nick

Thanks everyone for advice, much appreciated. Actually managed some reasonable results from just a SM57 at some recent gigs. But, want to obtain a semi-decent mic myself for recording, & to take to gigs when the FOH engineer bemoans he cannot mic me up due to lack of mics. Will look into RVD1, as well as well these JTS mics: TX-2 (£30 [url="http://www.fbtusa.net/JTSTX2webtc.html"]http://www.fbtusa.net/JTSTX2webtc.html[/url] NX-2 (about £50) [url="http://www.fbtusa.net/JTSNX2webtc.html"]http://www.fbtusa.net/JTSNX2webtc.html[/url] Thanks again

Wouldn't bid more than a ton myself, gonna need a fair amount of work to get it up & running. Looks like hassle to me

[quote name='Bassassin' post='180265' date='Apr 19 2008, 01:16 AM']Massive fan - loved his sound, style & whole textural approach. He lives up here in Edinburgh these days - and seeing this thread has just reminded me that he's doing a one-off gig at the Voodoo Rooms on May 3rd! Jon.[/quote] Hi Jon, Big fan too myself, though I doubt you're gonna see a bass guitar at this gig or others. He's been doing a lot of good ambient electronic stuff along with quite a few good film soundtracks over last years.

Hello All, I after a mic for recording & for gigging, to use in conjunction with DI'ing my bass. AKG D112 is one, I hear of a lot. Was wondering does anybody have any experiences of other makes/models, would be nice to know of another cheaper alternative if available....do Behringer or anyone else make a D12 clone or similar(?) Any advice would be appreciated. Many thanks

[quote name='ahpook' post='177456' date='Apr 15 2008, 11:00 PM']oxfam for me...[/quote] George of ASDA, when I'm pushing the the boat out!

[quote name='Buzz' post='177284' date='Apr 15 2008, 07:41 PM']Actually, Primark do some good stuff, might not be thick decent cotton t-shirts, but for summer wear they're gonna be great. Plus they're dirt cheap, t-shirts/jumpers/shirts for under £5. Suits can be had for about £20.[/quote] I'm a Matalan man myself

[quote name='jono b' post='177354' date='Apr 15 2008, 08:59 PM']Yep, I've been wearing them for years now, but then Nike took them over, they became more popular and as the prices went up, the quality dropped rapidly. They're nowhere near as durable as they used to be even 4 years ago. Sad times.[/quote] You're totally right there - they have gone sh1t. Used to last for ages, just like Sambas. Now there's a classic too!

Not a bass, but I recently bought a cheap Mazeti 330 Rickenfaker. Excellent value, & not a bad copy - pretty good actually. Our guitarist loves it so much, he's buying it of me.

[quote name='ahpook' post='177042' date='Apr 15 2008, 02:09 PM']a nightmnare methinks. no offense folks, but that's one pig-ugly t-shirt[/quote] Have to agree with you, that to me is awful. IMO; one for decorating,up the allottment,washing the car.....

Have you considered EHX Octave Multiplexer?

[quote name='bremen' post='176259' date='Apr 14 2008, 01:36 PM']I'm told that it can be fixed with a very simple operation...so simple that it's *almost* affordable to get done privately.[/quote] [i]"Dupuytren's contracture"[/i] - sounds like a track by The Fall(?!) How's it going Chris? Currently revisting 'M5#1' - awesome bassline. Hanley rules or what? Getting back to the subject; I use my little finger - when required

[quote name='beerdragon' post='175745' date='Apr 13 2008, 06:08 PM']This looks like it dates from the sixties but i think someone has put a pbass pup on at some point. about seventy five quid at the moment. [url="http://cgi.ebay.ca/RARE-SOVIET-RUSSIAN-BASS-GUITAR-URAL-USSR_W0QQitemZ280215857204QQihZ018QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.ca/RARE-SOVIET-RUSSIAN-BAS...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url][/quote] I visit Ukraine & Russia fairly frequently due to my wife being from this region. There are a lot of these 'Soviet' guitars & basses around, if you know where to look & unsurprisingly dirt cheap. Trust me, the majority are unplayable (tree-trunk necks),dodgy built quality with crap pickups & this is coming from someone who likes his old Jap/Italian crap, I can do without modern ergonomic basses myself. Would advise steer clear of most of this stuff - its generally sh*te. Shame really, as there are some cool & whacky designs, but totally ungiggable. OK for a video shoot I suppose.

[quote name='Shaggy' post='176342' date='Apr 14 2008, 03:39 PM']About £250 after I've re-valved it? The current pre-amp valves are "Fender" branded so they're probabaly the original ones close on 30 years old! All controls working fine otherwise.[/quote] PM'd you Cheers

[quote name='Shaggy' post='176276' date='Apr 14 2008, 02:04 PM']I'm about to sell my Bassman 135 if anyone is interested (gone the DI route when the Trace Twin isn't up to it) should be cheap-ish[/quote] Might be interested....How cheap is 'cheapish'?

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='176284' date='Apr 14 2008, 02:16 PM']Most PC/printer combinations have a card slot somewhere - I usually take the xD card out of my camera and just plug it straight in. Alternatively, a universal card reader from Jessops costs less than £10.[/quote] Cheers - much appreciated

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='174324' date='Apr 11 2008, 08:30 AM']For smaller venues, try a WEM Dominator with a 15" Celestion (most have 12"). You can still get them - in great condition - for under £200 if you're prepared to keep looking.[/quote] +1 I love mine

[quote name='paul, the' post='176007' date='Apr 14 2008, 04:08 AM']Have you got any pics of your collection, Nick? And where abouts are you in the sou-weh, if you're non-too secretive?[/quote] Hi Paul, I'm based in Bristol/Bath area. I've got some photos here (in bass section), however it needs updating with some recent additions of Ibanez Blazer, Aria Lazer & a Mazeti 330 Ricenfaker. Lost my camera USB lead! [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/9336149@N08/sets/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/9336149@N08/sets/[/url] Cheers Nick

[quote name='Bassassin' post='175512' date='Apr 13 2008, 02:01 AM']Really nice & playable bass - bit sad to have sold it, on reflection, but it didn't feel or sound right for the band - and they all have to justify their existence by being something I'd gig with. J.[/quote] Understand where you're coming from there Jon. Having said all that, new drummer & guitarist in band I'm in, are loving all my basses . Where there's a will there's a way! Make the band fit round your Japcrap - I have!

[quote name='ironside1966' post='175182' date='Apr 12 2008, 02:25 PM']I Had a Washburn Bantam headless from Steve Dawson,[/quote] Respect

My Ibanez Roadstar was previously owned by Paul Ryder of Madchester legends; Happy Mondays [url="http://www.mdmarchive.co.uk/archive/showartefact.php?aid=1260&bid=444"]http://www.mdmarchive.co.uk/archive/showar...260&bid=444[/url] Was used on all their early stuff, videos, TOTP etc. Rave On!

[quote name='nick' post='168992' date='Apr 3 2008, 12:00 PM']Hello all, Playing this Saturday @ Riffs Bar, Swindon, with Dacoits & from USA; Bray. Please come along if you're in the area. Some cracking bands & a top venue! [url="http://www.riffsbar.biz/"]http://www.riffsbar.biz/[/url] Cheers![/quote] Bump!

[quote name='flip' post='169099' date='Apr 3 2008, 01:45 PM']I'll be there as I play in The Dacoits! Should be a fun night, I'm hoping to have a few birthday drinks at Riffs too...[/quote] Good to hear from you Phil - small world. Looking forward to it, should be a good night. Many happy returns. Cheers

Hello all, Playing this Saturday @ Riffs Bar, Swindon, with Dacoits & from USA; Bray. Please come along if you're in the area. Some cracking bands & a top venue! [url="http://www.riffsbar.biz/"]http://www.riffsbar.biz/[/url] Cheers!

[quote name='Trainwreck024' post='168718' date='Apr 2 2008, 09:04 PM']Hey guys, just happen to be selling my dads Eko 955 on ebay. just put her up today if you want to take a look here you go. [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESEX:IT&item=110239738858&_trksid=p3984.cSELL.m315.lVI"]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI....cSELL.m315.lVI[/url] its in good condition considering it 40 years old few minor cracks in the body. he started playing with this in 1968, and has had it since. he loved it, and its hard to part ways but we have to many guitars around.[/quote] This should be in ebay links Seems a bit overpriced to me anyway & no shipping costs to UK as well. Taking all that into account with zero feedback

[quote name='thedarxide' post='167948' date='Apr 1 2008, 09:14 PM']*sob* [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-El-Maya-bass-guitar-spares-or-repair-Japan_W0QQitemZ190211503237QQihZ009QQcategoryZ41439QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-El-Maya-bass...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url][/quote] I also have that exact model, lovely bass (mine). That one's certainly been through the wars hasn't it? A shame