Clarky

Hey Paul, looks the business!

A few more:

Chris Squire
Cliff Burton
Alan Davy (Lemmy's excellent replacementin Hawkwind)
The dude in The Killers
The dude from Franz Ferdinand
The dude from Hot Chocolate (!)

[quote name='Eoghan' post='370356' date='Jan 4 2009, 09:10 PM']Agree that some 'also-rans' should be in the top list and vice-versa. Just try playing along with Entwistle, note-for-note, with his unique legato phrasing. Love John Taylor's playing but wouldn't qualify him for the top list. Am I the only one to think that Derek Forbes is one of the greatest British Bassists? Also check out Jeremy whatshisname from A Certain Ratio.[/quote]
Wasn't it Donald Johnson in ACR? He took over bass duties from Jeremy xxxxx and played all the hard slap lines IIRC

Doh, in answer to previous question, I failed to spot that the name plate on the front says Series 2 (not Series 1)!

Update: I am giving first dibs to a BCer who is provisionally coming round to view Tuesday evening

Hi there, weight is 47 pounds (specs at bottom of this reply)

3 x 16-ohm speakers in parallel gives the odd-sounding 5.3-ohms rating. AFAIA this does not preclude it working with standard heads. There's a whole BC thread on this (http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=21987) a quote from which (from cab specialist alexclaber says) "5.3 ohms is a perfectly sensible nominal impedance for a cab, treat it as a 4 ohm cab that's a little easier on the amp."

From Epifani website:

Another Epifani innovation, this latest edition to the Epifani line is quickly becoming an industry favorite. Designed by Nick Epifani with the help of legendary bassist Lincoln Goines, the UL-310 combines the size and weight of a 210 with the power of a 410. Easily carried in one hand, the UL-310 is a favorite among musician's who enjoy making 1 trip from their car into the gig.

Speaker: 3 x 250w RMS Cast Aluminum Frame
100w RMS Tweeter
Freq Response: 40hz - 16khz
Power Rating: 750w RMS (1800w Peak)
5.3 Ohms
Suggested Wattage: 200w - 1000w
Sensitivity: 103db SPL @ 1w 1m
Recessed Handles
Dimensions: 23" H x 21.5" W x 16.5 " D
47 lbs.

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='369784' date='Jan 4 2009, 11:12 AM']Welcome back Clarky

It's one of the last Series 1 Cabs and was bought brand new from the Bass Gallery early last year some time.

I hope this helps[/quote]
Thanks Nick

Its great to be back. Was mucking around on a beach on Friday in 80-plus degree heat .... the pilot on the flight back said "the temperature at London Gatwick this morning is -7 degrees". Bloody great!

Back from holiday ( ) bump

Forgot to say that comes with custom made cover

Have checked over the cab back plate and there is nothing to indicate whether its a Series 1 or 2, I'm afraid (maybe former owner Old Horse Murphy knows?) All I can say is I have owned it only for a few months, that its in fantastic nick and that it looks pretty damn new to me

NB, cash only please, no trades - am happy with Markbass rig and (on order) Hartke back-up head

Having sold my Markbass head as part of a rig swap with Beedster, I needed a back-up head for those gigs where you end up kit sharing. Given the continuing rave reviews on this site and Absolute Music's bargain price (£184.13) I have just ordered one of these. So I'm joining the LH500 club!

John McCoy (scary/bald-headed/bearded dude most famous for being in Gillan) has just signed an endorsement deal for their relic'd sunburst P bass and has written good things about it (think he's touring it)

Basses:

Bought: Fender US P and J basses, Stagg EUB
Sold: Rick 4001, Rick 4003, Gibson SG bass

Gear:

Bought: Markbass Jeff Berlin combo + Markbass 4x10, Sansamp VT Bass, Boss CS3 + Monte Allum, Epifani UL310 (for sale now)
Sold: Markbass R500, Markbass 6x10, Tech 21 Landmark 300 head, Epifani UL115, Sansamp Programmable BDDI, Aphex Punch factory, Underwood DB p/up, DB combo, Fender 70RI P pickup

Net outlay: roughly even on trading gear (although had initial outlay on Markbass R500/6x10 rig earlier in year)

Main discoveries: I really love my Japanese Fender P (easiest bass I have ever played), even though my US P bass looks classier; gigging in London punk/rock circuit does not need a full scale rig (hence downsizing of Markbass rig); I am too much of an oaf to get much out of a compressor!

Am I being dumb here but can't you get pretty much any rock bass sound you want with any decent quality bass, be it a P, J, 4003, Yamaha whatever, if you have the right pre-amp/amp settings? I have a P and use the Sansamp VT Bass and can dial in pretty much any rock tone.

So if Rob T wants to play a cool-looking Fender P (white/tort looks both rock and punk) why the hell not?

[quote name='lozbass' post='363632' date='Dec 26 2008, 12:55 PM']Hi, is this a Series I or II?[/quote]
Yep saddo from Thailand here again (excuse is its tropical rain today and can't go out of hotel)

Answer is dunno - will let you know when back in UK week after next - Nick "Old Horse Murphy" will know though as he used to own it if you need a quick answer

FYI, another BCer has already PMed and - in the interest of fairness - has first dibs

Cheers Clarky

Hi, my UL310 is up for sale

Looking for £500 picked up (too much hassle to post, sorry). I live nr Hammersmith, West London.

PM me please if interested

Cheers Clarky

Edit: used to belong to Nick "Old Horse Murphy" and is in pristine condition

Welcome - I am not dissimilar, three kids, also a bedroom bassist until three years ago ... then I ventured out and blagged my way into a band and haven't looked back

BC is a wicked forum full of knowledgeable and friendly people ... and a great way to burn loads of moolah buying and selling gear!

You will enjoy it here unless your name is jakebass (don't ask)

[quote name='Absolute-beginner' post='356491' date='Dec 16 2008, 10:56 PM']I just dont know enough to play in a band right now. My knowledge is pretty limited.[/quote]
So was mine, believe me. Learn a few riffs to blag your way through an audition (exactly what I did) and take it from there

After a brief spell in bands in my late teens I only played bedroom bass for 20 years. I was rubbish. I have made leaps and bounds since joining a band three years ago. Its the only way to develop your musicality, timing and confidence IMHO. I still struggle with scales (apart from major, I mean whats the difference between melodic minor and minor????!) but doesn't really hold me back.

I've owned two Ricks (a 4001 and a 4003) and concur - no way do they work with slap style. They are clanky, honky mid-range rock beasts and - I think - fantastic looking. But they are rubbish for slap, period.

Change your p/u (cheapest option) or swap for a Jazz would be my advice if you want a versatile bass with slap-ability.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='356084' date='Dec 16 2008, 03:46 PM']Money - Pink Floyd[/quote]
Now you have me crawling with embarrassment as I played this at Beedster's house last night while trying out his Markbass gear

(Hides head in shame)

I was one of those offended (I'm sure you read it) - happy to accept your apology and happy that you have your dream bass

Warm hugs all round again

Met Chris tonight and did a trade on our respective Markbass rigs - his Jeff Berlin combo plus 4x10 for my R500 head plus 6x10 cab. Think we are both going to be very happy with our new set-ups.

Chris is a thoroughly charming guy and clearly a massively better bass player than me!

Would happily do business with this gentleman again.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='354862' date='Dec 15 2008, 10:57 AM']I thought we were friends man [/quote]
OK, being as its Christmas 'n all, no Arsenal sticker

How about a Sol sticker, benwhiteUK or johnnylager?

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='354762' date='Dec 15 2008, 06:38 AM']If you put a Leeds sticker on it will it automatically tune itself down 2 steps and start playing badly?[/quote]
I feel like borrowing it purely to put an Arsenal sticker on it

Thought: If a Spurs fan plays a bass with an Arsenal sticker on it will the universe implode?

I have this but can't understand the music theory stuff

What does it make me if I can't even make the level "Dummy"? Sub-dummy, dummy-in-waiting, guitarist (oops!)

[quote name='stevie' post='354603' date='Dec 14 2008, 09:40 PM']I found one for you on eBay
[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1982-Fender-Precision-Bass-Fullerton-RI_W0QQitemZ160303286849QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item160303286849"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1982-Fender-Precisio...tem160303286849[/url]

£2,350 no less. I'd expect a semi-detached in Barnsley for that much. [/quote]
Mind you here's a nice Fullerton 83 for a much better value £825 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1983-fender-fullerton-bass-guitar_W0QQitemZ330294495205QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item330294495205&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1983-fender-fullerto...A1%7C240%3A1318[/url]