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[quote name='GreeneKing' post='2684' date='May 20 2007, 08:30 AM']So the 330's, the better pickups weren't SD by any chance? Failing that it seems 315 not 325 then. Thanks for the help.[/quote] They were soapbars of some description - probably SGC Nanyo though - after all thats what Nanyo made.

[quote name='steve-norris' post='2766' date='May 20 2007, 11:48 AM']oh and bass ferret the blues brothers band in the film was basically the whole house band from stax/atlantic who also put out records under the label Booker t & the MG'S, one of the many reasons i love the film[/quote] Not quite - no Booker T for startes and Al Jackson was dead by then. [url="http://www.history-of-rock.com/booker_t_and_the_mgs.htm"]http://www.history-of-rock.com/booker_t_and_the_mgs.htm[/url]

That they both weigh more than 90lbs should put off anyone that does not have a roadie

The Kaye thing is pretty old news and she has really screwed her rep by claiming cerdit for Jamersons work. Its not a colour thing, a few of the funk brothers were white, Bob Babbit included. As indeed was the bass player on most of the stax/atlantic stuff - none other than the Duckster himself. Some dont realise that he and Steve Cropper played on many of the originals that were covered by the Blues Brothers.

Looks like a fanned fret lined fretless. How the F do you play that!

There can be a sort of negative synergy between some basses and some amps. They just dont work well together.

Hi, I have subscribed to a thread but when I look in my controls it says there aren't any. John

I think the 320'a had gold hardware so it may be a 315. I think the hardware colour was the only difference mind. The 300's were solid colours IIRC and the 330's had better pups.

The last big band I saw was Duke Ellington!

Like the stealth Jazz. Would be even more stealthy without fret lines. Makes me want to change the bridge on my GB for a black one.

GB by bernie goodfellow. [attachment=104:both.JPG]

And here is everyone elses basses from the old thread from BassTalk. MS Word I am afraid. [[attachment=92:Custom_Basse_1_.htm] And html [attachment=119:Custom_Basse.html]

Thats one of the situations they are designed for, plug the DB into input A and boost the signal up to the level of the electric in input B. Job done. There is loads of info including the manual available for download on the EBS website.

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See what you mean - I use mine with A or B not A+B. I've had mine years and I am still finding new ways to tweak it.

Gig Rig [attachment=53:gig_rig.JPG] Practice Rig - sometimes used with is baby brother for small gigs. [attachment=54:pratice_rig.JPG] How do you get the thumbnails to be a little bigger?

Custom basses - whats it all about. I guess you could say that any bass that has been changed from standard like fitting a badass is a custom bass but for the purpose of this thread it means any bass you have had made to your specification, or any bass that you have bought that someone else has had made. There were lots of build threads on the old forums but once the build had finished they tended to drop off the radar, so the idea of this thread is to post some pictures of your pride and joy, what made you get it, why did you have it made that way and who made it for you. I'll start with my GB's. [attachment=44:both.JPG] I had a 1980 Ibanez Musician fretless that I loved playing but it just got too heavy for my poor old back so I paid a visit to Bernie Goodfellow [url="http://www.gbguitars.co.uk/"]GB Guitars[/url] who is quite local and said I wanted a four string fretless Spitfire with a neck exactly the same as the Ibanez. Game on. I dont dig basses that want to be furniture so fancy woods were out, although Bernie could not resist using a fancy bit of maple for the neck. Thought long and hard about the colour but in the end decided it had to be black with chrome, standard Spitfire build (GB Pups, GB Active, Schaller 200 Bridge and Hipshot Ultralights). Its made from swamp ash so is nice and light. I did consider a Status Retro in black but I wanted an in-between neck and Status only did P or J. [attachment=45:Black_flspf_1_550.jpg] [attachment=46:Black_flspf_2_120.jpg] [attachment=47:Black_flspf_3_550.jpg] One extra was some rather fetching blue LED's as playing fretless on a blacked out stage can be a bitch. [attachment=48:Black_flspf_4_550.jpg] Like most builders Bernie has a formula and models that he likes to use as a starting point (the Rumour shape is inspired by the silhouette of a naked woman with a comfortable bottom sitting down). Of course you can vary considerably from the standard build but it can cost more and if it is particularly time consuming he might decide not to take it on because it means making all the other customers wait longer for their babies. But I wanted something different with frets so I had a Spitfire based P bass made. Swamp Ash again in fiesta red with a snot green plate. 69 P Pup, EBS Active, Hipshot Ultra and Hipshot Model A strung through. Looks and sounds very different. [attachment=49:red1.jpg] [attachment=50:red2.jpg] [attachment=51:red3.jpg] [attachment=52:red4.jpg] Thats me.

I use one of these as well, perfect if you use lots of basses. The boost on Channel A is to bring the level up to the same as Channel B, which may be louder if you are using a lot of Drive. Obviously affects the overall sound if you mix though. Marvellous bit of kit.

Snot (mint) green. Thats what I've got on mine. Perhaps we can compare when we get the bash sorted.

F**K ME, it must of taken hours to do this! Well done that man. Did wonders for your post count mind.

[quote]Posted by: jhferret May 1 2007, 11:22 PM Anyone interested? Anyone got any ideas for venues? Never been to one of these so I dont know the form.[/quote] [quote]Posted by: s_u_y_* May 2 2007, 01:03 AM lol... looks like there might a South-West and South-East bash... I'd be up for a bash nearby London.[/quote] [quote]Posted by: simon73 May 2 2007, 01:31 AM A south east bash, intrested. Somewhere thats easy for eveyone to get to. Near London sounds good to me![/quote] [quote]Posted by: Dusty May 2 2007, 02:36 AM Mike at the Bass Merchant (Witham, Essex) was talking about doing something. That could be an option.[/quote] [quote]Posted by: LFalex May 2 2007, 08:12 AM I'd be interested. Especially as I missed the Northants one![/quote] [quote]Posted by: Mobius May 2 2007, 08:22 AM It'd be good if it was in the summer, hopefully I'll have a car by then which will make getting to it easier.[/quote] [quote]Posted by: Beedster May 2 2007, 09:19 AM Essex ain't south east, that's the bloody midlands compared to where i live! All joking aside, if we take the time to plan a s/e bash, not much point it being less than 50 miles from the last national one...? I'm happy to help arrange something london/surrey/kent area. C[/quote] [quote]Posted by: LukeWard2004 May 2 2007, 12:31 PM Im in Windsor, and woudl be up for a south east bash - there are quite a few reading bassists too that I could drag along.....[/quote] [quote]Posted by: jhferret May 2 2007, 12:32 PM I was thinking something like Surrey M25 area. Reigate/Redhill/Dorking - you get the idea. Essex might as well be Northants for people from wildest Kent and Hampshire. I would try and tee up a venue myself but I live right on the coast and the A27 is the worst road in the world.[/quote] Posted by: Merton May 2 2007, 12:43 PM Cool. I work at the Harlequin Theatre in Redhill sometimes, could hire their function rooms?? Posted by: dood May 2 2007, 12:59 PM Hmmm, I'm interested.. depending on whereabouts. I like the Bass Merchant idea, as he has a dedicated 'noisey' room downstairs in his building.. though it's a bit echoey (or at least was when I last went) due to just being a concrete room! ;o) Posted by: silverfoxnik May 2 2007, 05:59 PM QUOTE(LFalex @ May 2 2007, 08:12 AM) I'd be interested. Especially as I missed the Northants one! +1 on that I think anywhere within London and the immediate surrounding areas would be good. Like jhferret, I'm on the south coast so the March bash wasn't that easy for me, though I wanted to go. Last January, I went to a Walfest (like the Bassworld bash but mainly for Wal owners) and it was held in a large rehearsal room that everyone split the cost of and it worked out about £8-£10 each which was great. Something similar would be cool.. Posted by: Breakfast May 2 2007, 10:16 PM If I were free (which sadly I rarely am ) I'd be up for this too - I'm down Surrey way too. Posted by: TimmyC May 2 2007, 10:19 PM Damn that's still about 2.5 hours north east of where I am Posted by: Dusty May 3 2007, 12:53 AM I brought up the Bass Merchent idea, as Mike has the downstairs room and was intrested in inviting 'other' small custom builders along as well, but I can see it's location being it's only downfull. Ideally, somewhere close to the Southside of the M25 would be good, Croydon, Gatwick etc, but I'm not familier with studios / facilities in that region. I know of a ideal studio in Rainham, Essex we could use, close to the M25, but again It's not best located for those from the South-West. Would be nice if we could get something together Posted by: jhferret May 3 2007, 12:53 AM QUOTE(Merton @ May 2 2007, 12:43 PM) Cool. I work at the Harlequin Theatre in Redhill sometimes, could hire their function rooms?? Sounds like a plan. Sorry for the guy in Bournemouth but that really is nowhere land (niether east nor west - just south). Guess we all just chip in for the room hire. Refreshments? We'll have to keep bumping this up to see what response we get - not worth doing for 3 people. Anyone seen OBBM on here, or Russ from Eastbourne? Posted by: Bloodaxe May 3 2007, 01:13 AM If it's within the realms of public transport from sunny Catford, count me in. Posted by: Beedster May 3 2007, 09:14 AM I'm sure those of us with cars could arrange to help out those without. Re. location, let's make it as close to the M25 as possible C Posted by: LukeWard2004 May 3 2007, 10:20 AM IM happy to help out with transportation for those bassworlders in the Reading/Windsor area of Berkshire. Posted by: rush_rule May 3 2007, 10:36 AM I'd defo be up for coming to a southern one. Posted by: Merton May 3 2007, 01:35 PM I'll check prices for the Harlequin next time I'm in. There's a decent car park, and a cafe/bar thing open til about 3pm so that's all easy! As with closeness to M25, it's probably 5 minutes off it and right next to Redhill station for those train types. Posted by: s_u_y_* May 3 2007, 01:37 PM Sounds excellent! Getting excited... this may be my first Bash. Posted by: funky_bass_guy May 3 2007, 01:43 PM I would definately be up for it if it was easy to get to on the train Posted by: Merton May 3 2007, 01:50 PM Godalming to Redhill is dead easy Posted by: wazz May 3 2007, 02:36 PM sounds like a good idea. I'm interested. Posted by: jhferret May 3 2007, 10:33 PM Any more? Posted by: christabel May 3 2007, 10:43 PM I'd be interested in coming along Posted by: BassJase May 4 2007, 12:27 AM I live on the Norfolk/Suffolk border, so i'd prefer a southerly north east of the east bash if possible please. But yeah, i'll come along. Having it at the Bass Merchant would be awesome if possible. Posted by: Stewart May 4 2007, 12:39 AM Definitely interested, in fact I'd almost certainly attend. Posted by: e2d May 4 2007, 12:57 AM Great Idea, I'll be there. Posted by: BassBalls May 4 2007, 03:11 PM Sounds great. Ill be up for it. Are girlfriends allowed to come? Posted by: TheFunk May 5 2007, 12:47 AM Can we book somewhere ridiculous in Central London? Function room of a hotel and fill it full of bass rigs and get 100 bassists playing Black Night and The Chain - stuff that everyone can play but still sounds great? Posted by: jhferret May 5 2007, 12:50 AM Yes the bass merchant would be good but like someone else said its only a few miles away from the regular bash in Northamptonsh*te. Its got to be south of the river really cos the regular bash is miles away from darkest Kent or Hampshire. Posted by: Mike May 5 2007, 11:07 AM To be fair it's at least 2 hrs drive from there to the Northampton bash - I know, I drove it! Actually took me longer, darned roadworks on A1. Posted by: oxblood May 5 2007, 11:35 AM Seeing as how wot like I live in Leytonstone, an Essex bash sounds a fine idea. Of course, a Leytonstone bash would be even better. Forget hotel suites, what we need is an industrial/warehouse unit: plenty of space, plenty of power points, no neighbours to annoy, and only a short walk to the nearest steamy caff/pub. East London is full of this kind of stuff. Posted by: NickThomas May 6 2007, 09:51 AM I'll hopefully be up for this... Depends on the date :-) Posted by: jhferret May 6 2007, 08:02 PM It regularly used to take me 2 hours to get to Colchester, often more. Problem is the roads in the SE are rubbish and to get anywhere north/south means using the M25. Perhaps we should do both. Posted by: misrule May 9 2007, 04:33 PM I'm up for a South East bash. We could possibly hire a posh school's auditorium when they're all away on holiday. Posted by: Mobius May 11 2007, 06:25 PM How about Reading? Good train and motorway access Posted by: NickThomas May 12 2007, 09:18 AM Millenium dome? Posted by: jhferret May 12 2007, 10:36 AM You paying? Posted by: jhferret May 12 2007, 10:37 AM QUOTE(Mobius @ May 11 2007, 06:25 PM) How about Reading? Good train and motorway access But not really in the south east - more like south middle! Posted by: s_u_y_* May 12 2007, 10:39 AM QUOTE(jhferret @ May 12 2007, 10:37 AM) But not really in the south east - more like south middle! That's why it is about London baby! Posted by: jhferret May 12 2007, 10:50 AM Yes. But it is such an arse getting into London by car. Last gig I did in London, it took 30 mins to get to Croydon and another hour to get to Tooting! Thats what makes Surrey M25 area so attractive, easy to get to for all of us. Posted by: Beedster May 12 2007, 11:06 AM Kenn to be involved guys but Reading's not Southj East - if having it there we might as well go to Northants as far as I'm converned - and anything inside the M25 will be a nightmare for those of us driving. Northern reaches of Surrey, Sussex, Kent or even Hampshaire I'd be happy to do. Chris Posted by: OBBM May 12 2007, 09:52 PM Why not go for broke and see if it could be held at ACM in Guildford? Posted by: NickThomas May 13 2007, 11:09 AM JHF .. how long does it take you to get up that way from Brighton? Posted by: silverfoxnik May 13 2007, 11:13 AM That's a good idea!! Guildford's about 1hr 20 mins from me on the south coast, depending on traffic..Still really up for this idea but have to admit that the idea of anywhere inside the M25 is a big turn-off because of all the transport/traffic/parking issues, Posted by: jhferret May 13 2007, 06:31 PM It takes a good hour to Guildford from Brighton but I dont live that far. 'bout 45 to 60 mins for me depending on traffic. Posted by: LukeWard2004 May 14 2007, 10:10 AM Guildford is ok for me - about 45 mins away - would be happ with that. Posted by: s_u_y_* May 14 2007, 10:23 AM Guildford at the ACM sounds great! But how much do you think it will cost altogether? Posted by: jhferret May 14 2007, 07:27 PM Never heard of it till now. Personally I dont think you can learn rock and roll at school but thats another issue. Anyone got any contacts? If we do a joint thing with the bass school we might get it for nothing and pick up some new bass talkers. Posted by: OBBM May 14 2007, 07:45 PM I'm on the case. Posted by: Mobius May 14 2007, 07:57 PM Any ideas on a date then? The thing is I'll be in Brum til near the end of June. Posted by: NickThomas May 14 2007, 08:57 PM Cool .. Guildfords fine with me then. I'm there depending on the date. Anyone stuck for transport between here and there, I'd be happy to pick up on the way. Unless you're drug taking, grunge music listening , follower of the black arts, hippies. Looking forward to it Posted by: OBBM May 14 2007, 09:04 PM Please don't jump the gun. I've started making some tentative enquiries through a friend who tutors there. Please remember that ACM is a commercial concern and as such will be looking to make a profit. Posted by: misrule May 14 2007, 09:08 PM Guildford would be good for me too. OBBM beat me to the rest of my comment -- would ACM have us? Posted by: Musky May 14 2007, 09:13 PM I've joined this thread a bit late, but I'd be up for coming along as well. If we could get ACM it could be a good situation for all of us - some potential pupils for ACM and new members for us. Posted by: Breakfast May 14 2007, 10:00 PM Guildford suits me. It's not quite walking distance, but it's not far off Posted by: Dusty May 15 2007, 05:29 AM Guildfords o.k for me, Can provide transport as well from South Essex if required. Posted by: Merton May 15 2007, 01:33 PM Yeah, good luck Dave. I'm working at the Harlequin on Saturday so I'll check for any free dates there. Is Sat best for everyone or Sun? The reason I ask is coz for me from next weekend onwards I have zero Saturdays free coz of gigs, some as far afield as the Isle of Wight and Kendal - it's not a case of a local gig so can be at the bash then foxtrot oscar to a gig a bit later. Except maybe Sat 30th June - playing a village carnival in Copthornre, so everyone could come and laugh at me there. Or even play bass for a song - we could have a merry-go-round of bassplayers. Posted by: jhferret May 15 2007, 10:33 PM Keep it going. I was thinking along the lines that there are a few more southern members that have not picked up on this yet. Depends on getting available dates for the venues I suppose. Posted by: OBBM May 15 2007, 10:37 PM Just to let you know I've made an initial pitch and am waiting for an answer. We'll take it one step at a time. Meanwhile I'm looking for other suitable venues in this area. It would be useful to have some idea of numbers. Posted by: Bloodaxe May 15 2007, 10:45 PM About 22 expressing an interest so far by my reckoning. Posted by: Basslaw May 15 2007, 10:59 PM Hi there - fairly new to this site, but am enjoying it. What is 'bash'? Bass-talk with beers or massive bass-jam? I do some part-time lecturing at ACM, so am happy to help if needed. Any potential dates or not yet? Posted by: OBBM May 15 2007, 11:33 PM Neither. Do a search and find the video of the last one and you'll see what went on. Thanks for your offer of help but we are not even at the discussion stage yet. If we need help I'll be in touch. Posted by: Bloodaxe May 15 2007, 11:36 PM Kind of a bit of all of the above. Mainly an opportunity to meet up & put faces to names & talk tut for an afternoon, with the added bonus of most people bringing an interesting selection of amps, cabs, & basses for the delectation of all. Posted by: slowhand_mike May 16 2007, 10:40 AM only just noticed this, though this kinda thing scare the livin begeeezzuss outta me and only just got over my original gas which has now turned into extension cab gas ho hum. see how brave i am and i might be able to make it. Posted by: walbassist May 16 2007, 11:29 AM I'm up for this! Posted by: funky_bass_guy May 16 2007, 03:04 PM Should the ACM fall through Backline Studios in guildford might be a good option if we rented their big live room. Very cheap and as close to the station as is physically possible. Posted by: bassbloke May 16 2007, 04:07 PM I'd be up for this. Am happy to bring my backline and a bass along. Posted by: TheFunk May 17 2007, 09:39 AM I'm up for it if it's a date I can do. ACM sounds cool. I know a couple of people there. Bought a bass from the For Sale section off a cool bloke who was a student there.

Aria have relaunched the SB range - including the SB1000.

me too