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Everything posted by Len_derby
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A new set of strings is more expensive. You usually need to pay more for a decent one compared to a 4 string. In my experience a lot of cheap 5s have horrid B strings with a floppy, undefined sound. Congratulations on the choice of Yamaha. In my opinion you can't make a better choice at their price-points.
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Think we need to arrange a meet-up Andy. 😛 Ahem, strap-pegs, cough cough.
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Great. I'll be there again.
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Just received an instrument cable with silent jack plug off Simon. Good, smooth transaction and Simon even braved the post office on Christmas week. Thanks!
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Just joined a second band. A ukelele outfit !!!!
Len_derby replied to Tuco's topic in General Discussion
Congratulations on a fine sounding year. Fortune favours the bold! I have a Countryman fretted Ukeleke bass. My experience is that the intonation leaves a lot to be desired. With no truss rod or bridge adjustments possible you're pretty much stuck with it. My advice would be hold out for a higher quality instrument. -
SOLD. Mooer Hustle Drive Distortion £20
Len_derby replied to Chiliwailer's topic in Effects For Sale
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Gigging and the costs - what would you do in this situation?
Len_derby replied to Naetharu's topic in General Discussion
There are lots of wise comments and bits of advice on this thread. Good 'ol Basschat. However, one of the standout facts for me is that this is a band playing original material. Having done both routes, cover bands and (currently) originals I've found them very different in terms of getting gigs. If the OP was in a covers band personally I'd be very wary of this scenario. My experience of an originals band is that gigs are harder to get, so you have to take them where you can and take more financial risks. -
Gigging and the costs - what would you do in this situation?
Len_derby replied to Naetharu's topic in General Discussion
I'll agree with most people who've replied so far and say go for it. Assuming there's maybe four of you in the band. That's a tenner each. Three pints of beer? There might be enough time to get some merchandise made; t-shirts, stickers etc. That way you could get some revenue. The other band sound like good guys and a wise connection. Would you jeopardise working with them again if you turn this one down? -
Which OM was it, if you don't mind saying? I think we are fairly close to each other geographically.
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I've got a Ritter double bass gig bag. I've been very happy with it and it's also got a decent amount of pocket capacity too.
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As someone who has been in a similar situation (having to crawl to the toilet and then hardly able to bear the pain to climb on to it) my advice is to consider the balance of the bass as important as the weight. I've found that if an instrument sits comfortably and well-balanced around my neck discomfort can be avoided, even after a couple of hours standing up. For me, it's a Warwick Corvette.
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Bonkers? Maybe. Skilled and talented? Definitely. Keep the info coming Andy. The local forecast is mostly dry for tomorrow.
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I love the insight into other people's lives the amateur 'for sale' photo gives. The edge of a slipper, dodgy trainer or bare foot. The dog bowl in the background or children's toys. The hideous soft furnishings, laughable garden 'landscaping', gruesome duvet cover. Bald head reflected in the shiny bits. But cheap jokes aside, who can believe in the 'truth' of a photograph anymore? If ever? I think unless you get to examine something physically you're taking a punt.
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A lovely looking bass and a nice story Tommy. Thanks for sharing. It's amazing how a leap into change can kick-start things. After years of being a Fender + Yamaha man I recently took the plunge on my first Warwick. A slightly mistreated 5 sting Corvette, and I'm loving it. Maybe we should suggest enforced bass changes on Basschatters! I reckon it would rekindle a lot of enthusiasm for playing.
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[quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1445936967' post='2895463'] I would never post a bass anymore. Not only have I had more then one bad experience, I also have so little time and resources to actually post an instrument, let alone deal with insurance if something goes wrong. Living in London means that I have a huge amount of potential buyers within my range, so for me it really makes sense to sell locally. I am just more patient about it, I shouldnt be bad mouthed for it (Which I have on here in the past). After all, it is my property and only I can decide how to sell it. [/quote] Fair enough. I can fully appreciate why, for some items, in some locations, 'buyer collects' is the right choice.
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I often think, when looking at 'for sale' posts, that the sellers really don't help themselves. ''Prefer not to post' 'Collection only' 'Wil post pictures later' Missing off information that you know will be required, e.g. weight of bass. No location mentioned. Even when it's 'collection only'! Just sloppy, in my opinion. Wouldn't want to risk my time and cash on someone who can't put together a decent advert.
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Thought I'd revive this with some news. A drummer friend of mine went to the Jack Bruce memorial concert last night. "Morning all. Fun and drama last night at the Roundhouse Camden. Ginger Baker stormed off early in his second song when the other drummer Franky Tontoh continued to play along in classic Cream tracks! So I only saw the great man briefly :- " PS seen the film and enjoyed it, especially the animated links.
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are there any super bands with poor bass players?
Len_derby replied to iconic's topic in General Discussion
Interesting debate. Is it possible for a band to be considered 'super' when one of the supposedly critical components of the sound is below par? Because if it is, maybe the bass isn't as important as we like to think. -
Nice one Chris. Very interesting long-scale bass you're wielding there.
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Post your pictures, Lets see what you all look like.
Len_derby replied to slaphappygarry's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1444852017' post='2886766'] Ah but the real question is were you headlining or support to the puppet show and did you do jazz odyssey? [/quote] We had the honour of following the amazing Dez, who must be at least 80. His tales of casual domestic violence, theft of sausage and police brutality set us up nicely. [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1444852301' post='2886771'] Beard suits you Neil [/quote] Sadly Chris, the wife strongly disagrees! -
Post your pictures, Lets see what you all look like.
Len_derby replied to slaphappygarry's topic in General Discussion
A touch of English whimsy. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/63hXHPx.jpg[/IMG] -
[quote name='cameltoe' timestamp='1444338035' post='2882467'] Pics!! Never heard of ocean turquoise! [/quote] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/q1Jb9AV.jpg[/IMG]
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My experience of Derbyshire is that there is lots of live music, not all of it in the common genres and that there are plenty of opportunities. You just have to dig deeper and wider to find it. My mate Chris Sharman (a basschatter) plays in a ska band and an electro-disco mash-up band. Both out of Belper. I play in an originals-only punk-folk band out of Ashbourne. Both of those towns are small with strong elements of 'the land that time forgot'. (Sorry Chris!). I've found that you just have to network like hell. Chat to people in music shops, visit pubs where they have live music, talk to the players etc. Mind you, if you haven't got your own car you're probably shafted. Ps - come to the next East Mids Bass Bash.