birdy

That will make some serious noise! Are these cabs now fitted with 16 ohm speakers meaning that they are 8 ohm cabs? I think I know the answer but just thought that others may think you are running at one ohm :-) Steve

Could anyone point me in the direction of one of the charts that Bilbo mentions below? I have seen some examples I think but am not sure exactly what should be in them for a song. It would be useful for me to have some notes (a chart?) of cover songs that I learn so that I could play them from the notes rather than memory as necessary as opposed to the sheet music but would this be easy for me to do? I think the more theory and general skills that you know the better, can't see how it can harm you at all! Steve [quote name='bilbo230763' post='389003' date='Jan 22 2009, 08:41 PM']In an effort to earn the 2009 'most popular forum member' Oscar.... Most people don't need reading or theory because most music that is played in most venues by most people is actually very basic/simple/repetetive/undemanding (I know; I have played it throughout my career). People can get by because there is nothing to test them. They can use their ears because there is not that much in the way of real harmonic movement that will test these skills to any real exent. The audience reaction rewards this mediocrity; the more sophisticated the music, the more the punters struggle. Not their fault but its a fact. The benefits of reading are obvious; it comes in two types, reading and sight reading. Whilst I can do both, my sight reading is undermined by a lack of real opportunities to do so (it is a muscle that is wasting). But being able to read and write charts allows you to cover all sorts of bases that you might struggle with otherwise. You can communicate ideas reallly easily and interpret those of others with less need for repetitious run throughs and without the logistics problems of endless rehearsals. You can learn more quickly. You can play in more situations without having to 'learn' sets. Its a skill that can open doors if you want it to. Theory is invaluable if you want to move beyond trained monkey status. Doing it is one thing. Knowing what you are doing is another. My theoretical knowledge, despite being better than most, is not what it should be and I am trying hard to address this but, without it, I couldn't play half the gigs I do. I love the sounds of music and want to know what makes things work. Its not just about bass. I want to challange the pianists, saxophone players and guitarists I play with. I want to arrange big bands charts and string quartets; not because they are lucrative but because they are there. Without theory, I would be doing jigsaws without the lid. With theory, I have more potential to create. But that's just me. I am always suspicious of people that advocate ignorance. It jut doesn't compute.[/quote]

I probably use new gear to compensate for lack of talent. My problem is I am always one purchase away from having exactly the right set up. Still, as has been pointed out, there are worse things I could spend my money on.

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='386118' date='Jan 20 2009, 02:18 PM']I believe Birdy may have been looking into a trade for one as well...?[/quote] Hi Steve, My looking into a trade for one is still ongoing as the guy I may be trading with needs to get some checks done on the Fender. If the trade doesn't happen I have pretty much decided that an AC will be in my future as they say but as to how I afford it and when I haven't figured out yet. Interestingly there is a new NF5 range just announced at NAMM which looks pretty good. A 'No Frills' version but still built by Jimmy at a quoted cost of $2400 - thats quoted by someone on Talkbass not me. Sorry I haven't been in touch about our possible deal but there was no news to give as my quest for an AC is still taking place!! Thanks Steve EDIT - Nick your bass is amazing!!!

Nice Additions. How are you finding playing 4 string again? You need to update your sig with the Sting P bass! Steve

[quote name='The Funk' post='381553' date='Jan 15 2009, 05:53 PM']Signed. Does anyone get the feeling that music is going to become more and more of a rebel outlaw thing in the future, with people having to congregate at secret, unlicensed locations late at night to get a fix?[/quote] Yes I agree. Each day we edge closer to 1984.

Name and Shame - Who is the biggest BUMPER. Hope its not me.

[quote name='peted' post='381364' date='Jan 15 2009, 03:03 PM']All original should mean that the bass hasn't been modified since it left the factory (save for setups and new strings) A bitsa bass can consist of all original parts, but I don't think it should be advertised as an all original bass.[/quote] I agree with this. Almost everyone who is selling an old bass says 'All original apart from xxxxxx' where xxxxxx is a list of things that have been altered. If the bridge has been replaced with one of a similar age it isn't all original anymore its all original with a replaced period correct bridge. Even a refret constitutes not all original or any solder joints broken in my opinion.

I think you should only be allowed to BUMP after you have had sex (and yourself shouldnt count).

I agree that incessant BUMPing is a pain. Maybe I need to get out more. I like the TB 24 hour rule personally. [quote name='lushuk' post='381165' date='Jan 15 2009, 12:35 PM']Hi guys does anyone get frustrated when posting a ad on the forum to see it disappear within a few hours by posts being bumped or bumparood or bumparama or a midday bump or a bump for a nice guy or a great avatar etc ive seen items bumped several times a day! Would a @ least 24 hr bumping rule be a good idea to give all posts/ads a fair crack? Sorry if this has been mentioned before I did type “bump” it into search but got 3 pages just from the last day……… you get what I mean. Perhaps a leaf from another site may be a forward step and make it fairer to posters. “TB rules in the Classified Section specify that you may bump your ads, but only under these conditions : - No more than one bump per 24 hour period - All previous bumps MUST be deleted The reason for these rules are a) Sellers have abused 'bumps' in the past Reducing 'clutter' in for sale threads A bump is not just a post that says “bump” or “Monday morning bump” or “bumpaboo”, but ANY POST that does not feed the thread with relevant information. Examples include, but are not limited to: - “C’mon guys, this is a wonderful bass!” - “Get it quick or I’ll put it on eBay” - “No-one, really ?” - “PM replied” Adding of pictures is a valid reason to bump your forsale thread, as long as it falls within the above rules - no more than once per 24 hours and delete prior bumps beforehand.” Just a thought Eddy[/quote]

[quote name='phsycoandy' post='380743' date='Jan 14 2009, 10:06 PM']If I order a Spitire 5 will I ever play the 4 again?[/quote] It won't matter - you will have two T shirts

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='377494' date='Jan 12 2009, 11:25 AM']Picture off my phone... it'll do for now![/quote] Nice!! For some reason I expected a Maple Board. Whats the weight like?

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='377403' date='Jan 12 2009, 09:46 AM']Good to hear man. So how long are you out there for? - Aha! The GBs are home you say Mike...? Steve - are you up for a mission to Mike's house to bring the GBs back to the Midlands...?[/quote] Yea, we could take something for him to review like a lead or something and while he is busy sneak out the back Lets see this rumour!!

Signed

[quote name='BassManKev' post='372453' date='Jan 6 2009, 09:30 PM']+1 for passive basses and ashdown amps il add £2000 + instruments and fender copies (sadowsky particularly)[/quote] Kev, if you got yourself a decent bass like a Sadowsky you wouldn't need all those effects

My tastes are different to yours Peter but that looks mighty impressive. What scale length is it? Looks quite short from the pics but I could be wrong. You need to get some sound clips up if possible! Enjoy! Steve

[quote name='geoffbassist' post='372513' date='Jan 6 2009, 10:18 PM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=35861&hl="]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=35861&hl=[/url] thats my new toy! but im still longing for steves 2 white 4 string metros...they were great![/quote] Thats a beauty Geoff. Glad you finally got round to getting one. Geoff came down to Birmingham to buy an old Fender off me, played the Sadowsky and we agreed he would be better off with one than the Fender :-) That was the rosewood board one, WaveyDavy had that off me about 12 months ago, I would guess he has moved it on but you never know. Steve

Yea looking forward to seeing some pics :-)