david_l_perry

[quote name='Pow_22' post='686303' date='Dec 16 2009, 01:43 PM']Ive just looked at the SPEAKON efforts on ebay. That is what im using at the moment. Its a Speakon connector that goes into the cab (turns and locks) then a single Jack that goes into the amp. So you think the cab may need rewiring to work with a 'normal' bass head?[/quote] Ey up pal I live in chorley, if you can't sort it out and want somebody to look it over drop me a pm and bring it over. It will be a very simply job to see how its wired up and check if the drivers are working. Of course if you are getting here on a bus it wont be that simple..... Dave

[quote name='bigfatbass' post='679729' date='Dec 9 2009, 11:29 PM']My cab modelling software predicts a pair will be SVT/810 loud.[/quote] Ooo dont go all 'real world' on us will you.....

Who is the band Alan...? Hope its not Sabre...cos damn....that would be a bad gig....

I suppose its only fair to put the sound and tone to one side of the compact, as its very much a personal thing. My main issue is that the external finish (on what may very well be a well built and designed cab) looked very poor, in fact it looked dreadful... amongst other things, the Aldcroft/tuffcab paint finish was very badly applied with several runs, and the plastic corners are the smallest cheapest thing I had seen used. When you are charging upwards of £400 for cab, it has to be (and quite rightly) compared to similar priced boxes. And in that respect it failed badly (and a good few others at the bash voiced the same view.... ) . I pal of mine who came up with me assumed it was a cab that Shaun had made himself, he was a little shocked to find out that it was a purchased product. Obviously lots of people are more than happy with the cabs, I just think that Alex needs to quickly address the finish and external build side of things to keep his product in direct competition to the other cab manufacturers. People ears are very quickly seduced by the look of a cab...even more so when you have paid a lot more than the competition. Dave

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='646116' date='Nov 5 2009, 11:33 AM']youtube has reduced the bitrate sufficiently to emulate iphone quality. [/quote] Probably for the best...... I missed out on the barefaced comparison with you guys as I was out at lunch (I played it myself before hand against a few other cabs) What was the general consensus ? I know I was way less than impressed after all the hype surrounding them. And reading the thread on Finnbass I think others had the same view (Sorry Shaun-4000..... )

Yep, top do......long drive back home, but what a good weekend.... Stunning collection of basses to fumble on... Should get some photos up soon....

Probably worth while if people bring down extension leads for power just in case.

Fantastic, look forward to seeing you.... Going to be some great gear and basses to noodle on..!! Dave

Nice Russ...tight strings spacing....I would say just about right.. Looks in [i]very [/i]good condition...!

[quote name='silky13' post='639970' date='Oct 29 2009, 12:48 PM']Yeah best would be Saturday, dependant on Missus! [/quote] Saturday is the curry and beer bash 5pm onwards Sunday is the bass bashything 10am-4.30pm Come down to either or better yet both and stay over at the B&B...we just wont be doing many bass related things on Saturday night.... Dave

If anybody has one of these can they bring it on up to the bash :- [b]any compact multi effects pedal with built in tuner[/b] (compact as in just a little bit bigger than your average boss pedal - Zoom B2 for example) Ta, Dave

Updated the web page with times for Sat, but basically:- Arrive at the B&B on Saturday for 5pm ish or what ever time suits you. We are all booked in under 'the bass guitar event' Meet up in the bar of the B&B after you have sorted out your rooms, and either stay there for a few drinks (soft or otherwise) or move to another drinking establishment, we can decide on the night, but if its a comfy bar we can stay put The curry has been booked for 9.0pm, and its 2mins down the road from the B&B Dave

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='639117' date='Oct 28 2009, 02:59 PM']Hope nothing goes bump in the night, that hotel looks haunted to me [/quote] Few people near death the next day.....

Just added address details of the B&B to the page. [url="http://www.heroesrockband.co.uk/moffat-bass-bash.htm"]moffat curry, beer & Lama riding contest[/url] (otherwise known as the Moffatt bass bash... ) Shaun, just waiting to hear from Stuart - going to remove his special wobbly parts with my teath if he has booked a gig for this weekend..... I will drop you a pm to sort out pickup if he has (plan to set off around 2pm ish)...he's paid upfront though, so would be pretty dumb of him to miss it... Dave

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='636323' date='Oct 25 2009, 05:48 PM']Hmmm if you declare earnings to the tax man etc does that then affect things like car/house insurance etc?[/quote] No reason why it should that I can think of. It never has for me at any rate.

[quote name='Sean' post='636086' date='Oct 25 2009, 01:13 PM']How do you show what you've spent on purchases from fellow Basschatters? Should we be asking fellow Basschatters for receipts? Sean.[/quote] If you declare your tax then yes, get a receipt of sale. This could just be a printed email confirming the funds have been transferred via paypal for example. Its just about a paper trail to back up what you are claiming for. Obviously you also should declare your sales as well as purchases....

[quote name='sdgrsr400' post='635033' date='Oct 24 2009, 01:15 AM']One of the more interesting hypothetical situations is where in a band getting established say two members declare all band-related income and expenditure and two declare nothing.[/quote] That is exactly the situation I have been in for years. I operate as a 'sole trader' ie a solo musician. Its not for me to declare or know what other guys are doing regarding tax. I just declare what my income is and outgoings are. That way I am covered for any band/PA hire that have been involved with. And remember, the less gigs you do the less your income is, but most people still probably spend the same amount of funds on gear..... I always do suggest to people in bands about declaring the income, for no other reason than its generally financially better to do so Most people just don't get it, assume it will effect any other sources of financial aid (ie family credit) but for the average weekend playing band member who likes to buy the odd amp / bass strings etc....you will probably be making a loss so it does not effect these other items. If you are making big bucks gigging then obviously you wont be making a loss, but then you will still benefit by reducing your tax that you have to pay I would suggest you start making a list of all of your purchases, CD's Music DVD, hifi equipment, itunes purchases let alone bass amps, cabs, leads strings, basses, lessons, mic's PA leads, lighting, blah blah etc... Then work out your mileage to each and every gig, rehearsal, venue, even dropping off posters or even just a road trip to check out venues - its all part of being in a band, and if the tax want you to declare the income, its only fair that you also declare all of the outgoings. Mileage is £0.40/mile upto 10Kmiles And then make a list of your total gig income, you will probably be amazed at the difference When you get your first tax rebate...you will suddenly 'get it' Mine was for around £700. The least I have had was for around £400 Accountant cost around £180-200 Loads of things you can also claim for MY accountant has a basic allowance for band meetings per week (we meet round my house to discuss songs, try stuff out with the guitarist) and I obviously supply a brew, perhaps a beer, maybe a packet of crisps........ Its all stuff that you are legitimately allowed to declare as its part of the process of trying to earn money by being in a band.

[quote name='7string' post='634954' date='Oct 23 2009, 11:21 PM']I'd like to come along on the Sunday. I'll bring: ACG Recurve singlecut 9 string Sei Offset Flamboyant 7 string Conklin GT7, 7 string (fretless) James Tyler 4 string Jackson Kip Winger 4 string Kinderbasje 1 string[/quote] Looking forward to playing that 9 string again....didnt get much on it last time as I was way to hung over.....but it was awesome, suprisingly easy to play Arm is well and trully sorted now Shaun...good job as I am your taxi for the weekend Sir....

I would suggest getting yourself an accountant, they know all of the pitfalls and things you can / cant claim for. The one I used cost very little, in relation to the time saved for me, and gains returned by Mr Tax man. The other big factor for me is that I imagine the tax office is less likely to scrutinise tax returns from an accountant rather than a sole trader who does his own. I am now fully self employed running my own business from a purpose home office and time is very much money....

[quote name='Musky' post='634473' date='Oct 23 2009, 02:30 PM']They're unlikely to wear that for too long before deciding your bass playing is just a hobby though. Edit: Beaten to it by... everyone![/quote] This did happen to a pal of mine, but not me as yet. How long is too long......after 12+ years I would have thought they would have gotten the message thats its a constant loss maker for me...... Until they tell me otherwise I will happily pay my accountant to sort out my tax rebate....

I put a thread on this over on finnbass that is worth checking out for those of you not aware of declaring your tax.... [url="http://www.finnbass.com/showthread.php?t=3770"]Declare your tax ![/url] I have declared my income from playing live for the past...well probably 12 years or so...perhaps longer Over that time I have only played small time weekend gigs, typical pub club gigs, at most 2 gigs weekend, perhaps getting £40-70 per gig, but more like once per weekend at £50 per gig Every single year I have had a tax rebate..... [b]Put simply...every year I have been sent a cheque from the tax office...[/b] If you like buying gear....you will most certainly be in for a tax rebate.... Typically your income from playing is way, way less then your outgoing payments.... Dave