itsmedunc

Someone's stolen his knobs. Supposed to be brass. Wish he would sell me the trussrod cover. Been looking for one for mine for ages.

I'm a sucker for tweed and Oly white. Looks good!

Thanks for the input. I may have solved it. Schoolboy error ? What's the odds on having 3 dodgy leads in a chain of 3 pedals? Changed all them and the level is far better using the line out. DI is much lower. Alex from BF got back rapid to my email and gave me a link for some software to turn the gains up in the cab. Hopefully, when that's done, I should be able to ditch the tube emulator and keep a simpler setup. Could probably do that anyway but can't test it yet as the Mrs is working from home and all noise must cease... Cow ? Hopefully its all solved at no cost. But now I've got GAS for a fly rig or an SCR Di. Ummmm... I've got to say though that the FR800 sounds brilliant. I'm really surprised with the BD121 too. Maybe I should just get a spare BD and save quite a bit of cash?

I think I'll start by contacting Alex but keep those ideas coming please!

Confused post. Sleep needed ? Currenty using a little Ashdown combo which suits all my needs but Ive been trying to sort out a larger bass rig for a new project. Differing problems have arisen and money is always tight around Christmas. After much thought and anguish, the penny dropped! I have a pair of BF800's and although they are the PA in most scenario's, I could use one with a preamp as a combo as, if anything that loud is needed, there would be further PA support anyway. Is anyone doing this with auccess? If so, what preamp are you using? How do you wire it all? I've linked a BD121 via the line out and by DI but not as much volume as expected with a passive Jazz bass. I then added a tube amp simulator pedal to the chain which gave it far more. Still not as loud as I would have expected but haven't turned it up full as I'd rather be 100% sure I'm not making a schoolboy error! I really don't want to harm the BF's... I suspect that the BD doesn't have enough output? If that's the case could anyone recommend a decent preamp Di that would suit? Maybe someone has been using an Ampeg or Tech 21 which is the sort of sound I'm hoping for. However, I could theoretically use the line out on the Mibass head perhaps? But if guitarists would use in ears, I would ditch my rig completely! Thanks...

Obviously with his experience, he is a well accomplished player. I've always thought that it does not matter how "technically" proficient any bassist or musician is. It's all about, what is right for the song. Love him or hate him, Sting consistently does what is right for the music he plays. Hats off to that man!

I sold Vin my Epiphone Sheraton. Nice easy transaction. No messing about and an amicable meet up too. Have no fears, Vin is a gent. Thanks again Vin. Cheers Dunc

Bought a P body from Mark. Arrived as described and quickly. Can't go wrong really. Thanks again Mark. Cheers Dunc

Hopefully the profanity filter will kick in here. Lets be honest lads, it's flicking absolutely bastard bollocks and crap stinky poo Knob rot rubbish. Ummm the filter appears to be faulty? Sorry...

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If the kids misbehaved in the car, I used to put Flowers of Romance album on. It ensured a quiet journey after that! ? Great album but they really didn't appreciate it!

Kept all my vinyl from the punk days. Unfortunately, some guy who I let stay with me stole some but the vast majority is still in the loft and I've no deck!

Still got mine too. Bought the pic sleeve version as well so I didnt need to play the metal box version anymore. Great album. Well ahead of its time.

Not gear related as such but once I nearly fell off the stage. I did the old balancing act. How I stayed on I don't know. The audience found it hilarious. The singer/guitarist had the same problem when the stage collapsed under him. Without dropping a note, he sussed that he had a seesaw to play on and carried on like that for the rest of the gig! Only real gear related was when an Ampeg fridge with rear wheels set off around the stage! It looked like a dalek! The road crew just managed to save it falling off stage too!