Clarky

Our gigs are 75% Pinot Noir, 20% Malbec and 5% Youngs

I get our gigs via email and the interweb. I can safely say I have not had a decent pint out of my PC yet

Yep, +1 from me. I've played the TAUAW EP quite a lot since it came out and its a very melodic and well-put-together post-rock soundscape. They are absorbing live with an amazing array of keyboard and guitar sounds, firmly underpinned by Jigster's bass and varied percussion. As Nige said, lovely to catch up with him and Jigster (Chris). Definitely recommended if they are playing a venue near you

A decent set of steel strings (eg Spirocores or Evahs) will set you back over £100 or some Innovation gut-alikes maybe £85. Worth thinking about that when you compare costs

For your budget, get on a train to Yorkshire and buy thisnameistaken's ply bass (FS on the forum for £500 including decent gut-alike strings which would suit your needs - bear in mind decent strings are normally uber-expensive extras if you are not happy with the budget steels that will normally be on a cheap bass). In one day, you will spend less than on a Thomann bass and have a usable, loud gigworthy bass with dings (so you won't be precious about it) and good strings. Sorted! link here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/231153-fs-34-laminate-bass-l500/page__pid__2392192#entry2392192"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/231153-fs-34-laminate-bass-l500/page__pid__2392192#entry2392192[/url]

Neil bought some rather nice flatwound strings from me for his new SG bass. All good. Enjoy!

Highly rated double bass cab maker Mike Arnopol (ask BCer's TheRev and bassace about his cabs) uses a Puma for double bass and electric, albeit with one of his own 4x6 cabs. Acoustic Image heads are great for double bass but completely clean and so you would need a preamp (eg Sansamp BDDI) in front if you wanted a warmer, more overdriven tone with an electric bass (eg, for blues, rock, old school funk). Stick with what you have!

Andy bought a DB pickup from me and was very patient when the Royal Mail obviously dropped the package in a puddle so that the address became unreadable and they had to send it back to me to re-post/address! Cheers Andy!

Wow, that is stunning and - as you say - poles apart from the other main bass in your sig On a related note, the modern take on this (Gibson SG bass) seems to be really good value (£599 for the 2014 'Special' or the faded cherry version at Dawsons) given its US-made. Got me thinking ....

Thanks everyone. Unfortunately we didn't win (Spiral Earth have only announced the winners with no order, best debut went to Barrule). Was nice to be nominated though and I appreciate everyone taking the time to vote Dodge Brothers did win their category though (best Blues album)

Here is where all the tortoiseshell has gone http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Fender-Precision-Bass-1979-USA-Olympic-White-Hard-case-P-X-Jazz-/181339280962?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2a38a9d642

Mal bought some DB strings off me. Very simple transaction, quick comms and payment and friendly throughout

Given my recent tax demand they are more likely to play a Farida

Vote for my band or I will make my cats play a fodera

Cheers Steve!

Cheers Wayne and Karl!

AFAIK thats the standard plate on a passive Pro bass

Didn't actually buy anything off Keith (this time!) but just wanted to pass on how helpful this splendid chap is. I was after a double bass preamp and he lent me one, no questions asked, no postage charged, to help me through a rehearsal and gig. In the event the preamp saved my bacon as otherwise I would have suffered uncontrollable feedback Top bloke!

This looks in near immaculate condition and is apparently the only one of its kind with walnut body and birds-eye facing (don't think its active though as i understood these basses were passive only). Bit pricey but I guess it reflects the foregoing uniqueness/condition and I don't doubt someone will pay up for this http://www.thebassgallery.com/product_details.cfm?ID=2798&type=Bass%20Guitar