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    Covers bands - what's the appeal?

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    i would imagine that not one person started out playing bass with the lofty ambition to be playing covers in pubs! However things change and personally I'd sooner be gigging with a (decent) covers band than not gigging at all.

    A few years ago i started my own covers band playing the songs i want, in the venues i want, when i want and its all good. The gigs are much less hassle and you get paid reasonably. i do still do originals in another band though and gig all over the country in (mainly) decent venues and on decent bills so that keeps my 'artistic integrity' going.


    peace

    c

    Yamaha Attitude Ltd 1 - Blue/Pink

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    PM replied...

    [quote name='AttitudeCastle' post='973044' date='Sep 30 2010, 06:38 PM']I slap either between the humbucker and neck, or in the scallops (very hard to do!) or in the gap between the P-pup and the humbucker, only takes a bit of practise,

    kinda like slapping a double Hum musicman

    i would KILL for this bass, depends how much you sell it for if you do! :)

    though i'll be broke and i need a 5 string =/[/quote]

    yeah can slap it ok, just a question of correct right hand positioning... and who needs 5 strings! its got the d-tuner! :lol:

    peace

    c

    SWR Triad Cab - 1x15, 1x10 + horn - 4ohm

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted · Edited by 3V17C

    I believe this is the older MK1 version of this classic full range cab. 400 watt, 15" speaker 10" speaker + adjustable horn. (10" speaker non original but professionally fitted) - good condition for age (the logo badge is a bit scraped up is all) great sounding cab, not too heavy either!

    [attachment=59856:swr.jpg]

    £150 collected.


    peace

    c

    new rig!! Ashdown Klystron

    in Gear Gallery

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    Well, couldn't afford it at all but I was badly in need of a new rig and as I'm currently rocking it up in a retro blues/funk kinda band I thought I'd have a change from my normal rack setup with lots of flashy lights and go for something with a bit more of an old school vibe. Tracking down the Classic 4x10 cab was a bit tricky, they seem very hard to find, but managed to source one at a good price. Gonna give it a damn good try out at rehearsal tonight. The trusty old Precision is making a comeback too!



    peace

    C

    Precision with slim necks

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='bigjohn' post='963550' date='Sep 21 2010, 05:10 PM']I've got a passive MIM Precision Special Deluxe but you aint having it!

    These are the best I reckon for your price range. MIA electrics and pups.

    They're a quite a bit rarer than the active ones though.[/quote]


    I have one of these and its rapidly becoming my main bass - but they don't do the passive ones anymore and even secondhand they seem quite hard to find as I want another myself. I'd be tempted with the Lakland Duck Dunn too if I had some spare money.

    peace

    c

    Trace Elliot GP11 preamp

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

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    Trace Elliot GP11 MkV preamp - 2u rackmount although for some reason the mounting holes were originally in a strange place so its had couple of extra holes drilled - condition is not too bad and I have used this for loads of gigs over the last few years. However, of late it has [i]occasionally[/i] started making a buzzing/humming noise. Not sure what this is, normally lasts a few minutes then stops by itself and the unit still works fine otherwise when its doing it and you can't hear it over the band or anything. Can go several gigs without doing it at all and seems completely random. If I was gonna keep this I'd take it to a tech and get it looked at but I've just bought a new head and really need some funds so here it is...

    [attachment=58851:Ampeg.jpg]

    £80 ?

    cheers

    c

    Ampeg AP-3550 Power Amp [SOLD!]

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted · Edited by 3V17C

    Ampeg AP-3550 mono power amp - 200 watts @ 8 ohm, 350 watts @ 4 ohm.. pretty good condition, some scuffing on rack handles as per the norm - very reliable, have been gigging with it for years.

    Manual is here: [url="http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache%3a%6f5Acbbl1AmMJ:www.ampeg.com/pdf/AP3550.pdf+ampeg+ap3550&hl=en&gl=uk&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESjWr233gT4w32a9-V1oJRk-RYIQ7aGqkupgH3nJetznk3176N6ZsWbF3FDEte20O-H6_4cqZ-Ctoln9As-TmkHNzycxDjviSoKOG1X7hvhzr6Pafm_4btEM6yqb9lILEzCXAJkT&sig=AHIEtbRxSFLDM_xOqLKyBKggASbZWuUylQ"]AP-3550 from Ampeg website[/url]

    [attachment=58830:Ampeg.jpg] [attachment=58832:Picture_10.jpg]

    [b] £200[/b] collection preferred as is quite hefty! Will also consider trades on Ashdown ABM or Classic cabs.


    cheers

    C

    Marshall Integrated Bass System 3540 Bass Rig

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted · Edited by 3V17C

    Ok, am in the process of having a change round gear wise so am selling this beast! I bought it off ebay a few years ago purely for the cabs so the head has seen zero use from me but all tested and working fine.

    [b]Marshall 3540 bass head [/b]- 400 watts, bi-ampable - the metal fascia panel of this is lightly pitted/and very lightly rusted but all works fine and a good clean would probably do it the world of good! Its basically been sat in my garage for the last few years, only venturing out occasionally as a backup. (One of the knobs in the pic has the silver end piece missing but I'm pretty sure thats knocking about in my car somewhere so should be able to find it!)

    [b]Marshall 4x10 bass cab[/b] - 8 ohm, slightly tatty (few rips/gaffa taped bits of vinyl covering) as has been heavily gigged but again all working fine and dandy and never let me down.

    [b]Marshall 1x15 bass cab[/b] - 8 ohm and in similar condition to the 4x10.

    All in all this is a road worn, gigged rig that has seen a fair bit of use (the cabs in particular). However, its a lot of bass rig and looks/sounds great on stage. It comes with the original manual (which you may need for the various different ways of patching in the bi-amp business) and its yours for [b]£325[/b]. Local pickup only as its obviously too big and heavy to post/courier. Any questions PM me. Will consider trades on Ashdown ABM or Classic cabs.

    [attachment=58826:MarshallStack.jpg]

    cheers

    C

    What might have been.....

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    that Mark Radcliffe 'First Love' programme was pretty good I thought - he was so chuffed at the end bless him!

    I know a few people who 'made it' - Justin Hawkins from The Darkness of course was from my town and used to knock about the local venues with various bands.

    Four guys I went to school with formed a band then when we were all about 16 - they stuck at it for years, gigging constantly and finally got signed after significantly changing their sound to get on the latest bandwagon. They continued on for some years with a couple of albums out and club level gigs before having a major top 10 single and album followed by massive world tours/festivals/top of the pops etc etc and a couple of lesser hits. However their follow up album got severely delayed by record company buy outs etc meaning they had to go out and get day jobs to make ends meet! By the time it did eventually get released things had moved on and they didn't get any airplay and disbanded soon after so its not all great! Having said that most of them have continued in the music business as producers etc and they still reform from time to time for odd gigs and smaller tours.

    At the ripe old age of 40 I'm currently playing in a blues/rock originals band which is going pretty well based on the singer/guitarist having some good connections. Its early days but we've already done some decent supports and have got tours etc coming up and while of course we're never gonna be the next big thing I'm really enjoying it and hopefully it'll keep going onwards and upwards.

    peace

    c

    Yamaha Attitude Ltd 1 - Blue/Pink

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by 3V17C

    this is FEELER ONLY for trades at the moment as I'm pretty skint and if I sell it for cash I know the money will just disappear!! Having said that, if you want to make me an offer then please feel free! Also, I know i'll regret getting shot of this one as its an awesome instrument but it really doesn't get used anymore with the kind of stuff i'm playing this days.

    anyways - Yamaha Attitude Ltd 1 in Blue - I believe there were only 150 made in this colour. Seem to be appreciating in value lately, theres a couple on eBay for over a grand. Its in very good condition all over with the only ding of any consequence being a small dent on the bass side of the neck (I'll do a close up pic of that when I get the chance - nothing to worry about though!) - also the split pickup is a bit worn away under the E string. It comes in the original brown Yamaha hardcase with original owners manual and swing tag. Action is low and it plays/sounds/looks fantastic!

    [attachment=58834:Attitude.jpg]

    Trade wise, I'm after an old Fender Precision (ideally with a Jazz Bass neck but this is not a deal breaker!) - doesn't matter if its refinished, reliced, has non original parts etc as long as I like the look of it and it plays/sound good with low action etc. Would consider a Nash or other similar decent relic job or possibly even something like a Lakland Duck Dunn or similar. If extra bit of cash is needed either way then thats fine. Cash offers possibly considered now too.

    Bit of a longshot I guess but hey, you never know... so.. what have you got?!!! [size=6][b]Cash offers possibly considered now too.[/b][/size]



    cheers

    c

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