dave_bass5

One thing I can suggest is to make sure you aren't overloading the input. I use mine at all my gigs without any problems.

I saw them at the Royal Albert Hall a few years ago. Great gig although not a great venue IME.

[quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='842814' date='May 20 2010, 09:04 AM']Perhaps we should have all pooled together and made one registration to share. S.P.[/quote] Whoever gets in first should post the login details.

Bloody hell Gareth. I only just started reading this thread so i could add my un needed view on the rehearsal question and as someone else said,.its like watching a car crash in slow motion. Its a shame you had to find out like that but at least you know what they are/were capable off. My reply to the original question is no, i dont think twice a week is out of order, you rehearse for as long as it takes the whole band to be happy with everything, and i guess these guys weren't. I can understand it from your point of view though, lots of travailing just so one or two other members can get up to scratch 9if it was that reason). Not a good situation and im sure we have all been there. In fact ive been through this guitarist turns up and then learns songs off everyone else, while we pay for it far too many times. I dont agree that they needed a full PA. I've never been to a rehearsal room that had a full PA although i know some do. A vocal PA is good enough most of the time. Good luck with the other bands, im sure you will be happier.

I only get an hour for lunch each day, my options are to go to Denmark st or order on line for next day delivery (not Thomanns obviously). Maybe i should start supporting the Bass Cellar lol. Supporting your local shop is all well and good, but as Bilbo said, if they dont stock what you want then you have to go elsewhere.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='843040' date='May 20 2010, 12:45 PM']You've never made a mistake at work? I know I have.[/quote] Yep, and i feel an idiot for doing it. I know its not the end of the world but if you consider that time people will spend trying to get through to them only to be told its a mistake, well, i can imagine some people wont be too happy. Oh, and i feel an idiot for starting this thread now. Unsubscribing.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='843035' date='May 20 2010, 12:42 PM']That's a bit harsh, innit?[/quote] Well someone cocked up but yes, ill change it.

Idiots. EDIT: As pointed out, thats a bit strong. Ill aim the comment at the person that put the wrong price on the email flyer, and not Soundslive in general. They should at least issue another one correcting the mistake or pointing it out, IMHO of course.

[quote name='crez5150' post='842874' date='May 20 2010, 10:16 AM']Well... some think that.... but the music game is a funny business.... look at Sound Control.... Turnkey.... Arbiter.... Reverb.... to name a few recent demises.[/quote] Yeah, i know its not as clear cut as i put it. I used to love Turnkey. Used to spend hours in there when i used to play keyboards. I remember they used to be around the corner, I think they were called the Fender sound house in those days.

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='842807' date='May 20 2010, 08:51 AM']I'm sick of trying to match their prices over the years. There are lots of smaller music shops going under lately.[/quote] Its a shame shops are going under but with internet sales so big these days i would have though that the shops could be shut down but the business could still trade on line. Thats the the Bass centre did (love em or hate em). I think companies that change with the times are the ones who will survive. Not that i know anything about running a business.

[quote name='crez5150' post='842861' date='May 20 2010, 10:07 AM']Well that's where the Warehouse is reportedly...... so not sure where the shop would be.....[/quote] Ah, good point although i would expect them to be in the same building. guess we will find out one day.

I just got an email offering various discounts on telephone orders, this one stood out the most. Not sure how long it will last.

[quote name='crez5150' post='842836' date='May 20 2010, 09:47 AM']No.... Somewhere in the North but no-one has confirmed where yet.... The guy that was tasked to run the UK operation, Rupert, was Ex Turnkey but he has since set up his own recording studio. Thats the last I heard.[/quote] Cheers. Up north means i'll still need to use their website :-(

when i got my Fender P5 a couple of years ago i looked at all the online websites for shops over here. most were advertising it but non had it in stock. when i called to see if they could get hold of one i was told yes, but i would have to pay up front and couldn't return it (even if i came in to the shop to play it) as it was a special order. 5 shops told me this. To be honest i was pretty annoyed. All we advertising it and non had it marked down as a special order. so much for customer service (no offence Pete and no, i didnt call your shop) All were a bit cheaper than Thomanns but in the end i went with them as they had it in stock. When i had to get Thomanns to order in a second Lakland for me (which they did very quickly, and i still had the first one waiting to go back) there was no issue with sending it back. They even called me to see how i was getting on with both and to take my time deciding what to keep. what a difference. I realise my experience is probably not the norm though but its one that makes me want to deal with them again. sorry, rambling again.

[quote name='crez5150' post='842828' date='May 20 2010, 09:35 AM']I believe they have secured warehousing in the UK..... no store front..... YET![/quote] Cool, do you know where in the UK?

[quote name='Clarky' post='842533' date='May 19 2010, 09:08 PM']Last week I bought a Rockbag for my T'bird (the hard case is too heavy to schlep everywhere) and a set of Pyramid Gold Flats. As I was winding the 'E' string on to a bass it snapped. Feeling rather miffed (never having snapped an E before) I emailed and asked how I get a replacement for the string. A few days later and they have sent me not one string, not one pack, but two packs of Pyramid Flats (retail value over £60). They didn't want anything back, not the broken E nor the unused A-G strings from the original pack. Now that is fine customer service and should be applauded[/quote] This is one reason ive always championed Thommans. Ive never had anything but outstanding CS from them. And thier 30 day no quibble money back guarantee makes me feel safe knowing i can order from them and send it back if i dont like it. Its not something i would intentionally though but when spending a lot of money its nic eot know you wont be out of pocket if you don't like it. The dont seem to be as cheap as they used to be though (i know, its the exchange rate) but they do seem to stock a lot of higher end gear that other shops would have to get in. There was a thread on here last year that said they were thinking about opening a superstore in the UK, i dont think that ever happened.

My Ray34 is my only bass at the moment. I even sold a Lakland after getting this bass. Im no MM expert, ive only ever played one SR4 and that was in a shop, but my Ray34 is working out so well i don't feel the need to spend more. I have changed the pup on mine but to be honest i could have lived with the original one. In fact i think i preferred it. I will get a real one some day i expect, i quite fancy a maple neck or maybe a 2EQ SR, but other than a nicer finished neck i cant see how it would be an improvement. Oh, and i much prefer the Ray34 to the Sub i had for a while...Let the flaming commence lol.

[quote name='cheddatom' post='841784' date='May 19 2010, 10:11 AM']It gets to you after a while. sh*t gigs wouldn't be so bad if they were closer to home, but it's home gigs you can fill, and gigs further afield you're relying on the promoter for, and obviously we all know about promoters.[/quote] Agreed. I was in an originals band years ago and we got a gig at the Fire Staton in Oxford. We had only been together a few months and though "this is it". Off we drove, got there, set up and noticed we were headlining. We had no following, certainly not in Oxford, so no one knew who we were. Luckily there was a support band so we hoped they would fill the place. Ha, they were from right up north, no following and this was their first gig. The bloke running the gig (and i think he might have been running the bar as well) was a quite hacked off that the venue was so empty, even though "i put a poster in the window". Twat.

[quote name='cheddatom' post='841758' date='May 19 2010, 09:56 AM']Clarky, we played to a 3 peice support band once, it's not too bad.[/quote] We did a gig in Stockwell years ago that was so empty (ie, no one) our guitarist too one look at the venue and left the band. Never seen him since. we got the support band (mates of ours) to get up with us, we had a jam for about an hour and then me and the singer (my girlfriend ) went and had sex in the bog while they did some blues thing Not a bad night really although we didnt get paid.

[quote name='obbm' post='841525' date='May 18 2010, 10:57 PM']Reason I ask is that I have a UL212 that I acquired from a BCer last year. I'm wondering if it's your old one.[/quote] Ill PM you the details.

[quote name='obbm' post='841484' date='May 18 2010, 10:27 PM']Do you know the serial number of yours?[/quote] Yes, ive already given it to the OP. The thing is my cab had two new drivers when i sold it so i doubt its the same one. And it was a couple of years ago now.

[quote name='bassmeg' post='841257' date='May 18 2010, 07:13 PM']RIO! One of my fravorite basslines.[/quote] Same here. Love playing that song.