Ham fisted Bass

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[quote name='wateroftyne' post='211132' date='Jun 2 2008, 02:43 PM']Hi all I'm sure this will have been asked before, but I can't find anything. Honest. Does anyone know where I can get a good quality chromed steel grille made up?[/quote] Sounds daft, but have you called any (steel) fabrication workshops in your area? - they'll usually have access to chroming services and most can make from the most simple sketches. And since posting my original relpy I've had another thought... Talk to a 'fab shop' about what you want, they have catalogues with different types of mesh - sometimes known as 'perf' or perforated mesh. It's unlikely that they have their own chroming facilities, but get them to make it. Pay them, and then find someone who has Chroming facillities ask them to add your 'design' to their next batch of production, Why? - because it's cheaper.

[quote name='P-T-P' post='216936' date='Jun 11 2008, 03:00 PM']Straying slightly from the integrity discussion and onto something which has cropped up in it... Isn't there more new music now, available to more people now than ever before? And isn't the problem partly that the best of that music is simply harder to find because of the sheer volume there is to sift through and partly that we're all guided by our taste too? On a different tack again, isn't popular music (be that folk, jazz, country, soul etc.) separated from the other arts by the fact that a song, unlike a painting, novel etc. doesn't necessaily become an untouchable piece of art once the songwriting is complete, or with it's first performance or even it's recorded release. While in many cases, the original version will always stand as the benchmark, it's not completely uncommon for a cover to become the definitive version. Songs are living, breathing art because they need to be performed in order to exist. The Mona Lisa will still be there once you've left the room. But once the last note has disappeared, the song has gone and it was only those that heard it there and then who experienced the artistry involved in bringing it to life. Each time it's brought to life, it will be slightly different - the musicians, the equipment, the room, the audience, the dancing and so many other factors all go into creating that little shared artistic moment. Even if you've seen a song performed live by it's creator(s) countless times, it's only a collection of artistic moments you've been witness too, you'll never be able to get that exact same experience again, you'll never be able to own it the way you can a book or a painting. It's why covers bands exist. People want more than a memory, or to experience more moments. Even if some will be better than others, they still want them, even if they aren't fully aware of the artisic element of it all and express their enjoyment in less high-brow ways such as "I enjoy a sing-song." or "I love a good dance." Every performacne is a little piece of art so we all have artistic integrity.[/quote] Brought a tear to my eye....

[quote name='Galilee' post='209597' date='May 30 2008, 01:56 PM']I expressed an interest in trying out for a local function band, not really my sort of thing but I figured it would be regular live work and little 'management' responsibility for a change. The band leader sent me their playlist, 64 songs, all classics I suppose (in an MOR way), but all new to me from a playing point of view. I'm going to have to pass on this opportunity, but feel like I should be using this list to get these songs under my belt for the future. The trouble is, how much of an idiot am I going to feel sitting there learning Lady In Red, Black Velvet and suchlike? I think I've hit a critical point in my life, where the musical 'integrity' of my youth is now exactly balanced by my being nearly 40 years old. I'm getting so old that I just want to get out and play anything at any opportunity, but I'm not so old that I'll play any old rubbish. What do you reckon? Would you learn a load of songs that aren't your style at all to get work? Have you ever played [i]exactly[/i] the sort of music that you really love in any case, or is it always a compromise? Should I stop navel-gazing and just play the bloody thing until my fingers bleed?[/quote] I don't believe that one form of music or band is better than another; its a pointless argument and is elitist. Whether you are playing Take That covers or the most demanding Jazz improvisation you are still in the entertainment industry and each is equally valid. Function Bands can provide you with steady work, but be warned; as with all things you will find good and bad - there are hundreds of songs which can be played in a function format and getting the Bass parts right is demanding, music shouldn't be about playing by numbers or in your words 'any old rubbish' the point is you don't have to play rubbish. Do a Google search on function bands and the results will come back with a range of bands which feature some very fine musicians; there is a market for live music and no matter what anyone thinks - the audience want to be entertained, enjoy a few drinks and have a dance. What is wrong with playing live music to these audiences?

[quote name='molan' post='206923' date='May 26 2008, 11:03 PM']I did a bit of a deal with my wife recently - I'll sell the odd bass or two to fund something different but ONLY if I sell something first! So how come I've bought a Status Electro today and a Lakland DPLE and nothing has left my house (except for a wedge of cash!)? Couldn't resist the Status as it was such a bargain and I wanted something to sit on the sofa & noddle with in the evenings & had my eyes on a Lakland for a while and thought Dave's funky green DPLE was too cool to miss out on. So, lo & behold In the past week I've added a dinky MarkBass combo & a pair of basses to the stable. I did actually flog a pair of hi-fi speakers which paid for the MarkBass & most of the Status so I guess I can't complain too much [/quote] Is that all?.......You only live once.

[quote name='trent900' post='212063' date='Jun 3 2008, 08:34 PM']So with $859 + $3549 = $4408 for the complete 2100W bad boy, am I right in thinking that with European distributor markups that's likely to be a good £3500? Wouldn't that price them more or less right out of the market?[/quote] Well to paraphrase WOT it's not every day a new manufacturer hits the market and whilst much fun has been had at the expense of Forge amplification; good luck to them.

[quote name='ahpook' post='211863' date='Jun 3 2008, 03:37 PM']and ugly[/quote] I'm frightened.... [i]'We told bass players to abuse our prototypes'[/i].......... that's just wrong.

+ Bass, backed off Mids, touch of Trebs.... Flat Amp, or Mirrored to Bass....

Given that the P-Bass has been around for 50+ years does anyone in the world of BassChat disagree with this sentiment that, whatever your 'vibe' that the P-Bass will deliver...?

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='205193' date='May 23 2008, 07:30 PM']Oh someone please post a pic of an upside down amp...[/quote] Oh yes....

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='205102' date='May 23 2008, 04:56 PM']I have been tormenting myself with the owners manual: POWER INPUT – VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH - The SHUTTLE 6.0® utilizes rear panel switch selectable universal power supply that operates from 100V to 240 volts, 50 to 60 Hz for world wide use. Simply set the switch to the appropriate AC mains voltage (BEFORE connecting to the power source), and utilize the proper IEC cord-set appropriate for the country the product is being used. For countries using 100V, 110V, 115V and 120V AC mains, select the 115V switch position on the Voltage Selector switch. For countries using 220V, 230V, and 240V AC mains, select the 230V switch position on the Voltage Selector switch. There is no externally accessible AC mains (line) fuse, the internal fuse is integral to the SMPS power supply and is not user serviceable. This fuse will not fail except under very unlikely fault conditions to the SMPS, and if this occurs a qualified service technician is required to correct the problem.[/quote] You're making me sad, I wish that I had a Shuttle 6.0 to give you... out of kindness.

[quote name='deekay911' post='204714' date='May 23 2008, 04:06 AM']if anyone is interested in one let me know. But don't tell C&E :-)[/quote] That's 2% on the cost of purchase plus VAT - According to TARIC home page - Hope you're not coming in via Heathrow T5! that probably will be no faster than anyone else can get them... Good amp though.

[quote name='deekay911' post='204889' date='May 23 2008, 12:01 PM']Yes don't worry about the voltage, there is a switch on the back between 120 and 240 Volts (actually it sayss 230 oddly enough) but I can assure you it works fine in the UK, as did my Neo-Pak. Also this Amp is small enought to go in your luggage without raising any suspicians through Customs :-) I have heard the new tiny GK 500 due out later this year will also be switchable (it is a lot easier with the SMPS power supplies to do this).[/quote] I'm in danger of making a huge mistake here - but while the operating voltage is important; (the Shuttle can switch between US and EU Voltages) I don't think that it will switch frequencies - it could, but I'd guess that the GB engineers have factored the change in frequencies into their design rather than actually change the frequencies in the amp.

[quote name='johnnylager' post='204812' date='May 23 2008, 10:05 AM']...this Year. [/quote] You're a bad man johnnylager....

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='201801' date='May 18 2008, 10:28 PM']Not sure Trace invented the high power rig[/quote] That's not what I mean't - more that Trace and probably Polytone put togther the the first 'compact' higher end combos - but it was a long time ago....