Born 2B Mild

I bought brand new, when they first came out in 2004, a Behringer BA1x15 and a BA2x10. They had aluminium style cones. They did not last long, literally. Within a year, the cones disintegrated, rather like a window that has had a stone through it, leaving a hole. Maybe they've got better, but I won't go near their cabs again. Second Hand cabs are definitely the thing. If you don't mind weight, then you should pick up a bargain on Basschat, as many of us on the wrong side of 40 are going premium/light and shedding the back-breaking beasts accordingly.

It ended at £620, not making reserve. I think the suggestion made earlier about removing the neck to reveal more on the date of manufacture, could have helped. I'm sure the bass is genuine, as is the integrity of the vendor, but you can't blame sceptiscm creeping in on vintage guitars that do not have enough supporting evidence.

For me, this thread automatically made me think of Richard Sinclair's bass lines, often accompanying his own melodic singing, when he was in Caravan, Hatfield & The North and Camel. Maybe not hip now, and all that, but check out his bass and singing when delivering these very English lines...


[i]Now it's time to finish your wine -
try to sing a sober song after all that din
And even though we may be having quite a laugh,
bashing bass and drums is really rather daft
compared to harmonies - although they may sound twee,
they're really what my lady friend can relate to -
and her mate too...

Just in case you think it's a waste
In the end, choosing notes to see if they make friends
A D-sharp minor flattened 5th will go to C,
dotted crotchets usually divide by three
We don't really know now exactly what we mean,
still we had the gist of it till the chords changed...
...unexpectedly... an interesting thought came over me
I'd feel better somewhat wetter, drinking tea in the sea,
and dream of you - and your nice black knickers... [/i]
"Licks For The Ladies" Hatfield & The North (album) 1974

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='233443' date='Jul 6 2008, 02:56 AM']Was it [url="http://www.basscentre.com/product.asp?pID=445&cID=59&c=65546"]this[/url]?

There was a thread about it here the other day. [/quote]
Oi Oi!

[url="http://www.myspace.com/normanwattroy"]http://www.myspace.com/normanwattroy[/url]

I have a large holdall for carrying cables and the like to gigs. It got wee'd on by one of our cats. It was really smelly, and I put it in the washing machine and left it out on the line to air and dry. It worked! So, you might try that with the gig bag.

I was once a Berkshire Boy, but happy to have my fiver recorded as another Yorkshire contribution.

Have you had a support band or artist that subsequently became more famous?

[i]Here's my starter for ten...[/i]

In 1978, I the was playing bass for amateur hopefuls, Lorelei. The gig was Wokingham Rock Club and a support band was arranged by the venue. After the sound check, we went for a pint (as the club was not licensed) and came back in time to see a band, consisting of youngsters, finishing their set.

What struck me was the size of the drummer’s kit. I remember it as a 13-piece gold Premier kit, which was a bit out of the usual to say the least. In the changing room I asked the drummer where he had got the kit from. He said his father was given it by Keith Moon. And then I found out I was talking to a 13-year old Zak Starkey!

[quote name='rodl2005' post='232391' date='Jul 4 2008, 12:56 AM']THo IMHO MY Mark Bass LMII beats all of 'em for warmth & versatility AND definately for weight- what is it? 6.5lbs I carry it in an old laptop bag-w/ room for leads etc as well! GREAT amp w/ far more power than any of the Ampegs I mention. I've NO experience w/ a 4 PRO tho[/quote]
About an hour and a half's drive from you Jamie, is Mark's demo barn (Bass Direct). IMHO you should go and do some A/B testing of Mark Bass & Genz Benz class D amps. You'll end up either ruling them out, or finding a lightweight solution. Plus you can try out some of his Jazz Bass Fender alternatives!

I open the bidding with £100

[quote name='Dr.Dave' post='230679' date='Jul 1 2008, 04:55 PM']He's also inviting emails - so I've sent him one and asked about the issues we're raising here.[/quote]


Well done Dr D. I look forward to seeing what you get in the way of a response.

Saw [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FENDER-ORIGINAL-70s-JAZZ-BASS_W0QQitemZ160256587588QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160256587588&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A16&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]this[/url] on eBay and looked up the serial number on the Fender site. What I don't understand is this serial number ... S8849690 appears to be one digit too long. Anyone shed a little light please?

I wasn't there, but us old gits can be a bit shy at sharing names.

P'raps name badges next time ...both Avitar & real. Bit forced, but at the end of the day, blimmin' useful

Have a great time folks. I would be there, but I'm doing a Sunday afternoon slot at Harrogate's Blues Bar.

I hope another Yorkshire Bass Bash happens, so I can make it. Maybe you can add comments on your experiences, on BC, so us absentees can see what we missed?

[quote name='Alpha-Dave' post='227772' date='Jun 27 2008, 08:44 AM']If i had a double neck, I'd go for a BassLab one:

[url="http://www.basslab.de/"]http://www.basslab.de/[/url]

Simply because their carbon fibre construction means that they only weigh the same as a normal bass!

[/quote]
Vorsprung durch Technik !!!!!

Interesting. Thanks Alpha-Dave for bringing this to our attention. I'm more of a 'English Tea in the rose garden' kind of guy, so this isn't my bag. However, I can definitely see the advantages of headless in a twin-neck. I could see one looking good in the Status family.

Hi folks.

I'm getting a nice trickle of enquiries about this cab via PM and that's great ...keep 'em coming. Just thought I'd say that I'm off out now to watch Thea Gilmore, so won't be responding to any fresh messages until later.

B2BM

I bought "[i]Gig-Getter: How to get more gigs than you can play[/i] is a brand new step-by-step guide for amateur or semi-pro bands and musicians." from [url="http://www.gig-getter.co.uk"]http://www.gig-getter.co.uk[/url]

It's not rocket science, and like most guides and seminars, you realise you knew most of it already. However this guide serves as a focus and a check list. What's more it is a UK publication, only £15 and is written by a bass player.

[quote name='Mr Bassman' post='226645' date='Jun 25 2008, 12:56 PM']Hi Phil,
how about a swap for an Ampeg PB-210H?
[attachment=10021:PB_210H.jpg][/quote]
Thanks for the offer Kieth, but I'm all cabbed out now. NiceGuyHomer delivered both Bergantinos last night. Now I have to pay for them ...hence the sale of the Schroeder.

You are welcome to take it away and try it out though.

Save me from having to putting this on EvilBay!

Hey Paul h,

Has it arrived? What's your critical view on it, and how much did it finally work out at?

We wanna know!

Found via Google [i]..."Yup-that's right. It's a bass guitar with a midi keyboard mounted on it. Yes, the two are played simultaneously. The bass is played with the left hand alone by means of a guitar technique known as "hammer-ons" while the keyboard (which emulates a distorted slide guitar most of the time. among other things) is played with the right hand. This instrument has a weight equivalent to that of a small motorcycle, and as you might imagine, requires years of time and patience to "master"."[/i]

[url="http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/02/the_swiss_army_bass.html"]Video links 'n all![/url]

I see these and other shiny works of art, and yes, they are great eye candy. Then I see some guy down the local live pub with a worn-out Fender with just enough surviving bits of paintwork to reveal that it was once a sunburst, getting a fat, woody vintage growl... and I yearn to have that old simple, passive veteran under my shoulders, much more than a blinged-up object d'art with NASA electronics.

I'll get my unfashionable old git coat...

Here it is, but there's lots more pics if you click on the link, in the OP above.

[quote name='mcgraham' post='225182' date='Jun 23 2008, 04:58 PM']What are the odds! I am also home with the flu... and was contemplating selling my Schroeder 1210 in order to fund purchasing these. Crazy!

Good choice there sir!

Mark[/quote]
Ah, those two magic words ...[i]Overdraft [/i]and [i]GAS[/i]. A powerful combination.

Schroeder 1210R For Sale

I can’t praise this cab enough, but I need (and have just acquired) a two-cab solution, for when I do café gigs. i.e. a single cab for my quiet band, and add another for my loud band.

4 ohms 850 watt in good condition, and comes with a vinyl cover.

Look up the specs at [url="http://www.schroedercabinets.com/1210.htm"]http://www.schroedercabinets.com/1210.htm[/url] , and I can assure you their claim about easily replacing a 4x10 is completely justified.

£400 and pick-up only. I live in Harrogate, work in Leeds, and am occasionally allowed a pass to leave Yorkshire, so if I’m going your way…

[url="http://picasaweb.google.com/ShuteCentral/Schroeder?authkey=OuDzFkRBAkg"]Loads of pics here[/url]

[quote name='Bigwan' post='225123' date='Jun 23 2008, 04:08 PM']That were quick![/quote]
Aye t'was me. There are some compensations for being home in bed with Man Flu.
Watchout for my Schroeder 1210 going up for sale as a result.