Gwilym

yikes, the 2x15 is apparently lighter than the 2x10 i just sold

[quote name='lowdown' post='200757' date='May 16 2008, 09:58 PM']Great Link That... And a good plug for the man...[/quote] +1 [quote name='lowdown' post='200757' date='May 16 2008, 09:58 PM']But i think you are wasting your time... [/quote] i disagree thanks for having the time to post it I saw Mr H at Ronnie Scotts about 5 years back, and he was absolutely awesome. would love to see him live again. not just a good bassist - such a good band leader too, it was all about the music and ensemble playing, no ego. total class. see there are a few jazz fans here

a Trace Elliott T-Bass might be of interest? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=18856&hl=trace"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=18856&hl=trace[/url]

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='196285' date='May 11 2008, 12:49 AM']Hi Gwil, Good to hear from you - hope all's well? That's a good point because I checked the grill and it's very securely screwed on, so maybe it is something else like the side handles.. which are the same as the ones you described.. I still think I might use some neopryne as well, but what did you do to rectify it in the end? Cheers Nik[/quote] hi Nik, I'm good thanks, even better with the sunny weather I trust you are also ok? Sorry, I should have said what I did to fix it! Well, before I realised what it was, the Bass Centre had already replaced a driver! When I did figure out that it was the handle(s), (they were just hanging a bit loose when they were at the hanging vertical position) I was able to adjust the foam around the handles by pushing them as much as possible to the "side", (towards the right-angle of the metal), this seemed to brace the handle in postition a bit better but pushing it out by a very slight amount, which was enough to stop the vibration. cheers Gwil

hi Nik on the off chance that it isn't the grille, you might want to check the side handles too. My old SWR Bigfoot used to rattle occasionally, it turned out to be the side handles, (the ones that are spring mounted and lift up/out to the horizontal). cheers G

[quote name='jakesbass' post='193026' date='May 6 2008, 04:10 PM']I quite agree and I only mentioned DB technique as an earlier poster had mentioned using a technique "like" DB which it was in fact not, I corrected and he agreed. There are however parralels between using ring finger to support little finger in octave movement, and DB technique. I personally use a combination of index and ring and 2nd and little, and I employ one finger per fret all over the instrument. I do have long, strong fingers though, ironically primarily because of my DB training.[/quote] when I learned the DB, I was taught to use all 4 fingers (based on my teacher's studies with Gary Karr), rather than the standard (Simandl?) technique. the idea being, why waste the use of a finger? in practice, on both BG and DB, I'll use all four fingers when the need arises, and adopt a more traditional double bass technique when i want to be physically more economical.

[quote name='Jono' post='195701' date='May 9 2008, 09:37 PM']ah yes I knew they were tuned in fifths. Going to ask a really dumb question now but one I've never considered before... what tuning are double basses in?[/quote] [quote name='mr.sibs' post='195703' date='May 9 2008, 09:39 PM']eadg[/quote] indeed - exactly the same as a bass guitar

[quote name='Jono' post='195670' date='May 9 2008, 08:27 PM']Saw this rather excellent cellist: [url="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=212396971"]http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea...endid=212396971[/url] last weekend a couple of times supporting Gemma Hayes and now I wouldn't mind having a go... Anyone give me any advice on what price range a decent cello and bow would be in? Plus tips on transferring from bass (I do play an unlined fretless) For you effects freaks she was playing through an EHX Micro POG and Boss DD5 or DD6 delay and it sounded rather ace. plus she did some looping with a Boss RC20.[/quote] apart from anything else, I'd say the big difference is that standard cello tuning is in 5ths (C-G-D-A) IIRC, so your fingering is going to be totally different, although physically will be more managable than a double bass if you're learning. I used to play before I switched to DB/bass many moons ago. never looked back

[quote name='Muppet' post='193536' date='May 6 2008, 11:44 PM']didn't certain retailers offload a load of gear last year at very keen prices purely because they weren't ROHS compliant and wanted to get shot of the stock before they couldn't sell it any more? I'm sure I picked up some stuff as result. Interestly, I've recently imported some pickups from the States that have been stamped as ROHS compliant and also some that haven't been, though you'd need to have opened the parcel AND the packaging to work out which was which. Used gear I guess is another kettle of fish..[/quote] hi Muppet indeed, i'm worried about taking the risk on something that is of any value, even though it is used, as used items appear to be covered too. cheers G

[quote name='The Funk' post='193532' date='May 6 2008, 11:41 PM']Any law that is to have retrospective effect in this country must clearly state that it is to have retrospective effect. If you imported the bass before the Regulations came into effect, you shouldn't have any problems at all. That's not my professional opinion but this is going to be an interesting problem for a little while. I know Marshall stopped producing one line of guitar amps and replaced it with an new model so as to meet the requirements of the regulations.[/quote] hi Syed, yeah, I'm not worried about the bass I imported before the regs, as they are not back dated as far as I can tell. I'm thinking about what I might want to import in the near future

Hello all I stumbled upon [url="http://www.smithbassforums.com/showthread.php?t=271"]this thread on the Ken Smith forums[/url] The upshot being that Ken Smith do not export to the EU at the moment because of [url="http://www.rohs.gov.uk/"]the RoHs Directive[/url], and will not do so until they become compliant with the regulations, which: [quote]bans the placing on the EU market of new electrical and electronic equipment containing more than agreed levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants.[/quote] i.e. substances which might be contained in pickups, electronics etc. In the FAQ it also states: [quote]Can I import for own use? No, the EC's 'Guide to the implementation of directives based on the New Approach and the Global Approach' (the 'blue book') available at [url="http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newapproach/legislation/guide/document/1999_1282_en.pdf"]http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/newapproach...999_1282_en.pdf[/url] states note (30) in the side bar of page 18 under note (30) “Thus, imports for own use are also considered placed on the market…”. Therefore it is our view that EEE imported into the EU for own use even from another branch of the same organisation outside the EU must comply.[/quote] Which basically means (i think) that the regulation applies to both new and used items, regardless of how they are imported. This includes "musical instruments", see [url="http://www.rohs.gov.uk/Docs/Links/RoHS%20Regs%20Guidance%20-%2021%20June%202006.pdf"]here for more detail[/url] Has anyone else here heard of this directive, and have a (perhaps professional) view on this issue? In practice, I'm pretty sure that it would not be a problem (or maybe not!), but I'm not sure as the last bass I imported from the US was a few months before the regulations came into effect. Basically, if something being imported isn't compliant with the regulation, at worst it could be confiscated (and even destroyed?). Any thoughts/experiences ? cheers G

nice collection - that Carvin looks really nice, and the GW too (I had to look them up [url="http://www.gwbasses.com/index.shtml)"]http://www.gwbasses.com/index.shtml)[/url] - how did you come by that one?

[quote name='thinman' post='189231' date='Apr 30 2008, 08:59 PM']Probably a bit basic but... When playing disco-style root and octave, what's the best technique? We play Pulp's Disco 2000 and the bits in the verse where its just F and Bb root and octaves kills my left (fretting) hand. The right hand seems OK - I've tried both index and middle pinky plus thumb and index without problem but I think the notes shouldn't ring so some left-hand damping is required. I do that by lifting-off slightly but that really knackers my little finger when repeating for any period. (I, probably wrongly, use my middle and little fingers for root and octave). Should I keep the notes fretted and use a different damping technique?[/quote] in addition to what everyone else just said, (but also not knowing how you wear your bass) you might want to try shortening the length of your strap (if it's slung low), as it could be a major contributor if you're getting pain in your left hand. other than that, keep your hand relaxed and try to not exert too much pressure with your fingers. see how much you can ease off on your hand pressure whilst still getting a clear sound. or get a five string bass and play it at the sixth fret

+1 for Platypus, I bought my old Roland Cube 30 combo from him a couple of years back in the days of Bassworld. Nice and easy deal all round...

your g/f ?

sweet bass - i had a 4 stringer for a while, and it played really well. my only criticism was that there wasn't a great deal of space between the end of the neck and the neck pickup to get my fingers in there for a bit of slapping. if it'd been a 5-er like yours, I'd still be mine