Andy_L

Ordered this back in May and it's finally come through. Very pleased with it.

Just waiting for the case now

On 22/10/2022 at 15:00, Bassassin said:

Stockbridge? Eye-wateringly expensive and packed with hipsters.

Lol

I spent ages coming up with something clever for a Norfolk based politically-progressive country band.

The rest of them hated it so we're named after the beer we were drinking during the discussion 

4 hours ago, Linus27 said:

 

I think if memory serve me, its only 250w at 4 ohms so probably not going to be loud enough. If it was the 500w model I'd bite you hand off. Thank you anyway though.

No worries 👍 

I could do you a special deal on your old Reidmar if you'd like to buy it back?

Michael, I could do you a special deal on a Reidmar. Can't vouch for the guy that had it before me, but I've taken good care of it 

11 hours ago, rushbo said:

Mike Mills from REM. You get to play incredible basslines on some of the best songs of the latter half of the twentieth century on a selection of gorgeous instruments.

 

This, very much. Though I'd call it a day when Berry does.

On 02/06/2022 at 08:18, Velarian said:

Steely Dan

 

Are you reelin' in the years?
Stowin' away the time
Are you gatherin' up the cheese?
Have you had enough of mine

If we're on cheese, I'll add the Faces' classic:

Under dreaming spires
To Itchycoo Park, that's where I've been

I got high
(What did you feel there?) well, I cried
(We'll try the cheese there) tell you why

The silks are black, which I think is correct for the Deep Talking Flats?

They're free to a good home if anyone wants to try them

On 18/05/2022 at 19:49, ped said:

I always think you sound like a really nice bloke when I read your posts. This confirms it! 

I'll second this. Many thanks to @Reggaebass top bloke 👍 

Thanks 👍

36 minutes ago, jay bass said:

Dont forget to check your truss rod adjustment if changing the tension of your strings as this will  change the action on your bass.

Good point, thanks

26 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

Hey Andy, I’ve just remembered that I had these in my string drawer, I’ve been through so many strings but I’m fairly sure they are labella originals and high tension, the silks are a bit frayed but you can have them for nothing if they are any good to you 

That's really kind of you 👍

I'll drop you a message 

39 minutes ago, lownote said:

Dunlop flats... buying these will instantly give you bass superpowers and guarantee a lottery win. I love em

I think it would take more than that to make me even a mediocre player!

9 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said:

 

I wonder what you would make of La Bellas Low Tension Flats!

Indeed!

I suspect the set of La Bellas I have is defective given what others have said on here.

41 minutes ago, jay bass said:

what gauge are the La bella strings? la bella deep flats are usualy very high tension.

Steve Harris rotosound 50 / 110 are a heavy guage flatwound if you prefer a higher tension.

Good question. I've just checked and they're 45-105 too, so I wonder if I have a rogue set

Maybe not fair to try selling them

Thanks everyone, much appreciated 

Wow that was quick! Many thanks 👍

Bit of background: I've always had just one bass, but after it simply stopped working at a rehearsal on Sunday I'm going to get a backup. Most basses seem to come with roundwood strings, but I'll want to change these to flats as soon as possible. But which ones?

I know the strings on my current bass are 45 - 105, but have no idea what make they are as they were already fitted when I got it. The silks are red but that's as much as I know. I'd happily get another set if I knew what they are.

I did try a set of La Bella Deep Talking Flats, but they were very low tension and I didn't get on with them at all. They're still sitting around somewhere but I'd prefer not to use them.

So, what would you recommend for a higher tension set of flats? It's for country rock on a precision.

Thanks for persevering through my ramblings. Andy

Yeah, there are some really helpful people on here 

I've just bought an Aguilar TH500 from Matt. He was a pleasure to deal with: excellent quick communication and a really speedy, safely packed delivery. 

Many thanks Matt 👍

Off the top of my head and in no particular order:

1. More than four knobs (ideally no more than three)

2. More than four strings

3. Single cut-away

4. Wooden pick-up covers

5. Pointy bits

6. Fanned frets

7. LEDs

8. Headless 

9. Gold hardware

Oh, and fretless, because I'm not good enough a player for one of those

A while back someone put up for sale a Pelham blue Jack Casady, with a hard case and upgraded bridge. I think it even had flats, damnit. Perfect. 

I saw it and made a mental note to message the owner when I got home. In the intervening two hours of course it sold.

That's lovely.

Good luck with the sale 👍

18 hours ago, lowdown said:

 

I once witnessed an officers mess (drunken) game which was a 'Jousting' contest. 

One officer would sit on the shoulders of another officer (the horse). The one sitting on top (the knight) had one arm outstretched with his fist clenched.

Then on a signal, they would charge another knight on his horse and try to knock them over. This would go on until someone fell off. Also, bets were being taken.

 

At some point, a senior office entered and stopped it. He explained to all the idiots who were engaging in the Jousting competition, that when you sit on the shoulders of someone else,

you are in fact, quite a bit taller and.... very likely that you will hit your head, or worse, decapitate yourself on the ceiling mounted, spinning tropical fan....these were officers...

 

I've never played a forces venue, but I have jousted. I can confirm that no good came of it.