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[quote name='BassManKev' post='377332' date='Jan 12 2009, 12:55 AM']well thats one way to introduce youself to the forum! [/quote]

[quote name='BassManKev' post='376525' date='Jan 10 2009, 11:42 PM']these sh*te then?? how much would be fair?[/quote] Yes. However, they do sometimes go for surprising amounts.

[quote name='Boneless' post='374841' date='Jan 9 2009, 10:06 AM']I COULDN'T buy something with that crappy font on it, it's offensive [/quote] Which brings us back to the 'Bad Monkey'!

[quote name='benwhiteuk' post='374422' date='Jan 8 2009, 08:51 PM']This one's great - [url="http://picasaweb.google.com/mweidenbach/OutriderSPedalboard#5236114372687464530"]http://picasaweb.google.com/mweidenbach/Ou...114372687464530[/url] - flick through the pictures[/quote] I quite like that too.

[quote name='benwhiteuk' post='374065' date='Jan 8 2009, 02:11 PM']Thinking of building my own pedalboard. Who on here has done the same? – Any hints/tips? I think I know what I want but I’m gonna draw up some plans and take it from there. Show me your DIY pedalboard pics [/quote] I will be shortly also. Currently going through a bit of a pedal phase. As I've got a couple of spare old bass cases knocking around, considering this: [url="http://www.diyguitarist.com/DIYStompboxes/NewPedalBoard.htm"]Bass case DIY pedalboard[/url]

[quote name='BassManKev' post='372915' date='Jan 7 2009, 11:49 AM']the red llama clone im selling in the sales forum could suit you, at low gain adds a dirty grind to the tone of your bass.[/quote] Built a Red Llama myself, over Christmas. Even 'stock' with no mods, found it not to have that much low end loss (if any) - pretty good. [quote name='Boneless' post='371295' date='Jan 5 2009, 07:37 PM']The Bad Monkey will do it OK then. It's VERY touch sensitive as well, the degree of overdrive can be easily controlled by simply playing softer or harder. I haven't seen many pedals which respond this naturally to your playing, the Bad Monkey has been a great find. Even without the mod, though there IS low end loss, it's not too bad... I'd probably mod the pedal though, I'm not too bothered since I have a trebly kind of tone (I will try to mod mine, anyway, with a simple cap change). Ah, by the way, mine started working again today [/quote] Just bought one of these cheap off local Gumtree. Looking forward to trying out tomorrow evening, after reading above comments. Nice simple mod here: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=353305&highlight=bad+monkey"]Bad Monkey, C11 mod[/url] Cheers

[quote name='Linus27' post='369645' date='Jan 3 2009, 11:00 PM']Just interested in what make of string people are using including guage. I just fitted a set of Elite Stadiums 45 - 105's to my new Stingray and it sounds stunning. I have been using these strings for about 20 years but I hardly ever see them mentioned here. Do people not rate them?[/quote] I use same as yourself; Elites 'Stadiums' 45-105's on an Ibanez Blazer & same gauge nickel 'Players' on an old Ricky copy. I think they're good; last well & have a nice tension. Also been using them happily for about twenty years, though I do like other brands/types of string too.

[quote name='sgt-pluck' post='371308' date='Jan 5 2009, 07:53 PM']....but is it not true that it was actually Jonny Marr that wrote most of his lines? Pluck[/quote] No

[quote name='LWTAIT' post='367140' date='Dec 31 2008, 03:18 PM']Wikipedia also says Norman Watt-Roy was born in India, i dunno if thats true or not?[/quote] He was born in Bombay, moved here when he was a child & being a UK resident,passport etc; he would surely have British citizenship by now, therefore British. [quote name='LWTAIT' post='367140' date='Dec 31 2008, 03:18 PM']and do you mean Watt-Roy played on some clash stuff? what clash stuff would that be, then?[/quote] [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandinista"]'Sandinista'[/url]! & the woeful [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cut_the_Crap"]'Cut The Crap'[/url] [quote name='LWTAIT' post='367140' date='Dec 31 2008, 03:18 PM']if we are counting Watt-Roy as british then, like i said in my last post, he has to be up there, just listen to rythm stick![/quote] [b]+1[/b]

[quote name='steantval' post='366491' date='Dec 30 2008, 06:38 PM']Peter Hook a total dickhead, looks and plays bass like a total t*at. Colin Hodgkinson has been setting high standards for many years, listen to some material from Back Door. The guy out of the Blockheads......awesome.[/quote] +1 Norman Watt-Roy - Good call, if if you could actually remember the fella's name - Wikipedia's quite good. FYI, also played on some Clash stuff - total respect Out of curiosity, why is [i]'Peter Hook a total dickhead, looks and plays bass like a total t*at.'[/i]? Personally, thought he was quite innovative in his genre for the time & even now. Prey tell, please enlighten me.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='366625' date='Dec 30 2008, 09:20 PM']Six hundred and fifty-six pounds. [b]SIX HUNDRED AND FIFTY SIX F@CKING POUNDS!!!![/b] That is an all-time record for a Rickenbacker copy. *faints* J.[/quote] Totally ridiculous, but nice to know.

Maybe not the most technical or flashiest player, but [b]Mani[/b]'s certainly helped make the bass cool again & he is entertaining. For that reason, I'd also put Paul Simonon as a close second & possibly Peter Hook third.

[quote name='Absolute-beginner' post='366322' date='Dec 30 2008, 03:35 PM']Cheers Nick, I might give that a go. where do they take place? All the best in '09 Matt[/quote] Hi Matt, Heres a couple [url="http://bristol.gumtree.com/bristol/99/32557299.html"]Portcullis[/url] I like this one. [url="http://bristol.gumtree.com/bristol/44/32459844.html"]Farriers[/url] List of them here including folk,acoustic,jazz etc, not sure how up to date they are: [url="http://www.open-mic.me.uk/"]Open Mic[/url] If you ever fancy going to one & having a pint, give me a PM if you like. Cheers

[quote name='Absolute-beginner' post='356491' date='Dec 16 2008, 10:56 PM']I hear what youre all saying, but I just dont know enough to play in a band right now. My knowledge is pretty limited. Matt[/quote] Hi Matt, Have you considered going to some jam nights. There's a few going on around Bristol, mostly blues and/or rock based. Some in particular are not elitist & people at all levels have a go for a bit of fun really. A drummer mate of mine, who is quite good, but doesn't think he his etc, reluctantly came to one with me few weeks ago, & thoroughly enjoyed it. He's now got some confidence back & is gagging to get in a band. If you fancy coming to one or a pint in the new year, give me shout. If it's any consolation most us go through these phases! Good luck & all the best for 2009

[quote name='Weird War' post='364784' date='Dec 28 2008, 01:16 PM']Sounds sensible. After a similar band implosion last year, I took a break for two months then started browsing band adverts, before joining my current outfit. Keeping your hand in by jamming and having lessons great idea too.[/quote] [quote name='ARGH' post='364731' date='Dec 28 2008, 11:44 AM']Keep playing,summat always turns up..I took aeons before I found a band I could tolerate and vice versa....[/quote] +1 to the above. At the moment I'm in the same situation myself & actually quite enjoying it! Playing with few different bands & musicians,attending jam nights, had a few auditions etc. Sometimes it's a good thing to be outside your comfort zone. Though I'm not having lessons; I am reacquainting myself with playing styles that have fallen by the wayside like slap & disco due to lack of use. For me my old band splitting up, was a blessing in disguise.

[quote name='markytbass' post='364125' date='Dec 27 2008, 12:23 PM'].....I currently have a set of Ernie Ball flats on but they have odd guages (heavy top and light/medium bottoms) which feel a bit odd when in drop D.[/quote] I liked the tone of Ernie Ball flats, but found tensions a bit weird, somehow uneven(?). Now happy with Webstrings - gauges seem more even spread,very similar in tone to Ernie Ball & Fender flats -nicer to play. [quote name='markytbass' post='363900' date='Dec 26 2008, 09:15 PM']In my experience the Roberts Flat wound were crap. 4 sets and 4 dead E strings.[/quote] Me too. TBH seller was as helpful as possible, but I lost hope at fourth free set.

Ciao Adriano, Auguri di Natale! Salute

Hi Paul, I've had experience of Roberts flats before, wasn't impressed at all - though I do hear roundwonds are good for the price. However, label on the strings you're refering to is different to the three sets with [i]lifeless[/i] E strings I've got languishing in my box of bits & bobs - so Roberts could possibly now be sourcing their [i]flats [/i] from a decent manufacturer. I personally would go for [url="http://webstrings.com/flatwound_bass_strings.html"]Webstrings flats[/url] cheap, & as good as Ernie Balls, Fender & d'Addarios IMO. Cheers

It's OK, a lot good info on there with regard to FX, and like every other bass forum, a million discussions on flats. However, of all the forums; [url="http://www.finnbass.com/"]Finnbass[/url] is rapidly becoming a favourite for me.

[quote name='Rich' post='361858' date='Dec 23 2008, 12:11 PM']Spotted in Trade-It, the south-west area: "bass guitar gold - 4 string right handed exlent condishion" [/quote] Think that's in Bristolian

[quote name='MacDaddy' post='361504' date='Dec 22 2008, 10:32 PM']I've heard a lot about the V-TONE BASS BDI21, without actually hearing it. I've checked this forum, and done the search, so apologies if I've missed something, but can anyone point me in the direction of some sound clips? ta. [/quote] A BDI21 vs. Sansamp comparison here, with soundclips: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=294957&highlight=behringer+vs+sansamp+blind+test"]BDI21 vs. BDDI[/url] Cheers

[quote name='tiffen' post='360685' date='Dec 22 2008, 08:32 AM']Hi All, I have been looking round and found what I was mumbling on about. What I was reffering to was line 6 PODS etc. Line 6 have an online library where individual tones are stored where you download them to your pod via a PC. Does anyone Know of any other manufacture other than line6 who allows you to download ready made tones and transfer them to your effects unit. I found line6 stuff is generally more expensive than others. cheers Jim[/quote] Hi Jim, You could try the cheaper Behringer Bass V-Amp [url="http://www.behringer.com/LX1-B/?lang=ENG"]Bass V-Amp[/url]. There is also an online tone library. No experience of one myself, personally prefer pedals, but someone one here has probably used one before. Cheers

[quote name='hookys6stringbass' post='360611' date='Dec 21 2008, 11:43 PM']Can anyone suggest replacement pick ups, pots and 3 way switch for a Hondo II rick copy??? thankss[/quote] Regarding Pick-ups, you could try Kent Armstrong 'toasters' , cheaper than Barts & Seymour Duncans, and probably more authentic sounding. From here [url="http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/product/Replacement_%22Toaster%22_Pickup_Front_SRK1F"]WD Music[/url] Not tried them myself, may do in the near future, but a good review on Finnbass by Oxblood [url="http://www.finnbass.com/showthread.php?t=3728"]Toaster Pickup review[/url]

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