natjag

On 20/09/2021 at 21:23, Downunderwonder said:

Bass in case or gigbag? It makes a huge difference!

 

You mentioned a need for a hybrid/ e car. Is that a hard requirement or not?

 

You implied a requirement for something as small as possible, to contain bass and cab out of sight. I thought that was pretty clear. I don't know why every gig wagon on existence is getting a mention.

 

A Rav4 is pretty big for a small car!

 

What's the budget?

I never mentioned the need for hybrid car, just a car that it's ULEZ compliant, ie no extra charges to drive into London or any other town that decides to jump on the band wagon. For a diesel it's mostly cars from 2015 onwards.

The Rav4 is quite big, just not the luggage space.

The Skoda octavia seems to be quite a popular car being mentioned.

On 18/09/2021 at 10:58, Nicko said:

  I chose the Golf specifically because the boot is not "tidied up" around the wheel arches meaning the bass fits across the width behind the wheels. 

It's the tidying up around the arches that reduces space.

On 15/09/2021 at 20:17, Dan Dare said:

Given that there are dozens of cars with boots which will take a bass and 1x12 cab like yours, would we be correct to assume that you're looking for the smallest option? If the bass is in a full flight case, that limits things somewhat. A soft case/gigbag is more compact. How much do you want to spend?

I'm trying to find out which cars they are. The first courtesy car I was offered (Toyota Rav 4 I think) was much too small in the boot to put my bass across the boot. let alone a cab. It never used to be a problem with my first few cars. Fortunately Cabs have come down in size and weight as well.

Mu current car is a Jaguar XF. I changed my cab from 2x12 Bergantino to aguilar 1 x 12's just to fit the boot. 

Due to someone rear ending my car, and probably going to be a write off, I need to replace my car. Many cars these days seem to have the rear bits filled in inside the boot, reducing the width of the boot. I prefer to have my bass in my boot, so when I'm away from the car there aren't any temptations from potential opportunists. 

What car do you drive that can fit a bass and small (aguilar SL112) cab in the boot. Ideally I'm looking for a ULEZ compliant car.

Afternoon all, I'm after some recommendations (again). Currently using wired IEM packs P1 & P2's. But the wires are getting in the way and no a good option for one particular show. Most of the time the sound co, will be supplying wireless packs, but there are a few where we need to supply them.

My question is are LD wireless systems any good? I've spoke to singers who say they are good, but not any bass players that have used them. Currently I can't stretch to the sennheiser system and I will need something before I can stretch to that.

6 minutes ago, EBS_freak said:

If you aren't on wireless, consider getting something like this - 

https://www.designacable.com/catalog/product/view/id/4756/s/combo-cable-for-iem-systems-in-ear-monitoring-instrument-and-stereo-headphone/category/221/

OBBM can make you one up too.

That way, you only have the one cable to worry about.

That's interesting. Excuse my ignorance on this. Would that mean that the IE pack sits on top of my bass amp (or DI) rather than my belt? Then both ends start from the same place.
The problem I have in the cable behind me. The guitar lead comes out the front on my bass, I don't put it through the strap like many players do.

17 hours ago, EBS_freak said:

Are you wireless on your bass? A combo instrument/IEM cable may be a cheaper option and give you a better sound quality than a cheaper wireless unit.

Thanks for both your replies. I'm not on wireless for my bass, I think guitarists are. I do have a fixed wired pack Behringer P1. However for one show, I keep tripping over the lead each time I step back. One show includes shadows music complete with walks. I'll check out those LD systems once they are on the market. I think it's always better to get user reviews and experience first before making any purchases. Saves making an expensive mistake. 

I've looked through a few pages of this thread, but realised since it started, there any many new products on the market.

Does anyone have any good suggestions for wireless systems that don't need a license. Up to now, I've worked with a show where they provide wireless packs. I'm working with another show and need to be mobile and I'm considering getting my own unit. What can you recommend that isn't too expensive. 

I often gig with a reading drummer. He usually just has the parts sketched out with fills written where needed. Like your guy he probably knows all the material, but sticks to reading. I can read, but prefer to learn stuff. Once I read something, I won't be able to remember it if the music is taken away, I'd still have learn it with out the music. I've spoken to a few players of different instruments that are the same.

I heard a story of a show advertising for a reading drummer. The drummer that turned up was given the music, first track counted in, no drummer. MD stopped, started again, still no drummer. When asked why he wasn't play, he replied he didn't know what to play. He was told to play whats on the music. Only to reply he doesn't understand music. "But you're a reading drummer". Yes I can read. Books! Not music it turned out.

I'm selling a few of my bass guitar tutorial type books. £5.00 each includes postage etc (UK).

 5 string bassic fundamentals - includes CD

Funk bass fills - includes CD -  Sold Pending usual

Bass Grooves by Ed Friedland - Sold pending usual

Any questions just ask.

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2 hours ago, wateroftyne said:

Crikey. You can get a TKS S112 for about half that, I think..?

A few years back I purchase the SL112 in favour of the TKS which I had intended to buy. It did cost a lot less then, but still quite expensive. At the new price, I wouldn't even consider plugging it in to try it.

Not sure I'd trust that guarantee 

This is now sorted.

I'm after a bass player to cover a gig in Aberdeen. It's for an Elvis tribute show on 16th March 18. It's likely to be 70's set, so electric bass in the Style of Jerry Scheff (mostly). Ideal if you know Elvis material. Paid.

Let me know if you're interested.

Link works for me.

PM'd asking more specific about your trade requirements.

Thanks for posting this. I'm gonna check out the London date, which isn't listed on his website.

Is this a modern radius board if you have the American Standard neck?

where in London are you?

I work with an Elvis act. One of his suits went missing after a show. It turned up a few weeks later on ebay. The police retrieved it, and the seller claimed he'd purchased it at a car boot sale. That seems to be the get out for them.

I'm selling an EBS multi drive pedal. I'm selling it as I've replaced it with a darkglass DI unit.
One thing I should mention, is that with one of my basses, as I sweep the volume from 0 - 10 I get some mains type hum in the middle, if the pedal is bypasses or not. It's fine at full volume. I use this for theatre shows, and it's quite noticeable in a quite theatre. You wouldn't notice in pubs or clubs. My active bass doesn't make this noise with the pedal. So it works fine with that slight noise.

Based in North London.

Postage works out to £5.00 signed for.

Here is a link to a sound cloud file. I have played 2 notes, then slowly turned the volume down and back up, followed by another 2 notes and ol down again.
https://soundcloud.com/natjag/ebs

[attachment=244893:EBS 1.jpg][attachment=244894:EBS 2.jpg][attachment=244895:EBS 3.jpg]

I've taken the plunge and purchased the Vintage Ultra. So far at home I'm very happy with it, does what I want it to do. Wont get to use it in anger until the weekend.

I play in theatres with a tribute show and don't use an amp. I have used a supplied DI, I borrowed a motown DI from someone, but prefer a Vox AC30 amp sim unit I've had a few years now. They don't make it now. I am looking also at the Darkglass Vintage Deluxe unit you mention.

I have some D'addario chromes I took off my bass. I thought the tension was quite tough. Not the worst I've encountered, that award from me goes to Rotosounds. I recently tried a bass with Fender flats on, the tension was just like round wounds to me. I've not tried TI for comparison.

Thanks for the picture. I hope to be in touch soon, if it doesn't go before I get there.

Interested in this. If it's still available once I've done my end of tax year accounts, I'll be having it I think.

Any chance of a picture of the back of the neck at the headstock join. Cheers.