SimonEdward

Thanks Rob! yes, BC does had a lot to answer for.. and I can also remember the days when I only had one bass, a combo and a tuner too! But, to be fair there's been about 20-years between when I first started out and joining Basschat, so I really only have myself to blame! Almost everything I own now, with the exception of the OC-2 (which I've had since '92), the Alembic and my custom J.D. have been bought pre-loved or in part-exchange. Pleased that your Bass is now legally on it's way back to you.. have fun with your band.. and keep going! ...... Thanks Bob! ..I had a break away from music (for about nine years) - got married, kids, work, three house moves, gear in storage, so know what you mean about picking up a Bass again.. still tough to find the time, but getting there.. slowly. Cheers.. Simon. ...... .. 84 sounds good! Not sure my pension fund manager would feel quite the same way. I guess I will feel OLD when I stop playing, and I have no plans to STOP! [quote name='sprocket123' timestamp='1380308525' post='2223711'] Welcome aboard . Nice rig & basses mate ! [/quote] Thanks so much! They sound just as good as they look.. cheers.. Simon.

[color=#0000FF][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=6]200 up![/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Nope. Not the number of effects pedals I've accumulated recently but my 200th post on BC - second milestone - so time for a mini stock take of what has happened since March 2013! ... I gained middle-age status in July.. which taught me that as you get older, the 'hamster wheel' of life speeds up! [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've acquired more pre-loved 2nd hand gear.. TC 'Alter Ego' Delay; a 'Shaker' vibrato; and *SOLD* the EQ-20 and won a Source Audio EQ in an on-line auction. A MarkOne Audio pedal has enabled me to add two loops.. one for Octave/Wah and the other for Modulation. I'm trying out the BOSS AW-3.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The chain is: TC Polytune > SAEQ > Loop 1. OC-2 > Octave deluxe > AW-3 > Loop 2. Shaker > Corona > Vortex > Alter Ego (Delay) > H.O.F > Nova Dynamics[/font][/color] In May, I made a journey north on board a cross country train to meet Stuart, 'The Bassbunny' (in person), and I am now the very proud owner of a David Eden WT-550 amp (U.S. built). I'd tried one out at 'The Bass Gallery' in London, about 15-years ago and promised myself I would get one, if the right one ever came along. Unfortunately, I had less than an hour to talk to Stuart over a much needed coffee at Stockport railway station. He is a lovely guy, with so much knowledge and Band experience. It was great to chat away to another Bassist, just for a change!! but much too soon.. the train to take me back south was approaching.. why couldn't there have been a cancellation due to the wrong kind of snow?! ... oh well! [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]In April, my Alembic: Mark King Signature... re-appeared! [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]This is the Bass I call the 'Prodigal' Bass.. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]It was bought from The Bass Centre, Wapping (London) UK in late 2000 with the U.S. made hand-built case. It was stored away at my father-in-law's house for more than 10-years, and has only been 'home' for a couple of weeks.. It was an impulse buy; that will never happen again!!! ... Here she is pictured in my garden with my other basses.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've also become a licensed user of [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Reaper (4.1), which has to be [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]one of the bargains of the century at around £40! which I use with my laptop. I use loops/samples from a number of sources as inspiration for my compositions, and spend quite a bit of time listening to other musicians on 'Soundcloud'. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]All of the clunky ADAT/ Portastudio/ Rack outboard has been packed away.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]In July, I managed to submit an entry into the Basschat Composition Competition for the first time.. and managed four votes! I resisted the temptation to vote for myself! [/font][/color][url="https://soundcloud.com/simon-edward/downtown-bleecker"]https://soundcloud.c...wntown-bleecker[/url] [color=#333333][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]'Downtown Bleecker' is an instrumental piece recorded and arranged between 3-6 July 2013. It was inspired by a New York City Night-scape courtesy of Basschat.co.uk (composition competition for July 2013); and a visit to NYC with my Brother in March 2000. This track is dedicated to him, with much love.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#333333]...[/color] [color=#333333]Credits:[/color] [color=#333333]Simon D' souza: Alto Saxophone [/color][url="http://www.souzamusic.co.uk/"]www.souzamusic.co.uk/[/url] [color=#333333]Reiner: Tenor Saxophone[/color] [color=#333333]Simon Edward: Bass[/color][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Interstate,]...[/font][/color] Most brilliant day in 'the smoke' on September 20th catching up with Stu Drums; We were born and raised in the same town, but now live at almost opposite sides of the UK. The phone bill would have ended up costing £0,000's otherwise! Unfortunately, we couldn't manage to book a rehearsal room for a jam, but ended up at The IndigO2 to see a Level 42 gig! [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Thanks again to the stage that BC gives us.. and to all you guys who contribute and make BC what it is: - "Keep out of of treble". [/font][/color]

[quote name='Grassie' timestamp='1380126823' post='2221245'] I was going to post this. It's a true return to their roots and blimmin excellent too. Just a shame we're only going to get a 6 track EP and not a full album. [/quote] +1. I forgot to mention that I think it's excellent too. I can hear lots of other 'Level' songs in there with 'Sirens' (Shades of "Overtime".. "Romance" and "Love Meeting Love").. Mike has made a massive contribution (this can't be overstated enough) and still sounding great on Rhodes!.. I've seen them twice this year @ Guildford and the IndigO2 last Friday, and the band appear to be quite relaxed and in great form. Nathan and Sean are doing a marvellous job, with Mark and Pete simmering away nicely.. more to come from both of them.. I know it's only an EP, but it will be very interesting to see how they go about releasing this.. Mark has said before that they were thinking of doing a limited run of vinyl?!?! so, will it be through a record label; iTunes - really hope NOT - or a CD direct from LEVEL42.com.. either way, this would make a great Xmas prezzie! #LEVELHEAD forever

[color=#37404E]... Listening to a *New* LEVEL 42 track called 'Sirens' (recorded LIVE at the IndigO2 September, 2013).. [/color] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0gohQwHgNw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0gohQwHgNw[/url] [color=#333333][size=3]Level 42: - Mark King -Bass & Vox, Mike Lindup -keyboards & Vox, Nathan King -guitar & Vox, Pete Biggin -drums, Sean Freeman -Sax & vox, [/size][/color] [color=#333333][size=3]Nicol Thompson -trombone & Dan Carpenter -trumpet.[/size][/color]

[quote name='VTypeV4' timestamp='1379353694' post='2211652'] As promised.. Might take a while to load! [url="http://s778.photobucket.com/user/VTypeV4/media/TwinV3_zpse245b865.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] ... now THIS^ is a really great pic - my favorite one - great shot of pre and amp stage valves - ooooooooh, I've come over all funny! Thanks for sharing these with us.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1378996579' post='2207532'] OC-2......probably?! Si [/quote] +1 for the OC-2. The general consensus for 'essentials' appears to be: - Tuner > Compressor > Pre-amp/DI (which I'd broadly go along with too). A link to my board (below)... [url="http://simon-edward.tumblr.com/page/6"]http://simon-edward.tumblr.com/page/6[/url]

[quote name='VTypeV4' timestamp='1379195319' post='2209812'] A grand setup indeed! Lovely. [/quote] Thanks so much! Are there any new pics of your Twin Valve combo set up per-chance? Let's 'av it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Bass-ic set-up.. It's old, but has just about all the tone options I need.

... and when you've finished looking around and about Denmark St. Don't forget to hop on the Northern Line (for a couple of stops) to Camden Town, and check out 'The Gallery' (Bass Merchant).. Martin, John and Alex will be happy to see you guy's!! Always a friendly bunch and some great gear to try before you buy.. *I am in no way affiliated to 'The Gallery' - just been happy with the service over the years'... [url="http://www.thebassgallery.com/who.cfm"]http://www.thebassgallery.com/who.cfm[/url]

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif] ...[/font][/size][color=#333333][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] [/font][/color][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#333333]My bass-ic set-up. It's old but has all the tone options you'll ever need! and not a single ounce of green 'rat fur' in sight.. [/color][/font][/size]

[quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1378246158' post='2197791'] Welcome, it's a big old community with some of us living as far away as Thatcham [/quote] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Hello.. and welcome to BC near neighbor! [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] there is quite a bit of (gear) porn on here - - - - - - - - - - - - -[/font][/color] [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]Is there an echo in here.. Is there an echo in here.. [/color][/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Is there an echo.. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]an echo etc etc[/font][/color]

[quote name='deepbass5' timestamp='1378032389' post='2194834'] Welcome, It's a great addiction. Don't get too good or I'll have to kill you PM me any time. good luck [/quote] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Hello.. and welcome to BC near neighbor! [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] there is quite a bit of (gear) porn on here - - - - - - - - - - - - -[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Oh! you knew that bit already.............. I'll get me coat. [/font][/color]

[quote name='plumbass' timestamp='1378020925' post='2194660'] Hi, I'm Bob Plumridge (plumbass). ... So now having a go using a book called Progressive Beginner Bass. It's making a noise whether its the right noise is another matter!The dog already hates it. cheers Bob [/quote] Hello Bob.. and welcome to BC near neighbor! there is quite a bit of (gear) porn on here - you'll be 'gassing' before you know it...

Honestly! I can't remember if my JD GA24 fret-less had featured on this thread before - - - - - so here she is again?

... Interesting thread! thanks for all the posts ... just my tuppence worth really; I tend to use any old 'dead' strings (on my fret-less JD GA24), which come off my fretted basses, and are usually round wounds. With the rear pick up selected, I play off the end of the finger board and still get that distinctive 'growl' that everyone loves..

[quote name='TomRichards' timestamp='1377529344' post='2188497'] I know different parts of the world are dominated by different brands. What amp brands do you guys on your side of the pond want to see more of, and what ones do you have a hard time finding? [/quote] ... over in the UK it used to be difficult (for quite a while) finding David Eden amp heads/cabinets. Luckily for me, a great guy on BC had a U.S. made WT550 for sale, which I am now the proud owner of.. I see their UK service centre is now c/o: - 'Marshall Amplification plc' [url="http://www.eden-electronics.com/info/service/ukservice.asp"]http://www.eden-electronics.com/info/service/ukservice.asp[/url]

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1377553904' post='2188864'] With some aid from Discreet, you just built one stellar intro thread, albr! Welcome to this neck of the wood, and enjoy the writings. best, bert [/quote] +1 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]0100010100001101000100101100100![/font][/color]

[quote name='MFD' timestamp='1377443355' post='2187569'] Hello hello. I've been a music lover for a long time, and after a Victor Wooten concert this summer I decided to pick up the bass and start learning. Been practising at least an hour everyday, with studybass.com as my guide, for almost two months. Private lessons are booked in september. ... [/quote] hey! and welcome to BC.. Another useful resource for you? [url="http://playbassnow.com/"]http://playbassnow.com/[/url] 'MarloweDK' (real name Thomas Risell) has produced some AWESOME youtube vids.. check 'em out! [url="http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2010/06/22/an-interview-with-thomas-risell-the-man-behind-marlowedk/"]http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2010/06/22/an-interview-with-thomas-risell-the-man-behind-marlowedk/[/url]

Oops! .. yes, the vid is a shocker.. but I actually like this track?! The music is probably quite typical of the time (1993)..

<- - - - - - - most definitely tuned into his feminine side.. but only @ weekends. Hi JX. Enjoy BC!! and keep out of treble - you hear?!?!