sammybee

Myself and Mrs B sell a lot of stuff online (not on Basschat) - probably 10-15 sales a day on eBay/Amazon. In our experience 99% of people who hit the ask the seller a question button are either [1] not going to buy, [2] or do buy and cause you grief further down the road. If I had my way, I'd instantly block people that ask questions from buying from me, but Mrs B is far more reasonable.

I'm sure you'll be very pleasantly surprised at what a difference a proper setup will make. He/she will get the action down and remove the fret buzz.

I don't know if it's my eyes but the action on the bass looks very high. Get it set up properly, you'll find it much more comfortable

8 hours ago, BigRedX said:

While you don't NEED a practice amp for recording, When you are not recording, the ability to simply fir up your amp and play is a lot more immediate than having the start up the computer load the DAW pick a plug-in and accepted routing before you can hear anything.

Sometime you need that immediacy to keep the creativity flowing.

Agreed. Also if your only means of amplification is wedded to your computer - your natural instinct is to sit in front of the computer to play your bass. Sometimes it's nice/healthy just to turn off the computer, and play through an amp & detatch from technology!

Get yourself to a store where you can audition several sets of monitors side by side. Take a CD/thumb drive with music that you will be working on. Be guided by your ears rather than what people advise you on the internet!

5 hours ago, Skol303 said:

Considering the above, I'd personally opt for Cubase and the offer of your friend in getting started with it.

Having a mate on-hand to walk you through the first (and steepest) slopes of the learning curve will be invaluable.

This is the best advice on this thread!

NN2 to Berkshire, Hampshire or Surrey is a bit of a pull!

Where is your location - it doesn't say.

11 hours ago, Leonard Smalls said:

I've got the Dames Games and Guitar Thangs album... And most excellent it is too - especially his cover of California Dreamin'!

I've suggested that to 'em - bit faster with slightly heavier guitar and they might go for it. But I'm not holding my breath.

Bit obvious, but how about Maggot Brain? If they turn that down too, there's no hope..

Eddie Hazel - I Want You

How about something from Eddie Hazel ?

... he would cover all your bases

Good luck & have a fantastic time. You'll be great!

Also, I think if I'd paid out for a recording session, broke a string and was so disorganised I wasn't carrying a spare set of my usuals... id be grateful for whatever I could grab!

You'd never be able to stock the variety that would appeal to a large number of players & make any money.

Now sold elsewhere

I think any difference in the wood is going to pale in to insignificance once that 18v pre-amp kicks in! It's a true beast

46 minutes ago, Burns-bass said:

Buying this and importing it from Mexico would be crazy.

Absolutely - but some people have to burn to learn!

30 minutes ago, Al Krow said:

It's a desire for a much improved work flow that is driving me to look beyond my Alesis SR18. 

I've been on a voyage with Drum Machines since the late 1980's & owned most of the popular ones (as well as more esotoric ones). I acquired an Akai MPC in about 2004 and have consistently used since it for the workflow. It's a sample based drum machine, so the sound never dates and the Akai is very intuitive, musical and flexible. It's also a fully fledged sequencer & is my weapon of choice for live use. When at home, writing or noodling on guitar or bass I tend to turn to Logic's drummer for instant results. Nothing beats a real drummer though!

10 minutes ago, Al Krow said:

 

@sammybeeyou say that the 808 clones are bass heavy - I'm interested to know what you're basing that on?

The Behringer is only just available, have you managed to try one out already? I'm kinda surprised you can't cut down / edit out the bass heavy element, if you want to? 

I'm basing it on owning an 808 ( an original TR-808 from the 1980's) many moons ago. The reason people use/buy them, is primarily for the big kick drum. It's massive and completely swamps everything else. Buying an 808 and turning down the kick drum, would be like buying a Porsche and driving everywhere at 20 mph  They are great machines though, but only for a certain niche style of house/hip hop music.

I'd play it on a keyboard  Great song choice though!

Akai MPC 2000xl SE.

808 Clones are 'one trick ponies' - they are so bass heavy, there's no room for the bass line !

Sire Marcus Miller V7 5String, in virtually untouched condition. Bought new in Dec 2018 and has had about 2-3 hours play in total at home. Never gigged or taken outside. Fitted with Fender straplocks (included). No marks. No idea of weight, but compared to my USA 70's RI Jazz 4 it feels as light as a feather! (I'll get some pictures up in the morning). I have all the original packing materials so no problem shipping at your expense & choice of courier. Or come and have a play (if you have clean hands), and cup of tea in Northampton. I will politely decline any trade offers, and silly offers of £. Cheers! More pictures available on request.

17 hours ago, Soledad said:

The obvious question is what then?

Drugs!

Was advised by my accountant many years ago about buying "stuff" (applies to basses). If you can afford it, want it - then buy it and enjoy it, But it's not an true investment..

4 minutes ago, Jimothey said:

Have you consulted a medical professional because no GAS is not normal 😜

After chopping and changing my basses for years, I realised, that I had three really nice instruments that probably couldn't be bettered. Would rather spend the energy on playing/practicing/improving.