Dood

f*ck my ole boots, is this *still* going?

[quote name='essexbasscat' post='944991' date='Sep 3 2010, 09:57 PM']Would it be a problem if an Anglia bash happened soon after the London one ? different folks are likely to go, so quick repetition may not be an issue ?[/quote] Point taken! I think we'd get some people from further north too. [quote name='essexbasscat' post='944991' date='Sep 3 2010, 09:57 PM']If the venue is chosen carefully, volume problems can be minimised by thoughtful, planned, amp placement T[/quote] ...and torture.

[quote name='7string' post='945016' date='Sep 3 2010, 10:21 PM']In your defence you only said he used one. You didn't say that he was any good. [/quote] Saved! Cheers buddy! Pheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew!!

[quote name='allighatt0r' post='944996' date='Sep 3 2010, 10:00 PM'] Like this? The only good example of good use was about the 2 minute mark when he used it during a harmonic [/quote] Oh good grief! I stopped watching after about 30 seconds. CRINGE music! lol

Didn't Randy Coven have one on a pink 80's bass? I seem to remember he made good use of it, in much the same way as say, Dave Gilmour would on guitar. Very musical and expressive in a solo context.

[quote name='Mikeg' post='944969' date='Sep 3 2010, 09:27 PM']Ahh crap spelt custom wrong[/quote] I've edited your title for you

[quote name='essexbasscat' post='944916' date='Sep 3 2010, 08:20 PM']the last one was only a month or two ago ! T[/quote] Best we leave it a few months so they're not too close together? - I'm fine with telling people whats gonna happen if we have a decent venue. Like - anyone who sits on their own amp slap bassing the sh*t out of their own instrument all afternoon with no thought for anyone else, like a certain person did at a previous bash, will get ejected!! lol lol - I am, as you can see <<<<<< fitted with lazers!

[quote name='Mikeg' post='944929' date='Sep 3 2010, 08:49 PM']is there anyway you can get l.e.d's put in a bass? if so how much. shiiiiiiiiiiiiny[/quote] Martin Simms [url="http://www.simscustom.com/html/00leds.htm"]http://www.simscustom.com/html/00leds.htm[/url] can retrofit LEDs to your bass - or sells bass necks that you can fit to your own Bass body with LEDs already installed. OR - you can have a Bass made and some Luthiers, including the awesome Jon Shuker can do this as part of the design Here's my beloved with my signature doodle:

I also reserve the right to call it "Dood-Stock".

[quote name='allighatt0r' post='944722' date='Sep 3 2010, 04:58 PM']dood started the topic so he obviously instantly assumes leadership and full organizational responsibilities. [/quote] oh crap... lolz. If I do, I'm gonna need a bit of help from those who know the local area better - and mebbe some help from guys who have arranged the bass bashes before so I know what to expect from likely venues re: cost/cover etc.

+1 for the love! What a great project and a very tastey looking Bass to boot! I really like the matching headstock and pickguard. A combo' you very rarely see! I also love how the cream pup cover matches with the maple fingerboard too - that's a really nice touch I think. 'Collars and cuffs' he he Defintely one of the nicest DIY projects I have seen on BC. Congrats and well done!

I reckon black hardware will look wicked!!

[quote name='Pete1967' post='931390' date='Aug 20 2010, 09:25 PM'].....and finished I mis-quoted Jon I've discovered - he actually said it's 'an enormous pickup'! I can report it has an enormous sound too and the most amazing versatility. The neck defies physics. I know it's not going to be to everyone's taste, but it does it for me. [attachment=57105:Shuk1.JPG] [attachment=57106:Shuk2.JPG] [attachment=57107:Shuk3.JPG] [attachment=57108:Shuk4.JPG][/quote] That's really beautiful! - I'm gonna have to ask you all to stop posting Shuker threads though... it's not helping my new rested G.A.S... I really can't have another one..... :wub:

[quote name='wotnwhy' post='932664' date='Aug 22 2010, 12:16 PM']Another beautifull Shuker is born! congrats! Oh.. though by the way.. i have the biggest pickup... [/quote] Show 'em Tom! - I was lucky enough to visit JOn just before it was installed - and gotta say - that was a hefty piece of kit going in your bass. Custom made by EB wasn't it?

Should Veall Terminate (the pointless thread?)

Very enjoyable - full of energy and some great ideas in there. Nice work!

I've noticed a few R&B bands take session bass players who play Synth Bass, Keys and Guitar. - I too would like to be able to play keyboard that well to widen my musical pallette. I'm more than a competent guitar player and know that I could certainly hold my own if I was offered an Guitar/Bass gig - though I'd need a lot of time to practice Synth Bass! - I'd be more likely to sort out a Graphtec MIDI solution for on e of my basses so that I could play the Synth parts on a standard bass guitar!!! One thing I would love to do in a band situation - as I play 'ERB' is have someone else play a Bass line - and then play melody / chord etc on the bass, just for a completely different tonal 'layer' as Legion above has suggested.

Very kind! Thanks very much, I'll certainly bear it in mind and let ya know what I'm up to! Cheeers!

SOMETHING with *VEALL in the TITLE *my surname in case anyone was wondering

It took me a little while to adjust when I started playing with drummers using electronic kits. I think what can be a problem (much like bass gear actually) is the amplification and cabinets used to play back the drum audio. Small under powered PA speakers for example are cr@p! especially if they need to be cranked, which compounds the issue. The different drums sounds have less definition and rubbish tweeters add so much shrill top end it's difficult to hear the pulse of the kit. I'd liken having an electronic kit behind me to playing with in-ear-monitoring. Something 'feels' lost without the amps roaring behind you if you see what I mean? My other thought is - and this is true for Bass Players and Guitarists alike - A great deal of us don't want 100 different settings and buttons to push to make the thing sound right. - Plug in and sounds great out of the box. - Sadly, and is the case with a certain manufacurer of guitar effects units - the default patches stored 'out of the box' can be rubbish - and if the time isn't taken to work out what sounds great in different environments - then it's no surprise it won't perform as expected. It'd be like turning up for a gig and not bothering to touch any of the controls on our gear before playing! he he! I'm really happy with working with electronic kits now. Infact, I really love working with non-acoustic kit sounds. Messing around with the old 808 drum machine type sounds or indeed even pitched sounds!

I have a Valve in my amp. It's great. I love it. Valves are brilliant. Even when they aren't conducting.

[quote name='molan' post='942749' date='Sep 1 2010, 10:20 PM']Not sure where 'predator country' is but if it's anywhere near me then you're welcome to have a play on mine any time [/quote] That's very kind of you! - Predator Country, good ole Naaaarfulk! - See, as a Predator, the pickings are easy up here ;o) nomm nommm! - Might be a bit far away at the moment. However, if the local Bass Bash happens, then mebbe we'll have an opportunity to give it a whirl!

Excellent - well it looks like the event could have a good tun out then! No idea when, how , who or what - but if it's gonna be in Cambridge, anyone know any good venues?