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[quote name='fatboyslimfast' post='1237799' date='May 20 2011, 09:52 AM']Oooh, camera GAS. That's far more wallet-denting...[/quote] Funny thing is i dont tend to change my camera gear as frequently as i do with my basses so its not so bad. This year is the first time in about 4 years ive brought any new gear, and i sold off some old gear to help pay for it. Saying that, my CV Jazz is a year old next month so im doing well.

Thats the thing with GAS, you get it when you least expect it. Who's to say when it will next hit. Luckily (lol) all my money has recently gone on camera gear so now im skint. No way GAS can attack me at he moment.

[quote name='bassfunk' post='1237452' date='May 19 2011, 09:28 PM']Yet more good advice, thanks guys I really appreciate you all taking the time out to reply to this thread. I'm gonna try Alive and Function Central agencies. Get some videos made perhaps, and contact local bars/pubs about doing gigs and treat it like free advertising, as long as we cover costs we're not losing anything. Thanks Pete[/quote] Another very good agency is Function Junction. The other band i sometimes play with are on there and they get a lot of work, in fact most of their gigs are through FJ ad they are all good payers. Not quite as easy to get on though as FJ are quite small compared to Alive.

Ive had a BDI21 for about 4 years. Admittedly its not been used every week throughout that time so i cant say how it would up to regular gigging. I tended to just have it sitting on the top of my amp, on all the time so i think it would last quite a while. As it happens i do now have a BDDI and tone wise the two are very close, if anything i prefer the BDI21 for at home but the BDDI seems a bit more meatier at gigs.

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1222576' date='May 6 2011, 08:46 PM']im thinking i wont even notice the difference between maybe alder or ash..[/quote] Ive also got a CV Jazz and P and while i haven't compared the P to a different P i have noticed my CV Jazz sounds quite warm and not at all like my old HW0one Jazz, even though both have had the same pups in them. In fact i felt the CV Jazz was warmer than 3 MIA's i had last year. No idea if tis the wood or finish though. Im quite happy to use a Basswodd bass though, i had a Lakland DJ5 a year or so ago, i cant remember what thats made of but it sounded horrible to my ears, even with a complete pup change.

My band is on the Alive network and we get quite a few gigs from them. Once we submitted a demo and some photos they then get us gigs. It doesn't cost anything but yes, we do pay commission. Seeing as my band are to tight and lazy to do any self promotion or pay to get our name around it works for us. We do have a website and do get work from it but we dont really push the band. In fact i would say 95%of our gigs come in through just a couple of agents (one doesn't even have a website) We dont do it full time as such, although we are out almost every weekend but i guess most of those doing it for a living wouldn't be this laid back about it. As Bottom E said, depending on the line up and how many members you can get away with charging less, and i know some people will be putting a contract out on me for saying this but it does open doors that a large unit wouldn't get through. The amount of weddings that only have a DJ shows (IMO) that a lot of people still cant afford £2000+ for a band, and we are happy to step in to the gap between DJ and full on Function unit. £200 minimum each per night is a nice figure for us, more would be nicer of course and does happen.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1236847' date='May 19 2011, 12:35 PM']I think Markbass needs to have a shuffle and create some new models. The SA450 mid control on a 'Littlemark 4' with the new limiter, headphone socket, aux in, and the same or slightly higher wattage. That shot is a nice setup.[/quote] I would love a F500 as it seems more like a SA450, only smaller. If only it wasnt so expensive. In fact, i think all the MB heads are a bit over priced now. That shot was taken at a Holiday camp, the biggest we have played. No real PA support and very high stage. The amps were fantastic but the cab was rubbish. I sold it just after that gig. We have been back there twice and using my 1212L ive had the master on about 1/3 lower than with the UL212 and that was too loud.

[quote name='only4' post='1232847' date='May 16 2011, 11:19 AM']Here are my experiences with the MarkBass input gain. I have an SA450 head and i recently aquired a CMD121H combo. When using the SA450 I have the gain set to about 12 o'clock to make sure that it doesn't clip, but when i plugged in to the combo for the first time i was suprised that i could wind the gain up to around 5 o'clock before there was any sign of the clip light coming on. I presume that the two amps just have different input sensitivity?[/quote] That is strange. Was the combo using a LMIII head or the older LMII. Im not sure that would make a difference anyway. The SA450 and LMII do have slightly different input sensitivities but i wouldn't have thought it would make that much difference In fact when i was trying out my new LMII a few years ago i used this rig for one gig. One amp per set and both sounded almost identical. A bit off topic but ive just noticed the SA450 is now discontinued. Shame. Two great amps no longer available.

Well i must admit i would love another 3TSB/maple MIA Jazz but as thats way out of my price range im happy to go with what i have. Its a "would like" rather than "cant live without" Amp's have never really interested me as far as changing them every now and then goes. I dont use amps at home so its only maybe 2 hours a week that i need one, and even at gigs i set and forget most of the time. I dont feel that amps are as personal as basses. Its always nice to have a good, reliable one though, and i would think your set for life now Gareth (or at least until Aug lol) Hows it all going with the new gear?

[quote name='mcgraham' post='1236665' date='May 19 2011, 09:34 AM']Yea I was tempted by a new amp, but only for a change rather than out of any real desire. And I realised that I'd be bored of it in a week, particularly given how rare Berg IPs are and will remain.[/quote] Same here. I didnt need one but after so long with one brand i thought it was time for a change. Actually now i have sellers GAS as i need to shift the old amp and cab soon.

Same here. Although i got a new amp recently im more than happy (for now) with my Basses, even though they are Squiers.

[quote name='Toasted' post='1235375' date='May 18 2011, 10:53 AM']You and me both. I guess there must be lots of people with crap speakers attached to their televisions. I also think, to those criticising JPJs tone, he *probably* knows what he's doing.[/quote] Im sure he does but wouldn't he be at the mercy of the sound engineer(s)

Another big vote for Wizards. Ive got a set of custom 74's in my CV Jazz, and i have a Thumper thats not currently in use at the moment but im thinking of putting it back in my P (long story, some will know why). At the moment i have a Fender 62RI in my P and it sounds more P than the Thumper, but i think the Thumper has a bit more kick to it and it definitely has more character, just not in the old school way. Ive never liked SDQP's, i find them too toppy and aggressive but i know a lot of rock players like that.

[quote name='RhysP' post='1234329' date='May 17 2011, 02:23 PM']I saw him in the 12 Bar club in Denmark St. years ago (didn't go to see him, he was supporting somebody else) & he was absolute f***ing rubbish. Haven't seen or heard anything that has made me think otherwise to this day.[/quote] Ive seen buskers on the london underground that have way more talent but maybe im just not in to his sort of music. JPJ is pretty average as well

When i went through 3 MIA jazz basses last year, looking for one that was made properly, 1 had a maple FB, the other two had RW. All three were identical other than colour and to my ears the Maple one did have a bit more top and wasn't quite as warm sounding as the two RW basses.

[quote name='JTUK' post='1231586' date='May 15 2011, 07:15 AM']I'll watch the DVD..[/quote] Me too but i wont bother turning the volume up. Sounds like a really boring night to me. Rather than watch some old timers w***ing off on stage i might as well........;-)

[quote name='paulwillson' post='1230146' date='May 13 2011, 04:55 PM']how much were you looking for? ben toying with the idea of having just oone cab [/quote] I need to get the cab back and see what condition its in. Its fully working and never been pushed hard but i dont want to price it too high as the carpet covering is a bit tatty (although not ripped IIR). I guess £300 will be a ball park figure but let me check it over first, it might be a bit less. These cabs are very loud, i had a Epifani UL212 that sounded great on its own but was nowhere near as loud and punchy as this cab. It does have a mid bump, and a certain tone that you cant really EQ out, but if you like this tone then its really all you need for a small one cab rig IME.

I'll be selling my Schroeder 1210R soon. I should be getting it back off my drummer next weekend. Its a 1x12 and 1x10 with tweeter. Its one of the original, non light versions. Very punchy and bloody loud. EDIT: Sorry, just realised you want to run it with another cab. This is a 4 ohms cab so no good.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1227723' date='May 11 2011, 04:24 PM']Cheers![/quote] Just dont go plugging any of it in or turning any lights on and all will be fine ;-)

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1227701' date='May 11 2011, 04:06 PM']SL900 turned up as well yesterday. Tested it, all works fine. I was right to return the other as with the same cable, this fitment is MUCH tighter and doesnt move.[/quote] Thats great news. Things are looking up.

Good news about the bass Gareth. Cant wait to see the pics. So, thats all sorted, just the amps to get now then (and the other incoming basses of course).

[quote name='Sibob' post='1227230' date='May 11 2011, 10:17 AM']I've got a HW Precision on an indefinite loan and it's great, no vibe to speak of really, but feels and sounds really nice! I've not gigged the CV Precisions, just the Jazz Si[/quote] I had a HW-one P in black and loved it but as i still had a HW1 Jazz sitting around i ended up putting the neck on the P and loved it even more. This was the first time i had played a P with a Jazz neck on it and it certainly opened my eyes.

[quote name='Thurbs' post='1227153' date='May 11 2011, 09:33 AM']Great news...[/quote] Yep, its for the best. It sounds like the new singer has also brought new enthusiasm to the band so its a win win situation. Good luck.

[quote name='Cyrene' post='1227132' date='May 11 2011, 09:13 AM']Well I've only ever played two basses, the two I have at the moment: the HW1 jazz and the CVP 60s. I love them both and they are not going anywhere. According to the guy who fitted my flats and set them up (a bass expert in Boro) he said he preferred the CVP in terms of playability. Apart from the thick gloss coat, it's been a great buy (nearly new off BC)[/quote] The HW-one Jazz is a great sounding bass but you really cant beat the CV necks IME. Ive not directly compared my CV P to another P, but from memory I prefer the tone i have now to the Lakland Duck Dunns ive had in the past, even with Fralins in them. The first DD costs me £950, the second (hand) cost me £799 and the CVP cost me £270, maybe thats why i like the CVP more :-)

[quote name='Sibob' post='1227113' date='May 11 2011, 08:40 AM']The CV's are great for the money, the fit & finish is easily on par with the MIA, and the parts and sound are excellent for the price. IMO it did feel cheaper in my hands than my MIA though, and the tone wasn't as full or complete as my American Standard. Si[/quote] Exactly what i found with my CV Jazz. At one point my CV Jazz had Wizards in it and it sounded really nice, but when i put the same pups in my HW-one it sounded very different. The bass seems to have a certain quality to its tone, no matter what pup it has. I felt it was quite a warm, round tone. My HW-one on the other hand was very growly and the burp was fantastic (if you like that sort of thing). The MIA's i had were the best of the bunch. Tone wise i felt they were in the middle, not as warm as the CV but thicker and punchier than the HW-one. Looks wise they were fantastic. I will own a MIA 3TSB/Maple again one day. Im not a lover of thick gloss, although i wouldn't let it put me off a bass, but the thin coating on the MIA is really nice.