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Great story Dave and a lovely bass!

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='179434' date='Apr 18 2008, 01:37 AM']I wonder who that was? Was it a blue rumour by any chance? With blue LEDs (although he would be a bit mad putting those on in the Royal!) If it is, I think I know who that is. Anyway, Dave C of Mother Popcorn actually has a Spitfire in his collection but what with his RHCP tribute, he is usually seen sporting a Modulus or his trusty Stingray.[/quote] Yes it was a blue one. He didn't put the LEDs on but it had them. His name is Dean, dont know his surname. Nice guy, he had an EBS rig as well suprise suprise Shame Dave C is a left hander or there could have been some good swapping there! Steve

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='178674' date='Apr 17 2008, 11:10 AM']Hi Steve - I missed your post! As for the basses, no, they are not all mine! (My bank account would be looking very sorry for itself if it was!) Just the one at the moment although I am saving up for a fully loaded, all singing and dancing, 5 string Rumour.[/quote] No worries, I sort of realised it was a stupid question after I had asked it but you never know! I heard a GB played at the Royal a couple of weeks ago by a dep that Mother Popcorn used and it sounded really nice, very powerful. Steve

Nice basses!! Are they all yours?!? Steve

[quote name='owen' post='176878' date='Apr 15 2008, 10:10 AM']He did not sell me anything. I did not buy anything from him. He made me buy a Berg IP112. He is dangerous,[/quote] Haha Thanks Owen - You will thank me for it one day Steve

Must admit that looks very nice! Steve

[quote name='P-T-P' post='174954' date='Apr 12 2008, 01:19 AM']When you say the intro is rushed, do mean the timing or the quality of the recording? It is ahead of the beat a bit and his subdivisions aren't great, but I didn't feel it was too noticeable (though I've listened to it for three years now, maybe I'm immune).[/quote] I meant the timing. Everyones ears are different and my tuning is pretty poor but that was the one bit that stood out as being ahead of the beat. We had similar problems with an ex band member who I suggested should actually play with a metronome who of course just laughed as me as that was for drummers and bass players. Steve

You guys just aren't trying hard enough :-) Steve

Hi Pete, I don't know much about the technicalities of recording at all but will post my thoughts as no one has yet. I think you have done well for a first attempt at using the gear and in my opinion the levels are ok. There is something not 'right' with the drum sounds. I don't know how to explain it but if anything thats what lets the tracks down the most in my opinion. The only other real comment I have is that the guitar intro at the start of pretty woman does sound noticably rushed and I would try and get that done if at all possible depending. Hope this helps, I am sure others will have more valid opinions. Steve

[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='173495' date='Apr 9 2008, 10:37 PM']Nick (ps - just bought another Vigier!)[/quote] Lets see some pics in the porno section Steve

Nice collection Mike! I particularly like the 75 jazz :-) Steve

I have had a couple of flea basses in the past. Much as I liked the sound I ended up selling them. I don't think there is a right or wrong answer it really is down to what you prefer. But in answer to your question, yes, I have gone back to wood from graphite. Steve

Bought a Peavey Microbass Combo off Julian. Item arrived in good condition and exactly as described, good communication throughout so would recommend! Steve

And another...

[quote name='ednaplate' post='169129' date='Apr 3 2008, 01:16 PM']I have the Tascam MP Bass Trainer and have had no problems regarding reliability so I would recommend it. I have a mac with Garageband installed but have no idea how to use it.[/quote] The Tascam bass trainer is great, I just got fed up with having to burn cd's each time I wanted to do something different as most of my music is now based on the Mac. Garageband is fairly intuitive, just open it up and then add a new real instrument and turn the monitor on and you should (hopefully) be able to hear your bass. I am sure someone else will explain it easier than I have but give it a shot and see what you think. Steve

[quote name='mikeh' post='169028' date='Apr 3 2008, 12:35 PM']Cheers Steve, thats what Im thinking to be honest. I can always get a pc based drum machine? I do like the look of the Tascam things, but the realiability seems to be a bit suspect. Mike[/quote] I haven't checked for ages but my guess is that there will be loads of 'free' drum machines of a very basic nature to download and better ones available if you are willing to pay. I am now interested in any other recommendations on this situation also and what would people recommend as a usb/firewire simple interface? Steve

[quote name='mikeh' post='168945' date='Apr 3 2008, 11:07 AM']Id be really gutted if it was the laptop, having just replaced the last one I broke by standing on it!! lol Its the mixer thats buggered. I've tried just plugging the bass into the line in socket but dont seem to be able to get a signal, not sure why. Thats why I was thinking along the lines of a usb interface. or even firewire. but I would like a drum machine as well. which was why I liked the look of the Boss Micro BR. 4 track recorder, with built in drum machine and effects.[/quote] Aah, ok, my mistake. The Boss Micro BR does look nice but I have no experience with it, I am sure others will have other options for you as well. If it were me I would probably get a usb interface and keep everything in one place on the laptop but what works for me may not work for you. Another possibility may be the Tascam MP player thingy that some people have on the forum? Steve

Hi Mike, Whats given up the ghost? Your laptop or the mixer? If you still have the laptop then you have more potential solutions I think. I have ditched my Tascam CD bass trainer in favour of my apple mac with garageband and itunes/the amazing slow downer software. I usually just play along with itunes unless I need to change the key or speed to a song and then I use the amazing slow downer. I would like a usb interface for the bass but at the moment I just go straight into the sound card and its reasonable. I can mix the different levels using garageband and itunes seperately. If you have a PC and not a mac there will be alternative software which you can use including free basic drum machines. Hope this helps, Steve

Its great when you get a moment like that, makes it all worth while Steve

Nice one! Whats the parking like and what are the approximate timings? Steve