure of working with......I know this sounds like a huge statement, but honestly, its just an enormous sounding bass. I cannot explain the relief I felt. The bass plays like a dream, but most importantly it feels so comfortable and familiar, massively in part to the work Alan did to obtain the narrow string spacing of my Status, and measurements he took of the fingerboard. I have been playing the same Custom made Status Empathy 5 string for the last 10years, and another 5 string status series II (with the same neck and spacing) for several years before that. I am one of those guys who does not change basses often, and am very comfortable with what I have, and how it should sound. I knew the bass would play well, but the sound was THE biggest concern for me, (far mores so than I let on to Alan or Peter -Greenking- to be honest)......but damn what a massive sounding instrument he has created.....The single coils are fantastic, and very quite (other than the enormous sound of bass twangy goodness....) When I got in from work today I got the Status out and expected (and quite rightly so) to feel 'more at home'....It took me less than a few seconds to instantly recognise that the Harlot has grabbed me by the balls and wont let go. Alan....I salute you sir.....you have one very, very happy customer...unfortunately one who ain't likely to buy another bass for another 10 years... Dave 'damn I'm happy' Perry

[quote name='steve-soar' post='431125' date='Mar 10 2009, 11:24 PM']A little tip on getting a good meaty slap tone, don't eq the pickups individually, just dive in with both pups on and tinker.Steve.[/quote] Cheers Steve...that was pretty much my approach last night. So far I found it more sense to do both pickups together rather than one at a time as Alan and others suggest. What I find astounding is the [i]massive [/i]change in tone just a slight eq change makes with this pre-amp. I know its going to be a little bit of a challenge to adjust from what I have been used to with my status basses for the last 12+years

Here she is...My lovely Headless Harlot.......I is one happy bass playing fella. Massive thanks to Alan, above and beyond the call of duty.... Got home from Alans and then had to sort out some work stuff so could not even plug it in until a couple of hours ago..... Just been having a play in my office at home and its a bleedin joy to play.....obviously can't crank it up much..and a bare plaster finished room ain't the best acoustic choice.....but had a mass of fun using the eq..its the one thing that scared/ still scares the sh*t out of me. Being used to simple balance, bass treble and mid eq...Alans pre amp is a [i]lot [/i]to get your head round, but damn, the variation in tone is [b]Massive[/b].... The thing I liked is that I got the piano bright sound I love pretty much straight off..... Got band practice tomorrow night, and 1st gig for it next week, and cant wait to get it all turned up in anger.... Volume and mixed in with the band is the [i]only [/i]way to really get a feel for how much of a dainty lover or angry slapper she can be... .... I really can't express how good this thing looks in the flesh.... Really looking forward to tomorrow night now.....:cool:

[quote name='skelf' post='412590' date='Feb 17 2009, 11:34 PM']Open to suggestions as to the best opening hours so feel free to air your thoughts. Alan[/quote] I think it depends upon what is going on during the day. If its just a gathering to try out bass gear and look at stuff then 12ish-5ish I think is [i]plenty [/i]of time, if the plan is to have a couple of guest speakers then [i]perhaps [/i]a little more time could be handy, but I still think it probably enough for most people. You have to factor in that most poeple will have an hour or two travelling (at least) and even perhaps a hang over to nurture.... It has to be said that your ears do tend to start shutting down after a few hours of bass....its perhaps nice to break it up into a couple of talks for those who want a break from the slappity slap, boomady boom, so if it starts at 12, perhaps a first talk at 2 and then a second talk at 3.30 ish.... Just my thoughts Dave

Top do fellas...Thanks for organizing the event. Great photos ! Nice thing about bashes like this is [i]all [/i]of the gear tends to be high quality stuff that you normally would never find in one shop...and every body is more than happy to let you try it all out... Alans Genz Benz sounded the muts nuts......(cant find a shot of it..) Just wanted to really crank it up, but then its not an ideal situation to do that unfortunately. All in all a great day, great venue, and great burger and hand cut chips......Had a great laugh in the car with Peter and Alan (Skelf & Greeneking) Made the 2.5hours trip a breeze... Dave Perry

[quote name='7string' post='409770' date='Feb 14 2009, 10:05 PM']Sorry but I'm not going to be able to make it tomorrow. Don't feel great and I can't manage the long drive. Apologies to all, but I hope to see pics of all the merry-making.[/quote] Arses...I was really looking forward to meeting you pal...and seeing your completed 9 string... Hey ho...Got Alans Northern bass bash later this year... Dave

[quote name='skelf' post='402318' date='Feb 6 2009, 07:50 PM']...Cafe will sort out take away on the day. A few of you will know the cafe I am talking about....[/quote] Soup of the day....a collection of the local left over Indian, Chinese and Italian take aways blended together.....and damn...it tasted good..

[quote name='greyparrot' post='405038' date='Feb 10 2009, 08:42 AM']HAve my own function duo www.bsharpduo.co.uk Also now and again do deps with a band on the essex circuit, and more recently moved to doing disco's. I earn my living from music, and to be honest weather i'm playing bass, or doing a disco, i love the buzz of the people enjoying thmselves.[/quote] Did you mean to post this hear Mr Parrot....seams a[i] little bit[/i] off topic...but then, me being a finnbass regular I'm almost amazed when a thread does stay on topic....

Either date is fine by me. Happy to give anybody a lift....In fact it would be better than not as its a long journey on your own.... Will have my ACG headless Harlot by then as well...assuming Alan doesn't slip with the drill this weekend.... Dave

Certainly up for this Alan...could it be a Sunday..?? That way it would not interfere with people gigging on the Sat night...just a thought. Dave

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='394755' date='Jan 29 2009, 05:39 PM']Is there a dubya in Harrogate? [/quote] Always said I think I am disle...dislcix....dishlictic....can't spell real good didn't I Peter

Hey, Paul (prosebass)...bit daft that we have to go to York to meet for the first time as we must live within about 5mins of each other..... hey ho Already sorted meeting going up with two others, otherwise we could have gone down in the one car...either way it will be great to finally meet up and see some of your gear.....Dave

Holy crap it looks lovely........and what a big one you have Sir.....looking forward to seeing it in the flesh at Harrowgate...!!

[quote name='7string' post='394156' date='Jan 28 2009, 10:55 PM']I'll bring: Sei 7 string James Tyler 4 string Conklin GT7 (de-fretted) ACG Recurve 9 string Dean Rhapsody 12 string[/quote] Look forward meeting you with that little lot I will be bringing my Aguilar GS112's, Mark bass head (with VF1) and my heavy weight status

[quote name='Adrian' post='393889' date='Jan 28 2009, 06:03 PM']hey... ive got to do a bass solo for this big band thing tomorow on my bass and i have no idea of like riffs i could play...[/quote] Tomorrow....!! Nothing like last minute eh..... YouTube searches may be your best bet on such a short time scale, other than that, busk it.... Dave

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='393592' date='Jan 28 2009, 12:49 PM']OK Dave, assuming someone's interested, I'll bring; Spector Euro 5LX Spector Rebop 5 FM Deluxe Genz Benz GBE 750 hybrid head Genz Benz NEOX 212[/quote] I'm certainly interested in trying out your Genz gear Pal..

Alan, check out the Robben ford stuff, its great for playing along to, the bass player is great, plenty of scope to do your own thing and just jam along with this gear. Its anything but ' keep it simple' bass playing, as the guy does some amazing chord stuff, but its not in yer face stuff.... its pucker good bass playing.... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixOm4WTupfw&feature=related"]Robben ford - You Cut Me to the Bone[/url] And this is another great track:- [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgJudyJfXQA"]Robben ford - Indianola[/url] Dave