Maude

Thanks for all these suggestions. The decision has been made to include a lot more glam into our set and see how it goes, if it goes well we will morph into a glam band ............. and I will build myself a full on 'glambass' . Thanks again.

I use mine as my main bass for gigs. Power supply is no problem as I run it through an X3 Live which powers it and you can then assign the bass models to different patches. Assignable basses, amps, cabs and stompboxes at the press of a footswitch, what's not to like? Unless you don't like emulations . No they'll never be the 'real thing' but who cares? It's a bass with a massive amount of tone options. If I want an aggressive punky tone then I'll select the Ricky setting, if I want a similar tone but a sore forearm and ribs then I'll buy a real Ricky . I like the changes in sustain between different models, particularly the Hofner. I really like the neck on mine, I've slightly scalloped it and it's really comfortable. It could be lighter but I've learnt to man up . Looks wise it was horrible so I changed it, it may not be to every ones taste but I now love it. [url="http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Maudebass/media/Varicaster_zps4a9900c2.jpg.html"][/url] And silly proof it's not to heavy to chuck around [url="http://s157.photobucket.com/user/Maudebass/media/10477399_10152311789030686_1495338755161775032_n_zpsd094dc11.jpg.html"][/url]

[quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1412807217' post='2572389'] D'Addario or Fender. Same thing. [/quote] Not sure who manufactures what but I have a couples of basses with Fender tapewound strings which are 'gold, red, silver, turquoise - E to G' and have just fitted some D'Addario half rounds to another which are 'gold, red, black, green - E to G'

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1410808765' post='2553474'] The Big Al is such a Glam looking bass. You know you want one... [/quote] Stop it . I'm trying to thin out the basses, not buy more .............................. but that's mighty glam and I am called Allan ............. must resist . Great suggestions, especially Skankdelvar, I will youtube some of those unkown to me ones. Thanks everyone

I can't see the vids on my phone but I'm guessing the 'best b side' will be Ballroom Blitz. I will enjoy them when I get home. Loads of good suggestions, I like the not strictly glam ones like Virginia Plain, I'm even thinking we could get away with stuff like 'Take Me I'm Yours' by Squeeze. Gary Glitters in definitely, if I want to open a chip shop called 'Jimmys Savaloy, and other kids favourites' then I'm not shying away from GG :-) Keep them coming

I've just read through that and I don't mean make up a two hour setlist, just tell me your favourite few glam songs to show me what I'm missing . I thank you!

Evenin' all. One of the bands I'm in is a covers band, we play a very varied mix of stuff but all rock based spanning six decades. As you'd expect some stuff goes down well in one venue and some other stuff goes down well in another, we try to tailor the set to the venues but what we've noticed is that the glam type stuff goes down a storm everywhere, amongst all age groups. We usually start the second set by letting the 'Blockbuster police siren' go off for a minute or two in the dark before launching into it as the stage lights come on, it certainly grabs peoples attention. We'll then do a T-Rex number and some Bowie, even Steve Harleys 'Make Me Smile'. It's not strictly glam but that sort of era and feel. Everyone is instantly up dancing and that's what we all want. We're considering changing the band into a glam covers band to keep the party mood going all night but as I was born in '73 I can't claim to have lived through the era and only really know the 'classics', so to speak. What I would love you folks to do is just throw your suggestions at me as to what would make an awesome two hour glam set. It doesn't have to be strictly glam and it doesn't have to be from the early seventies but it does need to have that feel if you know what I mean. So from well known to obscure what have you got . Ps I think we all secretly want to dress up. Thanks.

The acoustic has a pretty impressive tash going on too!

Promoter - "Can the other bands use your amp?" You - "Sure, toss us over your car keys and your credit card so I can fuel her up as I live 50 miles away!" Should do the trick .

I used to use Pure Tone bass strings before I went to flats on most of my basses, nickel alloy 045-105 £4.49 a set. They sounded alright really and lasted quite well, I prefer an older round wound sound and remember them taking quite a while to dull down, so a positive for the lovers of bright sounding rounds.

Can't decide if there's something honestly primitive about this or if it's just pure sh*te, either way, anyone fancy it? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Home-Made-2-String-Fretless-Acoustic-Bass-/111445968615?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item19f2b286e7

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1409519096' post='2540507'] You've not got a 'Rickie' trc to complete the illusion..? [/quote] But then it wouldn't go with the giant Precision shaped tort scratchplate I have fitted

I love CCR, it's a shame that most 'non musos' only seem to know 'Bad Moon Rising' though as that's one of my least favourites of theirs. I wanted our 'acoustic' band to do Down on the Corner but they looked at me like I'd lost the plot. [quote name='Diablo' timestamp='1409523269' post='2540585'] Even made it into one of my favourite films - Apocalypse Now - who can name that tune? And was it CCR themselves playing it live? [/quote] I was about to say 'Fortunate Son' but I have a feeling it was 'Suzie Q'.

I'm going to put a 'Fender' decal on my scroll so punters at gigs know it's a good one!

How about a Guitarron (mariachi bass)? The action and sound would force you play differently. I nearly did this for the same reason as you but went down the DB route as it was an instrument I'd been yearning for for years. Guitarron can be bought a lot cheaper than DBs too.

I've just picked up an Aria J to match my P. The P has SD 1/4 pounders in (which I love) but the J 1/4's are just too dear for a cheapy project. Looks like these neo J's are the ones to get, less than £40 a pair delivered. Will OCD make me get one for my P .......................... who wants to buy a 1/4 pounder for a P bass

I have an Aria P bass with[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] D`Addario Chrome flats on it that's not being used at the mo, I'm in and out of Plymouth most weeks and you could borrow it for a couple of weeks to see how you like flats if you want. It's a four string not five but would give you some idea.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The bass is only a cheapy, although I love it, so don't worry about borrowing an expensive instrument.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The chromes are relatively bright for flats but really sit well in a rock mix IMO, the bass has a SD 1/4 pounder so that may help.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I wasn't sure about the sound when played solo but it just works in a band so take it to rehearsal and try it. I don't know what they'd be like on a Status but it may give you an idea.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color]

Hello, I've just picked up a Magicstomp with everything but the installation CD in the box. Before I bought it I had a look around online and the various drivers and sound patches seemed to be readily available but I can't get anything to work. I am a computer numpty so it probably is all very easy once you know how. I've found what seems a good site where all the stuff I need is listed but my computer won't run the files and if I try to download software to fix the 'register?' problems then my anti virus wants to kill me. The site also has what it claims to be the original Yamaha disc which it says to download, then burn to disc and then load up to run the drivers but I've just discovered that my burner has ceased to exist, according to my computer. Has anyone got an idiots guide to locating and setting up the drivers and stuff so that I can edit the pedal on my computer and install different patches? The preset patches are very nice for factory presets, the chorus and flangers are particularly watery and lush sounding. I want to use it with my Bass VI but am now stumped as editing on the pedal is quite finicky. I am running Windows 7 BTW Anyone on here own one that could guide me please .

Not hip hop but I always think of Roni Size when upright bass is mentioned in that style of music. It was early drum'n'bass I suppose but it's very jazz like, isn't it? I dunno, I'm not good with genres, damn labels . It's surprising how many people suddenly look up when you play that little 'Brown Paper Bag' riff after tuning at a gig. [media]http://youtu.be/guc-QvErIbM[/media] I haven't watched all this as it's not really my thing but here's a live BBC performance. [media]http://youtu.be/cxgNiLBtcUI[/media] [media]http://youtu.be/03QRwTO0EQM[/media]

Thomann used to sell that Lucida Guitarron for a hundred pounds less than GAK but it looks like they've stopped selling it as well. I was quite tempted once but have no real use.

One end of the HB EUB end pin has the rubber 'walking stick' end, the other should have a white nylon spike which I thought would work well on a wooden floor, as in not marking it. After chasing the bloody thing round Tavistock Wharfs stage for half an hour I decided it didn't work well. From the audience point of view I must have looked pretty lively though .

I have one and really like it, the long version. I was worried about the length issues people often mention but at it's longest it's is a tiny bit too long (and like Lozz, the buckle irritates) so just tightened up a tad is perfect for me, and I'm no low slinger either. At it's shortest it pulls the bass right up to my tatty-bo-jangles, any shorter with a Yammy Bex4 I wouldn't be able to get my head and arm through so I can't see how the short one could ever be too long. Horses for courses though I suppose .

[quote name='guzzibass' timestamp='1404081927' post='2489193'] Don't get Kasabian at all.... Maybe I'm just too old...! [/quote] Saw Kasabian in Plymouth last week doing a warm up show for Glasto and it was up there with one of the best gigs I've ever been to ...... and that's a lot. Horses for courses eh?

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1403989287' post='2488393'] Im thinking that might help, I think I have already took a bit out ages ago but I wanted to leave enough nut for someone with the right tools and skills to do it properly! It's not massive high though. Did you go for the same gedo as me Maude, half carved? [/quote] Yes, the same half carved with adjustable bridge, only I had Innovation Rockabilly strings, lovely bass but I do have a concern about the soundpost pushing quite a lump out the back, but that's for another thread .

Obviously I can't see yours Pete but I had to take the nut down a bit on my Gedo. It was quite high when it arrived, it was noticeably easier to finger the first couple of stops once done.