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[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1426338823' post='2717074'] Sounds like an exciting prospect. Well done, hope it works out. [/quote] Cheers Gary. A lot have excited emails have passed between band members today!

Wowie Zowie! That is all.

Last night I went along for a try-out with a new (start-up) band covering contemporary country and Americana material. I have already played with some of the members, so it wasn't a formal audition as such. I had been sent a list of 18 songs that they were currently working on, so I had transcribed bass parts for most of them. Some songs had quite indistinct bass parts, so I just familiarised myself with the chords and structure. The line-up was: [indent=1]Male vocalist[/indent] [indent=1]Female vocalist[/indent] [indent=1]2x guitarists, each alternating between acoustic and electric. Also one played banjo, and the other had guitar synth for faking banjo and mandoli.[/indent] [indent=1]Keyboard player[/indent] [indent=1]Bass player (me)[/indent] [indent=1]Drummer[/indent] When I first saw there was a keyboard player I thought, 'oh dear, heavy left hand = clashing with the bass', but far from it, the guy is a consummate musician who [i]listens[/i] to what the others are playing. What a joy! Everyone was well into the music, and I seriously thought some of the songs sounded better than the originals. Needless to say, I am [i]in[/i]. We are looking to be gigging by this June, and some of the band have contacts with local festivals, which should be great fun. We do need a band name though. It took me a while to get off to sleep last night...

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1426288238' post='2716747'] Did he give you the finger?? [/quote] I'd be surprised if he did, he will need it for playing bass. Duh.

I think I once started a similar thread myself, so I may be repeating myself here, but what the hey! I don't mind what the band's 'corporate structure' is, as long as everyone agrees from the start. Example 1 - Democracy - 3-pc pub covers band. We supplied our own instruments and backline, but owned equal shares in the PA. Each October we would divvy up the venues 3 ways and each try to get as many gigs as we could. New material was decided by an occasional informal meeting. When I left, the other guys bough out my share of the PA at an agreed depreciated rate. Everybody happy. Example 2 - Dictatorship - 5- to 9-pc dance band. One guy ran the band, owned the PA and 'pad' (sheet music), sorted the gigs, and paid all the players. You turned up, you played, you got paid. Everybody happy. Example 3 - Dictatorship - 3-pc country band. I run it as a sole trader, own the PA, sort the material (with input from the others), pay for rehearsal space, get the bookings, sign the contracts. I pay the guys (or deps) as sub-contractors; 1/3 of the take, or if it is a larger sum and won't split 3 ways, I keep an extra £10 or £20. Everybody happy - almost. Actually I am fed up of all the hard work involved, and hankering after being a minion rather than Gru!

I have a MIM Pawn Shop Mustang. Fit and finish are as good as any recent MIJ or USA instrument I've played. I have to say when I first tried out MIM Precisions about 10 years ago, that was not the case, they were vey uninspiring.

[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1424683817' post='2699008'] You can try contacting [url="http://www.shure.co.uk/meta_en/contact"]Shure[/url] direct. They have helped me out in the past with 57s. Obviously it'll be out of warranty etc. but they will be more likely to have replacement parts to hand. Tel.: +44 (0) 1992 703058 [/quote] [quote name='Oggy' timestamp='1426237093' post='2715873'] Hi Basschatters Just to let you all know that Shure were as good as there word, the Unidyne has repaired and sent back to me, only charged me for the shipping. Great service and comms, pleasure to deal with. Oggy [/quote] Wow! That's good to know.

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1426187068' post='2715474'] Even if your FIRST recordings sound arse . , I think I am just past 30 now and 'arse' describes them well [/quote] If I ever reach the dizzy heights of 'arse' I shall be very proud of my recording prowess

A guitarist I know sprays WD40 on his strings before playing. Then again he is a car mechanic. This is all true btw, not a joke! For myself, I use flatwounds, so they are slinky smooth anyway.

I wouldn't, unless I could go with it to guarantee its safety!

[quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1426162233' post='2715049'] Home build is Ok up to 18W, gets expensive and scary high voltages beyond that. [/quote] There's up to 340V DC on the board on my 5W single-ended amp - that's scary enough!

[quote name='BruceBass3901' timestamp='1426150781' post='2714866'] [/quote] Oops - how did I miss that? Cheers Bruce. So what does it' 'nice tone' sound like - trademark Ashdown sound or what?

[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1426086466' post='2714202'] They also have a BMW cab whose indicators don't work. [size=2]Edited for grammar atrocity[/size] [/quote]

So has anyone from BC actually had a go on a B Social?

[quote name='Passinwind' timestamp='1426079223' post='2714109'] Huh? The link I posted says $670, plus $30 for a 50 HZ transformer core for those who might prefer that. Yes, there is a 234 volt primary. Is that link duff though? [/quote] [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1426089502' post='2714250'] I think the $1600 is for a built chassis. If you click on the "kit info" link it shows $670. Price to ship to the UK is the question... [/quote] My bad!

The horn is not working on the cab in the first listing. That's a definite plus in my book!

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1426084884' post='2714176'] Remember the bass player's mantra [b][size=4]'Nobody notices the bass player unless he catches fire'.[/size][/b] [/quote] Though to be fair that happens more often to drummers.

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1426076718' post='2714051'] I've been looking at their schematic and layout for this on their forum, and their concept of a B15n with uprated transformers to handle KT88s seems like a great idea, as a sort of middle ground between smaller studio amps and huge high-powered beasts. It would be interesting to find out what the measured output is with KT88s - they estimate around 60 watts in fixed bias. I appreciate it when companies like Trinity put their documentation online, as I find poring over this sort of thing educational. [/quote] Hmmm... The Trinity Trip Top chassis-only kit is $1600. Add shipping from Canada and import duty, plus a cab, and you might be better spending your money on an actual B15. And that's if they do UK-voltage mains transformers (must admit I haven't checked).

This might be close - Plastikote Project Enamel, sky blue, about £3 for a small spray can from Wilko. Here's what it looks like on a DIY pedal (no primer used, straight onto bare aluminium):

[quote name='spacey' timestamp='1426001337' post='2713274'] Sounds more like a mid cut issue [/quote] This. Boosting bass tends not to help the fundamentals of the higher notes. Try cutting bass (and increasing volume) or boosting mids.

Great-looking rig!