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[quote name='thepurplepea' post='368523' date='Jan 2 2009, 03:08 PM']Hi mate, Since you're in Stockport, you can try the Moolah Rouge. I think it's still called the Moolah...it used to be called the Nut House. Its on the A6 down that little road where 3M paint's is. Top floor of a converted mill. They have a studio, several rooms and you can rent equipment. Equipment isn't bad. Guys who run it are OK. Havn't been for a couple of years though. It used to be about £40 for four hours which isn't too bad. 01614290986 Also, there is the Greenhouse. Another place in Stockport just off either J27 or J1 off the M60. 01614314127. They are a bit cheaper but the rooms are a little duller. I think they were about £32 for four hours.[/quote] Thank you - I'll look them up.

Hi all, We've been practising in our drummer's home-office, but we now need more room, and his wife needs more peace. Can anybody recommend a rehearsal room in south manchester that's cheap? We might even be able to share costs with somebody who isn't using their facilities as much as they would like.. All suggestions gratefully received. Happy new year, Steve

Some really useful advice here. I'm pretty much a beginner, and I'm struggling with my timing. Playing along to Youtube videos at home, I'm not too bad. However, when I play with a drummer and guitarist, it often falls apart. This mainly because I'm concentrating on keeping the beat, but then find it really hard to count the bars to start, stop, just play roots, play the bridge, etc at the right points. We don't have a singer yet, and I'm hoping that this will be the missing link. That said, I'm fully aware that it's me and the drummmer who should be the core of the song. Any advice to stop my irritation growing, please? Steve

A music stand that's solid enough not to wobble about when I tap my feet. Two "Boston" guitar stands - chunky and solid, but possibly not quite tall enough for basses. Still no sign of the much-needed box of bass-playing talent, sadly.

[quote name='Ajoten' post='357936' date='Dec 18 2008, 02:18 PM']Oo blimey, don't remember. It ain't a huge place, but I imagine said night was in the week rather than Sat or Sun. Also, there was a top independent record shop on Bangor high street (Stryd Fawr?) which would likely have Wanted ads in the window (guy who worked there was a drummer too), but I imagine it's now a Tesco Express or sumfink. Feels like yesterday but is half me life ago :*( You could also pop into Griffiths Audio Visual nearby and ask Brian, if he's in. Another drummer, he's in league with others in the Gogledd Cymru music scene, might be able to help you out. His shop is probably another Tesco Express now too.[/quote] Thanks for all these suggestions. As it turned out, there was a live band playing in the Bold Inn in Beaumaris on Friday. They played a good-time mix of folk-rock in english and welsh. Clearly built around a pretty useful guitarist who wanted to be in Rainbow, they rocked the house well. I can only remember 1 song, which seemed to revolve around the shouting-out of "Ffestiniog". I only managed to say a very brief "thanks" to the bassist before we left. A good night. We did have a quick poke round Bangor, but I don't recall any music shops, sadly.

[quote name='Ajoten' post='357747' date='Dec 18 2008, 11:53 AM']Them idlers at the University will probably provide some opportunities. And there was an open-mike night at a pub in Beaumaris that might be good for making contacts. But that was er 18 years ago [/quote] Which pub? We're staying in Beaumaris this weekend...

[quote name='Soulfinger' post='351744' date='Dec 11 2008, 01:33 PM']Ok, if you´re still looking for a P/J, let me recommend the Yamaha BB414. Quality bass, excellent sound and workmanship. Much better than"half decent". [/quote] I completely agree. My first ever bass was a BB404 - brilliant. Sold it when I bought my Tokai Hardpuncher P-bass. Actually, I'm having some 1970's Fender pups put into the Tokai in an effort to move it a little more towards a J tone, while retaining it's P bottom.

Never believe what's on a website! I rang them. Price is £290 with Seymour Duncan quarter-pounders, £214 with stock Peavey pups. [i]Thought[/i] it looked a good deal... Steve

[quote name='Stan_da_man' post='349706' date='Dec 9 2008, 01:45 PM']I have replied to your PM. [/quote] Your PM received. Thank you.

[quote name='Adee' post='349587' date='Dec 9 2008, 12:11 PM']One for sale on here : [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=28013&hl=peavey+zodiac"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...l=peavey+zodiac[/url][/quote] Yes - I'd seen this. It appears not to have the S/D Quarter Pounders, however, which surely would be pretty desirable over the stock Peavey pups?

Hi, I'm still searching for a half-decent P/J bass. The G&L SB-2 is a possibility. I've just come across this: [url="http://www.jbsmusic.co.uk/view/1517/"]http://www.jbsmusic.co.uk/view/1517/[/url] Peavey Zodiac DE Scorpio with solid alder body and Seymour Duncan quarter pounders. New for £214, including delivery. I'm a bit of a fan of Peaveys - I have an '87 Fury which is a storming J bass. All opinions of the Zodiac DE scorpio gratefully received. Thanks, Steve

[quote name='Stu-khag' post='348599' date='Dec 8 2008, 01:45 PM']I'll speak to my mate who is from Anglesey. (he's away at the mo) There is a bit of a music scene in the area although I dont know how vibrant it is. Worth thinking about that Bangor is just over the bridge from there also. check out [url="http://www.linktowales.co.uk"]http://www.linktowales.co.uk[/url] which has a lot of north wales musicians frequenting it.[/quote] Thank you - I'll ceratinly be willing to travel to Caernavon, Bangor, Y Felinheli, Beddgelert, Pwllheli, Abersoch, Criccieth. I'll check out the link you sent me.

Not quite sure which forum to post this, but here goes anyway. I'm considering a move to Anglesey soon. Can anybody tell me about the opportunities for a realtively inexperienced but mad-keen bass player in Anglesey/North Wales, please? Ideal would be a pub covers band of some description. Are there any well-known venues in Anglesey for pub-rock/classic rock music? Don't want to move there only to find there's nobody tp jam/play/rehearse with... Steve

[quote name='JohnSlade07' post='343216' date='Dec 2 2008, 05:01 PM']PM sent mate.[/quote] Thanks. Reply sent.

[quote name='JohnSlade07' post='342145' date='Dec 1 2008, 05:46 PM']I've got a G&L Tribute SB2 and love it. Really solid sounding bass that can sit well in a bandmix. Took me a while to find the right strings as the pickups are very hot and it can sound a bit trebly. Once I got used to it however and put nickelwound strings on, I was really glad I got it. Unfortunately, I've developed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and for some strange reason my other basses seem easier to play now so I tend to leave it at home when gigging.[/quote] Oh dear - I'm sorry to hear about your CTS difficulties. At least it hasn't stopped you playing everything. If you're not playing your SB2 and you want to sell it or trade it, please drop me a PM. Regards, Steve

Hi, I have a G&L SB-2 bass in my sights. Decsribed as "the cheap version of the Tribute L200". Apparently the SB-2 has a J-profile neck. I've looked at the Harmony Central reviews which seem pretty positive. Any body got one? All comments on the tone and playability most welcome. Thanks, Steve

I was going to contact them. Shan't bother now - I'm 51. Way to old for anything.

Quick update: I sold my SWR 100W combo to a friend. I tried the Marshall MB4210 and liked it. But, it weighs in at 33 Kgs! I decided I'm too old and unfit for humping that about. Also, I decided I wanted simple, rather than complex - I'm a beginner bass player, not an experienced sound technician. I didn't really want to go down the seperate head/cab route - all getting a bit too technical for me. I wanted plug 'n' play. Finally, many of the seperate cabs I could afford weighed just as much, if not more, than the combo's I was considering. So, looking for a (relatively) lightweight, well thought-of 300W combo from a reputable maker that wasn't ridiculously expensive, I found this: [url="http://www.rockingrooster.co.uk/product_info.php?PID=1803"]http://www.rockingrooster.co.uk/product_info.php?PID=1803[/url] Harmony Central reviews are good, price looked very good, weighs 25 Kg, and I'm hoping it's loud enough to keep up with the drummer. Delivery expected today. I've already warned the neighbours. Steve

Thanks for all these helpful comments. Since I'm useless with anything remotely technical, I think I'll heed the warnings here and stay away from cobbling things together in some sort of heath-robinson lash-up. If it can go BANG, it will do if I'm around. The Marshall is very enticing at that price. Will somebody please buy my SWR, (make me an offer around £180) so I can go and buy the Marshall? Steve