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[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1484642118' post='3217008'] Ey thengew. I'm 'ere all week y'know! [/quote] Get thee to the Bad Jokes thread!

[b] [size=3]The London Bass Guitar Show 2014 [size=3] [/size][/size][/b]

For future reference, brand new bass strings £1.71 plus 99p postage. https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Bass-Guitars-Gear/Generic-Gen-4722-Steel-Strings-String-Bass-Guitar/B00CTGOGPI/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1484316810&sr=1-3&keywords=bass+strings+4

Tokyo to London, not the easiest commute! The hook is spring loaded, there's a button underneath. Push the button and the hook raises, then pull the string to the side, release the button and the hook sinks into the fretboard and I have a lovely open D. Push the button to raise the hook, release it and it clamps the string behind the zero fret for E. The bendwells were done as I thought I might as well use the space, and most bendwell use is done with the G and D strings. Lighter strings work best for the bendwell, I have a balanced tension set, so slightly lighter G, which works great.

if cream is good enough for the Clash...

[quote name='kumimajava' timestamp='1484218740' post='3213585'] Thanks for the info - just one more question: so you push on the "bendwell" portion of the string, above the 0-fret? That's the bit I was not getting. Never seen one in real life, hence all the confusion. It's a bit of a miracle that given that there's a fair number of these instruments out there, I wasn't able to find a single video/YT-clip where someone would demonstrate how it works Thanks again for the explanation and I'll make sure to try one when I come across it [/quote] Both my custom Shuker's have bendwells Where are you based? If you are anywhere near that London you're welcome to have go

good decision

[quote name='Harryburke14' timestamp='1482666840' post='3202146'] So, been eyeing up for a while the possibility of getting some guitar gear and an ABY pedal to split my bass signal into 2 channels - one for bass, one for an octave up guitar sound from the bass into a guitar amp. However, to make this sound decent, I am well aware I will probably need many effects and bits and pieces. If anyone has any pointers on decent ABYs, octave up pedals, guitar amps, and effects to get a rhythm guitar-like sound from the bass, I would love to hear. I know Royal Blood do something similar, so if anyone knows how to get a royal blood like tone *(maybe a bit cleaner and not at the expense all of Mike Kerrs gear comes at)* then I'd also like to hear it. [/quote] The bass guitar is a transposing instrument, which means the way music for it is written, is not how it actually sounds. It actually sounds an octave lower. The point being, an octave up, isn't necessarily in guitar territory.

possibly if i'm not gigging. Could tie it in with a visit to family in Southampton.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1484071155' post='3212449'] I've only just got the joke [/quote] it took me a while

She was 'foiled'. http://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/music/%e2%80%98my-feelings-are-hurt%e2%80%99-mariah-carey-says-she-was-%e2%80%98foiled%e2%80%99-in-new-year%e2%80%99s-eve-performance/ar-BBy3nTC?li=BBoPOOl&ocid=mailsignout

There are some rather nice comments on the Shuker Faceache page... https://www.facebook.com/shukerbassguitars/posts/1118201381612600?comment_id=1118367328262672&notif_t=comment_mention&notif_id=1483747709223952

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1483951077' post='3211270'] I've seen this kind of thing before, but it was the higher register which was fretless. [/quote]

I've seen this kind of thing before, but it was the higher register which was fretless.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1483932311' post='3211217'] Off topic, Yeah, I need money. Doing my first DEP gig this Saturday night which means I have [i][b]work [/b][/i]Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Blue [/quote] Work? You're out enjoying yourself

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1483916491' post='3211167'] Volvo estate. I've carried me and my gear, the wife and the drummer and full kit with only half the back seat down. [/quote] this.

[quote name='torby' timestamp='1483835574' post='3210570'] 5 piece band, 2 members own all the PA right down to the stands , mics and cables. For contingency purposes a kitty is suggested, this kitty will no doubt grow and grow, perhaps to purchase a bigger rig or van. One band member has said this is a good idea and if however someone leaves the band....they lose everything in the kitty. DISCUSS....GOOD OR BAD IDEA. [/quote] If you are all Musicians Union members, they will draw up a partnership contract for you, which covers such eventualities.

[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1483816371' post='3210403'] Awesome, I'd love a fondle with it if you're there when i am (I haven't decided which day I'm going yet) Absolutely bloody cracking bass [/quote] Thanks! Probably gonna be the Saturday for me, band practice is usually Sunday's.

[quote name='woodywyatt' timestamp='1483796772' post='3210195'] Quite interested in this to take on my travels just to keep my hand in while on holidays. Would it easily fit into a suitcase? [/quote] It fits easily into a carry-on luggage case.

Wouldn't mind a Future Impact. But unless they are having a sale

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1483707918' post='3209396'] You're sure it wasn't Great White? [/quote] They were never Staight Edge.

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1483707162' post='3209389'] I guess Slayer - Guilty of being right is on your playlist? [/quote] I do prefer it to the original Minor Threat version.

[quote name='pmjos' timestamp='1483706721' post='3209379'] Well I have a personal strategy. Aging rocker seems to be a disparaging term so I have moved more towards jazz over the past years, got myself a DB. Jazz seems to be delightfully non ageist and predominantly non racist. [/quote] Not sure about that, take Peter King. If he was American (and black) he would be held in greater reknown than he currently is. IMO of course.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1483629484' post='3208825'] MD - You always have a real problem with me don't you? [/quote] not at all.