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Musicman20

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  1. I think they are rare because of the difficulty in breaking any guitar market, and in this case the UK, with something completely different with a lot of options. It is a quirky shape, but ergonomically, it is very comfortable. It just 'works'. I now have the guitar version (albeit the Albert Lee HH) on order.
  2. The other route is to build up a good non-music related career, get to a good position financially, then cut back the hours once you are closer to the top of the rung and play more. Whether that is playing for money or the sheer fun of it, whichever way, it is money. There will obviously be a huge difference in expectations of financial rewards for playing gigs. I know plenty of good hard working bands who get paid petrol or nowt, but they play some decent festivals now, and have their own albums/EP's and a big following. That's gotta be where it's at for me. Cash as well? Well I won't say no... People singing along to your bands songs that you wrote? Priceless. If you can, I strongly suggest everyone tries the DIY approach of writing your own music, booking your own gigs, getting in a van, and just touring the UK for a week playing shows every night with your closest mates. I've only done it a few times but I would highly recommend it. It's basically like a holiday but with music and meeting new people night after night. Brilliant. Then of course you could go back to covers as well. Why not.
  3. [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1406022876' post='2507505'] +1 think a fair number of people on this forum would aspire to that, or something like it. [/quote] Don't get me wrong, as much as I think work is a necessity in life, and its healthy to have a busy work life, but man, I would love to only have to work 2-3 hours a day and get the same money!
  4. I love the Streamliner. It is very well built and feels very high quality. I really hope the ex-Genz guys stay in the bass amp business and come back.
  5. [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1406016158' post='2507437'] It depends what the venue is... round here covers bands play regular pubs, paid to entertain a regular clientele on Friday / Saturday nights. We also have a good Thirty odd live music venues with nightly gigs, where a covers band would look very out of place amongst all the original acts. So on a Fri/Sat night in Camden alone I recon there are a hundred originals bands of various styles playing. [/quote] Agreed. I tend to find from living in my small home town in Lincolnshire, then Leeds, Nottingham and now Newcastle, that the covers scene is totally different and attracts a hugely different crowd. My home town is a quiet weird place, but it is rife with music. The same guys have countless original bands writing quite obscure underground styles, (and I've been there with them in the past) and yes, plenty of covers bands. The thing is, I personally never get hugely excited to see a covers band, unless its full of old mates (and one particular band who treated a gig like a party and covered lots of modern pop/rnb). I'd much rather go see a band I aspire to be in and sound like. That is the whole reason I wanted to play music. Covers scenes and function bands (I've been in plenty of covers bands in the past) seem to attract 'mates and family' plus the locals who are just there anyway. There isn't the buzz and excitement. It also comes down to genre. Seeing bands I like who write their own music is very accessible, whereas bands that may not exist anymore would make covers more acceptable. I don't know really. I've enjoyed cover bands but it just doesn't have the buzz or excitement. Especially playing in a local normal bar that isn't really setup for bands.
  6. Aye - TKS cabs are REALLY nice and are very well priced.
  7. [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1405926717' post='2506458'] Would I have to order new without trying one first though, does anywhere stock them in the UK? [/quote] Nah, not that I know of. However, Promenade Music offered to get me any EBMM guitar or bass in from the suppliers (if its in stock) to demo with no obligation. I'm certain they have both 4 and 5 string models available in the UK. Shame you aren't closer to have a look at mine!
  8. If I'm being honest, the other 2x12 options you are looking at won't add that much more than your Genz already provides. Maybe a touch more volume (possibly) and a different tone, but tone is subjective. The Neo X 212 is a very well respected cabinet. Even the high end cabinet designers seem to think Genz got it right with that cabinet. You probably won't lose much weight or bulk, but spend a lot more.... Totally up to you though. You could get two CN112's and have a very modular setup. That would make sense.
  9. Have TC confirmed price of repair? I know they have a repair centre who have been very good in my experience. Very quick!
  10. [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1405881960' post='2506131'] What do you think of them JapanAxe? Can mm20 really be the only person on bass chat that has one? I need to rectify that [/quote] Gary at Promenade Music has great prices on EBMMs!
  11. 4 hours is way too long for one band...especially when it comes to the modern party/clubbing culture. The longest gig I've seen was Pearl Jam. 2 and s half hours ish. You lose a lot of the punters at 10/11 when they move on. 4 hours is a lot of music! Well done
  12. Mine is still a favourite in my collection!
  13. I can honestly say that Gary has given the best service I've ever had. Trustworthy, polite and good prices.
  14. Sorry! I probably didn't post very well! I just want to order one guitar when they are in, and maybe go from there
  15. I've never met a musician who does it purely as a living. I imagine there are plenty who do...but it doesn't seem a very safe way to ensure a living. Purely my opinion. I personally could not do it full time. It's fun, but writing and playing your own music is the reason I started.
  16. I've seen a few bits on Thomann I'd like to try. Not expensive, and more guitar related, but has anyone had issues returning items? Cheers
  17. I don't buy into the 'longer scale makes a B better'. It doesn't. See Sadowsky and Musicman. I've played a few 35" scale basses and found the B to be fairly loose feeling.
  18. [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1405620783' post='2503787'] I don't tend to rely on pickup configurations or settings, it's all in the fingers, it really is. With double bass having a massive come back a lot of innovation has gone into electric upright, most people still want a full size DB though. [/quote] It is, but it's fun to have lots of things to play with. Then its nice to gig a Classic Ray 5 and just used pick/fingers/mutes and get all sorts of tones. Too many pickup settings can be tiring though. I tend to think it has more effect on an electric guitar, hence the Gamechanger seems to have been more popular with them (much more noticable in the mix).
  19. [quote name='Ant' timestamp='1405641848' post='2504039'] think ill save over the next couple months and get one, then i can move on my ampeg pf800 [/quote] Could you just use the power section of a micro amp?
  20. Earlier on I got a great sound with a Dual Terror which has ONE tone knob per channel, and an Epiphone Casino (IBJL)....just by using the gain. I agree, guitar sounds more pleasing 'easier' in a solo setting, plus volume on the guitar and gain on the amp are fun to play with.
  21. [quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1405613761' post='2503682'] are definitely reasons to call the shop. [/quote] I agree a phone call would help, but a return needs to be started right now in case the store needs to claim from the courier. Not sure. OP - Email the store asap with pictures. The sooner the better. I've just had a guitar delivered this week that was even worse than the above, and I just do not know why it hasn't been checked by the manufacturer/supplier/store. Simply sending it to a customer is just going to cost everyone more money/time.
  22. Nah, that doesn't look right. The gap isn't too bad...even I could live with that, but it looks like there is rough paint or damage near where the neck sits.So, that is one problem...the gap doesn't help though. The input jack - that would be enough for me to send it back. That looks like they installed it too tightly or its had a rough journey. Unfortunately, I've seen this kind of QC from many instrument manufacturers. It's not like you buy a new LED TV or PS4 and it comes with badly fitted parts is it?! Strange that, considering how many are probably made. When did you get it and where did you get it from?
  23. [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1405599252' post='2503445'] Musicman made "the game changer" it mostly got slagged off on here, it matches your needs quite closely and better still you can save pre set settings too. To many knobs for me I'll stick with the single switch on my stingrays thanks. [/quote] Ay, the Gamechange HH has countless options and a lot of them get you into Ric/Jazz and P sounds. That, with the Musicman sounds, and loads of others, 4 band EQ or passive with passive tone control....great bass. I had one and I wanted it in a 5er, which they don't do. The bass was incredibly fun to play.
  24. [quote name='zero9' timestamp='1405602008' post='2503496'] No because there are far better bass guitars out there for the same money [/quote] Even though I still think you have to make sure you get a 'good one', the recent 2008 - and 2012 - American Standards are the best Fender's I've ever played. I think £1000-1100 nowadays is fair especially if you find the right one. There aren't many basses you can buy new with a guarantee that aren't outsourced for that price now. Stingray basses are approaching £1400 for a normal 3EQ single H...or more!
  25. I've got a Dual Terror and its extremely loud through the right cabinet. I'm using a closed back Orange 2x12 and its very 'projected' and tight. I've been very impressed with the Terror amps...I think you can get a fair whack of cleans from the Dual, but with the Orange flavour. I'm now seeking out a more chimey combo to have as a 2nd rig, more than likely a Vox AC30. I doubt I'd ever need more than 30 watts.
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