Nothingman

Play your set, play it hard and get off. Energy levels up to 10, ‘bantz’ down to 0. An ethos my new band live with. Can’t stand a local band who think they’ve got something funny or interesting to say. 10 hours till pub time, can’t wait!

Going tomorrow and can’t wait. Due to unforeseen circumstances and general lazy balls attitude, they are one of my favourite bands but never seen them live. Shocking behaviour, I know. Think I may cry.

Thanks for all the wicked feedback y’all. Ive relayed back to him. Suppose the condition is fair to middling so gives me an idea what to tell him. You never know, he may try and get me to flig it on here! Will

Hey thanks for the info! Im tempted to see if he’ll sell it to me but don’t think I could justify it. I’m doing fine blagging back line! He hasn’t got a clue (he used to sing in a band and the bassist gave him this) how much he wants for it but he’s looking at mark iv for a price comparison. How much do you reckon they’re worth? I’m willing to bet he’d he get rid in order to make space. Will

Afternoon boys and girls, A friend of mine has revealed he has a Peavey Mark iii sat in his garage needing a new home. Now he is not a bass player and I am not a gear head so we are trying to get a feel for opinions on this amp. I can find loads about the Mark iv but little about the Mark iii. Is anyone currently using one and can you describe the sound? I used to have one of those awful 90's (maybe 00's) one with the felt covering but never played this one. I may see if I can get a loan for practice one night, but wanted to get some expert opinions on them. Are they worth their weight in gold or are they overpriced door stops? Thanks in advance Will.

What I’ve heard they don’t seem woolly, only described as woolly. I think I like the humbucker sound on bass. Don’t worry about hijacking. Maybe we should talk about this body....

Hi y’all, Does any body own a Squier Vintage Modified Precision TB and can give me an opinion on them? Im currently playing Squier PJ and have been playing this for a few months to get back in it. However, I don’t think the Jazz pup is doing much for the sound, so turn that pup off now. On top of that I pay power chords, 5ths and all that, with a constantly dirty and aggressive sound ala Lou Barlow. Anyhoo, I now have a hankering for a Squier Vintage Modified Precision TB. Can any one guide me in the sound and the benefits of that neck pup. Pick ups near the bridge don’t seem to hit the spot as I am usually strumming up at the neck or middle of body. Would you say a single neck pup become too woolly or is it good for an aggressive tone? i quite fancy trying one out and seeing if I can get a project to heavily mod to make it right. Opinions, tales of woe, stories of enchantment?

Sounds like I need to get my hands on a LS2! Thanks for the input, time to get shopping.

Brilliant! Long overdue some Cheap Trick listening too!

Ah, that may be the key. I am playing with a lot of mid so may be safe..... Time to shop!

Hi, thanks for the input. To be honest, I am not returning to my comfort zone. It is a very different style (I was a bit of a technical guy back in the day and now straight down the line thrashing it out) and effects were only an enhancement, not part of the sound. I do have another project in the line that is a lot more light and clean and will probably playing a very 'raw' direct sound with that one as the bass will be playing a more traditional role in the band.

Woah! Guitar amps good call! Yes I have often thought about that but always been a little scared of them. Don't know why, just imagine i'd blow something. Probably very Naive on my part! mmm guitar amps for bass may have to be my new search criteria. I always used to turn my nose up at Behringer products. However looking at the reviews sounds like you cant go wrong for that price! I used to use an MXR M80 and out of all my old gear that is the one thing I regret getting rid of! That is awesome cheers!

Hey, Having only recently come back to playing, I am looking for advice on amps and effects to help craft the sound I am looking for. Back in the day I was a bit of gear nerd, finger style (mainly), lots of FX and nice amp set up. But my new found enjoyment has seen me regress and try something different. Now I am playing in a very fuzzy/dirge soaked 3 piece (think Dinosaur Jr, Mudhoney et al) where I play a lot of 'chords', perfect 5ths and the like with a pick and mostly through distortion. You see the Guitarist has a very stark set up of clean and Rat pedal. Nothing more. Because of this I play almost like a second guitarist, the kind of style that will have you purists cursing my very soul! I am currently using a Squire P/J through a Rat clone (purchased of a lovely chap on here). But I am looking at a second fuzz/OD/Distortion that offers something different to the RAT clone, but both will be used. Maybe chords on one and normal playing on the other. Basically looking for that fuzzy dirty undertone all the way through the sound. Secondly what type of amp should I be looking for? I know the lightweight revolution has exploded since I was last in the game, but I do have a soft spot for a good old big rig. Currently I am plating through a Ashdown Mag 300 (maybe) and an ampeg 4x10 at our practice place. Its a fine set up but maybe not offering me that sound I needs. Needs to be warm, room filling, a little dynamic and able to service the muddiness of the playing! I would love to play through a 6x10 or 8x10 cab but do not have the space to store until I buy my new house. So I am going to worry about FX and amps first and get by scrounging cabs from mates for gigging at the moment. Everything I am looking to do would be on a budget as apparently spending money on bass gear is not a priority when you've got a mortgage and kids. I know, strange people! Any recommendations, pointers, gear ideas or criticisms are most welcome ! Have a great day. Will

Hi, I know there are other posts on the variety of vi basses, but as I have just returned to playing I wanted to get the lowdown on what is out there. Back before I initially gave up playing I really wanted a Fender VI but just never got around to it. Recently I spent a few hours playing my mates Squire VI which had the tremolo removed (massive bonus), custom teal/aqua paint job with matching headstock and fender decal, I loved playing it and would've been perfect for the stuff I am doing now. Sadly he has just sold it for a good price, and I have got a real hankering for one now (well in the new year maybe). What are everyones experiences with them and the alternatives out there? I think the Squire is very overpriced off the peg and second hand market is pretty limited and therefore prices again driven up. Ideally I'd like to get one that is a bit of a cosmetic project and do something really interesting with the paint job, glitter and garish! Has anybody got a comparison against something like a Harley Benton one or similar. Always loved that style and not seen many other VI basses that get my juices going. Or, just post pictures of what you've got to give me something to look at until this afternoons kick off. Will

Just purchased a Little Bear Rattack. Item in perfect nick, postage was quick and communications excellent. Highly recommend dealing with Ian.

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