dave_bass5

I used to be a big fan, saw them a few times during the 90's/early 2000's but the last gig i saw them at was Hyde Park. This was my first time seeing a band there and really hated it. The park is of course flat, so although im just over 6ft my GF isnt, and she had a hard time trying to see the band on stage over other peoples shoulders. Everyone around us was singing along, but as she was below most of them all she could here was a lot of out of tune wailing. The band themselves were a bit of a let down. Too quiet, not really putting on a performance like they used to (just T-shirts and jeans etc) and promoting the latest album, which IIR was just some MOR tosh. A few weeks later i went and saw a tribute band, and they blew BJ off stage as far as im concerned. They played all the hits, the songs people actually wanted to hear, and played them very well. Did all the costume changes and dressing up etc as well. I am still a fan of Bon Jovi but think they have had their day now. The most pleasure i get is listening to Hugh McDonald bass lines, i love his playing, and i thought his tone on One wild night was amazing.

Nah, mine soon got bored of only 4 strings Then at this point we decided he was no good at "music", so he decided to play drums instead lol He has settled down now

Mine couldn't decide what style he wanted to play.

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1360157088' post='1965733'] On the contrary I think it make sense him being allowed to get his little jam/marmite/whatever covered little fingers on the frets that his dad [size=4][b]should[/b][/size] never have to use in real life [/quote] Fixed it for ya ;-)

Shame on you starting him at the wrong end of the neck ;-)

Google and Hotmail for my band. Only two of us have iPhones, in fact only two of us have a phone that has a colour screen.

Better Vintage than roadworn lol Well done Ian, and good moody photo to show you mean business.

[quote name='clauster' timestamp='1359995637' post='1963198'] I wish they did an Android app for that. [/quote] Yeah, or at least a Bass version.

We had a thread about SL on here recently. its wasn't pretty I must say this is more what i would expect from SL, ive always had good service from them.

This looks great, ill definitely be getting one. I dont like those big multi FX boxes (or rack units) as they dont fit in my gig bag, so this seems ideal for my very modest needs. I quite like the idea of the MS-100BT as well.

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.