MoonBassAlpha

Hi all This is an idea that struck me after reading our local freely distributed music paper. At the back is a section for demo reviews which are both ruthless and often hilarious in equal measure. Credit is given where the demos are considered up to snuff, but if not, oh dear! Now i know this forum is all about supportive comments and positivity, but often there is a certain truth in the "nastyness" that wouldn't otherwise come out. So, it is posting your demo in this section and giving free rein to fully express a critique thereof. For instance, I played an old recording to someone at work. He said "is that you singing? it sounds like Kermit the frog". He wasn't trying to be supportive, or funny or positive, but he was right, I was trying too hard to make it sound gravelly, and sure enough, it was Kermit-y. I won't be doing that again. If folks know what they're signing up for, there should be no falling out over it. I say "should"..... Might generate a bit more traffic around these parts too. What do we think?

Our band leader can get us on there apparently. What are people's experience of the event, and the Cavern club generally? In my opinion, it's a long way to go (from Oxford) just to play a short set, with probably an overnight stay and unlikely prospect of much remuneration, if any. Caveat: leader is a massive Beatles fan, so playing the Cavern would mean a lot to him. C'mon folks, sell it to me!

Is it out of the question to just ream the hole out a bit?

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1484227691' post='3213710'] Both my custom Shuker's have bendwells Where are you based? If you are anywhere near that London you're welcome to have go [/quote] I'd like to see how your d-tuner works on that Shuker. It looks like a neat and useful idea, unlike the bendwell (imo, of course! ) Any more pics of the mechanism?

Does anyone know if the Genz Shuttle 3.0 AND 6.0 have h.p. filtering, and if so, at what slope? Cheers, MBA

yup

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1484167799' post='3213305'] ..." [color=#333333][i]the singer changed her surname to Ndegeocello meaning “free like a bird” at the age of 17.[/i]"[/color] [color=#333333]I didn't know that...[/color] [/quote] I wonder what language that is? I tried Italian in Google translate and that drew a blank....

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1484151180' post='3213085'] How does the Cheltenham Jazz Festival work? Do you just buy tickets for every act you want to see, or is there some sort of multiple gig ticket available? If I was going to go I reckon I'd need to book into a hotel, so I'd like to see as many acts as possible, but not at £20 per act. [/quote] That's exactly it, pick and chose carefully! There is some free stuff in the Montpellier gardens, and lots of food stands etc. but didn't offer any proper ales iirc. I mean, ffs, it's a jazz festival, isn't their target audience real ale drinking beard stroking old blokes?

You could "ask a question" on ebay asking what the D stamp means, or even "why would I buy this from you when Thommann who you get them from sell for less than half this price?" This scheme is probably why folks on here are finding the deko ones are going so fast.

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1483798406' post='3210209'] No you're not. And I'm not. On the back, the only things that are going to be cream are the two mahogany wings. The complete neck, including the through-body section, will be left visible and the matching cover too Does that make you feel better? [/quote] I think that will look nice, and of course, the customer is king! I do actually think a light solid colour accentuates the complex shape on this, which is nice!

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1484141436' post='3212962'] That's really handsome, shame it's a short scale - I understand the neck dive would be horrible on a 34" [/quote] If you read the blurb, the short scale was the point of it, it was done with input from 2 pro's who like shorties.

Maybe an Electric Upright Bass would be a way to see if it is for you. I got reasonable sounds out of a second hand Stagg for about what you let yours go for. I couldn't justify keeping it but it went to my mate who has always wanted to try DB. He likes it a lot.

Are you sure it is the mute switch operating, not the amp going into thermal shutdown, especially if you are eq-in more bass in to it? Just a thought...

Just noticed the bass here: http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/MARUSZCZYK_Elwood_4p_Multiscale_white.html Referred to in another thread. Those Delano Pickups look like they might be in the right ballpark size and shape-wise. Don't suppose they are that cheap though!

Anyone tried one of these yet? Always been a sukka for the LP junior double cutaway shape, and been thinking of short scale lately. Looks like the Antoria brand is getting a bit of a relaunch. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANTORIA-NEW-MODEL-SHORT-SCALE-BASS-GUITAR-New-Yorker-Les-Paul-Junior-Case/252489393286?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D40800%26meid%3D71dadd87a3ec4924bfe9927241d1b4d0%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D282241323057

That is a bit odd, agreed, but I think your advice to your friend is sound.

[quote name='lowhand_mike' timestamp='1484074250' post='3212497'] and the front panel chromeness is loverly but the black text on it is impossible to see under stage lighting as the front panel effectively becomes black. [/quote] Odd you should say that! My last 2 gigs (gear sharing) were an RM combo and a head, and I found exactly the same issue. It's a bit of a mare on gear you don't know, especially. Bring back the old HH electroluminescent backlighting, I say!

Already got the tickets for Chelters as it is my birthday treat! Handy, that. See you there.

Is it in Milwaukee, by any chance?

Is it someone you know, or just a random?

Lo-tech: Ruler, string, pencil, drawing pin, scissors, paper, responsible adult to supervise...

R.E.M. did a "secret" show in London under the name Bingo Hand Job I think.

the tilt makes a bit more sense when you pile 2 of them up. Are they even out over here yet?

I think the casing can vibrate on these. It might be worth leaning your elbow on the top of it whilst playing the g#. If that is it, I'd wedge a bit of card in it or a dot of silicone sealant.