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  1. GrahamT
    I could do the 5th or 26th April. 19th is over the Easter weekend so I would prefer to be with my family. I know it's not very rock 'n roll, but there it is!. 5th May is a Monday....?
  2. GrahamT
    Definitely count me in...
  3. GrahamT
    Ping!
  4. GrahamT
    Boing!!
  5. GrahamT
    Keith, It would be good to also know how the session would be run, ie will be be able to have a go at setting up our own basses on the day? Thanks.
  6. GrahamT
    And TheRev's double bass sounded awesome through the suitcase too..
  7. GrahamT
    Final price reduction.
  8. GrahamT
    I can do either weekday or weekend, with notice. An idea of cost would be great.
  9. GrahamT
    Keith - have you added me to your list?
  10. GrahamT
    Yes, I would like to go too. It would also give me an opportunity to rubberneck his workshop. I really fancy having a go at building my own bass.
  11. GrahamT
    Bumping along the bottom..
  12. GrahamT
    Thanks to Keith for organising the event. I really enjoyed myself and learned a lot. Everybody was friendly and supportive. If I had my time again I think that I would be applying to Ben at Crimson Guitars for an apprenticeship. What stunning creativity and workmanship!! If you ever want to sell your Warwick Starbass please let me know..
  13. GrahamT
    Bump with a price drop.
  14. GrahamT
    Just as a heads-up, I have posted my Phil Jones Bass Suitcase with 4B extension cab and PJB speakon cable in the BC "For Sale" section. I will be bringing it along on Sunday if anyone wants to give it a spin around the block. Graham
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    [center][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=5]FOR SALE ONLY - PJB Suitcase [s]with 4B extension cab and SS-4 speakon cable sold.[/s][/size][/font][/center] [center][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=5]£400 for the Suitcase.[/size][/font][/center] [center][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]Excellent condition PJB rig with no electronic issues whatsoever, but some very minor dings to the tolex - see photos. Also, one of the rubber t*ts on the far right hand eq slider has dropped off so I have replaced it with a rubbery thing from my spares box. [/size][/font][/center] [center][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]I am in a covers band which has migrated from acoustic/pop/mellow/cafe to rock/loud/pub/club so the PJB no longer looks right on stage or has enough grunt to keep with two enthusiastic guitarists and a manic drummer. As a result GAS has prevailed so the trusty Suitcase must pack it's bags![/size][/font][/center] [center][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][size=1][size=4]I would prefer to se[/size][/size][/font][size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]I[/font][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]l as a complete rig but may separate if there are no takers.[/font][/size][/center] [center][size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Collection preferred but I can meet/deliver within[/font][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] a 30 mile radius. I can also package securely if the buyer wants to arrange a courier.[/font][/size][/center] [center][attachment=155589:amp 001.jpg][attachment=155590:amp 003.jpg][attachment=155591:amp 004.jpg][attachment=155592:amp 005.jpg][attachment=155593:amp 006.jpg][attachment=155594:amp 007.jpg][attachment=155595:amp 008.jpg][attachment=155596:amp 009.jpg][/center] [center][b]Suitcase Specifications[/b][/center] [color=#000000][font=verdana, sans-serif][size=2]Two switchable active/passive inputs[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=verdana, sans-serif][size=2]Compressor/limiter[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=verdana, sans-serif][size=2]Two 5-band EQ[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=verdana, sans-serif][size=2]Headphone output[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=verdana, sans-serif][size=2]Balanced-line output[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=verdana, sans-serif][size=2]Pre-amp output[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=verdana, sans-serif][size=2]Extension speaker output[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=verdana, sans-serif][size=2]Power: 120/240-volt AC[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=verdana, sans-serif][size=2]4 high-power, full-range dedicated 5" bass instrument loudspeakers in a computer-optimized, vented enclosure[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=verdana, sans-serif][size=2]200 watts/8 ohm[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=verdana, sans-serif][size=2]300 watts/4 ohm (with extension 4B cabinet)[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=verdana, sans-serif][size=2]Dimensions: 16 1/2" H x 13 3/4" W x 17 1/2" D[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=verdana, sans-serif][size=2]Weight: 49 lbs.[/size][/font][/color]
  16. GrahamT
    Keith, Yep, I can make it. Looking forward to meeting other players from the dark side.... G
  17. GrahamT
    I will be 56 in March and after 15+ years after picking up a guitar for the first time, 12+ years of playing bass and regular jamming with two mates who play guitar, a handful of false dawns with singers who only want to sing jazz, drummers who can't keep time and keyboard players who would be best suited playing in a church, we finally found a singer and drummer who we get on well with, like the music that we like and want to gig a bit. That was 18 months ago and we all have had great fun doing covers at the occasional local pub gig, a beer festival, birthday and Halloween party, charity fundraiser and a couple of Xmas bashes. We are learning about live performance all the time through trial and error - mostly it is a trial and we err (see my other recent post) but we are expanding our song list, I am going to my first bass lesson onThursday and we are planning a busy 2014 (families permitting of course) This is the most fun that I have since I gave up freefall skydiving (I started to look at the "what If" instead of the "it'll never happen to me" scenario) and UK scuba diving (the kit is too heavy and it is too cold)! It's a great way to flex those creative muscles (especially as my day job is in the Building Industry and at weekends I fell trees) and my kids aren't embarrassed (in fact I think that are quietly proud). What more could I want?? Keep on rockin' my son.
  18. GrahamT
    Hi All, One detail I omitted to mention (sorry!) - Only the acoustic guitar and the vocals were put through the PA. All the rest of the guitars and bass were through their own amps. That's why I asked about placing my stack nearer the front of the stage and using my own monitoring. My Hartke Kickback is a goodly sized lump and I aim to save my back wherever possible, so would an old 2x10 cab work as a monitor?
  19. GrahamT
    Great stuff here. Thanks for all of your replies so far. I'm learning lots. BTW, I hadn't planned on sitting my combo on a mattress - just a piece of the memory foam cut off the top!! It seems that several things were happening which combined together contributed to the overall sound problem. We occasionally use this hall for practice, although not on the stage as this is packed away into the void. With a little work we could build up the stage and try a few of your suggestions and see what the results are. There's nothing better than a real-life problem to get the grey matter working! G
  20. GrahamT
    Hi All, My band played a couple of gigs over Xmas but neither were on the money sound-wise. We are 2 x guitars, bass, drums, female singer. We are new to gigging, having only been together for about 18 months. A couple of friendly parties, a quick half hour set at a Beer Festival (PA/sound engineering provided) and local pub gig. Previously we have been practising together for our own enjoyment. The one that really caused concern was in a village hall on a wooden stage over a storage void, a wooden floor which flexed, with a high ceiling. The hall was about 12 feet longer than a badminton court and a little wider. We were the support for a much more experienced band (10 years+ gigging) who brought the lights, front of house, desk, etc, etc. We each used our own backlines. I have a Phil Jones Bass Suitcase combo and 4B extension cab, rated together at 300w. They soundchecked first with a near-empty hall. The bass sounded muddy but could be discerned in the mix. Their engineer/guitarist set the levels. Our turn - I am cable-free so I checked the levels both on-stage and in the hall. My bass was there but not punchy like it usually is so I pushed up the mids a bit. Again, there was a muddiness that I couldn't get rid of. We played to a reasonably full hall. My Daughter's boyfriend has some experience in sound engineering so he manned the desk. On stage, we were very loud, overshadowing the singer. If the singer was turned up, there was feedback. Due to the small stage and two sets of backline, I was stuck standing right in front of my amp, making it difficult to hear myself and everybody else. I was told afterwards that the bass could be felt in the hall, but not heard as such. More of a thump, thump, thump. A bit of a mess really, but we got through reasonably unscathed and the audience were appreciative. The other band then came on and they had the same problems. Their guitarist/engineer thought that it was because their drummer got over-enthusiastic and so everyone else had to turn up as well. Their male singer was drowned out and I couldn't distinguish the bass line until he had a bit of a solo. Feedback was a nightmare. I have been thinking about the cause of the issues and have come to the conclusion that the sound problems were as a result of the temporary wooden stage over a large void, booming back the sound and feeding back through the microphones. What do you think, guys? Would Gramma pads have helped tame this? I had thought of sitting my stack on some memory foam from and old mattress, or raising it up off the floor on a camping table. With regard to my problem hearing myself, would it be best to site the bass stack on the front of the stage and use a foldback monitor? I have an old Hartke Kickback combo with 15" driver that could be pressed into service, or a spare 2 x10 cab.. All advice gratefully received. G
  21. GrahamT
    Yes, Yorks5, and I look forward to trying it at the Bass Bash next year.
  22. GrahamT
    Ahh. Thanks for the info. Maybe I'll pass on this one then. Apart from a Warwick Star Bass do you know of a 5 string semi for reasonable money ie no more than £600?
  23. GrahamT
    You are truly a sleuth, Lemmy. Yes, I saw this Shine on eBay and let it finish. I was attracted by the potential that it may have a warm tone, what with the f-hole and all. It looked much like a Spectorcore. I was looking for something a bit different to give me some tonal variety to that of my other, solid bodied, basses nice though they are. Dom, is my premise correct?
  24. GrahamT
    Hi All, I have seen this Shine 5 stringer for sale but the owner doesn't know the model or the specs apart from that it has active switching. He stated that it was most probably an SB-35 but they don't have an f-hole. Do any of you recognise this? Any help would be gratefully received. Gray
  25. GrahamT
    WOW! What a stunning work of art! How does she play? Is it difficult to get accurate fingering?
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