dave_bass5

I do look in gigs occasionally but for the past few years I've been gigging most sat nights, and as I work during the week i am too lazy to travel too far to see a gig during the week plus I don't really like pubs. It funny but I really want to get in to gig photography, but so far done bugger all about it. I am planing on seeing Clarky's band this year, and I'd love to see others but I will only go if I like the music anyway. Not having transport also means I have to make more effort, and so I don't bother. Shame on me lol.

[quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1359577808' post='1957024'] but the BBOT does the job as well as any other bridge. [/quote] When its not falling apart or ripping the side of your hand apart ;-)

Just to muddy the water a bit but it seems Tech 21 NYC have brought out a DI version of the VTBass. This could be quite an interesting box. I personally felt the VTBass MKI wasnt my thing but the newer versions have a bit more going for them, plus full DI output now. There is already a thread on here about it although i dont think its out over here yet.

PM replied to. Have a good holiday.

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1359382152' post='1953819'] Dave that is a very kind offer. Do you not use it? Could be a plan - try before I buy! I said I was a tightwad! [/quote] No, i replaced it with a BDDI a couple of years ago and leant it to someone on here. He didnt have a need for it but i told him to keep hold of it until we meet up, but that hasnt happened yet.. Hopefully he still has it.

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1359381548' post='1953802'] Probably the first thing I will buy when I get back from holiday [/quote] If you want to try my BDI21 let me know. Another member has it at the moment but he isnt using it. I could arrange for him to post it to you.

Yeah, i saw that new interface.Nnot cheap though. I like Jamup, i have the full version with the bass pack, but i felt it to be a bit clumsy as far as playing along with tracks. I disagree about it being the best but its all subjective. For me having the Ashdown and Trace amps makes AmpKit the best. I started with Amplitube but never really got on with it (i use it on my PC though).

[quote name='dand666' timestamp='1359128813' post='1950354'] Thing is with the Line 6 mobile in, it has no AUX in and also doesn't integrate with itunes library. [/quote] If you are using software that runs in the back ground, like most of other amp sims then it should just be a case of using itunes in the normal way and playing along to it. I do this with GarageBand and Ampkit.

Bugger. Ive got GAS for the Hartke VXL Bass Attack now :-(. I think i might find it more useful than the Paradriver.

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1359110792' post='1949948'] Doh! Yeah, that's the one. [/quote] Must admit that got me thinking as well. Funny thing is i always used to say to my guitarist "is the chord played right?". 10 years on, i still say it, and not just for that song lol.

That how i like to use my iPad as well. I also have all my tracks stored on Itunes match so i have almost 20,000 tracks on tap :-)

[quote name='SlapbassSteve' timestamp='1357734492' post='1927375'] I've just bought a BDI-21 to spice up my Markbass rig's tone, sounds boss on it's own and the tube distortion is decent, however it seems to absolutely destroy the mids in a fashion I'd have loved when I was going through my bedroom bassist phase... looking forward to trying it in a band setting to see if I can keep the valve sound without loosing all the mids and promptly getting lost in the mix... [/quote] The secret with these boxes (BDI-21 and BDDI) is in the blend knob. Back it off a bit and you will get a bit more of the original tone coming though. You can also back both treble and bass knobs off together and this will allow the mids to come through a bit stronger. It took me at least a couple of years to finally find i could use my BD-21 with my MB heads. Then i progressed to a BDDI as it felt a bit more robust, plus i never used the presence knob. I think i actually prefer the tone from the BDI-21 over the real deal. I now have a Paradriver, as that does have the mid control, its more of an all round box rather than a SVT emulator, but i tend to keep it flat. The EQ on this thing is very powerful. Bobby, i too am very jealous. She has some very interesting songs and i'd love to have a reason to learn them. Hope it all goes well.

Yeah, i too was tempted by that. Lovely looking bass. If only i wasn't happy with what i have, although i suppose thats a good thing.

Ive wanted a Ray34CA since they were first announced, in fact that's the only bass i do hanker after, its just a shame i cant afford one. Black and maple or Sunburst and maple would do me. Ive often thought about a SB14, for the thinner neck, but i think i like the tone of the Ray34 better (i had one of the original Ray34's).

Just came across this (not literately of course:) on Facebook. Full list of whats in the pic. Left to right: Ray34CA-SVM Silver Metallic Ray34CAFL-VC Fretless in Vintage Cream Ray34CA-MG Mint Green Ray35-TWB Translucent White Blonde Ray34-BK Black Ray34-HB HoneyBurst Ray34-TWB Translucent White Blonde — with real music concepcion.

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1358889772' post='1946750'] This is bizarre. Bizarre, but pretty cool. [url="http://boingboing.net/2013/01/21/rems-losing-my-religion.html"]http://boingboing.ne...y-religion.html[/url] Someone took "Losing My Religion" and shifted it so its in a major key. I quite like it. [/quote] Very strange hearing it like that but i like it as well. Useless fact but ive met the guy that wrote that blog, we printed one of his books.

The jack and tone pot are the only things ive not replaced in my CV (other than when i had the P-retro in). The wires should be long enough to rotate it a bit so the lugs aren't touching the side.

Is this the Axesrus PG Mel? Maybe they changed the design as mine (ive had 2) were ok. I did have to rotate the lugs on the input jack to get them away from the cavity wall but it wasn't as tight as yours by the sounds of it. Come to think of it the jack socket from my old P-Retro was a lot tighter

I think those starting out are a bit more savy than they used to be.

Im really not getting this. I cant see why the fuss. If your a gigging band and you can pull people in then you will get paid, if you cant you dont do it. The advert seems pretty much up front to me. Im not arguing with anyone, i just cant see what the fuss is all about.

I dont know about the Line 6 version but the JAM will also work with Mac's. That might make a difference.

I've been using cheap AKG systems for years, specifically so I can go out front and do the mixing. When I first started doing this I too was shocked at how loud I was. It's been a real boon having the wireless system as we only use a small PA and don't play public gigs so its always down to me to make sure the levels are balanced. Saying that, the rest of the band normally hold back during sound checks so it all goes to pot anyway, but at least I know I'm at the right volume for the venue.

Another vote for Garageband and Appogee JAM. I think the JAM interface is more like £70+ but its a lot better than the iRig type of interfaces, worth paying a bit more if our serious about recording g and want the best signal to noise ratio. For amps I prefer Ampkit. It has Ashdown and Trace Elliot rigs, and I feel it gives a more solid sound.

Probably nothing to worry about but I found a Wizard Thumper (P pup) wouldn't fit my Squier as it was very slightly too long and wide. It was supposed to be a standard P pup but I had to file down both pick guards that I've had on that bass. Just thought I'd point that out.