JapanAxe

[quote name='bassix' timestamp='1444377311' post='2882634'] I bought the 420, adored the sound against A LOT of other amps in the shop so bought it online for a ridiculously good price. Took to it to band practice at 8 ohm and it just couldn't cut it so it went back. [/quote] Out of interest, what speaker(s) did you put the 420 through?

^^^ What walbassist said. It's my left shoulder that bugs me on longer gigs, not my back. Although that's more to do with my posture and tensing up, a neck-heavy bass will make that worse.

Come on folks, 2 pics in 8 posts?

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1444376879' post='2882624'] Surely how a bass balances is equally important? [/quote] Probably more so. A neck-heavy bass will need fretting-hand support, which may exacerbate discomfort in the shoulder.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1444333900' post='2882408'] This has happened to me too. I had the option to sit or stand on a choir gig. I got tired of standing so I sat on a stool. The bass was a perfectly reasonable weight (4.2kg/8.25lb) but it cut of the blood supply to my right leg! Had to stand up again [/quote] [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1444371277' post='2882580'] You use local conversion rates in Swindon? [/quote] Oops! That should read [size=5]4.2kg/[b]9[/b].25lb! [size=4](1kg = 2.2lb for everyday purposes.)[/size][/size] Well spotted Jack.

You could try in the Musicians Wanted section.

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1444241535' post='2881534'] I even found the weight of the Fender on my leg during a sit down pit band gig too much by the end of the week. [/quote] This has happened to me too. I had the option to sit or stand on a choir gig. I got tired of standing so I sat on a stool. The bass was a perfectly reasonable weight (4.2kg/8.25lb) but it cut of the blood supply to my right leg! Had to stand up again

I love gigging. Part of the fun is all the moaning we do about clueless venues, inebriated punters, idiotic bandmates, back-breaking load-ins... well you get the picture.

[quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1442919223' post='2870466'] Here's my 3. [/quote] They co-ordinate nicely with your living area!

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1443992811' post='2879365'] Those pickups surrounds are ghastly. [/quote] +1. I feel nauseous just looking at them!

3 I'm not counting the one that is put by for another BC-er! Now actively seeking a replacement 4th bass... [No PMs please!]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1444160885' post='2880824'] Oh God no, don't buy TWO bits of crap gear on my account! [/quote] You have an account? If other people buy stuff on it, that could work out expensive for you!

Well 'Oxford' and 'alt rock' are a start!

I would have thought the two main candidates would be the Strymon el Capistan and the Boss RE20 Space Echo. Alsp the new 'Bright' MXR Carbon Copy is worth a look - the repeats are much brighter-sounding than the original, and it has modulation if you want it.

That is one sexy-looking rig, even to a non-sunburst fan.

All of the above.

It's the guitar strings that get me. Nice fat bass strings (flats) are kind to the fingers, but skinny strings make them sore.

Good enough for the guy in Ash.

[quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1443898549' post='2878627'] I don't want it to look tacky..... [/quote] That particular ship has already sailed...

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1443863622' post='2878210'] Most people know I am a staunch advocate but I just wanted to add that I MUCH prefer to read dots off PAPER! Computer screens and ipads etc are never big enough and turning pages is difficult etc. Old fashioned paper, every time!! [/quote] I wholeheartedly concur! The screen of my iPad is approx A5 size, so half the area of an A4 sheet of paper. Also the batteries never fail in a paper pad (and the ones in my cheapo LED music stand lights seem to last forever!)

[quote name='gazzatriumph' timestamp='1443800047' post='2877857'] One thing though about Fenders is that I read so much about finding a good one, surely they should all be good at the price they sell for, no exceptions. [/quote] Yep, Fender QC gets a lot of stick, and deservedly so imo. You just have to kiss a lot of 'frogs' until you find your 'prince'.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1443819358' post='2878034'] Would be very interested to know how you get on with it. [/quote] I saw the BVT coupled with Lozz's BF cab at the SE Bass Bash. The Ampeg badge had me fooled, and I immediately assumed it was full of hot glass.